Law

Campbell Law Seeks Volunteers to Judge Prestigious National Trial Advocacy Competition

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Raleigh, NC – Campbell Law School is actively seeking volunteer judges for an upcoming premier trial advocacy competition. Scheduled for March 6-9, the law school, in conjunction with Milberg Law and the University of South Carolina, will co-host the 2025 Regional Tournament of the American Advocates for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC). The competition is renowned for highlighting the capabilities of aspiring trial lawyers, who will vie for scholarships and a spot to represent their teams at the AAJ’s national convention in July. The event promises to gather significant legal talent with 16 … Read more

Groundbreaking Jury System Research Wins Prestigious Civil Justice Scholarship Award for Law Professor Valerie P. Hans and Team

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Cornell University law professor Valerie P. Hans, along with two distinguished colleagues, received the prestigious 2025 Civil Justice Scholarship Award from the National Civil Justice Institute. This recognition is awarded for influential scholarly work in the realm of civil justice. Hans is honored alongside Professor Richard Jolly of Southwestern Law School and attorney Robert Peck from the Center for Constitutional Law. The trio’s winning article, “Democratic Renewal and the Civil Jury,” published in the Georgia Law Review, examines the pivotal role of the civil jury in enhancing civic engagement and upholding democratic values in contemporary … Read more

Judge Rules in Favor of Reinstating LSU Law Professor After Controversial Comments Lead to Suspension

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BATON ROUGE, La. — A district judge has ruled that Louisiana State University must reinstate Ken Levy, a law professor previously barred from teaching following remarks he made about political figures. The university had earlier suspended Levy, a tenured professor, from his classroom duties over his comments concerning Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and former President Donald Trump. The comments, made to students, had triggered the school’s decision to sideline him for the remainder of the semester. Following his suspension, Levy’s legal representative, Jill Craft, sought legal remedies, pushing for a restraining order and injunctive relief … Read more

Dutch Judiciary Calls for Pause on Asylum Law Changes Amid EU Pact Rollout and Rising Concerns at Local Reception Centers

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The Hague, Netherlands — The Council for the Judiciary in the Netherlands has raised concerns about the proposed new asylum laws, urging the government to hold off on implementation until the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum comes into effect in 2026. Their apprehension revolves around potential significant impacts on the judiciary system due to these changes, with the new legislation expected to overhaul the national asylum system entirely. This plea from the judiciary aligns with other voices of concern in the nation regarding migration and asylum policies. One such voice is from the Inspectorate … Read more