University of Virginia Law professor Frederick Schauer publishes book on the use of evidence in courts

April 26, 2022

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — In a polarized political climate, with both sides of many issues claiming truth is on their side, it may be harder than ever to sift through and weigh evidence about issues in our everyday lives. Professor Frederick Schauer of the University of Virginia School of Law offers insights about how…

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An interview with incoming Washington & Lee Law dean Melanie Wilson

April 25, 2022

THE COLUMNS — Earlier this year, Melanie Wilson was named dean of W&L Law. She will also hold the Roy L. Steinheimer Jr. Professorship in Law. A highly respected scholar on issues of criminal procedure, Wilson is currently dean emerita and Lindsay Young Distinguished Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law.

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Washington University in St. Louis Law professor Ton Levin honored by ABA Administrative Law Section

April 25, 2022

YALE JOURNAL ON REGULATION — Professor Levin’s tremendous impact on the field of administrative law parallels his legacy in the Section.

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University of Wisconsin Law names teachers of the year

April 25, 2022

WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL — The University of Wisconsin Law School honored three faculty members as Teachers of the Year.

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Albany Law professor Michael Hutter cites professor Melissa Breger’s scholarship on implicit bias in court

April 25, 2022

ALBANY LAW SCHOOL — Professor Michael Hutter speaks up for those who need an advocate. However, even the most seasoned legal travelers need expert guidance on the trails of statutes, laws, preferences, and precedence from time to time. So, when Hutter was called upon to conduct oral arguments before the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, Third…

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UC Davis Law professor Rick Frank testifies on environmental rights in front of California State Assembly

April 25, 2022

UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF LAW — On April 5, Professor Rick Frank testified before the California State Assembly’s Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife at the request of the State Legislature. Frank’s testimony focused on AB 2639 (Quirk), a bill that would set a statutory deadline of Dec. 31, 2023 for the State Water Resources Control Board to…

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UC Irvine Law professor Gregory Shaffer named president of American Society of International Law

April 22, 2022

UCI LAW — Gregory Shaffer, Chancellor’s Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law (UCI Law), has been named President of the American Society of International Law (ASIL).

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UC Irvine Law professor Rachel Croskery-Roberts selected as president-elect for Association of Legal Writing Directors

April 22, 2022

UCI LAW — The University of California, Irvine School of Law (UCI Law) is delighted to announce that Rachel Croskery-Roberts, Professor and Associate Dean for Lawyering Skills, has been chosen as President-Elect for the Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD) starting August 2022.

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University of Florida Law professor Blake Hudson named dean of Samford University Cumberland Law

April 22, 2022

SAMFORD UNIVERSITY — Following a nationwide search, Blake Hudson has been named dean of Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, Provost J. Michael Hardin announced today. The appointment is effective July 1, 2022.

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Indiana University McKinney Law professor Nicolas Terry creates course on ‘the law of COVID’

April 22, 2022

IU ROBERT MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF LAW — The global COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to legal and policy issues that will likely be discussed in law school courses for decades to come, but students at IU McKinney are already taking an in-depth look.

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