New study reveals disparities in use of healthcare benefits by race and class
Professor Barak Richman's study examines the use of mental health and drug benefits by employees with identical benefits.

Innocence Projects often at odds with law-enforcement agencies and prosecutors
Difficulties experienced by the Duke Law School Innocence Project in the Kalvin Michael Smith case are not unusual. » Winston-Salem Journal

From the bench to the dean's desk
The academy and the judiciary have a lot in common, Dean Levi tells N.C. attorneys and judges.

Religious sign in patrol car raises legal questions
Promotion of a particular set of religious beliefs in a government vehicle is wrong, says Professor Erwin Chemerinsky. » Greensboro News & Record

A different kind of NIMBYism
Professor Barbara Hines describes the living conditions of immigrant children detained in the T. Don Hutto Residential Facility and her immigration clinic’s endeavors to change them.

American politics: a speculative market
Professor Jedediah Purdy says that by approaching politics as a merely tactical thing, campaigns and voters help make it just that. » The Guardian

Professor James Cox testifies before U.S. Treasury committee Dec. 3
Testimony addressed issues of sustainability in the accounting profession.

Duke Law Web site restored
Efforts to address the web and data security breach are ongoing » Incident Report

Professor Erwin Chemerinsky says government can ban some weapons
Chemerinsky responds to the Supreme Court's decision rule on D.C. handgun ban. » Newark Star-Ledger

Colonel discusses his refusal to prosecute a suspected terrorist
Interrogation tactics were "a violation of the UN Torture Convention,” says Lt. Col. Stuart Couch.

Former OLC chief Jack Goldsmith reflects on post 9/11 legal opinions
Fear, secrecy, and lack of review contributed to flaws in opinions Goldsmith said.

Former Office of Legal Counsel head Jack Goldsmith speaks at Duke Law Nov. 12
Goldsmith will discuss his new book The Terror Presidency.

Judge Diane Wood speaks on role of international law in U.S. courts Nov. 5
Seventh Circuit judge says Medellin will offer a significant ruling.

ICTY Judge discusses challenges of international criminal court, tribunals
Theodor Meron gives keynote address of Duke Law School's International Week.

Federal Bureau of Prisons chief speaks to Duke Law students Oct. 25
Assisting prisoners with community re-entry after incarceration is key focus of system, says Lappin.

Justice Alito among Dean’s Cup Moot Court judges for 2008
Dean Levi announces the judges for the final round of the Duke Law School moot court competition in February.

Professor Arti Rai testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee Oct. 24
Rai addresses federally-funded university research within the patent system.

Jay Sekulow discusses Roberts court Oct. 15
The chief counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice shares insights on abortion litigation and high court advocacy.

Keynote address on international criminal tribunals kicks off International Week Oct. 22
International Week, Oct. 22-26, celebrates diversity of Duke Law community.

Duke Law clinic helps launch medical-legal partnership for children
The Children's Law Clinic forms a collaboration with local agencies and health centers to identify legal issues affecting children's health and well-being.

Program in Public Law presents Jay Sekulow Oct. 15
The chief counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice will discuss the Roberts court.

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Learning from lacrosse
An interdisciplinary Duke Law conference examines the practice and ethics of trying cases in the media.

Professor Steven Schwarcz testifies before House Financial Services Committee
On Oct. 2, Schwarcz addressed the issue of systemic risk and regulators' ability to respond to threats to the financial system.

Innocence Project pushes for new trial for client
Professor James Coleman outlines new evidence suggesting a wrongful conviction in beating case. » Winston-Salem Journal

Study examines who uses health insurance benefits
Professor Barak Richman finds that race and family income play a significant role in determining who takes advantage of mental health and drug benefits. » The News & Observer

An "unspeakable compromise:" slavery and the Constitution
Delivering Duke's Constitution Day address, Professor Walter Dellinger said the Framers both accommodated slavery and planted the seeds of its demise.

New Duke Law center will focus on criminal justice and professional responsibility
Duke University will invest $1.25 million over five years to establish center. » More

Conference to explore the legal and ethical issues of high-profile cases
The Court of Public Opinion will be held at Duke Law School Sept. 28-29, 2007

Duke’s Appellate Litigation Clinic notches a win in Fourth Circuit
Students briefed and argued case on behalf of NC inmate.

Professor Walter Dellinger discusses slavery and the Constitution
Dellinger reflects on Constitution's "defects" as well as its glories, Sept. 17

Panelists parse Supreme Court rulings on school integration
Two Law School events explored the legal and policy implications of Parents Involved.

Professor James Boyle says science benefits from accessible research
Column discusses the benefits of - and resistance to - making research more accessible online. » Financial Times

Duke Law students, faculty, celebrate NC man's exoneration
Dwayne Dail's release "reinvigorates" those who work to overturn wrongful convictions, says 3L Jeffrey Ward.

Constitutional law scholar Ernest Young to join Duke Law faculty
Young is the latest in a line of strong lateral hires at Duke

House Judiciary Committee counsel offers inside look at battle over executive privilege
Elliot Mincberg, chief counsel for oversight and investigations, charges that the White House seeks to expand the protection beyond that claimed by any other administration.

Panel discussions explore Supreme Court rulings on school integration
Lunchtime events Sept. 5-6 look at legal and policy implications of key rulings.

Chief counsel for oversight and investigations for the House Judiciary Committee speaks at Duke Law Aug. 23
Elliot Mincberg, chief counsel for oversight and investigations, says the White House is trying to unreasonably expand the protection.

Duke launches interdisciplinary Environmental Law and Policy Clinic
New clinic allows law and environmental science students to collaborate on addressing complex issues.

Dean Levi welcomes the Class of 2010
Entering students are encouraged to embody integrity and practice professionalism during kickoff events for LEAD week.

Going Green
New Star Commons among seven projects seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) designation last month, making June the greenest month for the Triangle. » The News & Observer

Alaska Law Review Article Draws Media Attention
An Alaska Law Review article by Erik Smith '07, addressing the use of dental therapists, rather than certified dentists, to treat patients in Native Alaskan communities, is the subject of a local news telecast. » 2 News KTUU.com

Hunt Aims to Prove a New Case of Innocence
Students and faculty in Duke's Innocence Project work with Darryl Hunt, who spent more than 18 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, to review the case of a man convicted in the near-fatal beating of a Winston-Salem woman. » Winston-Salem Journal

DJGLP Publishes "Gender, Sexuality & the Military"
Duke Journal of Gender Law & Policy focuses on such timely issues as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and the Solomon Amendments.

Clinical Professor Andrew Foster Appointed Associate Editor of the Journal of Affordable Housing and Community Development Law
Foster will serve a two-year term as the Journal's associate editor before assuming the role of editor-in-chief.

Incoming Dean Judge David Levi Receives Honorable Send-off From the Federal Bench
The legal community says goodbye to David Levi as he leaves the Federal Bench to lead Duke Law School. »Read the Sacramento Bee Article »Read Congressional Remarks

2007 Class Gift Campaign
Graduating class sets record with more than $180,000 in donations.

Professor Donald Horowitz briefs President Bush on Iraq Policy
One of six scholars to meet with President Bush and Vice President Cheney in the Oval Office, Professor Horowitz discussed alienation of Sunni Arabs and problems with the Iraqi constitution.

Zephyr Teachout '99 and Shawn Bayern to join Duke Law Faculty as Visiting Assistant Professors
As part of the Law School's new Visiting Assistant Professor Program, Zephyr and Bayern will spend two academic years at the Law School.

Duke Law Contributes to Duke's New Public iTunes U Site
The Law School has contributed 73 downloadable videos and audio files to Duke's recently unveiled iTunes U site (Read more about iTunes U). >>Access Duke on iTunes U

Professors Fisk and Salzman honored with distinguished professorships
Professors Catherine Fisk and James Salzman named to distinguished professorships April 25

Duke Law Community Gathers to Celebrate Excellence
The Duke Bar Association organizes a celebration of "Duke Outstanding and Noteworthy Endeavors" - D.O.N.E. - to close the academic year.

Class of 2007 Student Profiles:
Linton Mann III, B.A., Univ. of Georgia, 2004
Amy Curry, B.A., Indiana University, 2004
Chris Murray, B.A., Univ. of Pennsylvania, 2000
Jamie Markham, B.A. Harvard College, 1999

The Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law Features an Article by Professor Jim Salzman
Professors and experts in land use and environmental law recognize an article by Professor Jim Salzman as one of the best of 2006.

Celebrating the Class of 2007:
Justin Miller Awards and Faculty Awards honor members of the graduating class of 2007

Kudos, Advice Send Off the “Spectacular” Class of 2007
Speakers at Law School's annual hooding ceremony highlight achievements of graduates and praise contributions of family and friends.

Charlie Rose '68 to Speak at Law School's Hooding Ceremony
Awarding-winning journalist and host of PBS' "The Charlie Rose Show" to speak at Hooding Ceremony » more

Annual Southern Justice Spring Break Trip
Thirty-three Duke Law students and Associate Dean Carol Spruill spent their spring break doing public interest and pro bono work throughout the South

From North Carolina: The Alaska Law Review
Duke Law students publish Alaska's law manual » Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Richardson and De Achaval to Speak at Graduation Hooding Ceremony
Chris Richardson and Federico de Achaval have been elected to speak on behalf of the graduating class of 2007

Richardson and De Achaval to Speak at Graduation Hooding Ceremony
Chris Richardson and Federico de Achaval have been elected to speak on behalf of the graduating class of 2007

Duke Law's Public Interest and Pro Bono Board Wins N.C. Bar Award
The North Carolina Bar Association recognizes the Law School's Public Interest and Pro Bono Award with the Outstanding Law Student Pro Bono Project Award

Amy Curry and Rita Trivedi to Present Third-year Captsone Projects
Curry and Trivedi present their projects before the Capstone Committee and faculty

Duke Reaches Finals of WTO Moot Court Competition
A Duke Law teams will travel to Geneva in May for the finals of the prestigious "EMC2" WTO Moot Court Competition

Professor George Christie to be Honored by University of Athens
Professor George C. Christie will receive an honorary degree from the University of Athens on April 30.

"A Wrongful Convictions Reality Case"
Professor James Coleman discusses role of the state bar, attorney general, and Duke University in the Duke lacrosse case

Triangle Law and Economics Conference
"The Role of Information in Supporting Legal and Economic Institutions"
April 27-29, 2007 » Details

Timothy McGinn ’09 Named 2007 Hardt Cup Champion
McGinn was one of 135 students to compete in the annual competition

Top 10 Corporate and Securities Articles for 2006
Peer teachers in corporate and securities law recognize an article by Professor James Cox as one of the best of 2006

The Marker Case
Editorial presses for review of Winston Salem police investigation into 1995 beating; the case has been reopened largely due to the efforts of Professor James Coleman and students in Duke Law School's Innocence Project » Winston-Salem Journal

Questions lead to review of 1995 beating case
Duke law students pushed Winston-Salem police to take closer look at how investigation of beating case was handled » Winston-Salem Journal

Center on Law, Ethics and National Security hosts conference
"Confronting Terrorism Here and Abroad: Which Way Forward?"
April 12-13, 2007 » Details

“The U.S. Privacy Act in Comparative Perspective”
Professor Francesca Bignami speaks on data protection in European Parliament

Duke Law team wins Moot Court Competition
Chris Richardson '07 and Steven Schindler '07 make Duke Law proud

PILF Auction and Gala
Eleventh annual Public Interest Law Foundation's Auction and Gala raises record amount for summer public interest fellowships

Law students do office work
Duke Law students get tips on dealing with difficult people in the workplace as part of the Career and Professional Development Center's "Fundamentals of Professionalism and Leadership" series » Herald Sun

"Synthetic Biology"
Duke Law School hosts "Synthetic Biology: The Intellectual Property Puzzle" Workshop, March 2-3

Prisoners of the rule of law
Following a ruling that denies Guantanamo detainees access to federal courts to challenge their detentions, Professor Erwin Chemerinsky calls for the Supreme Court to hear their appeal on an expedited basis » Boston Globe

Rites and wrongs
Ten years after its passage, Professor Doriane Coleman reflects on the educational significance of a federal law prohibiting female circumcision » Boston Globe

Jewelry companies look for values in valuables
Professors Joost Pauwelyn and Barak Richman comment on international process intended to keep conflict diamonds out of mainstream markets » Los Angeles Times

Freedom of the Press & the Military
Professor Scott Silliman takes part in roundtable discussion on free speech and the military » WUNC

Faith, Politics, and the Law, Feb. 27
Former head of White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives speaks at Law School

Policy secrecy serves no one
Professor Erwin Chemerinsky calls for openness in in Los Angeles police disciplinary proceedings » Los Angeles Times

Duke graduates "top pick" among nation's largest law firms
Duke Law School came in fifth among the country's 250 biggest law firms for hiring first-year associates according to new survey by The National Law Journal. » The National Law Journal

Private wealth is changing the world
Professor Joel Fleishman discusses his new book, "The Foundation: A Great American Secret"

Program in Public Law presents University of Texas Professor Sanford Levinson
Constitutional Scholar Sanford Levinson calls for a national conversation on "Our Undemocratic Constitution"