LAW 790-1013
Special Topics: U.S. Federal Gaming Law

William S. Boyd School of Law
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Spring Semester – 2012

Class Meetings:

Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 7:30 – 8:55
Room: 117

Adjunct Professors:

Jacob Coin &
Greg Gemignani

Instructor Availability:

Professor Gemignani will be available to students on campus at times to be determined. He may be contacted during normal business hours at his law firm, Lionel Sawyer & Collins, 300 South Fourth Street, Las Vegas. His office telephone number is (702) 383-8989; his fax number is (702) 383-8845; his cellular telephone number is (702) 809-3554; and his e-mail address is ggemignani@lionelsawyer.com

Course Materials:

Course materials will be provided electronically or will be provided in class.

Course Summary:

The course will provide information about Native American and federal gaming law that has developed through statutes, regulations, court decisions and the regulatory activities of administrative agencies. The instructors will share their knowledge of federal gaming law and their experiences in practicing it. The class lectures will at times be supplemented by guest lectures keyed to the subject under discussion. The syllabus may be modified to consider developing issues in federal gaming law.

Course Objectives:

The course objectives are to have the students gain an understanding of federal gaming law and to enhance their skills in analyzing legal problems and developing solutions to them.

Computers in Class:

Provided that all law school rules are followed regarding the use of computers during class, the use of computers during class will be permitted.

Recording Lectures:

Making any electronic sound or video recording of the class or lecture is strictly prohibited.

Class Attendance and Punctuality:

As future attorneys, students are expected to act professionally. This means keeping appointments and being on time. Class absences and tardiness may cause a reduction in your grade. The instructors reserve the right to disenroll a student who fails to attend at least 80% of the scheduled classes.

Class Participation:

Class participation may account for up to10% of the student's grade. Selected students may be assigned questions on the next class topic to be answered at the next class meeting. Students will be expected to have meaningful questions for guest lecturers. Class participation will encompass special research assignments.

Grading:

Grades will be based 90-100% on the final exam and 0-10% on class participation.


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