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November 05, 2020
Join Case Western Reserve University School of Law Friday, Nov. 13, at 8 a.m. (EST) for the Fifth Trade Law Fall Update, "Trade and Customs Law Implications for Supply-Chain Realignment—A Practice-Oriented Update on Trade and Customs Law." This post-election fall update, featuring a keynote…
November 04, 2020
Health disparities persist across the spectrum. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic inequities experienced by communities of color, and the pandemic has further deeply entrenched the inequalities faced by these communities. To explore the topic, the School of…
November 02, 2020
The deadline to apply for the first JD spring cohort is fast approaching. This degree is perfect for those looking to shift into the legal field, restart their career or elevate their current position. Choose from 10 dual-degree programs and nine top-ranked specialties to tailor your degree to your…
October 30, 2020
Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, wrote an article analyzing Sen. Chuck Schumer’s attempt to persuade Senate Republicans from confirming Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. In his piece “Senator Schumer’s Sour Grapes,” published by the National Review magazine,…
October 27, 2020
In 2013, Felipe Gomez was a promising engineering student at Case Western Reserve University with a big idea – increase fuel efficiency in jet engines through innovative use of plasma in the fuel injection process. That same year, Case Western Reserve School of Law launched the Intellectual…
October 27, 2020
Professor Sharona Hoffman, co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, was quoted in an article entitled “Is It OK to Reveal Your Anxiety or Depression to Your Boss?” in the Wall Street Journal on September 13, 2020.
October 27, 2020
Roe Green is an arts patron, community activist and philanthropist. She’s also known as a great friend to the School of Law at Case Western Reserve University. Green, chief executive officer of the Roe Green Foundation, is donating $500,000 to renovate and reconceptualize the student center at the…
October 27, 2020
Join the Case Western Reserve University School of Law for the George A. Leet Business Law Symposium, "Equity Holdings in the Three Index Funds: Anti-Competitive Effects, Fiduciary Duties and Environmental, Social and Governance Issues," sponsored by the Center for Business Law. The symposium will…
October 27, 2020
The Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University continues "Spartans Step Up," a series of webcasts focusing on CWRU’s approach to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ninth installment debuts at 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT, Thursday, Oct. 29. This installment, titled "COVID's Impact on the Judiciary"…
October 26, 2020
On October 24, 2020, Co-Dean Michael Scharf was voted president-elect of the American Branch of the International Law Association. Established in 1873 and headquartered in London, the 4,400-member association is the preeminent international non-governmental organization involved in developing and…