Fordham Law professor John Pfaff examines justice system’s attitude towards violent criminals in prison
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Professor John Pfaff wrote an op-ed for The Washington Post examining the justice system’s attitude towards violent criminals in the prison system and how that attitude has not changed while coronavirus continues to spread.
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FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Professor James Brudney shared his expert opinion with Women’s Wear Daily on how employers can provide the proper legal protections to their workers amidst COVID-19 shutdowns.
Read More about Fordham Law professor James Brudney discusses legal protections for workers amid pandemicFordham Law dean Matthew Diller appointed to state bar COVID-19 recovery task force
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Dean Matthew Diller was appointed to the New York State Bar Association COVID-19 Recovery Task Force. The task force will oversee the pro bono network of lawyers who will be assisting New Yorkers suffering from the pandemic.
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FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Professor Catherine Powell wrote an op-ed for CNN examining the underlying issues of racial inequality in our society that are highlighted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More about Fordham Law professor Catherine Powell examines racial inequality during pandemicFordham Law Federal Litigation Clinic petitions for early release for at-risk prisoners
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Fordham Law’s Federal Litigation Clinic was featured in an article for New York Law Journal for its response and quick action to serve its clients due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Read More about Fordham Law Federal Litigation Clinic petitions for early release for at-risk prisonersUniversity of Georgia Law Mediation Practicum offers tenant and landlord mediation services
UGA TODAY — The University of Georgia School of Law is offering its services to help guide such parties to a resolution. The law school’s Mediation Practicum is offering qualified, registered mediators who can assist. This free and confidential service is available by calling 706-542-5213.
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Despite the disruption caused by the coronavirus crisis, students considering applying to the University of Houston Law Center can still “visit” the campus, “attend” a class, and learn about the educational and career advantages of attending the top law school in the nation’s 4th largest city.
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Members of the Juvenile Division in the Harris County Public Defender’s Office said current detention conditions are not appropriate for the confinement of youthful offenders amid the spread of the coronavirus. Their remarks were made at the “Youth Advocacy in COVID-19” event on Tuesday presented by the University of Houston…
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LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — The virtual event, World Aquatic Animal Day, Friday, April 3, 2020, is designed to raise global awareness for aquatic animals as an often overlooked species. An annual event, World Aquatic Animal Day is a project of the Aquatic Animal Law Initiative and the Animal Law Clinic at Lewis & Clark Law School.
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LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — In December, the Animal Law Litigation Clinic at Lewis & Clark Law School filed a lawsuit challenging the rule in federal district court for the Western District of New York in Rochester. The plaintiffs are Farm Sanctuary, Animal Equality, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Animal Outlook, Center for Biological Diversity, Mercy For Animals,…
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