Contemporary Legal Issues, an award-winning series comprised of 44, 30-minute programs, focuses on advanced legal writing, analysis, and research. After viewing the entire series, the viewer will be able to demonstrate the use of legal research tools; demonstrate knowledge of briefing and synthesizing case briefs and authorities; develop the ability to analyze complex areas of the law and apply to findings to fact situations; and prepare a research plan and list of authorities. Join the discussions about these contemporary topics:
Cyber Law-Zippo Manufacturing Co. v. Zippo.com
Employment Law-Alexander v. Gardner-Denver
Constitutional Law: The Right to Counsel-David Westerfield, convicted murderer of Danielle Van Dam
Constitutional Law: First Amendment-OJ Simpson trial & cameras in the courtroom
The United States Attorney
Constitutional Law: Religion-Why the "Ten Commandments" was removed from the Alabama Supreme Court
Immigration Law
Labor Relations Law
Intellectual Property-Copyright and Fair Use
Constitutional Law: Brown v. The Board of Education