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News Archive: 2012
President Obama nominates Matthew W. Brann to U.S. District CourtPresident Obama nominated Matthew W. Brann '90 to serve on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Professor Groome opens for the prosecution of Ratko MladicToday Penn State Law Professor Dermot Groome began presenting evidence in the prosecution of Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia at The Hague. Mladic is accused of orchestrating a campaign of ethnic cleansing during the civil war that tore apart Yugoslavia. Professor Dermott Groome gives opening statement in Ratko Mladic genocide trial Professor Pearson on protections for whistle-blowers in long-term care facilities 2012 Public Interest Law Summer Fellows namedPenn State Law is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2012 Degenstein Foundation/Cherie M. Millage Summer Fellowships. Established by students in 1990, the Public Interest Law Fund’s summer fellowship program enables law students to work in non-paying areas of public interest law during the summer after their first or second year at Penn State Law. Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie '78 addresses Class of 2012Celebrating the Class of 2012, the Honorable Thomas I. Vanaskie, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and member of the Dickinson School of Law Class of 1978, addressed the graduates and hundreds of their friends and family members at commencement on May 12. Professor William Fox on "tragic" Veterans Court appellate process Mariam Elhadri '12 dedicates herself to promoting justice in LibyaWhen the Arab Spring spread to Libya in February 2011, Penn State Law student Mariam Elhadri ’12 knew she needed to help from the outside in any capacity she had. Along with six Libyan lawyers living in a diaspora located across the world, including Dubai, Paris, New York, Madrid, London, and Pennsylvania, Elhadri formed Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL) with the anticipation of all the legal challenges that may arise during this conflict, from the collection and preservation of evidence to the administration of justice. Professor Gartner and Ben Premack J.D./M.I.A. '13 hope to pave new ways to peaceWhen the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA), holds its annual workshop on International Conflict Prevention and Mediation at Lewis Katz Building this month, a pair of Penn State collaborators, Professor Scott Gartner and Law and SIA student Ben Premack, will present their work on how best to remove legal obstacles to creating lasting peace treaties through regional conflict mediation Students co-author article on judicial review of arbitration and mediation agreementsThe Dispute Resolution Journal, a publication of the American Arbitration Association, recently published an article co-authored by Penn State Law students Julia Rabich and Sarah Stoner and Professor Nancy Welsh, entitled “Judicial Review of Arbitration Awards and Mediation Agreements: Tips for Sustaining Deference.” Professor William E. Butler to present "Monuments of Imperial Russian Law" at Yale Law SchoolProfessor William E. Butler will present "Monuments of Imperial Russian Law," an exhibition talk on May 9 in New Haven, Connecticut. He has been lead curator of rare book exhibit at Yale Law School's Lillian Goldman Law Library focused on the history of Russian law. The event begins at 1:00 p.m. and is open to the public. Professor Carla Pratt joins Supreme Court of the Standing Rock Sioux TribeWhen the Supreme Court of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe gathers on May 7, they will welcome their newest justice, Penn State Law professor Carla Pratt. Professor Romero analyzes SCOTUS arguments in Arizona immigration caseProfessor Victor Romero shares his perspectives on the Arizona Immigration Law argued at the Supreme Court on Wednesday. He sees a potential outcome where the Court may decide to uphold portions of the law and strike down other sections. Watch video Professor Copeland’s research focuses on deterring illegal marketing by drug companiesIn her recent paper “Enforcing Integrity,” Professor Katrice Bridges Copeland offers a number of alternatives to ineffective corporate integrity agreements entered into by the federal government and pharmaceutical companies South Africa honors Penn State Law Professor Randall RobinsonRandall Robinson, distinguished scholar in residence at Penn State Law and Penn State School of International Affairs, author, and human rights activist will be among the 31 heroes of the anti-apartheid movement who will be honored at a Freedom Day ceremony on April 27. The day marks the 18th anniversary of South Africa’s first all-race vote. Professor Colburn urges government caution in BP settlement PJ Crowley: Taliban dish out tough lessons in Kabul Dream Act attorney fights for immigrants' rightsRosa Gomez '08, staff attorney for the Dream Act and Immigrant Youth Outreach Program at Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto, California, fights for immigrants' rights. Holly Moncavage anticipates a summer of serviceHolly Moncavage '13 will use a 2012 Peggy Browning Fellowship to intern at The Workplace Project in New York City, assisting immigrants in wage and hour claims and raising awareness. Kiev University of Law awards honorary degree to Professor William E. ButlerThe Kiev University of Law awarded an honorary doctor of laws to Professor William E. Butler along with Dr. V. V. Dudintsev, former prime minister of Ukraine. The ceremony took place on April 13. New clinic facility aims for law firm atmosphereThe Law School held an open house for students and faculty at its new clinic location in Innovation Park. The clinic houses the Center for Immigrants' Rights, the Civil Rights Appellate Clinic, the Family Law Clinic, the International Sustainable Development Projects Clinic, and the Rural Economic Development Clinic. Author of We Meant Well to visit Penn StateForeign Service Officer Peter Van Buren, author of a critical account of his experience assisting in Iraq reconstruction, will speak at the School of International Affairs on April 26. The public is welcome. Van Buren will present “Post-Conflict Nation Building: Why It Isn't Easy” and be available to sign copies of the book after the presentation. Professor Lopatka explains ebooks price-fixing case to KCBS Professor Ross Pifer on new Pennsylvania shale gas litigation Smart power, international law, and policy roundtable set for April 12The International Law Society and the Student Government Association of the School of International Affairs are hosting a roundtable discussion on recent U.S.-relevant developments in trade, law, human rights, and strategic affairs in South and East Asia. “Power and Diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific” will be held at Penn State Law’s Lewis Katz Building, University Park, Pa., on Thursday, April 12 and will feature a panel of experienced scholars and diplomats who will offer their perspectives on current events and ongoing issues in the region. LL.M. student Allan Binns writes guide for takeovers in PanamaSince joining Penn State Law in 2011, LL.M. student Allan Binns has become a published author. His book, La Oferta Pública de Adquisición en Panamá was released in December and he is already planning a sequel. Clinic students work toward improved treatment of detaineesPenn State Law students Rachel Keung ’13 and Daniel DeCurtis ’12 traveled the distance to the Clinton County Correctional facility from their office at the Law School’s Center for Immigrants’ Rights in less than an hour. But representing their client, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Commission on Immigration, required entering the complex world of immigrant detention which has been “quite a journey,” according to Keung who said she had never been in a prison before. Professor Pearson discusses filial support laws on Australian national radioAs the overall population of Australia begins to age, Australia, like the U.S., is forced to rethink the role that families play in providing care for the elderly, including whether Australia should introduce legislation giving parents the right to compel their children to provide financial support. During the upcoming program “Dutiful Sons and Daughters” which will be broadcast on the weekly Australian radio show Encounter, Professor Katherine Pearson discusses filial support laws trends in the U.S. during a panel dialog. Law students try moot case with pediatric medical residentsDid preschooler Susan Holmes lose her ability to smile, swallow, move, and communicate because her breathing tube was inserted in the wrong place during her trip to the emergency room? In a mock trial at Penn State Law with pediatric medical residents and law students the case hinged on the word “because.” UPDATE: Senator Rick Santorum '86 has cancelled today's visit to the Law SchoolPresidential candidate and Law School alumnus Rick Santorum ’86 has cancelled today’s planned visit to the Law School for family reasons. Potential impact of PA Supreme Court actions on Marcellus Shale called "large" by Professor Pifer Students hone negotiation skills through competing in marathonDespite the early Saturday morning rain and clouds that dripped with invitation to stay inside, a group of forty Penn State Law students and fifteen lawyers recently gathered at Lewis Katz Hall in Carlisle for an all-day marathon – not to train physically but mentally in the Third Annual Negotiation Marathon, created by Professor Nancy Welsh. Israeli and Palestinian arbitration advocates discuss new arbitration center at Penn State Law eventPenn State Law hosted a reception for the new Jerusalem Arbitration Center (JAC) on March 30, in Washington, D.C. The center is a joint venture between the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC) of Israel and Palestine. The JAC’s mission is to provide a neutral forum for resolution of commercial disputes that arise out of the estimated $4 billion in trade that occurs every year between Palestinians and Israelis. Professor Ross Pifer on new suit over shale gas drilling and local control Use of drones by U.S. debated in next episode of World on TrialThe next episode of World on Trial, an international human rights public television and web-based interactive series produced by Penn State University Dickinson School of Law and WPSU, will examine the legality of the use of unmanned drones by the U.S. government to target suspected terrorists.
The next episode of World on Trial, an international human rights public television and web-based interactive series produced by Penn State University Dickinson School of Law and WPSU, will examine the legality of the use of unmanned drones by the U.S. government to target suspected terrorists. Professor Ventoruzzo appointed to editorial board of ECFRPenn State Law Professor Marco Ventoruzzo was recently appointed to the editorial board for the peer-reviewed European Company and Financial Law Review (ECFR). He will assume the role of managing editor effective in 2013. Iran expert to address U.S. policy toward Asia and Persian GulfProfessor Flynt Leverett, whose distinguished government career has included positions with the CIA, the State Department and most recently as the senior director for Middle East affairs with the National Security Council, will discuss the changing nature of U.S. foreign policy strategy on April 3. His presentation “Energy, Economics, and the Lost Art of Grand Strategy: American Policy Toward the Persian Gulf and Rising Asia in the 21st Century" is open to the public. Videos of panel discussions on AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion available Commercial law faculty collaborate on secured transactions case bookTo respond to changes in the last decade in the law of secured finance, Penn State Law professors Louis Del Duca and Marie T. Reilly together with co-authors Edwin E. Smith, partner at Bingham McCutchen, and Peter Winship of Southern Methodist University wrote a new edition of Secured Transactions Under the Uniform Commercial Code and International Commerce (LexisNexis). Dambreville '13 named vice chair of national student organizationAt its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. on March 9, the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), the largest student-run non-profit organization in the country, elected Penn State Law student Dave Dambreville '13 national vice chair of the organization Penn State Law students volunteer at AIDSLaw during spring breakWhile many law students spend spring break catching up on rest and relaxation before the end of the semester crunch, eight Penn State Law students traveled to New Orleans and spent their spring break volunteering with AIDSLaw of Louisiana, which provides legal services to low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Civil rights advocate Gary Orfield to deliver lecture on April 19Gary Orfield, co-founder and director of The Civil Rights Project at the University of California, Los Angeles will deliver a lecture at Penn State Law on April 19 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lewis Katz Building. Professor Flynt Leverett to NPR News: SWIFT sanctions of Iran unlikely to create strategic advantage Judge Samuel Bufford explains how a law firm's structure dictates bankruptcy fall-out Commonwealth Court holds special session at Law School Alumnus Richard J. Santorum '86 now in second place in GOP primariesRichard J. Santorum, who graduated from The Dickinson School of Law in 1986, has won several state GOP primaries in the 2012 presidential race. Santorum holds a degree in political science from Penn State and an M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. He was an associate at Kirkpatrick & Lockhart (now K&L Gates) after his admission to the Pennsylvania bar. Jon Lozano '12 named 2012 Graduate Student Service Award recipient Lace up for 5K Race JudicataRain or shine, prepare to pound the pavement by participating in Penn State's Dickinson School of Law 5K Race Judicata to raise funds for the Law School's Public Interest Law Fund (PILF) and Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP). The race will be held in Carlisle on Saturday, April 14 and in University Park on Sunday, April 15. Races are open to law students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends of the Penn State community. Professor Bob Rains co-authors American Constitution Society Issue Brief "Scapegoating Social Security Disability Claimants" PJ Crowley: Obama, Netanyahu and the problem with Iran USA Today interviews Professor Katrice Bridges Copeland on drug company regulation Commonwealth Court to hold special appellate session at Penn State LawMembers of Penn State University and the local community will have the opportunity to attend a special appellate hearing held by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. A three-judge panel will hear the cases beginning at 9 a.m. on March 15 in the Apfelbaum Courtroom of the Katz Building in University Park and streamed via multimedia to Lewis Katz Hall in Carlisle. Penn State Law to host third annual Negotiation MarathonOn Saturday, March 24, Penn State Law will host the third annual Negotiation Marathon from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lewis Katz Hall, Carlisle, Pa. PJ Crowley assesses the current crisis in Afghanistan on WNYC Lewis Katz Hall awarded LEED Silver Building CertificationPenn State Law's Lewis Katz Hall in Carlisle, Pa. has been awarded LEED Silver certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. Huffington Post features Professor Green on segregation issues in Charter Schools Professor Green's work on charter school's highlighted "Beyond hot spots & crises in our interconnected world" with Dr. Anne-Mare SlaughterDr. Anne-Marie Slaughter will present “The Big Picture: Beyond Hot Spots & Crises in Our Interconnected World” on March 15 at Penn State Law. Dr. Slaughter served as director of policy planning for the United States Department of State from 2009 to 2011; the Policy Planning Staff provides independent policy analysis and advice on global trends and strategy to the Secretary of State. Students compete in inaugural LL.M. moot competitionTwo teams of Penn State Law students will compete in the first International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition specifically created for LL.M. students on March 9 and 10 in Washington, D.C. Students include: Magdalena Heigl, Silvia Batello, Hannah Kissi, Tatiana David, Luiz Felipe Oliveira, Mattia Graziani, and Farid Abou Hassan. Omar Bradley Chair P.J. Crowley discusses diplomats' use of Twitter on NPR's "All Things Considered" Abigail LeGrow '04 appointed to Master of Chancery for Delaware JudiciaryAbigail LeGrow ’04 was recently appointed Master in Chancery for the Delaware Judiciary, a court which has been ranked first in the nation since 2002. PBS NewsHour features Professor Leverett on nuclear question in Iran All roads lead back to law school for Erika Vela '13With a resume of a person twice her age, second-year law student Erika Vela ’13 explored many options before pursuing a law degree. PETA legal chief to speak at Penn State LawJeff Kerr, general counsel for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) will visit Penn State Law on March 14. He will share the latest on the legal and policy issues surrounding the growing area of animal rights. "Experience Penn State Law" welcomes prospective studentsPenn State Law is hosting a series of events for prospective law students to enable them to reach a verdict on law school. Law School THON team makes final appealErin Bloxham ’12 and Bobby Marion ’12, the Penn State Law THON Chairs this year, say there is still time to make a contribution to help the law school hit its goal of $1,500. Thon is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world and has raised more than $78 million, benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, since its inception in 1973. Professor Ellen Dannin on privatizing human services Penn State Law offers summer program for international lawyersThe Law School will offer legal practitioners and business executives from around the world an Intensive Introduction to U.S. Law & Advocacy in Istanbul this summer. The curriculum will be taught by Penn State Law faculty members known globally for their expertise in their respective areas including—advocacy, competition, contracts, international tax, and international choice of law. Judge Orhan Karabacak chooses Penn State for preservation researchJudge Orhan Karabacak arrived on the bench by way of tax and to central Pennsylvania by way of Turkey. He is visiting Penn State Law from Sakarya University, where he is writing a doctoral thesis on the role of the state in preserving cultural and natural heritage sites. "The Syrian Endgame: How the U.S. Can Speed Up Revolution" by P.J. Crowley Professor Pifer comments on pending Marcellus Shale legislation Alumnus Rick Santorum wins contests in Missouri, Minnesota, and ColoradoFormer U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, who holds a political science degree from Penn State and graduated from the Law School in 1986, added wins in Republican contests in three states last night to his Iowa win in January. LL.M. students opt for new January admission optionSaleh Abaddi and Urbain Jiggi decided to take advantage of Penn State Law’s new January admission option to get a jump on their LL.M. degrees at Penn State Law. Both students, who have been in the United States for nearly two years, explain why they chose Penn State and what it's like to be in a Penn State Law classroom. Law review to publish Deal Lawyers' Guide to Public and Private Company Acquisitions Professor David Kaye on routine collection of DNA evidence Professor Leverett reviews new book on Iran Professor Larry Catá Backer on Cuba's internal struggles to Al-Jazeera Hon. Thomas Vanaskie '78 to deliver commencement addressThe Honorable Thomas I. Vanaskie, a 1978 graduate of The Dickinson School of Law, will be the featured speaker at this spring’s commencement ceremonies for the Penn State University Dickinson School of Law. Vanaskie is a member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, having been nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the United States Senate on April 21, 2010. Professor Anna Laakmann comments on emotional distress claims, doctor-patient relationship in amednews.com "Understanding Privatization: Getting Beyond Pro-Con Debates" with Professor Ellen DanninOn Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Penn State Law Professor Ellen Dannin will present “Understanding Privatization: Getting Beyond Pro-Con Debates” in room 112, Lewis Katz Hall, 333 West South Street, Carlisle, Pa. U.S. Army calls four from Class of 2012 to JAG CorpsFour Penn State Law graduates from the Class of 2012 were selected among thousands of applicants for active duty in the U.S. Army JAG Corps. Sara Carlson, Melody Mahla, Meghan McClincy, and Vietlong Nguyen came to their career choice with different backgrounds and experiences but all had a common motivation. Teresa Currier '85 to receive the Hon. Sylvia Rambo AwardThe Women’s Law Caucus of the Penn State University Dickinson School of Law will recognize Teresa K.D. Currier ’85 as the eighteenth recipient of the Sylvia H. Rambo Award during a ceremony on February 23, 2012 at Lewis Katz Hall, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Currier, partner at Saul Ewing LLP, will receive the Rambo Award in recognition of her exemplary contributions to the legal profession and to society as a whole. Arbitration experts consider legacy of landmark caseThe 2011 Supreme Court decision in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion last year has potentially changed the legal landscape in a number of areas including class actions and arbitration agreements between consumers and businesses. Renowned U.S. Legal Scholars, including John Feerick at Fordham will convene for the symposium U.S. Arbitration Law in the Wake of AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion on February 22, 2012 at Penn State University Dickinson School of Law. International human rights program "World on Trial" to air on public TVThe new television and interactive series, The World on Trial, will premiere on public television stations beginning January 31. it will air will air on WPSU on PBS World Tuesday, Jan. 31 @ 6pm and 9pm and WPSU HD Thursday, Feb. 2 @ 9pm. Sustainable farmers to get pro bono legal advice from Penn State Law studentsFarmers who attend the 21st annual conference of the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) will have the chance to get their top legal questions answered. Members of the Penn State Law Rural Economic Development Clinic will be available during the "Farming for the Future" conference being held at the Penn Stater Conference Center from February 1-4 to address issues ranging from farmland leases to CSA (community-supported agriculture) membership agreements. A supreme experience for Penn State Law studentsAfter nearly a year of work preparing Daniel Coleman’s case to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, current and former Penn State Law students in the Civil Rights Appellate Clinic looked on as clinic director Professor Michael Foreman argued their client’s case before the high court yesterday. State Department Legal Counsel to speak on National SecurityHarold Hongju Koh, chief legal counsel for the U.S. Department of State and professor of international law at Yale Law School, will visit the Law School to discuss national security on Thursday, Jan. 26. The public is welcome. Penn State undergrads invited to get a jump on law schoolThinking about going to law school? If you’re a Penn State undergrad completing your sophomore or junior year with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, don’t delay. On January 11, 2012, Penn State Law will begin to accept admissions applications for the Explore Law program designed to introduce selected Penn State undergraduate students to the study of law and the law school learning environment. Penn State Law students offer free tax helpPenn State Law students are offering free tax preparation services to people with low and fixed incomes, people who have disabilities or special needs, and senior citizens aged 60 or older. "Rock star" Dr. Richard Alley to speak on climate changeClassroom dynamo Richard Alley will visit the School of International Affairs to speak on climate change on January 19. Dr. Alley is the Evan Pugh Professor of Geosciences in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and an expert in polar ice. The public is welcome. Library offers new skill-building certificate program in legal researchThe library faculty kicks off a new certificate program in February designed to give students the research skills required by employers. Practice Oriented Research Tips and Training (PORTT) Certificate Program is an intense skill-building program available to 2L and 3L students. Rick Santorum, '86 places second in Iowa caucusesFormer U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum who graduated both from Penn State in Political Science ’80, and the Law School ’86, was defeated by only eight votes by Mitt Romney in the Iowa Republican Presidential caucuses. Law School remembers long-time professor and World War II hero Edward HaughneyProfessor Edward Haughney, 94, who taught at the Law School for more than 30 years, died on Friday, December 30, 2011. His life was devoted to service—first, in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, and then to future members of the bar. Professor Haughney taught classes in military law, civil procedure, federal practice, and agency law and retired from the Law School in 2005. Professor Rains on Social Security Administration's medical records policy in Wall Street Journal National Law Journal profiles Professor Foreman as appellate lawyer of the week Max Planck Society appoints Professor Ventoruzzo director of new law instituteProfessor Marco Ventoruzzo has been appointed director of the new Max Planck Institute for Procedural and Regulatory Law in Luxembourg. The institute is a joint venture of the Max Planck Society, one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world, and the government of Luxembourg which is investing in growing its research and educational competencies. Christian Science Monitor.com profiles 'maverick' diplomat Dennis Jett P.J. Crowley: China creating alternative to U.S. friendship for Pakistan Professor Ellen Dannin on privatization contracts Professor John Kelmelis named AAAS FellowPenn State University School of International Affairs Professor and affiliate member of the Law School faculty John A. Kelmelis was named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Penn State University honors alumni fellowsThe Penn State Alumni Association and members of the Penn State University alumni community celebrated the induction of twenty-four new Alumni Fellows, including Dickinson School of Law graduates Jeffrey L. Hyde ’77 Lib and Edu, ’80g, The Hon. D. Brooks Smith ’76g, and The Hon. LeRoy S. Zimmerman ’59g. Professor Pifer on analyzing ownership of Marcellus Shale Professor Pifer comments on the implications for gas and oil law if Marcellus Shale is determined to be a mineral Professor Ross Pifer advises landowners on their rights regarding gas drilling Professor Kit Kinports looks at Kagan nominationConfirmation hearings for the nomination of Elena Kagan to replace the soon-to-retire John Paul Stevens on the United States Supreme Court are scheduled to begin in the U.S. Senate today. Kit Kinports, Polisher Family Distinguished Faculty Scholar and professor of law at Penn State, said that while the politically charged times could factor into the hearings, Kagan's careful approach also could make the process smoother. Professor Kinports reflects on legacy of Justice StevensKit Kinports, Polisher Family Distinguished Faculty Scholar and Professor of Law, served as a clerk on the Supreme Court for a year during Justice Stevens’ tenure. She recently shared some thoughts on his legacy and what to expect moving forward.Penn State News
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Archive: 2012
