Zellmer Volunteers for Colorado Flood Clean Up
Professor Sandi Zellmer and husband Randy traveled to Jamestown, CO to help with post-flood cleanup.
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von der Dunk Lectures in China; Quoted on Space Tourism Insurance
Professor Frans von der Dunk recently visited Xi'an Jiaotong University Law School to present an introduction to space law and lecture on International and U.S. Law on export controls of dual-use sensitive goods.
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Tomkins Named Winters Award Winner
Professor Alan Tomkins has been named the winner of a national award for contributions to the administration of justice by the American Judges Association. Tomkins will receive the Glenn R. Winters Award, which the AJA gives to recognize a non-judge who has significantly contributed to the administration of justice. Continue reading…
Shavers Moderates Combatting Human Trafficking Panel Discussion
Professor Anna Shavers moderated a College of Law, CLE-approved panel discussion, "Combatting Human Trafficking Through Prevention, Prosecution and Partnerships," in October. Panelists included Anita Sheth, senior advisor, social compliance and development for Fairtrade International in Bonn, Germany; Theresa Flores, a human trafficking survivor, victim's advocate, and author of "The Slave Across the Street" and "Sacred Bath;" and John Higgins, assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska. Continue reading…
Schaefer and Potuto Mentioned in UNL in the National News: September 2013
Schaefer discussed the legal ramifications of NASA’s proposed asteroid-capture mission, in the Oregon Herald. http://go.unl.edu/xrdc
Potuto was quoted in The Chronicle of Higher Education about her support for changes that would provide more money to some student athletes. http://go.unl.edu/rxny
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Moberly Speaks at Loyola University Chicago School of Law
In October, Professor Richard Moberly spoke at a conference sponsored by the Loyola University Chicago School of Law's Institute for Investor Protection and Institute for Law and Economic Policy. The conference was titled, "Strategies for Investigating and Pleading Securities Fraud Claims," and Professor Moberly presented on a panel about the Law, Policy and Ethics Governing Whistleblowing. Continue reading…
Lenich Delivers October S.T.I.R. Talk
Professor John Lenich delivered "Issues in Electronic Discovery: Would You Mind If I Copied Your Hard Drive?" in the October Schmid Law Library's S.T.I.R. Lecture series. Continue reading…
Lepard Delivers Paper at University of Geneva
Professor Brian Lepard delivered a paper on “The Necessity of Opinio Juris in the Formation of Customary International Law” at a conference on “The Role of Opinio Juris in Customary International Law” held at the University of Geneva. Continue reading…
Duncan Delivers Lecture at Tulane Law School
Professor Rick Duncan delivered a lecture, "Why School Choice is Necessary for Religious Liberty, Freedom of Thought, and Equal Educational Opportunity," at Tulane Law School in October. Continue reading…
Burnett Co-chairs Session at Space Law Colloquium in Beijing; Lectures at University of Colorado School of Law
Adjunct Professor and Vice Chairman, Space, Cyber and Telecommunications Advisory Board, Dennis J. Burnett co-chaired the Session on International Regulation of Space Communications: Current Issues at the 56th International Institute of Space Law Colloquium in Beijing, China in September Continue reading…
Burkstrand-Reid Article Selected for Inclusion in "Women and the Law"
Professor Beth Burkstrand-Reid's article, Dirty Harry Meets Dirty Diapers: Masculinities, At-Home Fathers, and Making the Law Work for Families, was selected for inclusion in "Women and the Law," a book published by Thompson-Reuters Westlaw, that is an annual collection of some of the most significant academic contributions in the area of gender law. This is the third time Professor Burkstrand-Reid's work has been selected for republication in it. Her article "'Trophy Husbands' and 'Opt-Out' Moms" was selected for republication in 2011. Continue reading…
Beard, Schaefer, von der Dunk, Shavers, Lepard Participate in ABILA International Law Weekend
Several members of the faculty attended the American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA) and the International Law Students Association (ILSA) annual International Law Weekend (ILW) conference in New York City October 24-26th. Continue reading…
Institute for Law Teaching and Learning
Idea of the Month: Cross-training for Law Students
Article of the Month: Carl Circo, Teaching Transactional Skills in Partnership with the Bar Continue reading…
Faculty Team Wins ILSA Bowling Fundraiser
A faculty team comprised of Associate Dean Glenda Pierce, Associate Dean Richard Moberly, Professor Jack Beard and Professor Matt Schaefer competed against a team made of 2Ls Rick Tast, Jacob Tewes, Jerry Jefferson and Aditya Ezhuthachan in a bowling match on Saturday, October 19. Continue reading…
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