This article breaks down appropriations listed in Delaware's recent billion dollar bond bill, including funding that is directed to building renovations for Delaware Law School's potential future location.
Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law School, has been named to the Delaware Business Times' DE222 list which spotlights Delaware leaders who have helped to shape businesses and organizations in the state.
Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh is quoted in this article examining a recent bill that is expected to be signed into Delaware law. The bill involves the issue of director rights to cede some powers to big stockholders, which has gained national attention in recent months. Hamermesh shares that the court's involvement in this could have detrimental consequences for Delaware's franchise law.
John Culhane, professor at Delaware Law School, authored this review of the new autobiography of Olympic gold medalist, Katie Ledecky.
Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh is featured in this article of experts reacting to a recent decision by Tesla shareholders to approve Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package that has been at the center of debate in recent months.
Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh is quoted in this article examining the situation around a pay package for Elon Musk from Tesla.
Sara Hildebrand, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, is featured discussing the conviction of Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, in Delaware on June 11.
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Delaware Law School student Eric Annibale has joined the 2024 Summer Internship Program for Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.
Delaware Law School student Natalie Zisa has received the Advancement in Animal Law Scholarship from the Animal Legal Defense Fund. This award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s mission.
Three Widener alumni have received judicial nominations from Delaware Gov. John Carney. Thomas Pedersen '92 is nominated to serve as Court of Common Pleas judge in Sussex County. Carney is also renominating Mardi Pyott '88 for another term as Family Court judge in Kent County, and Francis Mieczkowski '11 for another term as Family Court commissioner in New Castle County.
Delaware Law Distinguished Professor James May co-authored this article examining how the Constitution does not include any climate or environmental protections.
James May, distinguished professor of law and founder of the Global Environmental Rights Institute at Widener University Delaware Law School, is quoted discussing the landmark climate lawsuit Juliana et al. v. United States. The case was supposed to go to trial in 2018 but has been postponed for several years and was recently terminated.
Delaware Law School student Heather Fithian Romansky is included in the magazine's "Law Students of the Year" coverage that highlights students who make extraordinary contributions inside and outside of the classroom. Fithian Romansky is featured for her work to create a networking group for first-generation law students.
Widener has been partnering with the Longwood Foundation, Bank of America and government entities to explore relocating our Delaware Law School campus from Concord Pike into the city of Wilmington business district, as part of The Bridge project. Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law School, is quoted discussing how this opportunity could benefit students.
See also: Spotlight Delaware, Delaware Live, Delaware Business Now, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Keesha Turner Roberts, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, and law students Mariah MacIntosh and Bianca Gennaoui are featured guests on this episode of "The Agenda" to discuss Delaware Law's involvement with the Black Audit Project.
Ken Kristl, professor and director of the Environmental Rights Institute at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article discussing an upcoming legal settlement in the wake of a chemical spill into the Delaware River in March 2023.
Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law School, discusses ideas for potential changes to the bar exam process in Delaware that are aimed at increasing diversity of attorneys in the state. Changes could include lowering the exam cutoff score by two points, cutting back on essay questions, lowering late application fees, and more. Clark says the energy of these changes is moving in the right direction.
This article reflects on the recent Climate Constitutionalism Conference co-hosted by Delaware Law School and Pace University. Delaware Law Distinguished Professor James May co-chaired the event which brought scholars, activists, students, and more together to discuss environmental issues.
Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law School, is the featured guest on this episode of DETV's "The Agenda." Clark discusses his life and career, as well as the school's commitment to providing opportunities for students.
Geeta Tewari, associate professor at Delaware Law School, authored this article about an ongoing case in the Delaware Supreme Court that is challenging COVID-era restrictions on religious gatherings.