Legal Education News Digest - Week Ending April 10, 2026
Coverage of Commonwealth Law School's recent law review symposium and Delaware Law School's bar preparation game show event are featured in this weekly news roundup from the AALS.
Coverage of Commonwealth Law School's recent law review symposium and Delaware Law School's bar preparation game show event are featured in this weekly news roundup from the AALS.
This article discussing a large development project in downtown Wilmington, notes Widener's plans to relocate Delaware Law School into the city.
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News coverage from both Delaware Law School and Commonwealth Law School is featured in this issue of the Legal Education News Digest email. The message features Delaware Law School student accomplishments at the 41st annual Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Moot Court Competition and Commonwealth Law School's newly announced 3+3 agreement with Washington & Jefferson College.
This article features Karen Ulmer '95 for her upcoming co-authored book “The Heart of Success." Ulmer, a member of the Delaware Law School alumni board, is the founder and owner of Karen Ann Ulmer, P.C., a Pennsylvania and New Jersey law firm focused on family law, estates and real estate matters.
This article features comments by Delaware Law School Professor Emeritus Kenneth Kristl about an ongoing debate surrounding the planned build of a data center in Delaware.
Lawrence Hamermesh, Delaware Law School emeritus professor, offers expert commentary in this article about an ongoing case in Delaware involving Elon Musk and Tesla. Hamermesh weighs in on the public perception of Musk's call for a judge to recuse herself.
This article features the journey and resilience of Delaware Law School student James Elliott. Elliott shares about his life following a felony conviction all the way to being pardoned and pursuing a career as an attorney.
Assistant Professor at Delaware Law School Margaret Zhang provides expert commentary in this article following a lawsuit ruling involving a Michigan medical resident. Zhang provides insight into the case through the legal scope of Family and Medical Leave Act and maternity leave policies.
Delaware Law School Dean Todd Clark has been appointed to a new working group with the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators, which will focus on law school accreditation. Clark is one of only two law school deans nationwide to be appointed to this group.
Content from both Commonwealth Law School and Delaware Law School is featured in this week's Legal Education News Digest email.
This article featured expert commentary from Jonathan Kerr, assistant professor at Delaware Law School. Kerr shares his thoughts on a challenge to the Delaware attorney general by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Delaware.
Delaware Law School Associate Professor Geeta Kohli gives expert insight in this article about the use of AI in the legal system, particularly relating to the Delaware Chancery Court. Kohli shares about guardianship decisions from the court.
Delaware Law School Professor Emeritus Kenneth Kristl offers comments in this article about a legal fight involving a developer and plans to build a data center in Delaware.
Commonwealth Law School Dean andré douglas pond cummings, Delaware Law School Dean Todd Clark and Commonwealth Law School Associate Professor Kellyn McGee will take part in a panel discussion as part of the upcoming 2026 Ben J. Altheimer Symposium at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The trio will represent Widener on a panel discussing adverse childhood experiences and legal decision-making.
Dean of Delaware Law School Todd Clark and alumna Senior Magistrate in Chancery Selena E. Molina '10 are featured in this video about the unique nature of the Delaware Court of Chancery. Clark offers expert insight into the legal field in Delaware touching on its history, corporate law and the role and integrity of the Court of Chancery.
Lawrence Hamermesh, Delaware Law School emeritus professor, offers expert insight in this article covering a recent Delaware Supreme Court decision that reversed a previous ruling from the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Delaware Law School Associate Professor Geeta Kohli and Professor Emeritus Lawrence Hamermesh are both featured in this article following a major ruling from the Delaware Supreme Court against Johnson & Johnson. Kohli and Hamermesh offer insight into the logistics of the case as well as Delaware corporate law.
Delaware Law School Adjunct Faculty Ola Tucker authored this article discussing the importance of clear compliance writing and offering insight into the use of generative AI tools in the field.
Delaware Law School Professor John Culhane authored this article examining a lawsuit brought by former NFL player Matt Kalil against his former wife. Culhane discusses the use of privacy law in this case and the nuances of what information can be considered private.
Delaware Law School has renamed their student emergency fund for longtime school administrator Connie Sweeney. The Constance M. Sweeney Student Emergency Fund, announced at Delaware Law's 50th anniversary gala celebration, is in recognition of Sweeney's more than three decades of service and her unwavering commitment to helping students succeed. Dean Todd Clark and Sweeney are both featured in this article about the honor.