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Panelists to Discuss Aktion T4 and Contesting the Erasure of Disability History During Virtual Event Oct. 18
Three queer Jewish disabled writers and artists each discuss their work on Aktion T4, a prime crucible of disability history, during a Zoom virtual event on Monday, Oct. 18, from 3-4:15 p.m. ET. Aktion T4 was a eugenics project in…
Congress Needs To Pass a New Rule To Adjust Bankruptcy Protocol
Gregory Germain, professor of law and director of the bankruptcy clinic, was interviewed by CBS News for the story “Bankrupt companies gave $165 million in bonuses to top execs before going belly up last year.” Germain, an expert on bankruptcy,…
Making a Difference on the Battlefield, in the Corporate World and at 鶹ƵUniversity
The incoming chair of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) Advisory Board, Richard M. (Rich) Jones ’92, G’95, L’95, believes that President Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address provides us with a call to action. He says that the…
Will the United States Join the Law of the Sea Convention?
Mark Nevitt, associate professor in the College of Law, wrote commentary for Just Security, “China, Climate Change, Credibility: Why It’s (Finally) Time for the US to Join the Law of the Sea Convention.” Nevitt explained, “Indeed, the recent U.S. submarine deal with…
Centenarian Alumnus Used Legal Training as Springboard to Success in Military and Private Practice
Robert Gang, who at 103 is the oldest living alumnus from 鶹ƵUniversity’s College of Law, was honored Sept. 25 at the National Veterans Resource Center. The WWII and the Korean War-era veteran attended 鶹ƵUniversity as both an undergraduate…
St. Mary’s to break new ground with fully online J.D. program
Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law in the College of Law, was interviewed by National Jurist for the piece “St. Mary’s to break new ground with fully online J.D. program.” Kohn, who also serves as the Faculty Director…
College of Law to Offer AccessLex Institute’s Helix Bar Review to Students at No Charge
In a national first, the College of Law has partnered with legal education nonprofit AccessLex Institute to offer the institute’s interactive Helix Bar Review prep course free of charge to all 鶹ƵLaw students. Helix Bar Review is a state-of-the-art,…
Important Things To Know Regarding Conservatorships
Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and Faculty Director of Online Education in the College of Law, was quoted in the Barron’s article “Here’s What to Know 鶹Ƶ Guardianships and Conservatorships to Avoid Problems.” Kohn discussed the…
NATO’s Renewed Efforts In Security and Climate Change
Mark Nevitt, associate professor in the College of Law, wrote commentary for Just Security, “NATO’s Renewed Focus on Climate Change & Security: What You Need to Know.”
‘Students With Disabilities Could Sue Their Schools to Require Masks’
Doron Dorfman, associate professor in the College of Law, co-wrote commentary for The Washington Post titled “Students with disabilities could sue their schools to require masks.” Professor Dorfman studies the intersections of health, law and social science to understand perceptions…