Law
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Vanderbilt honors 2018 Founder’s Medalists
Vanderbilt University recognized the top-graduating student from each of its undergraduate and professional schools on Friday, May 11, during annual Commencement ceremonies. Read MoreMay 11, 2018
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Ferrini family establishes scholarships at Vanderbilt law, medical schools to honor son’s memory
Two new scholarships at Vanderbilt University—one at Vanderbilt Law School, the other at the School of Medicine—have been named in honor of alumnus Rick Ferrini, JD’11. Read MoreApr 30, 2018
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Symposium suggests ways to make environmental regulations more palatable
A March 12 panel of law and environmental experts will discuss making environmental regulations more palatable to conservatives by limiting where they’re enforced and moving responsibility from the federal level to state and local governments. Read MoreMar 7, 2018
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Companies have little incentive to fight workplace sexual harassment, Vanderbilt economist explains
New research by Vanderbilt economist Joni Hersch finds there are not strong enough incentives to push companies to eliminate or mitigate the risk of workplace sexual harassment. Read MoreMar 1, 2018
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Vanderbilt experts available to discuss State of the Union
[vustarinfo] A number of Vanderbilt University experts will be available to media in the days leading up to and after the State of the Union speech Jan. 30 to discuss a variety of topics that could be addressed during President Trump’s address next Tuesday. Will Trump “talk tough” about immigration?… Read MoreJan 24, 2018
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Ruling on occupational licensing boards could open floodgates to lawsuits
Rebecca Haw Allensworth, professor of law at Vanderbilt, has authored a comprehensive study of occupational licensing boards, which hold jurisdiction over about a third of the nation's jobs. Read MoreJan 9, 2018
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Former U.S. attorney general reflects on his journey of service for ‘The Zeppos Report’
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales joins fellow legal scholar Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in conversation for the latest episode of "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreDec 12, 2017
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Law, neuroscience student earns NIJ fellowship
A student from the nation’s first joint law and neuroscience J.D. and Ph.D. program, housed at Vanderbilt University, has earned a $50,000 graduate research fellowship from the National Institute of Justice. Read MoreDec 6, 2017
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Why you should be in a class-action lawsuit against Equifax: Expert gives pros and cons
The recent Equifax cyber-attack is leading to lots of class action lawsuits. Vanderbilt Law professor and class action expert Brian Fitzpatrick explains the pros and cons. Read MoreSep 21, 2017
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Research experts on flood impacts to infrastructure, contaminants, policies
A number of Vanderbilt professors can provide interviews about rethinking how and why we rebuild after disasters, designing policies to keep Americans safe and predicting extreme weather impacts. Read MoreSep 13, 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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Expert: Private industry, better messaging can help overcome damage from Paris withdrawal
Vanderbilt University law and earth science professors contend initiatives that reduce carbon emissions from corporations and households can fill some of the gap. Read MoreJun 2, 2017
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Founder’s Medalists honored at Vanderbilt Commencement
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos awarded the top scholars from each of the university’s undergraduate and professional schools with Founder’s Medals during Commencement on Friday, May 12. Read MoreMay 12, 2017
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Data in the cloud: What’s private and what isn’t?
New and clearer rules are needed about access to the huge amount of digital data in the cloud, says Chris Slobogin. Read MoreMay 10, 2017
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Looking to the 19th century for perspective on race and government
Issues of race and government are explored in law professor Dan Sharfstein's new book, "Thunder in the Mountains." Read MoreMay 8, 2017
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Copyright system needs to be replaced: Vanderbilt professor
The whole system governing copyrights should be revamped, says Vanderbilt law professor Daniel Gervais Read MoreApr 20, 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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Legal academy needs to embrace complexity science: Ruhl
Law professor J.B. Ruhl says legal scholars should embrace a research approach that analyzes how the relationship between various parts of a system influence its behavior. Read MoreMar 30, 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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Rebuilding middle class is the key to preserving democracy
Law professor Ganesh Sitaraman: "Our Constitution wasn’t designed for a country with significant economic inequality." Read MoreMar 24, 2017