Vanderbilt Law News
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Evan Donaldson ’24 and Mary-Preston Austin ‘23 to compete in National Trial Competition finals
Donaldson and Austin defeated Moot Court teams from four law schools to qualify for the national tournament in San Antonio, Texas, which starts March 29. Read MoreFeb. 15, 2023
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Key takeaways from Yesha Yadav’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee on the cryptocurrency meltdown
Yadav was one of three financial regulation experts who testified before the full committee in the aftermath of the crypto crash on why financial safeguards are needed for digital assets. Read MoreFeb. 14, 2023
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BLSA Black History Month Events feature talks by federal Judge Waverly Crenshaw ’81 (BA’78) and L.A. Superior Court Judge Rupert Byrdsong ’94
Other events include a lecture by criminal defense scholar Andrea Dennis, “Prosecuting Rap: Racial and Constitutional Implications and a Zoom Q&A with ABA President Deborah Enix-Ross. Read MoreFeb. 9, 2023
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Weaver Family Program in Law, Brain Sciences, and Behavior established at VLS with $3.85 million endowment from Weaver Foundation
The new interdisciplinary program will be directed by Owen Jones, who holds appointments in the Law School and the Department of Biology. The program will sponsor faculty research and distinguished lectures featuring leaders in the field and host symposia. Read MoreFeb. 9, 2023
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Fee matrix developed by Professor Brian Fitzpatrick and Brooke Levy ’22 adopted by Federal Court
A D.C. District Court judge has ordered use of the “Fitzpatrick Matrix” to calculate attorneys’ fees, signifying the new tool’s formal acceptance. Read MoreFeb. 7, 2023
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Stanford Neuroscientist Anthony Wagner to Deliver Inaugural Weaver Distinguished Lecture in Law, Brain Sciences, and Behavior March 21
Wagner is deputy director of Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford University, where he is the Lucie Stern Professor in the Department of Psychology. Read MoreFeb. 7, 2023
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Ellen Ward ’24 and Samantha Paradela ’24 win 2023 Bass Berry & Sims Moot Court Competition
The final round was argued before Judge Andre B. Mathis of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Robin S. Rosenbaum of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and Judge Eli J. Richardson ’92 of the Middle District of Tennessee. Rachel Wagner and Madison Porth were finalists. Read MoreFeb. 6, 2023
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Longer Grace Periods for Payday Loans Don’t Change Repayment Behavior
New findings from Vanderbilt Law’s Paige Skiba offer implications for policymakers seeking to improve subprime credit markets Read MoreFeb. 6, 2023
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Judge Releases Decision Approving Meta’s Virtual-Reality Deal
Rebecca Allensworth on the decision behind FTC’s loss of its bid to block acquisition Read MoreFeb. 5, 2023
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Yale Journal on Regulation hosts Symposium on new textbook co-authored by Vanderbilt Law Professors
Law Scholars reflect on Networks, Platforms & Utilities and its place in curriculum, scholarship, and debate Read MoreJan. 31, 2023