This course integrates issues arising from substantive environmental law into real estate and commercial transactions.The common law and statutory bases of environmental liability will be reviewed and the transactional process from due diligence to closing will be examined. Issues frequently encountered in land use and environmental law practice are considered and resolved in the context of specific transactions.Practical skills such as navigating regulatory approval processes, interpreting technical/scientific material, working with technical professionals, negotiating complex multi-party relationships, drafting, and presentation of findings will be covered. Grading is based upon both written work and class participation.This course is taught over 7 2-hours sessions and satisfies one credit of the Skills requirement.



