| General Description: |
This seminar course will cover the history, powers and duties, and initiatives of the state
Attorneys General around the country. It will begin with an overview of the history of
the Office of Attorney General, followed by a survey of the law and related issues
pertaining to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Office and its role in state
government. Over the course of the semester, a number of contemporary issues
regarding the state Attorneys General and their enforcement authority in antitrust,
consumer protection, criminal law and environment as well as in state‐federal
relationships will be discussed. Distinguished guest lecturers, who will offer insight on
various high profile topics of interest, have been invited, including Attorneys General,
former Attorneys General, and other members of the legal community. |
