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Subject
United States Environmental Law
Topic for 2000 Moot
Power company found polluting waters of a non-neighbouring state, yet well
within permit regulations under federal statute of emissions. Issues: definition
of mercury, res judicata, collateral estoppel, standing and Act
application (Clean Air Act)
Composition of Team
Three team members.
2000 Team Members
Philippe Benayon
Albert Engel
Sandra Cha
2000 Faculty Advisor
Professor Stepan Wood
Important dates in 2000 Competition
Problem received October 1, 1999. Brief due December 1, 1999. Competition Dates:
February 24 - 27, 2000. Preliminary rounds were the first two days and if you
made it to the quarterfinals and further it was on the following days.
Special features
The brief is written from the perspective of one party (there were three in
total, power company, State and environmental organization) but oral arguments
are presented for all three sides on all the issues. You must be able to argue
every point from all sides at the competition. The competition is held at Pace
Law School in New York City.
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