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July 18, 2025
Criminal Practice Clinic Prepares Mizzou Law Students for the Courtroom and Beyond
In just its first full year of operation, the University of Missouri School of Law’s Criminal Practice Clinic is earning praise from students, judges and attorneys across the state for preparing graduates to hit the ground running in the courtroom. Launched in the fall of 2024 as a replacement for… Read More
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July 11, 2025
Professor Woods presents on AI
On July 10, Professor Jayne Woods presented on artificial intelligence for the Missouri Capital Chapter of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals. Professor Woods discussed AI generally as well as how it should and should not be used in government work.
July 10, 2025
Professor David Gamage publishes article on e-commerce tax communication
Professor David Gamage published a University of Missouri School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper reporting research results from a study analyzing the tax communication practices of top e-commerce retailers and marketplaces. In the article, Gamage found a spectrum of tax communication practices, including many e-commerce businesses that did not collect sales tax did still inform customers about potential use tax obligations, though the transparency of this information varied. To read the full article, click here.
July 9, 2025
Professor Henson presents on AI
Professor Renee Henson presented on the ethical and practical use of AI for lawyers at the Bartlett Lecture Series.
July 8, 2025
Professor Gamage publishes article analyzing state business taxation
Professor David Gamage published a University of Missouri School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper examining tax scholar Karl E. Frieden’s arguments against strengthening state corporate income tax. In his article, “Beyond Blinders and Boomerangs: Assessing State Business Taxation,” Gamage argues that while Frieden does raise some valid points about the efficiency of specific tax design choices, his core argument fundamentally misconstrues the central issues: the ultimate incidence of business taxes, the pursuit of equity and efficiency, and the importance of combating harmful tax avoidance. To read the full paper, click here.
July 8, 2025
Professor Gouzoules interviewed on Seattle NPR
Professor Alexander Gouzoules interviewed by Seattle’s NPR station about the Supreme Court’s recent Mahmoud v. Taylor decision. To hear the full interview, visit: https://omny.fm/shows/soundside/how-the-latest-scotus-ruling-on-religous-rights-echoes-the-scopes-trial…
July 7, 2025
Legal lift: Mizzou law clinic helps small business take next step
When Dana Chole, BS ’11, DPT ’14, and her partners at Switched Adapted Toys had taken their small startup as far as they could, the team of two physical therapists and an entrepreneur knew it was time to grow and establish themselves as a nonprofit — but they didn’t have the resources to make that happen on their own. They had already invested everything they had into their online business, which offers tutorials on how to adapt toys for children with disabilities. The demand for their services was clear, and they were determined to meet it. A quick Google search…
July 1, 2025
Professor Gouzoules publishes book on the long-lasting impact of Scopes v. Tennessee
Professor Alexander Gouzoules co-authored a book, “The Hundred Years’ Trial: Law, Evolution, and the Long Shadow of Scopes v. Tennessee, which is out for purchase now. According to the publisher, Gouzoules, along with co-author Harold Gouzoules “explore the century-long impacts of the historic 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial,” starting with the development of evolutionary theory and charting the resulting cultural and legal conflicts over evolution in the United States. Through a blend of legal history, scientific exploration, and cultural analysis, the authors reexamine how this landmark trial remains a pivotal moment in shaping modern debates on science, religion, and education.