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CWRU law student presents case before the Sixth Circuit—at OSU’s Moritz College of Law
The ӰƵ School of Law Appellate Litigation Clinic took center stage on Oct. 27 during a special session of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, held at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Third-year student Damien Chafin went to bat for…
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February 21, 2014
Mark Weinberger, a dual-degree alum, received the Weatherhead School of Management's Distinguished Alumni Award from the Weatherhead School and the School of Law. This is the first time an alumnus has received this award from multiple schools. Since graduating from the law and management schools…
February 21, 2014
Familiar faces abound at ӰƵ. But there’s one person in particular who people may recognize from more than simply a passing glance on the quad; his is a familiar face from the big screen. Charlie Korsmo, assistant professor of law, is a former “child actor” who starred in several…
February 14, 2014
Kathryn Mercer, professor of legal analysis and writing, presented at the one-day Legal Writing Conference at the University of Michigan School of Law, in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Dec. 6. Mercer presented "Enhancing the First Year with Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Skills," and discussed the…
January 24, 2014
This week, The Washington Post announced a partnership with The Volokh Conspiracy, a well-known blog that covers law, public policy, politics, culture and other topics. Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and director of the Center for Business Law and Regulation, has…
January 24, 2014
Timothy Webster, assistant professor of law and director of the East Asian Legal Studies program, testified last week in Washington, D.C., about China's compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations. Skeptics have wondered if the United States’ trade relationship with China is fair…
January 22, 2014
The ӰƵ Law chapter of the American Constitution Society will host a luncheon discussion titled "Religion and the Constitution in Modern Life," on Monday, Jan. 27, at noon at the School of Law, Room A58. Topics discussed at the meeting will include current Supreme Court…
January 16, 2014
Munch, the vegan-friendly eatery located on the second floor of the School of Law, will now be open on Saturdays. Saturday hours will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cafe is open to all members of the campus community. For more information on Munch (formerly known as Shticks), visit munch216.com.
January 15, 2014
ӰƵ Distinguished University Professor Paul C. Giannelli, recognized nationally for his extensive legal research in scientific evidence, was selected to serve on a newly created federal commission on forensic science. The new National Commission on Forensic Science, created…
January 10, 2014
Jessie Hill, professor of law, served as a panelist and moderator at multiple discussions throughout the end of last year. On Nov. 6, she served as a panelist for a discussion on voting rights after Shelby County v. Holder, sponsored by the ӰƵ Law School Black Law…
January 06, 2014
The ӰƵ School of Law will host the Texas Young Lawyers Association National Trial Competition Feb. 7-9 at the Cuyahoga County Courthouse. The National Trial Competition (NTC) is one of the most prestigious law school mock trial competitions in the nation, and was…