Statutory & Regulatory Analysis

LSLW 512

• Professor: Jack Baldwin LeClair M.A., Ed.S., J.D.
• Office Hours: by appointment and posted on office door.
• Office Phone: 973.655.7953
• Email: leclairj@mail.montclair.edu (put LSLW 512 in the subject line)
• Text: E = Eskridge, Frickey, and Garrett. Legislation and Statutory Interpretation, (New York: Foundation Press, 2000)

purpose of this course:

This course is a survey course. Some prior knowledge is necessary or expected. The purpose of the course is:

1. To explore the origin and history of statutes and regulations
2. To acquaint the students with the sources of regulaory legal authority.
3. To understand the principles underlying principles of interpretation of regulatory authority.
4. To explore interstate issues affecting commerce, human rights, criminal prosecution.
5. To acquaint students with various legal documents which control the substance and procedure of American law affecting culture and law in the 21st century.

notes:

1. Reading assignments must be prepared in advance of the class meeting date.
2. Not all course material is covered in the text. Examinations may include material covered by lecture, class discussion, handouts, demonstrations or lab sessions in addition to assigned readings.
3. There will be no makeup examinations.
4. Class attendance is mandatory and class participation will be rewarded.
5. Recommended reference books and supplemental reading materials will be assigned.
6. Students are encouraged to work cooperatively.
7. DO NOT FAX ASSIGNMENTS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

topics & assignments:

This syllabus will change. Keep checking each week for new assignments. Also, materials will be posted on Blackboard. All assigned chapxers refer to the text. Specific assignments within the pages assigned may be announced in class. Outside readings may be assigned. All topics will be covered on a flexible schedule depending on the needs of the class, and other factors. Preliminary dates are provided.