More on UNC’s decision to bar litigation by law school’s center

September 18, 2017

INSIDE HIGHER ED – The proposal voted on is technically a ban on all centers and institutes engaging in litigation, but the only entity that litigates is the Center for Civil Rights.

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Suit discloses federal inquiry of Charlotte Law School

September 18, 2017

NEW YORK TIMES – The whistle-blower lawsuit came to light in recent weeks, along with the disclosure that it had prompted a federal investigation.

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Florida lawyers weather Hurricane Irma

September 18, 2017

BLOOMBERG LAW – Irma hit the Florida Keys as a Category 4 hurricane, but quickly weakened once it hit the mainland.

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Advice on succeeding in constitutional law

September 18, 2017

U.S. NEWS – Strong constitutional law programs teach vital legal interpretation and communication skills, experts say.

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Kansas law schools provide legal services to individuals affected by changes to DACA

September 18, 2017

TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL – The Washburn University and University of Kansas law schools will provide legal services this month to people affected by President Donald Trump’s decision to end DACA.

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Maine Law Dean Danielle Conway’s remarks during the Maine Women’s Equality Day March

September 18, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SCHOOL OF LAW – The following are Dean Conway’s remarks from the Maine Women’s Equality Day March on August 26, 2017.

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Emory Law appoints professor James B. Hughes, Jr. as interim dean

September 18, 2017

EMORY UNIVERSITY – James B. Hughes, Jr., associate dean for academic affairs at Emory University School of Law, has been appointed interim dean of the school.

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Supreme Court Justice Alito to deliver building dedication keynote address at University of South Carolina Law

September 18, 2017

THE STATE – U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito, one of the court’s most conservative justices, will be the keynote speaker at the dedication of the University of South Carolina School of Law.

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Wisconsin Law School hosts Supreme Court Justice Kagan for talk on her career and experiences

September 18, 2017

BADGER HERALD – Elena Kagan spoke to UW law students, faculty about her experience in the legal profession, time on SCOTUS.

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Survey of university admissions directors finds some colleges may be falling short of admissions goals

September 18, 2017

INSIDE HIGHER ED – Only 34 percent of colleges met new student enrollment targets this year by May 1, the traditional date by which most institutions hope to have a class set.

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