Feb. 26, 2025

Professor Snyder Publishes Blog on the Dept. of Justice deal with Eric Adams

Professor Ryan Snyder recently published a new blog post on the Volokh Conspiracy blog on the U.S. Department of Justice deal with New York City Mayor Eric Adams. In his post, Professor Snyder argues that any quid pro quo deal with between the sides would be unconstitutional. To read the full post, visit: https://reason.com/volokh/2025/02/20/prof-ryan-snyder-on-the-eric-adams-case/?comments=true

Feb. 25, 2025

Professor Boyack reviews article in JOTWELL

Professor Andrea Boyack recently published a review essay, “Äina Lost: Modern Justifications for Native Property Theft” in the JOTWELL blog. In her article, Professor Boyack reviews Ezra Rosser’s forthcoming article on property takings law and the historical indigenous property dispossession by the federal government. To read the full piece, visit: https://property.jotwell.com/aina-lost-modern-justifications-for-native-property-theft/.

Feb. 24, 2025

Mizzou Law team wins international moot court competition

Congratulations to the Mizzou Law team who won the Global Antitrust Institute’s annual moot court competition in Washington, DC! Austin Siener, 3L, and 2Ls Luke Nutwell and Eric Siemens defeated teams from around the world including Brazil, India and several top U.S. law schools! The Mizzou Law team survived six rounds of argument, including a final round judged by Judge Douglas Ginsburg of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (pictured); Bilal Sayyed, former director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Office of Policy and Planning; and Adam Cella, Chief Counsel for the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust…

Feb. 24, 2025

Mizzou’s Child and Family Justice Clinic serves community while shaping next generation of attorneys

by Sara Diedrich Contact: Sara Diedrich, diedrichs@missouri.eduPhotos by Abbie Lankitus When the Child and Family Justice Clinic (CFJC) reopened last year at the University of Missouri School of Law, it restored an invaluable training ground for future attorneys and a vital lifeline for families in the state. Law students once again had the opportunity to advocate for real clients, gaining hands-on experience while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. There has been a growing movement in legal education to expand experiential learning, and Mizzou has long recognized its undeniable value to students, Paul Litton, dean of…

Feb. 20, 2025

Georgetown Law professor to present at Mizzou Law Tax Colloquium

On Wednesday, February 26th, Brian Galle (Georgetown Law) will present his draft paper – “How to Tax the Rich: Options for 2025 and Beyond” – at the Mizzou Law Tax Policy Colloquium, from 2:00 to 3:15 pm Central Time. The Mizzou Law Tax Policy Colloquium is convened by Professor David Gamage of Mizzou Law. Most sessions will be open to guest participants via zoom, from 2:00 to 3:15 pm Central Time. This session will be open to guest participants via zoom. Anyone who would like to join as a guest participant should e-mail Professor Gamage directly at dgamage@missouri.edu for…

Feb. 19, 2025

Professor Boyack publishes op-ed in KC Star

Professor Andrea Boyack, a consumer law expert, published an op-ed in the Kansas City Star this morning advocating for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article300506999.html…

Feb. 13, 2025

George Washington Law professor to present in tax law colloquium

On Wednesday, February 19th, Jeremy Bearer-Friend (George Washington Law) & Sarah Polcz (UC-Davis Law) will present their draft paper – “Sharing the Algorithm: The Tax Solution to A.I.” – at the Mizzou Law Tax Policy Colloquium, from 2:00 to 3:15 pm Central Time. The Mizzou Law Tax Policy Colloquium is convened by Professor David Gamage of Mizzou Law. Most sessions will be open to guest participants via zoom, from 2:00 to 3:15 pm Central Time. This session will be open to guest participants via zoom. Anyone who would like to join as a guest participant should e-mail Professor Gamage directly at dgamage@missouri.edu for details, the zoom login,…

Feb. 11, 2025

Mizzou 3Ls win National Trial Competition regional tournament

Mizzou 3Ls Ethan Deimeke, Eric Humphrey and Rachel Carlson will compete in the NTC Nationals in Houston this April.

Feb. 10, 2025

Emeritus Professor Esbeck publishes blog post on law of church autonomy

Carl Esbeck, the Isabella Wade and Paul Lyda Professor Emeritus and R.B. Price Professor Emeritus, recently published a blog post on the Federal Society website discussing the recent ruling of Markel v. Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America and its impact on the law of church autonomy.

Feb. 7, 2025

Yale and Northwestern professors to present at Mizzou Law tax colloquium

On Wednesday, February 12th, Ari Glogower (Northwestern Law) & Andrew Granato (Yale) will present their draft paper – “Reforming the Taxation of Life Insurance” – at the Mizzou Law Tax Policy Colloquium, from 2:00 to 3:15 pm Central Time.