Penn Law professor Christopher Yoo discusses legal issues surrounding internet access
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — John H. Chestnut Professor of Law, Communication, and Computer & Information Science Christopher Yoo, recently shared his observations concerning the importance of internet connectivity during the pandemic with the Office of Communications.
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — Corporate Practice Commentator recently named the Top 10 Corporate and Securities Articles of 2019, and three articles by two University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School professors made the list. The articles were selected by peers in the field out of nearly 400 pieces.
Read More about Penn Law professors Elizabeth Pollman and Jill Fisch recognized by Corporate Practice Commentator for researchPepperdine Law moves summer session online
PEPPERDINE CARUSO SCHOOL OF LAW — The Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law will offer its premier academic program and popular training courses, which are usually held in Malibu, California, in a remote instruction format. This necessary shift creates an opportunity for law students and practicing professionals to…
Read More about Pepperdine Law moves summer session onlineSanta Clara University Law professor Eric Goldman receives grant to research online content liability issues
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — This past fall, the Knight Foundation announced $3.5M in grants to 22 universities, think tanks, and advocacy organizations to support new, independent research into issues at the forefront of national tech policy debates. Among the grantees is Santa Clara University School of Law Professor Eric Goldman, who received $150,000 to continue…
Read More about Santa Clara University Law professor Eric Goldman receives grant to research online content liability issuesRobert Wilcox steps down as University of South Carolina Law dean
COLUMBIA REGIONAL BUSINESS REPORT — After nine years as dean of the law school, Wilcox is stepping down this month….After serving as associate dean for academic affairs from 2006 to 2011, Wilcox became dean in 2011. But his connection to the law school goes back to 1981, when he earned his law degree from USC. In…
Read More about Robert Wilcox steps down as University of South Carolina Law deanUniversity of Tennessee Law professor Wendy Bach and students assist in researching state eviction laws
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF LAW — Bach reached out to legal services organizations throughout the state to determine whether students could assist in some way related to eviction law. Her queries led Bach to Professor Katy Ramsey at the University of Memphis who also had eviction law experience.
Read More about University of Tennessee Law professor Wendy Bach and students assist in researching state eviction lawsFormer University of Tennessee Law dean Doug Blaze to serve as interim dean
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE NEWS — Dean Emeritus Doug Blaze, who is also the Art Stolnitz and Elvin E. Overton Distinguished Professor, has agreed to serve as dean of the College of Law on an interim basis beginning July 1.
Read More about Former University of Tennessee Law dean Doug Blaze to serve as interim deanUniversity of Tennessee Law offers online presentation on state’s supervised practice rule
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF LAW — Law professors at the University of Tennessee and the University of Memphis are partnering to offer a continuing legal education course that explains the state’s supervised practice rule. It’s a tool that can benefit graduates who are ready to practice law even though they have not had the opportunity…
Read More about University of Tennessee Law offers online presentation on state’s supervised practice ruleList of states and jurisdictions delaying the July bar exam
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BAR EXAMINERS — The following jurisdictions have made announcements about changes regarding the July 2020 bar exam. We will continue to update this page as we receive information from the jurisdictions. See our NCBE COVID-19 Updates page for more information about the coronavirus and NCBE exams and services. To contact a jurisdiction directly, see Jurisdiction Information.
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LAW 360 — The Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday announced the July state bar exam will take place as scheduled unless public health concerns prohibit it, and added a September bar exam date to the calendar to accommodate extraordinary circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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