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Contract clause in Constitution finding new relevance
Mar. 9, 2017—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.
Tie free trade agreements to economic equality: Vanderbilt researcher
Feb. 15, 2017—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.
Law professor talks about his connection to Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch
Feb. 15, 2017—Vanderbilt law professor Timothy Meyer has a unique perspective on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch.
Apology laws don’t help doctors avoid malpractice payouts
Feb. 1, 2017—Letting doctors apologize to patients without letting the apology be used in court does not lessen malpractice claims, say three researchers from Vanderbilt University.
How copying is done should matter in copyright infringement complaints
Nov. 30, 2016—The method of reproduction should figure into copyright law questions, says Vanderbilt law professor Joseph Fishman.
Students in University Course ‘Historic Black Nashville’ visit Fort Negley
Oct. 31, 2016—Students from the University Course "Historic Black Nashville" visited Fort Negley on Oct. 26 to gain a deeper understanding of the social, political and military forces central to Nashville and Middle Tennessee during the Civil War.
Corker addresses undergraduate, professional students during Vanderbilt visit
Oct. 27, 2016—Sen. Bob Corker addressed students and faculty from Vanderbilt Law School and the Owen Graduate School of Management as well as students in an undergraduate political science class during his visit to campus Oct. 25.
Vanderbilt nursing and law students to staff free health fair for older adults Oct. 29
Oct. 12, 2016—Vanderbilt University School of Nursing students will staff a free health fair for older adults on Saturday, Oct. 29, as part of their Enhancement of Community and Population Health class. Vanderbilt Law School students also will participate and answer questions about power of attorney issues.
New University Faculty 2016
Oct. 4, 2016—A complete list of new university faculty for the 2016-17 academic year Blair School of Music Tyler Nelson, associate professor of voice B.M., University of Utah, 2004 M.M., University of Utah, 2006 D.M., Florida State University, 2009 Nelson is one of America’s most promising young tenors. Already enjoying success in a wide variety of concert...
Vanderbilt law students triumph in Sixth Circuit case despite laryngitis
Aug. 19, 2016—Students of the Appellate Litigation Clinic scored a big win at the Sixth Circuit Appeals Court, even though laryngitis nearly sidelined one of them.
Founder’s Medalists honored at Vanderbilt Commencement
May. 13, 2016—Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos awarded the top scholars from each of the university’s undergraduate and professional schools Friday, May 13.
Third-year law student wins Environmental Law Institute writing competition
May. 3, 2016—Megan McLean, JD’16, has won the Environmental Law Institute’s 2015–16 Beveridge & Diamond Constitutional Environmental Law Writing Competition.