Category: Law News
Alabama Law Office of D&I Hosts ACLU Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer for Allyship Training
On April 15, the University of Alabama School of Law – Office of Diversity & Inclusion hosted a free, virtual allyship training led by Amber Hikes (they/she), Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer of the ACLU. The training was offered to all students, faculty and staff and was focused on identifying how to best support historically underrepresented and…
Alabama Law Healthcare Transactional Team Places Second at National Competition
On March 25, Alabama Law Healthcare Transactional team members Taylor Steen (2L), Brenna Johnson (2L), and Courtney Zotaj (2L)—coached by Professor Benjamin McMichael—took second place at the 11th Annual L. Edward Bryant, Jr. National Health Law Transactional Competition hosted virtually by Loyola University Chicago School of Law. The team was supported by Professor Bill Brewbaker,…
Professor Ray Publishes Essay in Lawfare
Professor Shalini Ray’s essay D.C. Circuit Rules That Public Health Law Empowers Government to Expel Asylum-Seekers—But Not to Countries Where They Face Persecution or Torture was recently published in Lawfare. Read the full essay now on Lawfare.
Professor Hill Provides Insight in CoinDesk & PYMNTS Articles
Professor Julie Hill was quoted in a CoinDesk article titled Kraken Hits Key Milestone in Quest to Gain Fed Account, Equal Treatment with Traditional Banks and With Routing Number, Crypto Exchange Kraken’s Bank Closing in On Global Payments Rails on PYMNTS.com. Both articles feature Professor Hill’s insights surrounding crypto custody banks receiving routing numbers from the American Bankers Association….
Professor Hamill Featured as Expert in WalletHub & Point2 Article
Professor Susan Pace Hamill was featured as an expert in WalletHub’s recent study titled Tax Burden by State and contributed to a Point2 article titled Tax Deductions Every Homeowner Should Know About. In her interview with WalletHub, she discussed state and local tax instruments and the relationship between state tax burden and economic growth. Similarly, with Tax Day around the…
Professor Arbel Publishes New Article in George Washington Law Review
Professor Yonathan Arbel co-authored an article titled, Contracts in the Age of Smart Readers, in the George Washington Law Review. The review provides a framework for evaluating the legal and policy implications of employing language models as ‘Smart Readers’—tools that read, analyze, and assess contracts, disclosures, and privacy policies. The full article can be read on SSRN.
Alabama Law Ranked Top 25 By U.S. News & World Report
#1 for Lowest Average Graduate Debt-Load Among Top 25 Public Institutions March 29, 2022 — The University of Alabama School of Law ranked 25th among the nation’s top law schools—ninth among publicly supported institutions—according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Law School Rankings” for 2023. The rankings, which measured 192 law schools fully…
Alabama Law Wins National Tax Moot Court Competition
Last week, Tax Moot Court team members Tanner Ary, Emily Ellis, and Curtis Graves—coached by Clay Staggs (’96)—were named the overall champions at the Florida State Bar’s National Tax Moot Court competition in Miami. In addition to winning the competition, the team was awarded runner-up for best brief, and Curtis Graves finished as the runner-up…
Professor Grove Interviewed on Bloomberg Television & Supreme Myth Podcast
Professor Tara Leigh Grove was interviewed on Bloomberg Television’s Balance of Power, where she previewed the judiciary confirmation hearings for Kentanji Brown Jackson. The segment can be watched online at Bloomberg.com (starting at 36:05). Professor Grove also talked about statutory and constitutional interpretation, the legitimacy dilemma facing the Supreme Court, and her work on the Supreme Court Reform Commission during an episode of George State…
Professor Andreen Featured in Bham Now
Professor William (Bill) Andreen was featured as a clean water expert in a Bham Now article titled Key to Clean Water in Alabama? Involve the public. Here is how you can make a difference. Learn more about Professor Andreen’s expertise and read the full article on BhamNow.com.