With the abrupt transition to online learning, our professors and students have had to be inventive with their engagements. Associate Dean Paul Litton teaches criminal law, and to keep things interesting, he hosted a practice trial by Zoom for his students last week. He even changed into a Rockbridge green robe, which reflected the graduates of the jurisdiction. Below is…
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Professor Trachtenberg: Independent investigations needed for campus assault cases
In an article about campus sexual assault cases in the U.S., Universities follow similar playbook in sex assault response, Professor Ben Trachtenberg talks about the need for independent investigations to reinforce credibility and…
Welcoming Thomas B. Bennett to the Mizzou Law Faculty
We at Mizzou Law are excited to welcome Thomas B. Bennett who will be joining our faculty in fall 2020 to teach civil procedure and constitutional law! Professor Bennett is currently a Furman Academic Fellow at NYU Law, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2012. He has also served as a law clerk in both the U.S. Court of…
The Journal of Dispute Resolution announces student comments for Spring 2020 issue
The Journal of Dispute Resolution is proud to announce that the following student comments have been selected for publication in the Spring 2020 issue: “A Break in the Cycle: Applying ADR Principles to Inner-Prison Conflicts” by Eli Dodge “The Negotiation of Patent Prosecution: Reason to Avoid the Anchor” by Kevin Johnston “The Grass is Always Greener: Applying ADR to…
Professor Lambert Presents at Penn Law
On February 8, Professor Thom Lambert presented his paper “Mere Common Ownership and the Antitrust Laws” at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. The presentation was part of a symposium organized by Professor Herbert Hovenkamp and hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law. Professor Lambert’s paper follows up on his co-authored article with University of Missouri economist…
Professor Myers publishes in Journal of Intellectual Property Law
Professor Gary Myers’ latest article on trademarks and the First Amendment has been published as the lead article in the Journal of Intellectual Property Law. The article, “It’s Scandalous! – Limiting Profane Trademark Registrations After Tam and Brunetti,” is a follow up from his previous article on this topic, “Trademarks & the First Amendment After Matal v. Tam,” 26 Journal…
Professor Gely presents at ABA labor and employment law meeting
Professor Rafael Gely recently served as the Scholar in Residence for the 2020 mid-winter meeting of the of the ADR in Labor & Employment Law Committee (ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law). In that capacity, Professor Gely presented two papers: (1) The Media’s Impact on The Perceptions of Arbitration (with Timothy D. Chandler, Louisiana State University); and (2) Ethics…
Professor Lee presents at global conference
Professor Ilhyung Lee recently gave a presentation on “Comparative Perspectives on Offensive Trademarks” at the 2020 Global Conference on Constitution-Making and Constitutional Change at the University of Texas Law School. His presentation was part of a concurrent session on Egalitarianism Across Subject Matter. The 130 conference participants represented more than 20 countries. The discussion topics included constitutional amendment, constitutional reform,…
Professor Trachtenberg panelist at Federalist Society conference
Professor Ben Trachtenberg participated in a panel discussion, “Title IX and Due Process at Universities” at The Federalist Society conference in Jefferson City on January 27, 2020. The panel moderator was Judge Stephen R. Clark, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri. The other panelists were Brent Haden, a partner in The Law Firm of Haden & Colbert, and Andy…
Professor Conklin elected chair-elect of AALS Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution
Professor Carli N. Conklin was elected chair-elect of the Association of American Law Schools Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution at the AALS annual meeting in January. The Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution promotes members’ interests, activities, and communication of ideas, and provides a forum for discussion of matters of interest in the teaching, research, and improvement of the law and…