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Penn State Law News and Events
Penn State Law holds moot on NFL caseGenerations of law students have been challenged by the “Socratic method” of persistent questioning from their professors, but it was two law professors who were questioned by federal judges on Friday, November 20. Students took a break from the proverbial “hot seat” to hear the mooting of American Needle v. NFL, an antitrust case briefed before the United States Supreme Court and scheduled for argument in January. Educators get schooled on legal issuesLaunched in June 2008, the Penn State Law and Education Institute is a collaboration between Penn State’s College of Education and Dickinson School of Law designed to educate teachers, counselors, administrators, and attorneys about various legal issues as they relate to education. Professor McCausland gives briefing on Afghanistan"Afghanistan makes Iraq look easy," says Dr. Jeffrey McCausland, professor of international law and diplomacy at Penn State Law and Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Council on Ethics in International Affairs. His comprehensive and evenhanded briefing analyzes the situation on the ground and the possible consequences of sending more troops. Two law faculty members receive Fulbright awardsThomas Carbonneau and Katherine Pearson, professors of law at Penn State University, The Dickinson School of Law, have been awarded Fulbright Scholar grants for the 2009-2010 academic year. Lecturer to address China's response to AIDS epidemicOn December 9, Dr. Joan Kaufman, director of the AIDS Public Policy Training Project at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, will present "Pressing Issues in China's Health Care System: Addressing AIDs and other Critical Challenges." The lecture will begin at 5:15 p.m. in room 112 of the Lewis Katz Building, University Park. Pennsylvania Natural Gas Summit explores the impacts of Marcellus ShaleThe 2009 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Summit, which will be held at the Penn Stater Conference Center in State College on November 16-18, will address the challenges, opportunities, and related actions associated with water use and disposal, regional infrastructure development, issues for local governments, identification of local economic opportunities, and legal issues related to natural gas leasing and development so that stakeholders can make informed, educated decisions that best suit the needs of the region. Penn State Law Review presents "The Role of Black Lawyers in Contemporary America"On Tuesday, November 17, Penn State Law Review will host the second event in its interactive series, "Scholarly Dialogues," which provides students with the opportunity to engage with professors concerning recent scholarship. The program will feature a recent article by Professor Carla Pratt titled "Way to Represent: The Role of Black Lawyers in Contemporary American Democracy." Penn State-McGill summer law program gains CIArb recognitionPenn State Law has been granted "Recognised Course Provider" (RCP) status by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) for its Summer Program in Arbitration Law (2009-2012). Graduates of the program may be exempted from the CIArb introductory course and become associate members of the Institute. Professor Lopatka on Intel antitrust caseA November 4, New York Times article featured a quote from Professor John Lopatka regarding an antitrust case filed by the New York attorney general, Andrew M. Cuomo, against Intel Corporation, the world's largest chip maker. Professor Dannin makes labor law accessible for everyoneThe American workplace is governed by dozens of federal and state laws, judicial decisions, and administrative agency regulations that make understanding the law daunting. Twelve years ago, labor law teacher and scholar Ellen Dannin started “Labor and the Law,” a monthly, online newsletter, to help nonlawyers understand workplace law. Penn State Law brings together experts to address impact of health care reformOn Tuesday, November 10, 2009, Penn State University, The Dickinson School of Law will present "Lifting the Fog on Health Care Reform: Policy and Transactions." Conference reveals complexity of NCAA sports-tax exemption debateAt a recent conference, several experts convened to discuss some of the complexities of the "business" of big-time collegiate sports, such as why NCAA sports are tax exempt, how tax exemptions are regulated in other organizations, and the relationship between financial revenue and colleges' educational missions. Are you ready for some moot court? NFL antitrust case to be mootedOn Friday, November 20, Penn State Law will host a moot court event on American Needle v. NFL, an antitrust case currently briefed before the United States Supreme Court. Two veteran sports law professors will take opposite sides before a panel of federal appellate judges. Professor emeritus receives alumni awardProfessor Emeritus Christine H. Kellett, graduate of the class of 1975 and first woman to be hired to the Law School's faculty in 1976, was recently honored with The Dickinson School of Law General Alumni Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of her lifetime of service and the contributions to the community. Professor Foreman testifies before U.S. Senate Committee on workplace fairnessAt the request of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, Professor Michael Foreman, director of Penn State Law's Civil Rights Appellate Clinic and clinical professor, testified at the hearing on "Workplace Fairness: Has the Supreme Court Been Misinterpreting Laws Designed to Protect American Workers from Discrimination?" The hearing was held on Wednesday, October 7, at 10:00 a.m. in room 226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building Lewis Katz Building draws national recognition from Buildings magazineLewis Katz Building featured in October 2009 issue of Buildings Magazine Center for Immigrants' Rights responds to report on hiring practices of immigration judges Professor Ross Featured in Wired MagazineThe October cover story in Wired magazine features 12 Shocking Ideas that Could Change the World. One of those ideas entitled "Bust Up Big League Sports" orginated with Stephen F. Ross Penn State Law Professor and Director, Penn State Institute for Sports Law, Policy and Research and Stefan Szymanski, economics professor at City University London. Food and Drug Magazine Features Article by Research AssistantChristine Arena, Penn State Law research assistant with the Agricultural Law Center, has authored an article published in the September/October issue Food and Drug Law Institute's Update magazine. Clinic Files Petition with U.S. Supreme Court in Shopper Discrimination CaseThe Penn State Law Civil Rights Appellate Clinic filed a petition for certiorari with the United States Supreme Court September 9, 2009 in a case on behalf of a group of shoppers alleging race discrimination by a department store. Family Law Clinic represents one couple, eight adoptionsWhen Vicki Adams first arrived at the Family Law Clinic in early 2008, she had an amazing story to tell. She and her husband, Darren, were not only raising their two children, Jaheim and Lynchelle, but were also raising her two children and his six children from prior relationships. Vicki and Darren desired to adopt each other’s children, to “make it a full legal family.” Watch: Ambassador Butler discusses why a world without nuclear weapons is vital Professor Pearson quoted in national media about filial support lawsProfessor Katherine Pearson was quoted in an article on ABCNews.com on July 15 titled “Pay Your Parents’ Bills or Else: Little Known State Laws Force Some to Pay Their Parents’ Nursing Home Bills.” Video of Law School's History and New Buildings 2009 admissions recruiting events PSU SIA Director Tiyanjana Maluwa appointed legal expert to African Union High Level Panel on DarfurThe director of Penn State’s School of International Affairs, Professor Tiyanjana Maluwa, has accepted appointment as legal expert to a High Level Panel on Darfur convened by the African Union. Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law hosts dedication of its Lewis Katz BuildingToday Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law celebrated the opening of its new 114,000-square-foot Lewis Katz Building with a dedication ceremony. The event also marked the start of a yearlong celebration honoring the 175th anniversary of the Dickinson School of Law, which held its first class on April 1, 1834. Penn State extends reach worldwide with international programs Disability Law Clinic wins victory in Third Circuit Court of AppealsCapping eight years of litigation, the Disability Law Clinic won a rare outright victory for a disabled client in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit during the 2008-2009 academic year.
President Obama nominates Vanaskie ’78 to Third CircuitOn Friday, August 7, President Obama nominated Judge Thomas Vanaskie ’78 to the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The post is one step below the U.S. Supreme Court and covers all of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Law School announces new faculty appointments Professor Simon participates in World Economic ForumProfessor Denis Simon of the School of International Affairs participated in the 3rd Annual "Summer Davos" meeting of the World Economic Forum held September 1-12 in Dalian, China. Professor Simon was the special guest of Dalian Mayor Li Wancai and Party Secretary Xia Deren. Since 2007, the World Economic Forum has selected China as a special platform to bring together a large number of global entrepreneurs, young scientists, and future leaders to address some of the world's most complex issues. Conference asks: should big-time college athletics be a tax-exempt enterprise?For many colleges and universities, athletics revenues surge as reliably as crowd noise on rivalry weekend, allowing profits from football and other big-time sports to support hundreds of student athletes. Taxation of collegiate athletics revenues will be the subject of a panel discussion at Penn State University, The Dickinson School of Law on Friday, September 18. Video of Law School’s history and new buildingsPenn State News
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