Professor Royce Barondes was quoted in a Sept. 2 Missouri Lawyers Weekly article about two recent Missouri informal ethics opinions addressing representation of medical-marijuana businesses. One of the new ethics opinions provides some clarifying guidance to Missouri lawyers engaged in multi-state practice in the field. As was noted in a May 20 story in the same publication, also citing Prof.…
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Library Q&A: How do I choose an online study aid?
Q: We recently had a 1L who stopped by the reference desk looking for guidance on study aids, particularly how and where to access them, which ones to use, and when to use them. A: We are so glad you asked! The University of Missouri Law Library subscribes to two packages of commercial study aids. We buy them so you…
Student Spotlight: Alex Guglielmo
When 1L Alex Guglielmo was an undergraduate at Truman State University studying criminal justice, German and military science, he took a leap that would shape his path for the future. He joined the Missouri Army National Guard in November 2013, and since then has worked his way up to becoming an engineer officer. Guglielmo aspires to continue his military career…
Professor English Podcast: The Uniform Trust Code and the Future of American Trust Law
Earlier this year, Professor David English recorded a podcast, The Uniform Trust Code and the Future of American Trust Law. The podcast is available on the website for the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, of which Professor English is a fellow. In the podcast he talks about some of the areas where states have made the greatest modifications…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Cites Professor Barondes’ Research
Last year, Professor Royce Barondes presented an article at a symposium on the 50th Anniversary of Terry v. Ohio. The article examines whether reasonable suspicion a person is armed is, by itself, sufficient to justify a Terry stop.Prof. Barondes concluded not, writing, “[I]t would allow a manifestly unacceptable range of ordinary activity to, by itself, justify Terry stops.” Prof. Barondes…
Library Q&A: How do I access online journals?
Q: Patrons frequently ask us how to access online journals, such as Consumer Reports. A: While there is no one single method that works every time to find online access to a journal, one of the first questions we need to answer is a simple one: who is the patron? A University of Missouri student, faculty, or staff member will have…
Professor Lietzan Named a “Best Lawyer in America”
Professor Erika Lietzan has again been named a “Best Lawyer in America” in both FDA Law and Biotechnology & Life Sciences. This marks the sixth year in a row for FDA Law and the twelfth year in a row for Biotechnology Law. The Best Lawyers honor is meant to identify the top 5 percent of practicing attorneys in the United…
Professor Peters Added as an Adviser on ALI’s New Project
Professor Emeritus Philip G. Peters, Jr. has been added as an adviser on The American Law Institute’s (ALI) new project “Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Concluding Provisions.” Advisers are recommended to ALI’s Council by the reporter(s), director, and deputy director. This diverse group of subject matter experts makes a commitment to review the drafts and provide input to reporters.…
New partnership will improve mental health services for veterans and their families
The Mizzou Veterans Wellness Center, a collaboration between the MU School of Law Veterans Clinic and Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, will be located in the heart of campus COLUMBIA, Mo. – Kevin Owens knows the pain of being a student veteran struggling with mental health issues. After Owens completed six years with the U.S. Air Force, he…
Professor Amy J. Schmitz presented on “Empowerment through E-Courts & Public Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
As part of the Global Legal Forum August 14 to 16 at the Hague, Netherlands. This was part of one of the largest international law gatherings exploring intersections of technology and law. For her part, Professor Schmitz was asked to present as one of the leading scholars regarding Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in the world. This comes on the heels…