Judge Kevin Brobson, jurist-in-residence at Widener Law Commonwealth, is running for retention on the State Commonwealth Court in Berks County.
The Delaware Law School's Environmental Law Clinic led by Professor Ken Kristl developed the Citizens Guide to Environmental Advocacy, the first project funded by the Austin-Moyers Citizens Advocacy Program to fight for better water quality in the Inland Bays.
Sahr Conway-Lanz, Widener's scholar in residence, is involved in the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum reinstallation made possible through a $60,000 planning grant.
More than 20 law firms have signed on to develop model laws and regulations created from recommendations outlined by John Dernbach, professor of environmental law and sustainability and director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center at Widener Law Commonwealth, in his co-edited book on policies to combat climate change. The ABA Journal shared this announcement as well.
Jayne Thompson, an assistant professor of English, will read excerpts from her book "Letters to My Younger Self: An Anthology of Writings by Incarcerated Men at SCI Graterford," at the Collingswood Book Festival's Poetry Tent on Oct. 5. The book is a collection of writings compiled from English and creative writing classes she taught in local correctional facilities.
Angie Corbo, associate professor and chair of the communications studies department, is quoted in this article that outlines effective ways to communicate and manage difficult situations with a roommate. This story also appeared in the South China Morning Post.
Widener Law Commonwealth will hold tax preparation workshops to help working families and individuals receive the federal and state tax credits on Monday, Oct. 21 and Monday, Nov. 11.
The insurance provider Kemper Corporation announced that it hired Widener graduate Anastasios "Andy" Omiridis as deputy chief financial officer and principal accounting officer.
Delaware Law School alumna Juli Mathew was sworn in as a judge in Fort Bend County, making her the first female judge from Kerala, India appointed to that Texas county court.
As Johnson & Johnson continues to litigate cases against them, Jean Eggen, professor emerita of law at Delaware Law School, compares the health care company's legal strategy to the one previously used by tobacco companies.
Judith Ritter, Delaware Law School professor and lawyer for Mumia Abu-Jamal, the ex-Black Panther and radio journalist convicted of shooting a police officer in 1981, is quoted on the reopening of Abu-Jamal's case. This article appeared in a number of other outlets including The Washington Post and U.S. News and World Report.
Bruce Grohsgal, the Helen S. Balick Professor in Business Bankruptcy at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this print and radio story that outlines new legislation that could reduce the number of bankruptcy filings in Delaware.
Promotion for the upcoming keynote address by Widener alumnus and Samsung Mobile Business to Business Executive VP and CIO Terry Halvorsen hosted by the Oskin Leadership Institute. The presentation entitled “Leading in the 4th Industrial Revolution; Data Explosion and the Probable Impact of 5G Networks” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Alumni Auditorium.
President Julie E. Wollman discusses her experiences as Widener's president, the unique perspective she brings to leadership, and her efforts in support of inclusion on campus through initiatives like Common Ground.
Accelerate Latinx. an initiative powered by Interise and the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, welcomed 15 Latinx-owned businesses into the inaugural cohort of this business management program supported by Widener's Small Business Development Center.
Delaware Law Dean Rod Smolla, a First Amendment scholar, is quoted in this article examining if a university can be liable for aiding and abetting defamation if they don't act on false accusations.
In celebration of Constitution Day, Delaware Law School's Distinguished Professor of Law Alan Garfield once again partnered with the Delaware News Journal on a collection of essays marking the national observance. Now in it's 14th year, Garfield introduced the 2019 project and its theme a "Constitutional Right to Quality Public Education." Emeritus Professor Robert Hayman, Jr., with University of Delaware Professor Leland Ware, shared a piece on public education as a constitutional responsibility. The collection also includes an article by Michael Rebell, professor at Teachers College, Columbia University and Columbia Law School.
Promotion of the upcoming HIPAA Privacy and Security Summit co-hosted by Delaware Law School and First Healthcare Compliance on November 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This article and radio segment quotes Delaware Law Dean Rod Smolla on Delaware Gov. John Carney's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court, which seeks to overrule an appeals court decision that cut down the judicial balance provisions in the Delaware Constitution.
Jean Eggen, distinguished professor emerita of law at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article that discusses the recent Purdue Pharma opioid deal and how it may impact drug industry settlements. This article also appeared in SF Gate and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.