Professor Douglas E. Abrams’ article, “Generalist Judges and Advocates’ Jargon,” appears in the current issue of the Romanian Judges’ Forum Review. The review is a multilingual journal published in Bucharest by the nation’s judges. Professor Abrams’ article originally appeared in the Journal of the Missouri Bar in early…
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Professor Oliveri Receives UM System President’s Award for Community Engagement
Professor Rigel Oliveri is among the faculty members across the universities of the University of Missouri System to receive the UM System President’s Award for 2020. President Mun Choi presents these highly competitive annual awards to recognize faculty who have made exceptional contributions in advancing the mission of the University. President’s Award recipients will be recognized at a Board of…
Professor English to speak on COVID-19 in LTC facilities
On June 15, 2020, Professor David English will speak on “Responding to COVID-19 in LTC Facilities” at the Summer 2020 meeting of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). His co-presenter for this virtual presentation is Eric Carlson of Justice in Aging in Los…
Professor Barondes writes about Missouri’s residency restrictions for medical marijuana
Professor Royce Barondes published an article on Missouri’s residency restrictions for medical marijuana use in the Journal of The Missouri Bar. He concludes that limits adopted by administrative rule are of dubious…
Professor Jerry publishes paper on social media communications on campuses
The latest American Council on Education (ACE) “To the Point” brief, “Campus Inclusion and Freedom of Expression: Managing Social Media,” written by Robert H. Jerry II focuses on how and why campus leaders should be proactive in managing social media platforms, as well as how to respond to problems that arise. The brief lists the most commonly asked questions about free…
Podcast by Professor English on Guardianships and Powers of Attorney
The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) recently posted a podcast by Professor David English on cross-border recognition of guardianships and powers of attorney. It is available at https://actecfoundation.org/podcasts/cross-border-recognition-of-powers-of-attorney-guardianship/. This is the third podcast that Professor English has recorded for ACTEC. Prior podcasts, “The Uniform Trust Code and the Future of American Trust Law” and “The Uniform Guardianship,…
Seventh edition printed of Professor Abrams’ casebook
Professor Douglas E. Abrams and his co-authors have published the 7th edition of their Children and the Law casebook (West 2020). The fully updated edition continues to cover children’s constitutional rights, representing children, abuse and neglect, foster care, crimes against children, adoption, medical decision making, financial responsibility and control, protective legislation, and…
Chalana Scales-Ferguson receives Carey Mae Carroll Award from MU Women’s Law Association
Chalana Scales-Ferguson, Director of Academic Success, has been selected by the MU Women’s Law Association as this year’s recipient of the Carey Mae Carroll Award. Each year, this honor is awarded to a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the advancement of women. The MU WLA has selected Professor Ferguson for her commitment to students and…
Professor Trachtenberg to present CLE on Legal Ethics and the Coronavirus
Professor Ben Trachtenberg will present a CLE on legal ethics for the Boone County Bar Association on May 13. The CLE is in lieu of the regular May meeting and will be conducted via videoconference. Prof. Trachtenberg will cover ethical issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic, including duties that lawyers have if they become ill, the duties of “diligence” and…
NBC News references Professor Oliveri’s research on sexual harassment of tenants
An April 17 story on NBCnews.com, Landlords are targeting vulnerable tenants to solicit sex in exchange for rent, advocates say, shares stories of landlords taking advantage of tenants during the coronavirus outbreak. The story references the 2018 pilot study by Professor Rigel Oliveri on the sexual harassment of tenants by…