Professor S.I. Strong spoke in New York at the 34th Annual Joint Colloquium on International Arbitration convened by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The meeting focused on “International Arbitration: Advances Made and Challenges Ahead,” and Professor Strong spoke about large-scale…
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International Dispute Resolution News Publishes Professor’s Article
Professor Amy J. Schmitz published a short article, “Empowering Consumers Through Online Dispute Resolution,” in International Dispute Resolution News, a joint publication of the American Bar Association’s International Arbitration, Litigation and Mediation Committees. The article introduces concepts from her book with Colin Rule, The New Handshake: Online Dispute Resolution and the Future of Consumer…
Law School Chosen to Host ASCL 2019 Annual Meeting
In October 2019, the University of Missouri and the Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution will act as hosts of the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Comparative Law (ASCL). ASCL is the leading organization in the United States promoting the comparative study of law and is a member of the American Council of Learned Societies and International Association of Legal…
Cambridge University Press Publishes New Book by Professor Strong
Professor S.I. Strong’s most recent book, “Transforming Religious Liberties: A New Theory of Religious Rights for National and International Legal Systems,” was recently published by Cambridge University Press. The book considers the interaction between law and religion from a broad international, comparative and jurisprudential perspective and proposes a new theoretical approach to religious liberty. Not only does the text draw…
Professor Reuben Quoted on Use of Campaign Funds
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently quoted Professor Richard Reuben in an article regarding Missouri Governor Eric Greitens’ use of campaign funds. The article, “Greitens Campaign Paid to Bring in Candidate for Top Missouri Schools Job, Report Shows,” discusses the criticism surrounding Governor Greitens’ alleged attempts to nominate members of the state school board who will remove the current commissioner and…
Professor Schmitz’s Article Noted for Scholarship in Contract Law
Professor Amy Schmitz’s article, “Remedy Realities in Business-to-Consumer Contracting,” was identified by one of the leading contracts scholars, Professor Robert Hillman, as one of the best works of recent scholarship relating to contract law, in a review recently published in Jotwell: The Journal of Things We Like (Lots). Professor Schmitz’s article was published in the Arizona Law Review in…
Professor Presents on Online Dispute Resolution and the Future of Consumer Protection
Professor Amy J. Schmitz recently presented with Colin Rule of Tyler Technologies via Zoom at the Association for Conflict Resolution Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas. In their presentation, “Online Dispute Resolution and the Future of Consumer Protection,” Professor Schmitz and Mr. Rule explained how technology can empower consumers and businesses to resolve conflicts in a cost effective manner. Empowered by…
Professor Strong Cited By Federal Court
Professor S.I. Strong’s article, “Discovery Under 28 U.S.C. §1782: Distinguishing International Commercial Arbitration and International Investment Arbitration,” in 1 Stanford Journal of Complex Litigation 295 (2013), was recently cited by the federal district court for the Northern District of Illinois in Kleimar, N.V. v. Benxi Iron and Steel America, Inc. The case considered whether an international commercial arbitration administered by the London…
Professor Interviewed by WalletHub.com
Professor Amy Schmitz was interviewed by WalletHub.com, one of the leading outlets covering the personal finance industry, with respect to how consumers can protect themselves from identity theft. Her suggestions for consumers include reviewing their credit reports, placing security fraud alerts on credit reports and freezing credit…
Mizzou Law Student Contributes Blog Post on “Zombie Debt”
Second-year Mizzou Law student Bob Bennett published a blog post on Professor Amy Schmitz’s blog, MyConsumerTips.info, on the dangers of “Zombie Debt.” “This is not the name of a horror movie you may watch around this time of the year, this is debt that you have no legal obligation to pay,” Professor Schmitz says. Debt collectors may still call, however,…