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MacArthur Research Network Director Owen Jones receives VU's Wyatt Award
The Wyatt Award recognizes accomplishments that bridge multiple academic disciplines and honors development of significant new knowledge from research or exemplary innovations in teaching. Read MoreApr. 7, 2014
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Ph.D. candidate in Law and Economics Caroline Cecot successfully defends her dissertation
J.D./Ph.D. candidate Caroline Cecot successfully defended her dissertation, “Shale Development: Risks, Responses, and Regulation” on March 24. After six years of study, Cecot will graduate with both her J.D. and her Ph.D. in Law and Economics at Commencement in May. Read MoreApr. 4, 2014
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Judge Jeffrey Bivins ’86 appointed to Tennessee Supreme Court
Judge Bivins will fill the seat vacated by Justice William C. Koch Jr. ‘72, who will retire July 15. Read MoreApr. 3, 2014
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Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law publishes Winter 2014 edition
JETLaw Volume 16, Issue 2, includes article by Richard F. Dole Jr., Patrick R. Goold, Carol M. Kaplan and Wesley D. Markham, and Notes by John Craven and Parker Hancock. Read MoreMar. 27, 2014
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Postdoctoral Research Scholar Jennifer Shinall invited to participate in LSA’s 2014 Early Career Workshop
Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Law and Economics Jennifer Bennett Shinall has been invited by the Law and Society Association to participate in LSA’s 2014 Early Career Workshop. The workshop will be held on May 27-28 at the… Read MoreMar. 21, 2014
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Kent McKeever '12 dons orange prison jumpsuit to raise awareness of struggles faced by those with criminal records
Article profiles McKeever, who is attorney-director of Mission Waco-Mission World, where he provides legal services to low-income clients. Read MoreMar. 20, 2014
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Two articles by Daniel Gervais selected as best intellectual property articles published in 2013
Gervais honored for article on copyright law published in Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law and for a co-authored article addressing online use of brand names. Read MoreMar. 20, 2014
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James Blumstein on Halbig v. Sebellius
Washington Post/Volokh Conspiracy blog commentary on a case challenging the legality of an IRS rule intended to authorize tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies in federal exchanges. Read MoreMar. 20, 2014
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Postdoctoral Research Scholar Jennifer Shinall invited to present at the 2014 ALEA annual meeting
Postdoctoral Scholar in Law and Economics Jennifer Bennett Shinall has been selected to present a paper at the 2014 American Law and Economics Association Annual Meeting. The presentation is titled “What Happens When the Definition of… Read MoreMar. 18, 2014
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"States of Union," book by Professor Mark Brandon, is finalist for 2014 Silver Gavel Award
Prestigious ABA award recognizes outstanding works that foster the American public's understanding of the law. Read MoreMar. 18, 2014