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2024 Law-Med Conference: “Cognitive Decline and the Law”
As the American population ages, a growing number of people will suffer cognitive decline. Cognitive decline may affect individuals’ ability to work, drive, obtain medical care, manage their finances and engage in other activities of daily living. As cognitive decline becomes more prevalent in Ameri...
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Bloomberg Law recognizes the LLEAP program in Law School Innovation Program
Bloomberg Law recently announced the finalists in its Law School Innovation Program. The program, which is in its second year, recognizes law schools and their faculty and staff that have implemented and led innovative programs into their curricula that advance new methodologies and approaches to st...
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“Religious Liberty: From First Street to Main Street”
The Federalist Society at ӰƵ School of Law will host a talk by James Sonne, professor at Stanford Law School, Monday, Feb. 5, at noon. Sonne will present a talk titled “Religious Liberty: From First Street to Main Street.” All CWRU students are welcome to attend; lunch ...
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“The Octopus in the Parking Garage: A Call for Climate Resilience”
ӰƵ School of Law will host Rob Verchick, a best-selling author and climate law expert, for a talk titled “The Octopus in the Parking Garage: A Call for Climate Resilience” Thursday, Feb. 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Moot Courtroom (Room A59). Verchick will weigh in...
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School of Law Hosts Rear Admiral Richard Batson
On Jan. 22, ӰƵ School of Law hosted Rear Admiral and Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the U.S. Coast Guard, Richard Batson (LAW ‘02) for a lecture on the U.S. Coast Guard and Maritime Governance. Rear Admiral Batson spoke to a packed room about how the U.S. C...
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Jane Wiertel’s research cited by winner and finalist in Pulitzer Center contest
2L Jane Wiertel spent last summer working as a legal intern for the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. In her capacity at the Pulitzer Center, Wiertel worked at the intersection of journalism and the law, investigating and reporting on several legal issues facing the nation and world. The produc...
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“The Next Big Abortion Rights Case”
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to join the School of Law for a talk titled “The Next Big Abortion Rights Case” Monday, Feb. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. in Moot Courtroom (Room A59). Professors Jonathan Adler and Jessie Hill will discuss FDA v. Alliance for Hippocra...
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Sharona Hoffman Co-Authors Article on Cognitive Decline and Driving
Professors Sharona Hoffman and Cassandra Robertson co-authored a piece entitled “Balancing Autonomy and Public Safety: A Call for Medical and Regulatory Oversight of Drivers with Cognitive Decline.” The article appeared in Health Affairs Forefront on Jan. 2, 2024. The piece argues that state licensi...
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A capstone Q&A with Sam Zimmerman
ӰƵ School of Law is ranked as a "Top School" in multiple categories, including Practical Training. 3L Sam Zimmerman recently answered some questions about his capstone experience with the Richland County Prosecutor's Office in Mansfield, Ohio. Learn more about our practi...
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Travel to Portugal with the Siegal Lifelong Learning Program and The Alumni Association 
The Siegal Lifelong Learning Program and The Alumni Association of ӰƵ offer international and national travel opportunities led by faculty experts with deep knowledge and passion for the destination. Sharona Hoffman, professor of law and bioethics and the Edgar A. Hahn ...