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March 9, 2026
Professor Henson Quoted in Bloomberg Law
Professor Renee Henson was quoted last week in a Bloomberg Law article on artificial intelligence and insurance liability. Tech companies may have to seek coverage outside of traditional liability policies, said Renee Henson, an associate professor at the University of Missouri Law School who researches artificial intelligence and insurance. Read More
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Feb. 26, 2026
Prof. Lambert speaks at George Mason antitrust symposium
Professor Thom Lambert spoke at the 2026 George Mason Law Review Annual Antitrust Symposium. At the symposium, he participated in a panel, “Boundaries of Refusal to Deal & Predatory Tying/Bundling” where he discussed how antitrust law should distinguish between three similar business practices that are subject to different legal treatment: tying, bundling, and refusals to deal.
Feb. 25, 2026
Professor Snyder joins Institute for Justice’s podcast
Professor Ryan Snyder recently served as a guest on the Institute for Justice’s Short Circuit Podcast, discussing his new article, “Historical Practice at the Founding.” His article has been accepted for publication in the forthcoming University of Chicago Law Review issue. To listen to the podcast, click here. His discussion begins at the 29:40 mark.
Feb. 24, 2026
Mizzou Law Mock Trial teams excel in regionals
Mizzou Law mock trial teams excelled at the recent National Trial Competition regional, hosted by Washburn University in Kansas. Mizzou Law’s two teams, Team Black and Team Gold competed against 24 teams from law schools across six states, including Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and New Mexico. Team Black, featuring Rachel Carlson, Steven Flanders and Jordan Vitiello, won its first four trials, making it all the way to the Final Four before being narrowly defeated. Mizzou Law Team Black finished in the final four of the competition. Team Gold, featuring Grant Slusher, Dallas Welling and Grayson Henry, also…
Feb. 23, 2026
Pancakes for Roger supports Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic
Mizzou Law and the Veterans Clinic are celebrating their annual Pancakes for Roger event all February to support the clinic. Pancakes for Roger is a nationwide campaign held each February in honor of Major General Roger E. Combs, who served our country for more than 39 years in the Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force. Throughout the month of February, Combs and Company makes a donation to the Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic for every photo shared using the hashtag #PancakesForRoger. Additionally, Mizzou Law is grateful for a generous donation from Gary and Carol Smith this year as…
Feb. 19, 2026
Mizzou Law alumnus nominated by president for Eighth Circuit judge seat
Mizzou Law alumnus Justin Smith, ’10, has been nominated to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Smith has served as Deputy Counsel for the Missouri Governor’s Office, General Counsel for the Missouri Department of Agriculture and currently works for Justin Otis Law Group in St. Louis. Smith graduated from Mizzou Law as a member of the Order of the Coif, Order of the Barristers and Order of the Scribes. Smith’s appointment comes on the heels of two other federal appointments of Mizzou Law alumni: Judge Cristian Stevens was appointed as…
Feb. 19, 2026
Professor Wechsler analyzes new Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
Professor Rachel Wechsler published analysis of the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act, a federal statute enacted on January 23, 2026, on the Oxford Human Rights Hub Blog. This new law is directly related to her article, “The Non-Punishment Principle and Restorative Justice,” recently published in the Penn Law Review. Read Professor Wechsler’s blog post here. …
Feb. 16, 2026
Professor Gamage quoted in New York Times on his work designing the “billionaire tax”
Professor David Gamage was recently quoted extensively in a New York Times article discussing his work designing the “billionaire tax” on the upcoming California ballot. “Last, meet the wealth tax architects: Brian Galle (UC Berkeley), David Gamage (University of Missouri), and Darien Shanske (UC Davis).These men are some of the most-cited tax law scholars in the country. They’ve drafted regulations at the state and federal level. They’ve been cited by the Supreme Court in tax cases. One of them — Galle — was a federal prosecutor specializing in criminal tax cases and enforcement. Another — Gamage — was one…