Law School
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Tour manager for Bob Dylan to speak at Law School about internet monopolies
Jon Taplin, director emeritus of the USC Annenberg Innovation Lab, will discuss how monopolization of the internet threatens the future of artistic creativity in music, film and journalism Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreJan 23, 2018
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TIP SHEET: VU professor can talk about NAFTA withdrawal
Vanderbilt Law School professor Tim Meyer available for interviews about NAFTA withdrawal Read MoreOct 12, 2017
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jesse Eisinger to speak at Vanderbilt Oct. 17
Investigative reporter Jesse Eisinger will speak at Vanderbilt Law School Oct. 17. Read MoreOct 5, 2017
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TIP SHEET: Newton can comment about Kurdistan drive for independence
The threats from Baghdad are growing, The efforts of Kurds to attain their own Middle East homeland are ramping up after 92 percent voted for independence. Michael A. Newton, professor of law at Vanderbilt University Law School, can comment on… Read MoreSep 29, 2017
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Florida Congressman Ted Deutch to speak at Vanderbilt Law School Oct. 6
U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch of Florida will participate in a public dialogue with a Vanderbilt Law School professor during a visit on Friday, Oct. 6. Read MoreSep 26, 2017
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Kurdistan representative to speak at Vanderbilt Sept. 27
The representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government will speak at Vanderbilt Law School two days after an independence referendum in Kurdistan. Read MoreSep 15, 2017
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Panel discussion on DACA set for Thursday at Vanderbilt
A panel discussion about the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will be held Thursday, Sept. 14, at Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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$2 million investment establishes Turner Family Community Enterprise Clinic at Vanderbilt Law School
A $2 million investment in Vanderbilt Law School by Cal Turner Jr., BA’62, will provide legal support to entrepreneurs on shoestring budgets to help them get up and running. Read MoreAug 22, 2017
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Dayan’s ‘Legal Sorcery’ to be screened at international art blowout
The influence of Haitian vodou rituals on Colin Dayan's research on marginalized populations and the law is depicted in a performance monologue that she recorded for an international art exhibition. Read MoreAug 14, 2017
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff, student and alumni awards, appointments and achievements
Read about the latest faculty, staff, student and alumni awards, appointments and achievements. Read MoreApr 26, 2017
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MEDIA ADVISORY: U.N. speaker to link human rights and fake news
A United Nations official will speak at Vanderbilt Law School about "fake news" as a human rights problem. Read MoreApr 4, 2017
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Sherry wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award
Law professor Suzanna Sherry was named the Vanderbilt recipient of a 2017 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award, the SEC announced Wednesday. Sherry was recognized for her outstanding record in teaching, research and scholarship. Read MoreMar 29, 2017
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Benefits to splitting U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Fitzpatrick tells Congress
Vanderbilt law professor Brian Fitzpatrick testified March 16 before a House Judiciary subcommittee about the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Read MoreMar 20, 2017
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United Nations official to deliver Charney Lecture at Vanderbilt
This year's Charney Lecturer is United Nations official Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, who will discuss “Global Challenges to Human Rights” April 5 at Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreMar 15, 2017
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Discussion set about Trump’s first 50 days
A free forum about President Trump's first 50 days in office will be held at Vanderbilt Law School March 20. Read MoreMar 10, 2017
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Contract clause in Constitution finding new relevance
Vanderbilt professor James Ely has written a book about the contract clause of the Constitution. The clause has recently been used to block state legislatures from trimming the benefits of teachers. Read MoreMar 9, 2017
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Tie free trade agreements to economic equality: Vanderbilt researcher
Citizens would be more supportive of free trade deals if provisions were made in the agreements to combat income inequality, says Vanderbilt law professor Timothy Meyer. Read MoreFeb 15, 2017
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Law professor talks about his connection to Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch
Vanderbilt law professor Timothy Meyer has a unique perspective on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Read MoreFeb 15, 2017
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Apology laws don’t help doctors avoid malpractice payouts
Letting doctors apologize to patients without letting the apology be used in court does not lessen malpractice claims, say three researchers from Vanderbilt University. Read MoreFeb 1, 2017
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How copying is done should matter in copyright infringement complaints
The method of reproduction should figure into copyright law questions, says Vanderbilt law professor Joseph Fishman. Read MoreNov 30, 2016