Category: Law News
Professor Paul Horwitz Cited in Canadian Supreme Court Case
Professor Paul Horwitz, Gordon Rosen Professor of Law, was cited in a recent opinion from the Supreme Court of Canada regarding freedom of expression and defamation. Click here to read more: https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/19911/index.do.
Professor Ronald Krotoszynski Presents at Columbia Global Freedom of Expression Event Co-Sponsored by Law School
The University of Alabama School of Law, with Columbia University School of Law, co-sponsored “A Conversation on Disinformation and Democracy” from Columbia Global Freedom of Expression on April 27, 2023, in New York City. The mission of Columbia Global Freedom of Expression is to “contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and…
Professor Herrine on the State of Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan – NerdWallet
Professor Luke Herrine was featured in a NerdWallet article on the future of President Joe Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness plan, and possible next steps if the plan is blocked by the Supreme Court in their decision expected late next month. Read the full article here: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/if-scotus-blocks-student-debt-relief-1965-law-could-be-plan-b.
Professor Hill Interviewed on NPR’s Marketplace
Professor Julie Hill was interviewed on an episode of Marketplace, which aired on radio stations nationwide in addition to streaming on podcast platforms. In the segment about recent bank failures, Hill comments on the possibility of banks moving toward narrow banking and the potential repercussions of that shift. Click here to read and listen to the…
Alabama Law Ranked Fourth for Lowest Debt-to-Income Ratio Among Public Law Schools
The University of Alabama School of Law ranked fourth in debt-to-income ratio among public law schools, and eighth overall, according to data compiled by the United States Department of Education. Information was collected from 185 American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law schools across the U.S. regarding average earnings and average debt among recent graduates. The rankings…
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Black Graduates at Alabama Law
On Friday, April 21, the School of Law hosted the 50th Anniversary Gala: A Legacy Fundraising Event in honor of the first Black graduates at Alabama Law including Michael Anthony Figures, Booker T. Forte, Jr., and Ronald E. Jackson. At the event, the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System and the School…
Alabama Law Celebrates the Class of 2023
On Sunday, May 7, The University of Alabama School of Law hosted the 2023 Alabama Law Commencement Ceremony at Coleman Coliseum. During the celebration, the School of Law awarded Juris Doctor Degrees to 121 students—including three J.D. students who took joint degrees in Business Administration or Social Work and nine J.D. students who also took…
William S. Brewbaker III Named Dean of The University of Alabama School of Law
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — William S. Brewbaker III has been named the next dean of The University of Alabama School of Law and will begin his tenure July 10. Brewbaker currently serves as the William Alfred Rose Professor of Law with the School of Law. “Professor Brewbaker is an exceptional legal scholar who is deeply committed…
The Supreme Court of Alabama Holds Special Session at Alabama Law
On April 5, before a large audience of law students and faculty members, The Alabama Supreme Court held a special session—an oral argument hearing—at The University of Alabama School of Law. “The Supreme Court of Alabama was delighted to take our Court proceedings out of Montgomery and to Tuscaloosa to show the future lawyers…
Professor Vars Featured on Charlotte NPR
Professor Fredrick Vars was recently featured on Charlotte, NC’s NPR station in a segment titled “Talking to kids about guns and a look at solutions to gun violence”. Click here to listen to the full piece.