Category: Law News
Professor Vance Comments on How Technology Has Outstripped Law
Professor Joyce Vance, a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, is quoted in PC magazine about how technology has outstripped law and how it needs to catch up. For more, read “Techonomy: How to Fix What’s Wrong with Google and Facebook.”
Professor Krotoszynski: GOP Can Stop Judge Roy Moore
Professor Ron Krotoszynski, Jr. has published an op-ed in The New York Times about strategies the GOP can use to address concerns about Judge Roy Moore’s U.S. Senate campaign. For more, read “Yes, the G.O.P. Can Block Roy Moore.” “Why Trump won’t touch the Moore harassment scandal” “Why a potential Roy Moore Senate tenure ‘could…
Professor Horwitz Reviews Religious Freedom in an Egalitarian Age
Professor Paul Horwitz reviews Nelson Tebbe’s Religious Freedom in an Egalitarian Age for Commonweal magazine. For more, read “Both Sides Have Their Reasons.”
Professor Vance Comments on Manafort Indictment
Professor Joyce Vance comments on the Paul Manafort indictment on MSNBC’s “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” and “Live with Thomas Roberts.”
Professor Vance Discusses Concerns About President Donald Trump Interviewing U.S. Attorney Candidates
Professor Joyce Vance, a former U.S. Attorney, appears on MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews and discusses concerns about President Donald Trump interviewing U.S. Attorney candidates.
Professor Brophy: Birmingham Doesn’t Have the Power to Remove Confederate Statue
Professor Al Brophy is quoted in an Alabama Public Radio story about removing a Confederate monument in Birmingham. For more read, “Next Birmingham Mayor May Inherit Confederate Monument Fight.”
Professor Vance Discusses Technology and Law Enforcement
Professor Joyce Vance, a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, appeared on Morning Joe and discussed how the U.S. can protect freedom and manage law enforcement in the wake of news that Russia purchased advertisements on social media during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Local Domestic Violence Group Honors the Life and Legacy of Liz Whipple
The Domestic Violence Task Force of Tuscaloosa County dedicated a handmade bench on October 4 to The University of Alabama School of Law in memory of Liz Whipple, who passed away in April. Whipple served as the interim director of the School of Law’s Domestic Violence Clinic and chairperson of the Domestic Violence Task Force…
Professor Brophy Weighs in on Statues of Christopher Columbus
Professor Al Brophy is quoted in USA Today about how the nation could approach concerns about statues of Christopher Columbus. For more, read “As Confederate Statues Come Down, What About Columbus?”
Professor Krotoszynski Comments on Privacy and Freedom of Speech
Professor Ronald Krotoszynski is quoted in Detroit Legal News about privacy and freedom of speech. For more, read “Scholars, Journalists Offer Global Take on Privacy and Free Expression.”