Faculty News
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New study on how brain decides guilt and punishment published in the journal Neuron
Study co-authored by MacArthur Research Network Director Owen Jones with VU researchers Rene Marois, David Zald and Katherine Jan; Harvard researchers Joshua Buchholtz (Ph.D.'12) and Justin Martin (BA'10); and Emory researcher Michael Treadway. Read MoreSep. 17, 2015
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MacArthur Research Network for Law and Neuroscience receives additional $1.4 million of grant funding
Headquartered at Vanderbilt and directed by New York Alumni Chancellor's Chair in Law Owen Jones, the MacArthur Research Network focuses on the use of neuroscientific evidence in criminal law and of neuroscientific insights to improve the fairness and effectiveness of the criminal justice system. Read MoreSep. 14, 2015
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Kevin Stack receives 2015 Chancellor’s Award for Research
Stack was recognized by Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos for his influential 2012 Michigan Law Review article, “Interpreting Regulations.” Read MoreAug. 28, 2015
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Prosecuting Maritime Piracy, co-edited by Michael Newton, addresses problems inherent in prosecuting transnational crimes in local courts
Newton’s essay, “Piracy and the Problem of Command Responsibility,” recommends holding leaders of pirate gangs responsible for crimes committed by gang members. Read MoreAug. 25, 2015
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International economic law scholar Timothy Meyer joins Vanderbilt’s law faculty
Meyer’s current scholarship addresses international economic and environmental regulation. Read MoreAug. 14, 2015
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Copyright law scholar Joseph Fishman joins Vanderbilt’s law faculty
Fishman’s current scholarship addresses questions of how copyright law supports and constrains creativity. Read MoreAug. 13, 2015
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J.B. Ruhl named a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers
Ruhl, who co-directs Vanderbilt’s Energy, Environment and Land Use Program, is an expert in environmental, natural resources and property law. Read MoreAug. 10, 2015
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Articles by Ruhl and Vandenbergh selected for 2015 edition of Land Use and Environmental Law Review
igious peer-reviewed anthology presents the best scholarship from the previous year. Read MoreAug. 5, 2015
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Spring Miller named Vanderbilt Law School’s inaugural Assistant Dean for Public Interest
Miller will create public interest opportunities for Vanderbilt Law students and facilitate graduates’ entry into public interest law careers and fellowships with government and nonprofit organizations. Read MoreJul. 10, 2015
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Suzanna Sherry: The good the Supreme Court has done far outweighs the harm
In this "Room for Debate" column," Sherry asserts that "the court serves as the last-chance, back-up opportunity to protect individual rights when the legislature fails to do so." Read MoreJul. 7, 2015