Read "Andy's Blog"
Andy Roth LLMLE'12 is writing regular posts about his experience in Duke Law's LLMLE program.

Dean’s Roundtable series features alternative energy entrepreneur Harrison Dillon ’03
Co-founder, president, and chief tech officer Dillon calls legal skills essential to startup operations.

Caitlin Swain ’12 and Joanna Darcus ’12 land prestigious public interest fellowships
Swain receives Skadden Foundation Fellowship to work towards educational equity; Darcus receives Independence Foundation Fellowship to combat abusive debt collection practices.

Kennedy '10 to clerk for Alito
Emily Kennedy will clerk for Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito in the 2012-13 term.

Justice Stevens to speak at 2012 Hooding Ceremony
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens to address the Duke Law Class of 2012.

Richman, Schulman say new Medicare plan misses crucial point
Prof. Barak Richman and Prof. Kevin Schulman say that a new Medicare plan "does nothing to stem the unsustainable growth rate of health care spending." » News & Observer

Dunlap comments on larger issues in Bradley Manning hearing
Leadership failure to secure confidential information may affect case aganst alleged leaker, says Prof. Charles Dunlap Jr. » Politico

Duke judicial conference brings about project to simplify complex civil case management
The 2010 Civil Litigation Conference hosted by Duke Law generated a new pilot project in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York aimed at improving pretrial case management of complex civil cases. » New York Law Journal

Levy article compares norms in appellate court case management
Lecturing Fellow Marin Levy's article on differences in case management practices and the resulting outcomes is cited for deft analysis. » Jotwell

Book co-authored by Schroeder wins Green Bag award
The Green Bag Almanac and Reader selected Keeping Faith with the Constitution (Oxford University Press, 2010), co-authored by Prof. Christopher Schroeder, as an exemplar of good legal writing in 2011. » The Green Bag

New Mike Peterson trial won't resemble first
"You can't do the surprise plays, like you might in a big football game, again. The other team is expecting it and knowing it, so it will be a different trial," said Prof. Thomas Metzloff » WRAL

Happy Holidays from Duke Law
Our gift to you: Recipes from your friends at Duke Law. » View

14th Annual Public Interest Retreat
Duke Law students gathered for the 14th annual Public Interest Retreat to reflect on their commitment to public interest legal work and brainstorm new initiatives. » Photo Gallery

Spears '47 honored for legal career
Harold Spears was honored by the Ohio State Bar Foundation with an Honorary Life Fellowship Award. » Ironton Tribune

McAllaster discusses spread of AIDS in NC
Prof. Carolyn McAllaster, director of the AIDS Legal Project and Southern HIV/ AIDS Strategy Initiative says she hopes recent research done by those groups and presented to Obama administration officials will help guide AIDS policy. » Independent Weekly

Boyle talks about aggressive federal enforcement of online piracy policy
Prof. James Boyle says new online piracy policies are at odds with administration's position on internet speech in other countries. » The American Prospect

Lange discusses “Scorpions: The Battles and Triumphs of FDR’s Great Supreme Court Justices”
In this podcast, Prof. David Lange talks about Harvard Law Prof. Noah Feldman’s recent book. » Legal Talk Network

Lawmaker proposes bill to ensure court rules on health care
A Republican congressman has proposed a bill to avert delays in the Supreme Court's ruling on constitutional challenges to health care reform, a solution proposed by Prof. Neil Siegel and coauthor in a forthcoming article. » Huffington Post

Krawiec examines public input in financial regulation implementation
A paper by Prof. Kimberly Krawiec analyzes the process which produced the Volcker rule. » Jotwell

Benjamin: Blogging may affect journalist shield laws
"Both the costs and benefits of the protections for false statements seem to have increased in the blogging era," says Prof. Stuart Benjamin. » New York Times

Coleman says DA in Fine case has said too much
"Either you indict the person and you prosecute him or you just keep your mouth closed," said Prof. James Coleman. » Syracuse Post-Standard

Lack of prosecutions in financial collapse speaks to difficulty proving mental state
Prof. Samuel Buell says prosecutors have to prove Wall Street execs "were putting out [material] that was false and misleading and... did it anyway." » MarketWatch

Benjamin comments on legality of Gingrich's Bolton promise
Prof. Stuart Benjamin says that, contrary to some commentary, Newt Gingrich did not break the law by naming a potential Cabinet nominee. » The Volokh Conspiracy

Two speeches, two lefts: Purdy compares speeches by Obama and Roosevelt
Prof. Jedediah Purdy compares Pres. Barack Obama's Kansas speech to a speech given by Teddy Roosevelt, finding similarities and some troubling differences. » Huffington Post

Siegel calls on lawmakers to ensure court rules on health care
Prof. Neil Siegel and coauthor propose a way to avoid delays in the Supreme Court's ruling on constitutional challenges to health care reform. » Balkinization

Reichman paper argues for sharing technology that mitigates climate change effects
A paper co-authored by Prof. Jerome Reichman calls for “reasonable and balanced” discussion about IP and climate change technology. » Intellectual Property Watch

Coleman disputes RJA opponents' claim
Prof. James Coleman says claims that the Racial Justice Act could lead to parole for death row inmates are misleading. » WRAL

Purdy says Roberts Court governed by market logic
Prof. Jedediah Purdy says the Supreme Court is following a path similar to one it traveled in the Gilded Age by "giving constitutional protection to unequal economic power in the name of personal liberty." » Democracy Journal

Duke Law and China
The history of a three-decade long relationship. » The Chronicle

Dudziak analyzes John Hope Franklin's work on race and militarization
Prof. Mary Dudziak delivered a lecture on “The ‘Martial Spirit’ in American History: John Hope Franklin on Militarization and War.”

Levi responds to NYT article on legal education
Dean David Levi says some aspects of legal education have evolved to meet the profession's needs, "but some things have not changed, and we should be glad of it." » Balkinization

In the classroom with Brodhead, Levi, and Purdy
Duke President Richard Brodhead co-teaches course with Dean David F. Levi and Prof. Jed Purdy on law forged during times of national stress.

Siegel: There is one health care law everyone can agree on
Prof. Neil Siegel and coauthor urge law to ensure Supreme Court rules on health care reform in current term. » Justia

Coleman says Durham DA is "self-destructing"
DA Tracey Cline, now linked to false information filed in court, "really is undermining the integrity of her office," says Prof. James Coleman. » News & Observer

Report says HIV epidemic in the South has reached crisis proportion
Duke AIDS Legal Project launches Southern initiative under the direction of Prof. Carolyn McAllaster.

Baxter discusses leadership of House Financial Services Committee
Rep. Maxine Waters, who may become the committee's ranking Democrat, is "certainly very much more anti-banker than (outgoing Rep.) Barney Frank ever was,” says Prof. Lawrence Baxter. » Minyanville

Siegel comments on Kennedy's role in health care decision
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, who may be the swing vote when the Supreme Court addresses health care reform, balances conflicting concerns for state and individual rights, says Prof. Neil Siegel. » ABC News

Haagen says NBA deal is a win for owners
"The league got a very substantial victory and I’m not quite sure what the players got," says Prof. Paul Haagen. » Bloomberg

Law and business programs take off
Duke's law and entrepreneurship LLM program helps lawyers understand unique needs of entrepreneurial clients. » Financial Times

Authorship in the remix age
Prof. James Boyle discusses changing concepts of authorship and creativity. » Copygrounds

Levi reappointed dean of Law School
Duke Provost Peter Lange praises Dean David F. Levi's strong leadership and ambitious plans in announcing his appointment to a second five-year term.

Income Tax Can Be Simplified Without Burdening Lowest Earners
GOP hopefuls are expected to discuss flat tax proposals at their next debate on Nov. 9.

Innovation at Duke
Two Duke inventions are highlighted by The Atlantic. » The Atlantic

Baxter, Krawiec examine finance industry input into crafting regulation
Prof. Kim Krawiec says average people couldn't match finance insiders' ability to make nuanced suggestions to officials crafting regulations; Prof. Lawrence Baxter says "there are exceptions in [the regulations] you could drive buses through." » Huffington Post

Coleman challenges prosecutors’ calls to repeal Racial Justice Act
D.A.s face “mountain of evidence” they routinely exclude qualified black jurors from capital juries, writes Prof. James Coleman. » News and Observer

Duke announces $20 million biomedical engineering endowment
Funds to support new technologies that improve patient care. » Duke BME

Obama taps Silliman for military judgeship
Prof. Scott Silliman was nominated to a military appellate court created to try terrorism suspects detained by the government. » The Duke Chronicle

Dudziak speaks on African Americans, militarization, and war, Nov. 28
Prof. Mary Dudziak will focus on work of John Hope Franklin when she delivers annual Robert R. Wilson lecture.

Griffin’s “Stories in Adjudication” wins AALS award
Prof. Lisa Kern Griffin’s article wins Criminal Justice Section’s award for best paper by a junior scholar.

Hu says "show me your papers" immigration laws seem un-American to some
Visiting Assistant Prof. Margaret Hu says some new state immigration laws have unpleasant cultural connotations. » Jurist

Bratsman '13 says Big Law is uniquely positioned to address societal inequality
Scott Bratsman, a student in Duke Law's East Asian Studies program and founder of a new startup, wrote an award-winning essay calling on Big Law to "look for ways to extend its unique abilities and scale to the underprivileged and the middle class." » ABA Journal

New for spring 2012: Legislation and Statutory Interpretation
Prof. Margaret H. Lemos launches her teaching career at Duke with subject central to legal practice and her own research.

Haagen discusses dissolution of NBA players union
Recent developments could mean the cancellation of the entire NBA season, says Prof. Paul Haagen: "If we get relatively deep into the process, positions will harden and economics change." » Charlotte Observer

Zelenak discusses presidential candidates' tax plans
Prof. Lawrence Zelenak says some GOP candidates' tax plans are "playing off the prominence of the top rate and sort of taking people’s eyes off the ball." » Bloomberg

Coleman comments on Penn State civil liability
Prof. Doriane Coleman says state universities have protection from some tort claims. » New York Times

It's Entrepreneurship Week!
Triangle Entrepreneurship Week kicks off with events and workshops designed to bolster the Triangle's startup community. » Triangle Entrepreneurship Week

Hu comments on Supreme Court GPS case, growth of cybersurveillance
Visiting Assistant Prof. Margaret Hu says "continuous 24/7 government monitoring of everyone and everything we do may become routine—the new normal." » ACS Blog

Silliman nominated to the U.S. Court of Military Commission Review
President Barack Obama’s nomination of Prof. Scott Silliman now goes to the Senate for confirmation.

Zelenak comments on GOP candidates' tax proposals
Flat tax proposals are an easy political sell because "people, with good reason, find the current income tax system to be confusing and difficult to deal with," says Prof. Lawrence Zelenak. » San Francisco Chronicle

Lange discusses Supreme Court copyright case
In this podcast, Prof. David Lange discusses Golan v. Holder, a case involving legislation requiring the transfer of millions of foreign works from the public domain to copyright protection. » Legal Talk Network

Gulati comments on Greece bailout
Prof. Mitu Gulati addresses the Greek debt crisis. » New York Times

Duke Law grads face off in Nov. 8 Supreme Court case
Deputy Solicitor General Michael Dreeben '81, represented the government in U.S. v Jones, arguing against Stephen Leckar '73 in a case involving the legality of warrantless GPS tracking. » SCOTUSblog

Adams '08 spearheads Peace Corps protection law
Natalie Hirt Adams led a team of lawyers who successfully pushed for Peace Corps Act reform to protect volunteers from rape or sexual assault and protect whistleblowers and victims. » The Blog of Legal Times

Coleman discusses ethics of using healthy minor children as organ donors for siblings
Prof. Doriane Coleman's essay is from the "Good Question: An Exploration in Ethics" series of the Kenan Institute for Ethics. » Kenan Institute

Purdy pens more OWS observations
Prof. Jed Purdy ponders "how to be a liberal-conservative-socialist (anarchist)." » fieldwork

Baxter comments on debit card fee backtracking
Prof. Lawrence Baxter says banks that changed plans to charge more for debit card use may shift focus to charging more for "financial planning, safe deposit box fees, even certain types of online services." » Marketplace

Levi debates Declaration's legality
Dean David Levi joined other American lawyers to debate the legality of the Declaration of Independence with British barristers in Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Hall. » History.com

Rai receives World Technology Award for Law
Prof. Arti Rai won the award for her work in the Obama administration on innovation policy and patent reform, as well as her work on intellectual property in synthetic biology and green technology.

Holloway reflects on the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings
Prof. Karla Holloway looks back at the controversial confirmation hearings in the US Senate, examining their impact on race and gender identity politics in America. » The State of Things

Duke Law students provide legal advice for 2011 Bull City Stand Down
Event provides legal advice and health care for local veterans.

Buell comments on Goldman Sachs insider trading case
In lieu of wiretaps, prosecutors will likely "be matching up phone calls and trades and the timing of meetings,” said Prof. Sam Buell. » Bloomberg

Schwarcz gives keynote speech at European Central Bank conference
Prof. Steven Schwarcz was the keynote speaker at a conference examining regulation of financial services in the European Union. » Read Schwarcz's speech

Purdy shares observations from Occupy Wall Street
Prof. Jed Purdy writes about an OWS debate that "would have made good sense – with a little idiomatic translation – to the propertied men who drafted the United States Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787." » fieldwork

Human Rights and Intellectual Property: Mapping the Global Interfaces
Prof. Laurence Helfer's new book was the focus of a panel discussion at Duke Law on Oct. 28. » Q&A with Prof. Laurence Helfer.

Spring seminar and trip focus on women’s rights in Ghana
Prof. Kathryn Bradley leads seminar on comparative legal and cultural issues affecting spousal intestate succession and property rights.

Hughes gift establishes endowed chair
A $1.25 million gift from Jeffrey P. Hughes '65 and Bettysue C. Hughes WC'65 will create a new faculty chair at Duke Law School.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director discusses the America Invents Act at Duke Law
USPTO Director David Kappos said recent patent reform will build "the world’s first and only 21st century patent system."

Coleman comments on poll showing ebbing support for death penalty
Increased public awareness of the process and mistakes involved in some death penalty cases may account for changing attitudes, says Prof. James Coleman. » Winston-Salem Journal

Clinic students pursue protection for endangered butterfly
Students in the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic combine scientific and legal research for a client working to save a rare insect.

Welcoming new board members
Twelve lawyers, judges and leaders join the Duke Law Board of Visitors.

International Week 2011
Events scheduled for Oct. 25-28 include student panels, cultural extravaganza, and a food fiesta. » Schedule of Events

Forging memories on the playing field
For many alumni, lasting Duke Law memories were formed in the heat of competition — on athletic fields, basketball courts, and in bowling alleys. (Advocate, Fall 2011)

The House That Jack Built
As his successor in the deanship F. Hodge O’Neal wrote, “Duke University School of Law owes its prominence more to Jack Latty than to any other person or combination of persons.” (Advocate, Spring 2011)

Haagen discusses advising student athletes who go pro
Prof. Paul Haagen heads the university's student athlete advisory panel. » Associated Press

Duke faculty comment on new financial regulation
Profs. Ted Kaufman, Kimberly Krawiec, and Lawrence Baxter discuss the Volcker rule. » Huffington Post

Krawiec talks about public input in Volcker rule implementation
Prof. Kimberly Krawiec says meeting logs show financial firms "won hands down" in the race to get face time with regulators writing new financial regulations. » Wall Street Journal

Dunlap discusses drone use in warfare
Prof. Charles Dunlap discusses the political, moral, and strategic implications of drone strikes. » PBS NewsHour

Law Dames provided female fellowship at Duke
Social organization for female students as well as wives of students, faculty, and alumni brought fellowship and change to Duke Law. (Advocate, Fall 2010)

Bill McGuire ’33
Duke beats UNC for prized pupil. (Advocate, Spring 2010)

US Patent and Trademark Office Director to discuss patent policy at Duke Law Oct. 18
USPTO Director David Kappos will talk about recent reforms in patent policy, and the IP landscape going forward.

The venerable, erudite, and somewhat eccentric Samuel Fox Mordecai
Scholarship namesake was a colorful character. (Advocate, Fall 2009)

Yarger ’08 secures clerkship with Justice Clarence Thomas
Katherine Crawford Yarger will be the fifth recent graduate to clerk at the Supreme Court over three terms.

Alemán ’78 gift launches Barrister Donor Society challenge
Jaime Alemán ’78 has donated $100,000 to fund the Alemán Matching Challenge Initiative, encouraging alumni to become members of the Barrister Donor Society.

Clotfelter receives 2011 Spencer Foundation Award
Award recognizes Prof. Charles Clotfelter's contributions in the field of education policy and management. » Sanford School

Schroeder discusses confirmation process for federal judges
Prof. Christopher Schroeder, head of the DOJ’s Office of Legal Policy, says politics are slowing process to fill growing vacancies on district and appellate benches.

Levy looks at the cost of judging judges by the numbers
Lecturing Fellow Marin Levy co-authored a journal article critiquing empirical methods of measuring judges' performance. » Empirical Legal Studies

Schwarcz article cited for calling attention to overlooked problem
Prof. Steven Schwarcz's new paper examines special-purpose entities, used by states and municipalities to borrow money. » The Volokh Conspiracy

Duke Law and BYU Law pilot joint course via videoconferencing
Senior Lecturing Fellow Allison Rice co-taught class on legal interviewing and counseling during the spring 2011 semester. » National Law Journal

Blocher cited in DC Circuit Second Amendment ruling
A divided opinion handed down in a major Second Amendment case repeatedly cites a journal article written by Prof. Joseph Blocher. » Heller v. District of Columbia

Rose ’68 interviews Gao ’86 on foreign reserve investment strategy
Charlie Rose ’68 talks with Gao Xiqing ’86, president and chief investment officer of China's $400 billion sovereign wealth fund, about Gao’s investment strategy and the global economy. » Bloomberg Businessweek

Richman says regulators should stop AT&T/T-Mobile merger
Prof. Barak Richman and UNC Prof. Andrew Chin call for NC's attorney general to join effort to stop deal. » News & Observer

Beale comments on Koch Industries investigation
Prof. Sara Beale says documents turned up in the investigation "should really should get the Justice Department’s attention." » Bloomberg

Scholars examine the work of Stanley Hauerwas
At a Sept. 9 conference honoring the noted Duke theologian and public intellectual, legal and religious scholars looked at his research and writing in relation to the law.

DeMott's amica brief is a Supreme Court rarity
Prof. Deborah DeMott filed an amica brief in a Supreme Court case set for argument Oct. 4. » National Law Journal

Al-Awlaki appears to have been "more than just a propagandist" says Silliman
Prof. Scott Silliman says Anwar al-Awlaki's links to terrorist activities "put him in the category of a legitimate target." » LA Times

Dunlap addresses legality of al-Awlaki killing
Prof. Charles Dunlap commented on legal issues surrounding the killing of Anwar al-Awlaki, US citizen and outspoken member of al Qaeda's leadership, in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired.

Admissions process underway for new Master’s in Judicial Studies
North Carolina judges help celebrate program’s launch at luncheon with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito.

U.S. Treasury official to address state of TARP Oct. 3
Timothy G. Massad, assistant secretary for financial stability, will discuss Troubled Asset Relief Program at Duke Law-sponsored event. » Duke News Service

Kaufman discusses effect of 'Volcker rule' on trader pay under Dodd-Frank
Visiting Prof. Ted Kaufman doubts internal compliance programs will work to monitor trader pay. » Bloomberg

Cox comments on financial crisis criminal cases
Prof. James Cox says there is a perception that federal prosecutions of finance execs were slowed by fear of alienating funding sources for the presidential election, but that the lack of prosecutions could also reflect the enormity of the task. » New York Times

Duke Law announces new Center for Judicial Studies
Center will sponsor research and educational programs, including a master’s degree for judges.

Lau '09 involved in exoneration of two men wrongly convicted of murder
Jamie Lau '09 served as investigator for the NC Innocence Inquiry Commission in the cases of two men released Sept. 22 after spending 11 years in prison for a crime they didn't commit. » MSNBC

Charles: History will judge the peril or promise of transracial universalism
Prof. Guy Charles writes that while the U.S. may be moving past race-conscious policies, “the ultimate question will be whether both law and politics can enlist all American citizens in the fight to reduce racial inequality.” » New York Times

Siegel comments on healthcare act court rulings
Prof. Neil Siegel said some courts have ignored the material consequences of the exaction for noncompliance with the minimum coverage provision. » Tax Notes

Siegel addresses healthcare act's minimum coverage provision in new paper
Prof. Neil Siegel summarizes his new paper, Four Constitutional Limits that the Minimum Coverage Provision Respects. » Balkinization

Coleman talks about Troy Davis death penalty case
Prof. James Coleman said politicians who may be against the death penalty rarely speak up. "The only time mainstream politicians get involved with death cases is when they carry out executions," Coleman said. » Reuters

AIDS Legal Project lands $150,000 grant from Ford Foundation
Faculty and students in the pilot AIDS Policy Clinic will launch research and advocacy initiative on impact of AIDS, HIV in South.

Fleishman, co-author, explore smart giving
Prof. Joel Fleishman joins his co-author for an interview with Judy Woodruff about a new book aimed at making charitable giving more effective. » PBS NewsHour

Siegel paper recommended by legal blog
Prof. Neil Siegel's new paper, Four Constitutional Limits that the Minimum Coverage Provision Respects earns "highly recommended" status at Legal Theory Blog. » Legal Theory Blog

Duke Human Rights Center broadens purview
Prof. Laurence Helfer serves as co-director of expanding center, which will examine human rights issues through the framework of law, social science and public policy together with the humanities and ethics. » Duke Today

Haagen criticizes NCAA football system
"If the players have no voice, then you’re currently running on an enlightened despotism model," says Prof. Paul Haagen "We haven't liked that since the 18th century." » The Post Game

New scholarship strengthens China ties
Last month, Duke Law announced a new scholarship program designed to attract top applicants from China. » The Chronicle

Tigar plays defense role in "mock trial of the century"
Prof. Michael Tigar takes part in recreation of century-old Darrow trial. » Mercury News

Fellowships help students gain experience while serving others
Students reflect on a summer spent gaining valuable experience with an array of organizations worldwide thanks to the support of public interest grants.

Haagen to chair China Faculty Council
Prof. Paul Haagen will head the committee advising the administration on academic programs at Duke Kunshan University. » Duke Today

Krawiec hosts online forum on "Reforming Financial Reform"
Prof. Kim Krawiec hosted an online forum examining recent attempts at financial reform on Sept. 12-13. » The Faculty Lounge

Conference examines constitutionality of health care law, Sept. 16
Program in Public Law gathers leading legal scholars to discuss Affordable Care Act challenges.

Rai discusses Microsoft patent infringement case
Prof. Arti Rai talks about the Supreme Court's decision in Microsoft Corp. v. i4i Ltd. » InsideCounsel

Cox comments on time limit in SEC's investigation into former Fannie Mae chief
"Nobody wants to be the one who closes the file on the next Bernie Madoff,” says Prof. James Cox. » Bloomberg

Dudziak reflects on what 9/11 really changed
Visiting Prof. Mary Dudziak warns against "a murkiness about causality." » Balkinization

Ten years after 9-11, Duke examines the legal landscape
Duke Law faculty will take part in programs that commemorate the anniversary of the terror attacks.

Stanback Interns deepen expertise in environmental law, policy
Twelve Duke Law students benefitted from the Stanback Internship Program in 2011.

Theological Argument in Law: Engaging with Stanley Hauerwas
Conference honors work of noted Duke theologian and public intellectual, Sept. 9

Bernstein Lecture, Sept. 8: South African Justice Edwin Cameron
Cameron, of South Africa's Constitutional Court, will address "Constitutionalism, Rights, and International Law." » Center for International and Comparative Law

Linnartz: Immigration reform is key to job creation
Jobs flow from immigrant entrepreneurship and innovation writes Senior Lecturing Fellow Hans Linnartz. » News and Observer

Welcoming the Law School's newest students
LEAD Week kicks off Duke Law experience for new JD and LLM students.

Dudziak serving as John Hope Franklin Visiting Professor of American Legal History
Prof. Mary L. Dudziak is teaching courses on constitutional history and the impact of war on American democracy.

Stafford '03 pens open letter to Boehner on budget
Michael Stafford calls on the House Speaker to "balance benefits and burdens." » The Moderate Voice

New Duke partnership supports social entrepreneurship
Program aids students in developing ideas to improve communities. » Triangle Business Journal (subscription only)

Clotfelter says it takes trustees to curb NCAA violations
Prof. Charles Clotfelter, author of Big-Time Sports in American Universities, says college sports violations will continue "until university trustees, not just presidents, show they value the academic mission more than winning games." » Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Siegel argues for constitutionality of ACA's "individual mandate"
Prof. Neil Siegel argues that the individual mandate is within the scope of the commerce power because it addresses an economic problem of collective action among the states. » SCOTUSblog

Live webcast today
Profs Neil Siegel, Stuart Benjamin, Joseph Blocher, Marin Levy, and Ernest Young discuss the past term of the U.S. Supreme Court. » View live webcast

Carrington played key role in Italian conference on anti-corruption policy
Prof. Paul Carrington co-organized the conference, “Anti-Corruption Policy: Can International Actors Play a Constructive Role?” » YLS

Clotfelter says fans forgive college sports transgressions
Prof. Charles Clotfelter, who recently authored Big-Time Sports in American Universities, says ethical questions about college sports have been asked since the 1920s, and have had little impact on fan support. » Associated Press

Meet the 2011-12 LEAD Fellows
Rising second- and third-year students share their energy and wisdom with incoming first-year students.

Vidmar files amicus brief in Florida Supreme Court
Prof. Neil Vidmar penned an amicus brief in a Florida Supreme Court case involving the impact of medical malpractice caps on the supply of physicians. » Florida Supreme Court

Meet the Fall 2011 visiting faculty
A Supreme Court justice joins a distinguished roster of visiting scholars, practitioners, and judges in Duke Law classrooms.

Global Leader Scholarship to bring top Chinese students to Duke Law
Duke Law alumni in China to help select outstanding candidates for prestigious scholarship.

Four new legal writing instructors join Duke Law faculty
New faculty members bring broad range of practice experience to first-year and LLM writing classes.

Schwarcz testifies before Senate securities and investment subcommittee, May 18
Prof. Steven Schwarcz testified on state of securitization markets before Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment.

Siegel participates in online debate on the Constitution and federal power
Prof. Neil Siegel and Prof. Kurt Lash from the University of Illinois College of Law took part in a week-long online exchange about collective action federalism. » The Volokh Conspiracy

Levy article compares appellate court case management
Lecturing Fellow Marin Levy finds that differing case management practices affect appeal outcomes in a new article forthcoming in the Duke Law Journal. » Legal Theory Blog

DeMott's amica brief is a Supreme Court rarity
Prof. Deborah DeMott, working with Prof. Walter Dellinger, filed the seventh amica brief in Supreme Court history, asserting that the law of agency has important implications in a capital case. » National Law Journal

Baxter blogs about teaching banking regulation after Dodd-Frank
Prof. Lawrence Baxter discusses teaching "now that the field has become so dynamic when compared to how it was twenty years ago." » The Conglomerate

Cox joins securities law experts petitioning for political spending transparency
Prof. James Cox is among the experts pushing for regulations requiring companies to disclose political spending to shareholders. » Thomson Reuters

Rai discusses the effects of patent reform
Prof. Arti Rai talks about the specific provisions of recent patent reform and what they will mean for the biopharmaceutical industry in this podcast. (Interview begins at 16:44.) » Nature Medicine

Rice '15 cited for study of Rule of Naturalization
Incoming 1L Daniel Rice's article in the Ozark Historical Review noted in legal history blog by Visiting Professor Mary L. Dudziak. » Legal History Blog

Krawiec examines Dodd-Frank regulator meetings
Prof. Kim Krawiec delves into contact logs disclosed by federal financial oversight agencies. » The Conglomerate

Duke scholars co-author article examining changing attitudes towards online-only law journals
A new study by Prof. Richard Danner, Sr. Lecturing Fellow Marguerite Most, and Hendrix College Prof. Kiril Kolev, surveys law journal authors about the merits of print. » Brian Leiter's Law School Reports

Second trial for accused murderer may benefit prosecution, according to Newman '88
Prof. Theresa Newman '88 says Jason Young's retrial enables the prosecution "to tighten up their evidence." » News & Observer

Kaufman calls Dodd-Frank victim of "a one-sided massacre"
Prof. Ted Kaufman says the financial reform bill has spent its first year under constant attack. » Huffington Post

Cox says News Corp. could have U.S. legal problems stemming from phone hack scandal
SEC investigators could examine past statements by News Corp. execs regarding legal compliance, according to Prof. James Cox. » WNYC

Griffin testifies on planned public corruption legislation July 26
Prof. Lisa Griffin testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security.

Duke's transnational summer institutes celebrate 25 years
Duke’s summer institutes in Hong Kong and Geneva prepare students for globalized practice.

Duke’s Summer Institute on Law, Language and Culture underway
Twenty-eight internationally trained lawyers arrived July 18 for an intensive and entertaining four-week program.

Baer '83 named “Best Corporate Counsel” for a public company
Rich Baer was corporate counsel and chief administrative officer for Qwest Communications International Inc. when the company merged with CenturyLink. He has since moved on to UnitedHealth Group. (Registration required.) » Denver Business Journal

Fuller '64, Edwards '94 receive NCBA Citizen Lawyer Award
W. Erwin Fuller Jr. and Ted Edwards received the North Carolina Bar Association award, given for exemplary public service, during a ceremony in Asheville on June 24. » North Carolina Bar Association

Griffin to testify before House subcommittee
Prof. Lisa Griffin will testify July 26 before the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security regarding pending legislation on public corruption. » House Judiciary Committee

Katie Ertmer ’13
City planner brings expertise in sustainability to law studies

Richman comments on antitrust concerns raised by new health care law
"Market power in the health care sector is actually even more dangerous than market power elsewhere," says Prof. Barak Richman. » Minnesota Public Radio

Dunlap takes helm of Duke’s national security center
Professor Charles Dunlap succeeds Scott Silliman as director of the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security.

Warden '13 honored for work on behalf of LGBT service members
Haley Warden was named "Summer Standout" by Equal Justice Works for her summer work as an intern in Servicemembers Legal Defense Network’s legal department. » SLDN

Siegel comments on Supreme Court's latest term
Prof. Neil Siegel says this term's possible shift in the court's pre-emption analysis is important because "pre-emption cases are the way federalism is worked out day to day." » National Law Journal

Duncan '75 named to Duke University Board of Trustees
Judge Allyson Duncan '75 of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is one of six new members named to the board. » Triangle Business Journal

Haagen says NBA lockout could be lengthy
Prof. Paul Haagen says it's "a distinct possibility" that the pro basketball lockout could last into November or December. » Bloomberg

Dunlap comments on ongoing Libya strikes
News that U.S. forces have flown hundreds of strike sorties raises "questions about the scope and intensity of our participation versus how it's been represented," says Prof. Charles Dunlap. » Defense News

Clotfelter discusses new book on college sports
Prof. Charles Clotfelter talks about his new book, Big-Time Sports in American Universities, and "the unshakable hold that big-time sports continues to have over the universities that engage in it." » Rorotoko

Cox testifies before Senate on Supreme Court rulings and corporate behavior
Prof. James Cox told the Senate Judiciary Committee that the court's ruling in Janus Capital Group v. First Derivative Traders follows a pattern of recent rulings that "give the fraudster a pass." » C-SPAN

North Carolina has new school discipline law
N.C. Gov. Beverly Perdue signed into law a revised school discipline code, culminating a process started three years ago by the Duke Children’s Law Clinic.

Charles says campaign finance decision outlines ideological opposition in the Supreme Court
The court's decision in Arizona Free Enterprise v. Bennett illustrates differing views on First Amendment, presents "setback for supporters of campaign finance legislation," says Prof. Guy-Uriel Charles. » New York Times

Duke Law offers master's degree in judicial studies
New center will offer educational opportunities for judges and support scholarly research on the judiciary. » Durham Herald-Sun

New judicial studies program brings judges and scholars together
Program will include LLM degree for sitting judges. » LLM Guide

Bowling '80 talks lawyers and happiness
Sr. Lecturing Fellow Dan Bowling discusses positive psychology and the legal profession. » Gen Y J.D.

Judicial studies center combines scholarship for, about judiciary
Center will serve as "incubator for innovative scholarly research on the judiciary," blogs Prof. Kim Krawiec. » The Faculty Lounge

Fleishman discusses new book about smart philanthropy
Prof. Joel Fleishman talks about his new book, “Give Smart: Philanthropy That Gets Results." » The Jewish Week

Rai comments on America Invents Act
Prof. Arti Rai calls House passage of the America Invents Act "an important step forward in making our patent system a more effective engine for innovation." » Duke Today

Summer Stories: Hamming ’13 gets youth involved with nanotechnology
Lesley Hamming’s nonprofit camp immerses young scientists in innovation, entrepreneurship.

Please give!
Duke Law's Annual Fund needs your support to close out the fiscal year on a high note.

Dellinger participates in Slate's Supreme Court "Year in Review"
Prof. Walter Dellinger discusses the legal issues surrounding the War Powers Act and military action in Libya, along with notable decisions from the Supreme Court. » Slate

Dukies help tackle the NFL lockout
Prof. Barak Richman enlists help of two football-loving students to help with NFL coaches' brief.

Remotely piloted aircraft pilots are legal targets for opposing militaries
Prof. Charles Dunlap says RPA pilots in uniform, even when they are off duty, are still considered legitimate military targets. » Air Force Times

Green energy company started by Dillon '03 has solid IPO showing
Solazyme, founded by Harrison Dillon in 2003, raised nearly $200 million in its stock market debut. » San Jose Mercury News

Schwarcz comments on 1974 German bank failure, an early example of systemic risk
Herstatt Bank "was for many years regarded as the major example of failure where counterparties were hurt," says Prof. Steven Schwarcz. (Registration required.) » American Banker

Margaret Lemos joins faculty July 1
Constitutional law scholar also lauded as exceptional teacher and mentor.

Siegel to participate in Supreme Court review
Prof. Neil Siegel will take part in a panel discussion reviewing the Supreme Court's latest decisions, during the annual conference of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. » C-SPAN

Silliman discusses Libya air strikes
Prof. Scott Silliman comments on the legal issues implicated by NATO air strikes in Tripoli. » China Radio International

Supreme Court bolsters juvenile rights, siding with client co-represented by Demeritt '04
Lecturing fellow S. Hannah Demeritt was co-counsel on case involving Miranda rights of Chapel Hill juvenile. » New York Times

Siegel article on collective action federalism lauded
Legal scholarship blog calls journal article co-authored by Prof. Neil Siegel, "probably the most important academic article on constitutional federalism in several years." » Jotwell

Salzman article on complex environmental problems selected for best-of-year collection
Article by Prof. James Salzman to be included in 2010 Land Use & Environmental Law Review compilation.

Silliman comments on claims that military action in Libya is illegal
Political solution will likely come before legal intervention, says Prof. Scott Silliman. » Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Coleman breaks bread, talks politics with "birther"
Prof. James Coleman discusses the roots and motivations of the "birther" movement, finds some common ground with ostensible ideological opposite. » News & Observer

Baxter says delays in implementing Dodd-Frank financial regs could be costly
Prof. Lawrence Baxter says "instability is lurking" while reform bill languishes. » Marketplace

Helfer study assesses international court's influence on national policy
Prof. Larry Helfer co-authored a study finding that judgments in the European Court of Human Rights can speed changes in national policy. » The Guardian

Benjamin to speak on spectrum demand
Prof. Stuart Benjamin will talk about incentive auctions and secondary markets for spectrum during a presentation in Washington, DC. » McDonough School of Business

Brown comments on government support for entrepreneurial efforts
Prof. Bill Brown tells Obama administration economic officials that gov't should support new technologies that address a large and viable market during town hall meeting. » News & Observer

Knight comments on new Center for Judicial Studies
Prof. Jack Knight, co-director of the center, says "we have some good ideas about how to marry scholarly research and the judiciary." » National Law Journal

Baxter comments on federal banking regulations
Prof. Lawrence Baxter says "the complexity of the regulations is becoming counterproductive." » Bank Investment Consultant

Duke Law welcomes entering class of dual degree students
Thirty-eight students are now immersed in 1L studies.

Boyle cautions against giving tattoo artist copyright protection
On "The Hangover: 2" facial tattoo flap, Prof. James Boyle says allowing copyright claim on human body would set dangerous precedent. » On The Media

Buell comments on incoming White House counsel
Kathryn Ruemmler is "a very savvy legal strategist," says Prof. Sam Buell. » Law.com

Cox comments on SEC's Lehman investigation
It would be disappointing if the SEC didn't bring charges against Lehman Brothers, says Prof. James Cox. » Bloomberg

Private Bodies, Public Texts: Race, Gender and a Cultural Bioethics
Prof. Karla Holloway discusses her new book on the ways in which law and medicine overlook personal privacy rights. » The State of Things

Duke to offer dual degree in Law and Global Health
The new degree will pool the academic resources of the Law School and the Duke Global Health Institute. » Duke Global Health Institute

Dunlap comments on Pentagon's new cyber strategy
Cyber attacks leading to violence are the legal equivalent of armed attacks, says Prof. Charles Dunlap. » Wall Street Journal

Richman files brief in Eight Circuit on behalf of NFL coaches
NFL player lockout affects coaches' ability to earn livings, argues brief written by Prof. Barak Richman. » Sporting News

Siegel says individual mandate in ACA falls within scope of commerce power
Problem of "free-riders" without health insurance is not confined to states, says Prof. Neil Siegel. » Balkinization

Siegel says individual mandate in ACA falls within scope of commerce power
Problem of "free-riders" without health insurance is not confined to states, says Prof. Neil Siegel. » Balkanization

Bradley says constraints on presidential war powers are primarily political, not legal
The law of war powers rarely influences the behavior of governmental actors, writes Prof. Curtis Bradley. » Lawfare

Haagen praised for advising athletes turning pro
"He's been a guide for all of us," says Coach Mike Krzyzewski of Prof. Paul Haagen. » WRAL

Blackstone Group creates entrepreneurial network in RTP
A multimillion dollar investment will bring universities, business together in support of entrepreneurs » The News and Observer

Hooding ceremony caps Class of 2011's Law School career
Graduates advised by speakers both to lead and to serve their communities.

Boyle comments on the attempt to modernise the UK's intellectual property system
Prof. James Boyle examines the government-mandated review of Britain’s intellectual property laws and their effect on economic growth. » The Public Domain

Levi joins other NC law school deans to oppose state cuts in indigent defense funds
Dean David F. Levi signs on to a statement opposing a proposed cut of $11 million to the state's Indigent Defense Program. » WRAL

Siegel says problem of uninsured "free-riders" not confined to states
Prof. Neil Siegel challenges Mitt Romney's critique of individual mandate in Affordable Care Act. » New York Times Letters

Alvarez '75 selected for College Football Hall of Fame
The "Cuban Comet" still holds the University of Florida's record for career receiving yards. » Fox Sports Florida

Rai comments on IP issues in synthetic biology
Synthetic bio needs to evolve before a patent-based approach makes sense, says Prof. Arti Rai. » GEN

The Graduation Gala: Members of the Class of 2011 honor peers, present class gift
Tricia Hammond, James Pearce, Daniel Leslie, and Chase Anderson were honored with Justin Miller Awards, Darcy Huang receives LLM award.

Krawiec looks at Richman's paper on "Rabbinical Cartels"
Prof. Kim Krawiec writes about recent scholarship from Prof. Barak Richman, whose latest paper is titled Saving the First Amendment from Itself: Relief from the Sherman Act Against the Rabbinic Cartels. » The Faculty Lounge

Celebrating the Class of 2011
Students compiled impressive accomplishments in their time at Duke Law.

Duke Law faculty pay tribute to colleague, coauthor
Profs James Boyle and Kim Krawiec, and Senior Lecturing Fellow Jennifer Jenkins worked with Keith Aoki, who leaves behind a unique legal legacy. » Chronicle of Higher Education

Budget constraints will force military to make tough choices, says Dunlap
Training, based on critical thinking, should focus on methodologies and systems, says Prof. Charles Dunlap. » USNI

Buell comments on Rajaratnam case
Prof. Samuel Buell says securities fraud case was "not terribly complex." » WSJ Law Blog

Silliman says use of force law might not apply to al Qaeda splinter groups
Post-9/11 law would need to be changed to authorize administration to deal with non-al Qaeda terror threats, says Prof. Scott Silliman. » Politico

Where are they now? The Class of 2010
One year after graduation, members of the Class of 2010 report on their budding careers in the law.

Appellate Litigation Clinic client prevails in federal agency
TSA ruling in client’s favor allows him to regain occupational license.

Linnartz comments on immigration process
Prof. Hans Linnartz comments on the difficulties faced by a Mexican immigrant whose work permit was rescinded without explanation. » Carolina Week

Horowitz to receive honorary degree
Vrije Universiteit Brussel doctorate honors Prof. Donald Horowitz's research on democracy, ethnic conflicts.

Ninth Circuit ruling in Second Amendment case quotes Blocher article
A Ninth Circuit decision in a case about the right of local governments to ban gun shows quotes an article by Prof. Joseph Blocher. » Nordyke v. King

The Duke Project on Custom and Law
Faculty launch “conversation” on the relationship between customary practices and the law.

Silliman says bin Laden raid was legal
Decades-old international laws authorize the raid, says Prof. Scott Silliman. » Wall Street Journal

Richman critiques rabbinical hiring practices
Prof. Barak Richman says rules about hiring clergy create an illegal monopoly. » Tablet

Dunlap says bin Laden killing represents revolution in military technology
Tech developments aided raid and kept bin Laden "virtually incommunicado," says Prof. Charles Dunlap. » Wall Street Journal

Krawiec co-authors study finding that diversity is a complicated issue for corporate boards
Article co-authored by Prof. Kimberly Krawiec finds that corporate board members "simultaneously extol difference and express embarrassment with it." » Huffington Post

Silliman comments on revised account of bin Laden shooting
Navy Seals operating in darkness may not have been able to tell whether bin Laden was armed, says Prof. Scott Silliman. » New York Times

Cox comments on shareholder nominations
The legal battle over the SEC's plan will likely end in the Supreme Court, says Prof. James Cox. » Reuters

Silliman says death sentence for 9/11 plotters could mean execution at Gitmo
Prof. Scott Silliman says trial would likely follow same pattern as all military trials, "except for location." » TIME

James Donald Smith '86 named chief patent judge at USPTO
Smith will lead board that handles patent appeals from decisions of patent examiners. » IPWatchdog

Krawiec and Knight honored with Distinguished Chairs
Prof. Kimberly Krawiec and Prof. Jack Knight receive named faculty positions.

Bin Laden's death a setback, but Al-Qaeda "won't unravel" says Dunlap
Prof. Charles Dunlap says the group has a decentralized organizational structure, which softens the impact of terrorist leader's death. » The Herald-Sun

Christie writes about the conflict between freedom of speech and other rights and values
Essay outlines themes in Prof. George Christie's new book, Philosopher Kings? The Adjudication of Conflicting Human Rights and Social Values. » ACSblog

Sanchez JD/LLM '13 joins ranks of law students after Marine Corps career
The 39-year-old veteran hopes his overseas experience will inform his career in the law. » News & Observer

Dunlap comments on likely chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Prof. Charles Dunlap says "the ability to demonstrate moral courage inside the Beltway" is a more important job qualification than battlefield experience. » The National Journal

Graduating students receive legal writing honor
Adam Braunbeck, Ari Cuenin, Sunny Kim, Katelyn Love, and Josh Mitchell will be inducted into The National Order of Scribes.

Gulati comments on possibility of radical Greek debt restructuring
A "haircut" is unlikely as it would cause huge losses for official sector, says Prof. Mitu Gulati. » Forexyard

Students give Griffin Distinguished Teaching Award
Prof. Lisa Griffin wins teaching award during annual DONE ceremony.

Coleman responds to calls for limits on habeas review
Prof. James Coleman cautions against insulating state convictions from federal review. » New York Times

Bradley reflects on moral considerations of war
Technology "makes it easy to wage war without thinking about death," writes Prof. Curtis Bradley. » Lawfare

Silliman comments on decision in Blackwater case
Prof. Scott Silliman says appellate court ruling revives Iraqi contractor case. » All Things Considered

Buell discusses white collar crime prosecution during Office Hours webcast
Prof. Samuel Buell, a former federal prosecutor whose scholarship focuses on criminal law and the regulatory state, talked about white collar crime during an Office Hours webcast on Friday, April 22. » Duke University Office Hours

Schmalbeck explains how GE and other multinationals can avoid federal taxes
Corporate taxes are on a long-term decline as percentage of federal revenue, says Prof. Richard Schmalbeck. » Marketplace

Krawiec discusses new Law School project on custom and law
Prof. Kim Krawiec blogs about plan to initiate year-long discussion on the diverse interactions of custom and law. » Faculty Lounge

Bowling says resilience is vital for lawyers
Sr. Lecturing Fellow Dan Bowling advises law firms to incorporate resilience training. » LawJobs.com

Bradley examines historical practice as a factor in the war powers debate
In connection with Duke Law's ongoing project examining custom and law, Prof. Curtis Bradley looks at the history of constitutional distribution of war powers. » Lawfare

Stephen E. Sachs joins faculty July 1
Prolific emerging scholar focuses on Anglo-American legal history, civil procedure, and constitutional law.

Emily May '13 wins Hardt Cup
May and classmate Elle Gilley argued a Fourth Amendment case before a three-judge panel on April 14.

U.S. Senate deputy sergeant at arms to speak at 2011 hooding ceremony
Martina Lewis Bradford ’75 has had a distinguished career in law, business, public policy, and public service.

Duke Law Moot Court team wins ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition
Ben Baucom '11, Karen Beach '11, and Catherine Lawson ’12 place first among 207 teams in tournament.

Siegel comments on multitude of state anti-abortion bills
Key question is makeup of Supreme Court when it hears inevitable abortion challenge, says Prof. Neil Siegel. » CNN

Law students advise winner of Duke Start-Up Challenge
Partnership between competition and Startup Ventures Clinic pays off.

Experts explore current national security issues at conference, April 14-15
The Center on Law, Ethics and National Security and Program in Public Law host "National Security since 9/11: New Norms for a New Decade?"

Higginbotham lectures about African American historical perspective on equal rights battle
Prof. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, the inaugural John Hope Franklin Professor of American Legal History at Duke Law School, delivered the Robert R. Wilson Lecture at Duke Law School on Monday, April 11. View webcast. » The Chronicle

Purdy reveals thoughts on life, law and onomatopoeia
Prof. Jed Purdy is the latest faculty member to appear in the "Inside the Professor's Studio" interview series. » View webcast.

Newman discusses denial of pardon to exonerated Wrongful Convictions Clinic client
Lack of transparancy in pardon denial "troubling" says Clinical Professor Theresa Newman. » Asheville Citizen-Times

Annual Fund matching gift challenge
Donors provide $100,000 in matching challenge funds to encourage Annual Fund support.

Private Equity Conference April 13
Duke Private Equity Club to examine "The New Normal." » Register

Duke Law students stage second annual "Tricky Dick", April 1
Student-written revue pays satirical homage to President Richard M. Nixon '37. » Photo Gallery

Higginbotham lectures about African American historical perspective on equal rights battle
Prof. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, the inaugural John Hope Franklin Professor of American Legal History at Duke Law School, spoke April 11. View webcast.

Duke Law honors alumni and faculty
The Law Alumni Association honors six members of the community for their career accomplishments, service, and dedication to Duke Law. » More

Duke Law establishes the Robinson O. Everett Professorship
New endowed chair honors beloved member of the Duke Law community. » More

Advising the entrepreneurial client
Senior Lecturing Fellow Erika Buell emphasizes helping clients realize business vision to JD and Law and Entrepreneurship LLM students.

Coleman explains "why we won't give up" efforts on behalf of incarcerated Kalvin Smith
"As long as we believe they may be innocent, we will never give up the pursuit of justice," writes Prof. James Coleman of wrongful-convictions work. » Winston-Salem Journal

Baxter says mortgage brokers should stop fighting new broker pay rules
"With high compensation, comes high responsibility" says Prof. Lawrence Baxter. Subscription required. » American Banker

Haagen comments on NCAA pay-for-play debate
Prof. Paul Haagen, co-director of Duke's Center for Sports Law and Policy, says deciding how to better compensate college athletes is challenging. "Unless you're paying something like a market rate, all of the pressures are still there." » USA Today

Terrorist or witness? Ashcroft v. al-Kidd and the material witness detention law
Faculty panel discusses implications of terrorism-related case currently under consideration in Supreme Court.

Schmalbeck comments on corporate tax break for foreign earnings
"I think the tax holiday is absolutely the wrong thing to do because there's no convincing evidence that it would create American jobs," says Prof. Richard Schmalbeck. » News & Observer

Buell says criminal charges against bankers who helped cause financial crisis are unlikely
Prof. Sam Buell says the complexity inherent in massive financial fraud complicates bringing criminal charges. Subscription only. » American Banker

Schwarcz delivers SEC Historical Society lecture at Georgetown Law Center, March 28
Prof. Steven Schwarcz speaks on "Protecting Investors in Securitization Transactions: Does Dodd-Frank Help, or Hurt?" » SEC Historical Society

Universities can drive social entrepreneurship
Ashoka conference at Duke explores innovation focused on "the good of all." » Duke News

Demeritt comments on Miranda rights of child suspects
Lecturing Fellow S. Hannah Demeritt '04 is co-counsel in J.D.B. v. North Carolina, argued March 23 in the U.S. Supreme Court. » WRAL

Rai calls on White House to drive innovation policy during annual Frey Lecture in Intellectual Property
Prof. Arti Rai drew on her recent executive branch experience in assessing the state of U.S. innovation policy. » View webcast

Clotfelter compares universities with major sports programs to those without sports
Prof. Charles Clotfelter, author of Big-Time Sports in American Universities, says one negative aspect of college sports "is the kind of collective insincerity when [universities] pretend that commercial sports is not important to them." » Chronicle of Higher Education

Haagen talks about college athlete pay debate
Prof. Paul Haagen says letting college athletes play for the highest bidder might reduce fan loyalty. "It wouldn’t seem like St. John’s; it would be the third- or fourth-best team in New York City.” » ThePostGame

Wiener to speak on new book comparing risk regulation in U.S. and Europe
Prof. Jonathan Wiener and his co-authors will talk about The Reality of Precaution at a Washington, DC event today. The book offers a new view of precaution, regulatory reform, comparative policy analysis, and transatlantic relations. » Resources for the Future

Schwarcz paper assesses attempts to regulate systemic risk
Legal blog recommends Prof. Steven Schwarcz's analysis of Dodd-Frank. » The Volokh Conspiracy

"We have been reminded that we are not alone"
A letter from Duke Law's Japanese students.

Buell comments on high-profile insider trading trial
Prof. Samuel Buell says to expect "a twist" in defense arguments. » Fox Business

Duke’s 2011 Summer Institutes boast global faculty, hot topics
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia among faculty to teach a broad range of courses in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Rai to discuss the theory and practice of innovation policy during annual Frey Lecture in Intellectual Property
A strong White House presence is critical to driving meaningful change in innovation policy, according to Prof. Arti Rai.

Calling all Durham entrepreneurs
Bull City Forward launches new member drive with promise of free office space. » Bull City Forward

Be proactive and don't limit summer job search to paid positions, Bart says
Asst. Dean Kim Bart says enterprising law students can find unique and useful summer experiences, like those had by three Duke students who worked for the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. » The National Jurist

Students lend legal skills and elbow grease to community service projects
Fifty-eight students join in annual Southern Justice Spring Break Trip.

Alumni, students from Japan are safe
Duke community members report they are safe, scared after disaster strikes Japan.

Alumna guides Ivy League b-ball to tourney spotlight
Robin Harris '93, Ivy League executive director, says it is "exciting for us as a league to have Princeton and Harvard have great seasons and to be able to feature them in an important weekend in college basketball." » New York Times

Today's webcast: The Peace Process and International Law
Arthur Lenk, Director of the Department of International Law in Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discusses the peace process in Israel during a lunchtime lecture at Duke Law School. » Watch the live webcast.

Richman dubious of accountable care organizations' prospects for success
Rules must reward health care providers when they meet goals, and penalize them when they don't, says Prof. Barak Richman. » Marketplace

Rai lauds Senate's 95-5 vote for America Invents Act
Prof. Arti Rai calls on House of Reps and President Obama to push through patent reform legislation crucial to supporting innovation. » Science Progress

Duke AIDS Legal Project receives grant for policy project
Faculty, students to develop policy proposals and educational tools to help people with HIV/AIDS.

Clotfelter says a close look at March Madness reveals compromised academic values
Prof. Charles Clotfelter calls the NCAA tournament "a spectacular illustration of why commercialized sports, with all its problems, has an unshakeable hold on American higher education." » News & Observer

Boyle contemplates the future of constitutional personhood
Prof. James Boyle examines how constitutional law should meet the challenges posed by artificially created entities. » Brookings Institution

Cox comments on potential conflict in SEC's Madoff investigation
Prof. James Cox says the SEC's chairman "had a duty to share" her knowledge of staff member's Madoff link. » New York Times

Vidmar calls U.S. jury selection process one of "de-selection"
Prof. Neil Vidmar comments on lengthy voir dire process in local murder trial. (Clip starts at 21:09.) » CBC News

A Tolerable Anarchy: The mixtape
From Prof. Jedediah Purdy, a playlist of songs that offer "sensation" to complement his book about American ideas of freedom. » Drunken Boat

Two Duke Law teams advance to ABA moot court competition nationals
The national rounds of the National Appellate Advocacy Competition begin April 7 in Chicago.

Morgenstern '97 joins the Podesta Group
Longtime Senate staffer David Morgenstern joins top lobbying firm.

Tweeting high schoolers may jeopardize their right to athletic participation
Prof. Paul Haagen says high school athletes should take care when using Twitter, because playing for your school "is a privilege, not a right. By participating, your First Amendment rights may be limited." » News & Observer

Duke Law students win moot court honors
Andrea Hamilton '11 and Zack Linowitz '12 take first place in Howard University competition.

Boyle comments on firm's suit against AP over bombing suspect video
Prof. James Boyle says "fair use doctrine" of copyright law might allow use of private company's video by media in this instance. » Reuters

Benjamin comments on Supreme Court's ruling in Snyder v. Phelps
It was not a surprise that the Court upheld church members' right to picket military funerals, said Prof. Stuart Benjamin. » Kansas City Star

Duke Law grad named dean at Richmond Law
Wendy Perdue '78, a professor at Georgetown Law Center, will take the helm at Richmond this summer. » University of Richmond

Legal Theory Blog recommends new Purdy article
"American Natures" by Prof. Jedediah Purdy examines environmental lawmaking, values, and politics. » Legal Theory Blog

Lives in the Law: Ambassadors Anthony Harrington ’66 and Jaime Alemán ’78
Alumni say success in diplomatic service depends on building relationships.

The FCC and the Future: A conversation with Julius Genachowski
FCC chair discusses communications policy challenges at DLJ symposium, Feb. 25.

Eugene Ludwig financial regulation in a federal system
The former comptroller of the currency addresses the changing federal government role in regulating the financial industry. Live webcast at 12:30 from the Duke Law homepage.

Silliman comments on alleged indiscretion by Marines
For actions that fall short of criminal code violations, administrative action is possible, says Prof. Scott Silliman. » WTVD

Panel finds 2Ls Boyce and Harlow persuasive in final round of Dean’s Cup Moot Court
Students argue First Amendment case involving specialty license plates.

Boyle responds to oped on Shakespeare in the Internet age
Prof. James Boyle refutes argument equating copyright reform with intellectual piracy. » The Public Domain

Horowitz offers suggestions for nascent democracies
Indonesia benefited from having elected officials draft constitution, says Prof. Donald Horowitz. » NPR Weekend Edition

The Agenda of the Roberts Court and The Will of the People
Barry Friedman, author of The Will of the People, will discuss how popular opinion and public reaction may factor in to decisions made by the current Supreme Court. » Watch live webcast, 12:15-1:15

Duke hosts social entrepreneurship conference, Feb. 25-27
Students, educators, and entrepreneurs to discuss innovation in public sector at Ashoka U Exchange conference. » More

FCC chairman participates in keynote discussion at Feb. 25 symposium
Daylong event on "The FCC and the Future" examines emerging challenges for regulation and the Internet. » View live webcast

Lives in the Law: Alumni Ambassadors
Jaime Alemán '78 (former Ambassador to the United States from Panama) and Anthony Harrington '66 (former United States Ambassador to Brazil) talk with Dean David F. Levi about their Duke Law School days, their varied careers, and their diplomatic experience. » View the webcast.

Dellinger spars with state AG over health care repeal at Hill hearing
Prof. Walter Dellinger testified before the House Judiciary Committee Feb. 16, arguing that the Virginia AG's case for repealing health care is flawed. » WTOP.com

Adams '62 awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
John Adams was one of 15 honorees to receive the country’s highest civilian honor during a White House ceremony on Feb. 15. » Natural Resources Defense Council

Michaels comments on $9 billion verdict against Chevron
Prof. Ralf Michaels says U.S. court could overturn Ecuadorian oil pollution judgment, if Chevron can show "proof of bribery or procedural fraud.” » Forbes.com

Helfer to serve as Martin Fellow at State Department Feb. 22
Prof. Laurence Helfer will brief attorneys in Legal Adviser’s office on international LGBT rights.

Recounts and Post Election Legal Disputes Ten Years after Bush v. Gore
Marc E. Elias '93, partner at Perkins Coie LLP, lectures on the aftermath of Bush v. Gore. » View the webcast live.

Dean’s Cup teams prepare for Feb. 21 final round
Phil Rubin ’11 and Catherine Lawson ’12 will argue First Amendment case against 2Ls Sarah Boyce and James Harlow.

Horowitz discusses Egypt's post-Mubarak transition
Prof. Donald Horowitz, author of a forthcoming book on the making of Indonesia’s constitutional democracy, discussed Egypt's changing government on a Washington, D.C., news station. » WTOP.com

Duke Forum for Law & Social Change symposium
Speakers will focus on the collateral consequences of juvenile adjudication. » View the webcast live.

Dunlap looks at Eisenhower's farewell speech
Prof. Charles Dunlap analyzes the outgoing president's speech on its 50th anniversary. » Southern California Public Radio

Schwarcz paper lauded in finance blog
Paper by Prof. Steven Schwarcz shows "how improvements to financial reporting could be the most significant reform we undertake in response to the third financial crisis in 20 years." » The Accounting Onion

Krimminger '82 named FDIC general counsel
Michael Krimminger previously served as FDIC deputy for policy. » Housing Wire

Comparing Law: Debates on Method
Watch Professor Pierre Legrand of Sorbonne University and Duke Law Professor Ralf Michaels engage in a debate about methods for studying comparative law. Sponsored by the Duke Journal of Comparative & International Law. » Watch the webcast

Richman assesses new federal rule on healthcare organizations
Prof. Barak Richman talks about the definition of "accountable care organizations." » FierceHealthcare

Boyle and Jenkins warn against copyright protection for fashion design
Law aimed at curbing knock offs will have unintended consequences, say Professors James Boyle and Jennifer Jenkins. » Marketplace

Environmental Law and Policy Clinic students draft guide for forest carbon trading
Daniel Ribeiro LLM ’09 and Ryan Stoa ’11 contribute to guidebook aimed at simplifying contracts for ecosystem services.

Dellinger testifies on health care law
Prof. Walter Dellinger addresses the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the constitutionality of the individual mandate. » TIME Magazine

View the "Hot Topics in Intellectual Property Law" symposium
Watch the webcast of the symposium. The morning session addresses "The Future of Gene and Biotechnology Patents" and the afternoon topic is "The Implications of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement."

IPCS hosts “Hot Topics in Intellectual Property” symposium, Feb. 11
10th annual symposium focuses on gene and biotech patents, implications of ACTA.

Richman comments on ruling that health law is unconstitutional
Prof. Barak Richman addresses the cost-effectiveness of mandating health insurance. » Marketplace

Journal article by Bradley, Gulati sparks international law debate
Law profs write about opting out of customary international law. » WSJ Ideas Market blog

Sager LLM '85 named Swiss ambassador to U.S.
Alum's previous jobs include heading a division of Switzerland's Fed'l Dep't of Foreign Affairs, and directing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. » The Washington Diplomat

Former EPA Administrator addresses Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum symposium
William K. Reilly looks back at his tenure as part of a daylong conference on the EPA at 40.

DLJ article on e-discovery makes waves
The legal blogosphere, including the ABA Journal and the Wall Street Journal Law Blog, is taking notice of a Duke Law Journal article about e-discovery sanctions.

Hammond '11 develops program for incarcerated teens
A Schweitzer Fellowship funds the collaboration between Hammond and a Duke med school student, who mobilized classmates to teach and mentor. » Albert Schweitzer Fellowship blog

Baxter analyzes FCIC report on cause of financial meltdown
Prof. Lawrence Baxter says the report and dissent together offer insights and lessons for the future. » The Pareto Commons

Law students offer tax prep assistance pro bono
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) will offer free tax preparation services to low and moderate-income households. » Duke Today

Rai participates in government roundtable on technology standardization
Prof. Arti Rai is among the leading thinkers from industry and academia to participate in the discussion.

WLSA presents inaugural Women in the Law Conference, Jan. 28
Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Christine Durham ’71 delivers keynote address at event highlighting strategies for professional and personal success.

Coleman discusses proposal to charge police who withhold notes from prosecutors
If passed, the proposal could have significant effect on the justice system, says Prof. James Coleman. » News & Observer

Newman talks wrongful convictions with exoneree, Durham congregation
Prof. Theresa Newman joins exoneree Darryl Hunt to discuss innocence work and the reasons why innocent people go to jail. » The Herald-Sun

Holloway discusses MLK, activism
Prof. Karla Holloway takes part in a panel discussion commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. » The State of Things

Dunlap assesses Eisenhower's famous farewell
Prof. Charles Dunlap, speaking on a CATO Institute panel, says warning about military-industrial complex "has so much relevance to society today." » C-SPAN

Stanley and Elizabeth Star give $5 million to Duke Law
Donors hope to inspire additional alumni contributions to support faculty and students.

New for spring 2011: Globalization & Domestic Courts
Prof. Ralf Michaels builds on in-depth research relating to globalization and jurisdiction with new seminar.

More than 250 students attend Wintersession
Students traded skis for skills during inaugural Wintersession, Jan. 5-7.

Sarah Campbell JD/MPP ’09 bound for Supreme Court clerkship
Campbell will begin clerkship with Justice Samuel Alito in July.

Baxter: Disaster inevitable in world of highly complex business
Linking the BP and financial disasters, Prof. Lawrence Baxter says constraints on size, operations and complexity are essential. » The Pareto Commons

Clotfelter calls for ending tax deduction for college sports contributions
Major college sports programs don't warrant taxpayer subsidy, says Prof. Charles Clotfelter. » Washington Post

Center for the Study of the Public Domain celebrates Public Domain Day
Annual world event marks expiration of copyright protection for many works. » CSPD