This course surveys the law of mass communications with references to print, radio, television, internet, and other forms of distribution. The subject matter addressed includes the First Amendment, defamation, invasion of privacy and the right of publicity, Federal Communications Commission regulation, advertising and commercial speech, fair use, newsgathering and other relevant subjects. Students interested in pursuing a paid summer fellowship with the Media Access Project in Washington, D.C., and those considering a career in telecommunications, should contact Professor Epstein.

This course focuses on the National Labor Relations Act, which since the New Deal has governed the relationship among private sector employers, unions, and workers. It examines the practical aspects of the subject matter, including protected-concerted activity, union activity, strikes and lockouts, collective bargaining, secondary activity, and preemption. An important objective of the course is to provide an understanding of the historical context of the labor movement, its ongoing evolution and the current relevance of traditional labor law.

This course is designed to examine the legal and economic aspects of land sale transactions. A study is made of typical documentation used in such transactions; the role of the real estate broker and the lawyer; the rights, liabilities, and remedies of the buyer and seller arising out of their contract; sources and alternative forms of financing; basic tax considerations; forms of ownership; title protection devices and development alternatives. Prerequisite: Property (160)

This course provides an in-depth study of the substantive patent law of the U.S. Although the Patent Office procedure to obtain a patent is not covered in this course, the conditions for a valid patent are reviewed, such as inventorship, the date of the invention, the novelty requirement, statutory bars other than novelty, and the requirements of utility and non-obviousness are explored.

Participation in the Trial Advocacy Honors Program (TAHP) is by invitation only. Students who have been selected to participate in TAHP must register for the program via Student Action Report (SAR) in the Registration Office (W102). For more information, please visit the TAHP web page at https://www.swlaw.edu/trial-advocacy-honors-progra m

Trial Advocacy introduces the fundamental trial techniques employed in the preparation of witnesses, jury selection, direct examination, cross-examination, expert witnesses, introduction of exhibits, use of demonstrative aids, and delivery of opening statements and closing arguments. Simulations are utilized throughout the course.Prerequisite: Evidence (140 or 140B).

This is an advanced course in torts and contract principles pertaining to the liability of all those who are part of the integral marketing enterprise for goods and services. There is also coverage of legislative and administrative controls with respect to goods and services which are placed into the stream of commerce. Prerequisites: Torts I (170A) and Torts II (170B); or Torts (170).

This course focuses on the various discovery techniques and motions that are commonly used in federal and/or California state practice. General topics may include: pleadings, motions to dismiss and demurrers, discovery vehicles and privileges, experts, pre-trial conferences, summary judgment motions, motions for failure to prosecute, and pre-trial practice in complex litigation. In lieu of a final examination, students are graded on the basis of multiple simulated skills exercises. Work outside and well an inside of the classroom is expected.

The Internet and e-commerce industries are among the fastest growing segments of the global economy. Southern California is a major center of information technology (IT) vendors and e-commerce enterprises. The Internet and IT industries are generating a complex and rapidly developing body of laws that show no sign of abating. Lawyers with an expertise in this area are in great demand.

This course is designed as study of the law pertaining to the formation and dissolution of domestic relations, including the law of marriage, annulment, separation and dissolution, alimony, and custody and support of children.