The Delaware River is a major river running through five U.S. states—New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. Starting in New York State’s Catskill Mountains, the river flows 419 miles into Delaware Bay where its waters enter the Atlantic Ocean near Cape May in New Jersey and Cape Henlopen in Delaware.

The Clean River Enjoyment Workforce (“CREW”) is an organization headquartered in New York, with members in the five states through which the River runs.  Its members (1) advocate for policies designed to maintain the beauty of the River and to prevent its pollution; (2) engage in clean-up activities; and (3) fish, swim, canoe, and generally recreate along and in the River.  Ruth Ann Roberts lives in FrenchtownNJ and is a member of CREW.  Her family has owned and operated Roberts River Adventures for 50 years, a company that runs activities such as tubing trips, fishing trips and riverside parties, along the River.  Matt Denn is the Lieutenant Governor of Delaware and has deep concerns about the River’s vitality.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to build a dam along the River, in New Jersey.  The Corps believes the dam will ultimately help harness the power of the water and turn it into electricity.  The dam is also designed to allow for a greater ability to prevent and clean pollutants.  The Environmental Policy Act requires Environmental Impact Statements (“EIS”) to be filed before building such projects.  No EIS has yet been filed.

Construction on the dam would begin in one month, and it would take an estimated five years to complete.  The members of CREW believe that the dam will drastically change the River’s aesthetics as well as its suitability for recreational activities.  They do not believe that the EIS would provide a basis to stop the project from going forward, but they think it is essential to learn more.  While understanding that some environmental benefits are possible from the dam, they contend that burdens are far worse than the benefits.

ASSIGNMENT: You have been contacted by a friend who knows all the above-mentioned individuals and groups.  Show how to write a legal memo to advise on a legal strategy to challenge, in court, the Corps’ failure to file an EIS.  Who would be best positioned to bring such a challenge in court, and how do they meet the basic standing requirements?  Compare the relative advantages and disadvantages of these interested individuals.

The global health issue in child growth. Consider the U.S. national/federal health policies that have been adapted for the global health issue selected. Compare these policies to that of China

• Explain the strengths and weaknesses of each policy.
• Explain how the social determinants of health may impact the global health issue selected. Be specific and provide examples.
• Using the WHO’s Organization’s global health agenda, analyze how each country’s government addresses cost, quality, and access to the global health issue selected.
• Explain how the health policy selected might impact the health of the global population. Be specific and provide examples.
• Explain how the health policy selected might impact the role of the nurse in each country.
• Explain how global health issues impact local healthcare organizations and policies in both countries. Be specific and provide examples.

Zane is jaywalking in a jurisdiction that applies contributory negligence. Walter sees Zane in the street, notices that he is not in the crosswalk, and proceeds to hit Zane with his vehicle because he believes that Zane should be taught a lesson about how to cross the street. Walter does slow down somewhat and only causes Zane some significant bruising, but Zane is angry and sues. Which of the following is most likely to happen in a contributory negligence jurisdiction?

Multiple Choice

• Walter will not be held liable because Zane was contributorily negligent.
• Zane will lose because Walter, at least, reduced his speed.
• Zane will win because of comparative negligence.
• Walter will win because of the assumption of risk doctrine based upon the fact that Zane committed an offense by crossing the street which he did in violation of clearly defined law.

Case Analysis:  Jose, male 25 years old, wanted to get married to Paolo also male, 26 years old. They want to tie a knot before a judge who is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender advocate. Jose and Paolo believed that a priest will not allow them to get married because of their sexual orientation hence they want a civil wedding. If you are the judge, will you solemnize their marriage?

Why? Explain your answer based on law and family code. (Your opinion is baseless if it is not based on law.)