"SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS SNARL GITMO EXITS"
The "Associated Press" quotes Visiting Professor Barbara Olshansky in a story about the release of Guantanamo detainees.
"INDUSTRY GROUP WARNS AGAINST TAX HIKE"
The "Associated Press" quotes Professor Joseph Bankman in a widely-carried article about the prospect of raising taxes on private equity and hedge funds.
"LAWSUIT TARGETS CHINESE SUPPLIER"
Professor Alan O. Sykes is quoted in a "San Jose Mercury News" story about a suit against a Chinese firm that supplied toxic ingredients to an American pet food brand. [Registration may be required]
"WHO OWNS THE CONCEPT IF NO ONE SIGNS THE PAPERS?"
The "New York Times" quotes Professor Lawrence Lessig in an article about ownership of ideas. [Subscription or payment required]
"DEBATE HEATS UP ON WHAT'S PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWS"
The "San Francisco Chronicle" quotes executive director of the Fair Use Project Anthony Falzone about television networks allowing presidential campaign footage to be presented on YouTube.
"WALKING THE WALK ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE"
The recommendations issued by a committee of the Stanford Institutional Investors' Forum at Stanford Law School, of which Professor Joe Grundfest '77 is a member, were discussed in a "Pensions & Investments" opinion piece by Peter Clapman.
"DEATH POINTS TO RISKS IN RESEARCH"
Professor Henry T. "Hank" Greely is quoted in a "Washington Post" story illuminating the risks of experimental gene therapy drugs. [Registration may be required.]
"RULE OF LAW IN THE U.S. AND ABROAD"
Professor and former dean Kathleen M. Sullivan moderated a question-and-answer session on "C-SPAN" for a Commonwealth Club speech given by newly appointed President of the American Bar Association William Neukom '67.
MARTINEZ: "THE REAL VERDICT ON JOSE PADILLA"
Professor Jenny Martinez wrote a "Washington Post" op-ed on the implications of the Jose Padilla trial and verdict. [Registration may be required.]
RABIN: "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES"
The September/October issue of "American Scientist" features Professor Robert Rabin's review of Allan M. Brandt's book, The Cigarette Century: The Rise, Fall, and Deadly Persistence of the Product that Defined America.
SECOND ANNUAL STANFORD CONSTITUTIONAL LAW CENTER LECTURE SERIES
IN CELEBRATION OF CONSTITUTION DAY 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., Stanford Law School Room 290
Professor Larry Lessig, renowned expert in intellectual property, has changed his focus to the influence of money on politics. He will speak on corruption with an introduction by President Emeritus Gerhard Casper. Professor Lessig begins an inquiry into the ways in which our democracy is threatened by "corruption," and ways we might respond. Sponsored by Dean Larry Kramer and the Stanford Constitutional Law Center.
Reception to follow in Crocker Garden.
This is a free public event and registration is requested at registration website. If you have an questions about the event please contact Diana Jansons Quihuis at diana@law.stanford.edu or 650 724.2879.
STANFORD LAW SCHOOL ALUMNI WEEKEND 2007
Thursday through Sunday, October 11—14, 2007, Crown Quadrangle, Stanford Law School
Join us for informative panels, Classes Without Quizzes, an All-Alumni Reception, Tailgate Party, and other fun events. Special Reunion events will be held for the classes of 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, & 2002.
All alumni and guests are welcome to join in the festivities. Please visit www.law.stanford.edu/alumniweekend for a schedule of events.
BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1L WELCOME RECEPTION
Friday, September 7, 2007
Come join BLSA and Bay Area alumni as we welcome the 1Ls at the home of Marc Jones '82 (BA '79). To RSVP or for further information, please call 650 723.2730 or send an e-mail message to alumni.relations@law.stanford.edu.
BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1L WORKSHOP
Saturday, September, 8 2007 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Join SLSBAA Co-Chairs Eugene Clark-Herrera and Leah Williams for breakfast while they give advice on study skills, test taking tactics, and job search strategies.
LOS ANGELES LAW SOCIETY - THE LAW AND POLITICS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL IMMIGRATION REFORM PROCESS
Saturday, September 8, 2007, 2:30 - 7:00 p.m., Wilshire Grand Hotel, 930 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
Politicians, scholars, business executives and the public often comment on the pressing need for immigration reform, but there is little agreement about what those reforms should accomplish or how to achieve them. This discussion section explores the challenges that Congress confronts in creating immigration policies and looks at how the issue serves as a case study for understanding how the legislature confronts a divisive national issue. Discussion section hosted by Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, Professor of Law and Deane F. Johnson Faculty Scholar.
WASHINGTON DC LAW SOCIETY YOUNG ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR
Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 6:30 p.m., Ten Penh, 1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC
To RSVP or for further information, please call 650 723.2730 or send an e-mail message to alumni.relations@law.stanford.edu.
SAN FRANCISCO LAW SOCIETY YOUNG ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR
Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 6:30 p.m., Frisson, 244 Jackson Street, San Francisco
To RSVP or for further information, please call 650 723.2730 or send an e-mail message to alumni.relations@law.stanford.edu.
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1L RECEPTION
Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Come join APILSA and Bay Area alumni as we welcome the 1Ls.
To RSVP or for further information, please call 650 723.2730 or send an e-mail message to alumni.relations@law.stanford.edu.
RECEPTION FOR ALUMNI AND STUDENTS OF COLOR
Friday, October 12, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for students and alumni to mingle at an informal reception during Alumni Weekend. This reception is co-sponsored by SLSAPAAA, SLSBAA, SLSLAA, APILSA, BLSA, NALSA, and SLLSA.
To RSVP or for further information, please call 650 723.2730 or send an e-mail message to alumni.relations@law.stanford.edu.
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