Faculty News
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Daniel Gervais to serve as associate reporter of the American Law Institute’s Restatement of Law Copyright
An expert in copyright law, Gervais directs the Vanderbilt Intellectual Property Program. Read MoreDec. 4, 2014
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Research by economist Joni Hersch shows prestige of undergraduate school affects earnings even among those with elite graduate degrees
Prestige of undergraduate university affects earnings even when graduates of less elite undergraduate institutions attend prestigious graduate schools. Read MoreNov. 13, 2014
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Professor Jennifer Shinall’s research covered by NBCNews.com, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, and others
Daniel Gervais, professor of law, has been appointed an associate reporter for the American Law Institute’s Restatement of Law Copyright project, one of three “Restatements of the Law” the ALI will begin in 2015. An expert in international copyright law, Gervais directs the Vanderbilt… Read MoreOct. 23, 2014
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Daniel Gervais speaks at International Council of Creators of Music meeting
Gervais, director of the Vanderbilt Intellectual Property Program, gave a keynote speech, "U.S. Copyright in International Context," at international forum. Read MoreOct. 22, 2014
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Global panel to discuss copyright law at Vanderbilt
Five international experts will discuss the current state of copyright law in an Oct. 24 forum moderated by Daniel Gervais. Read MoreOct. 21, 2014
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Study by Randall Thomas and two colleagues indicates top plaintiffs' firms achieve greater success
Study conducted by Thomas with C.N.V. Krishnan and Steven D. Solomon examines outcomes of 1,739 class action lawsuits challenging the fairness of M&A transactions between 2003 and 2012. Read MoreOct. 16, 2014
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Jennifer Shinall explores link between weight and workplace discrimination
Shinall asks if weight should become the sixth protection under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Read MoreOct. 10, 2014
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Are college football coaches overpaid?
New research by Professor Randall Thomas and Lawrence Van Horn compares college coaches to CEOs. Read MoreSep. 15, 2014
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Definitive law and neuroscience reference book co-authored by Owen Jones released
Interdisciplinary guide’s co-authors include neuroscientist Jeffrey Schall and law professor Francis Shen of the University of Minnesota. Read MoreSep. 9, 2014
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Harold G. Maier, David Daniels Allen Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus, dead at 77
Professor Maier spent his entire academic career at Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreAug. 26, 2014