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Lawrence Hamermesh, emeritus professor at Delaware Law School, shares insight into an ongoing case involving Elon Musk in Delaware.

Randle DeFalco, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, is a guest on this episode of the Clauses & Controversies podcast. DeFalco and the show's hosts discuss loans made by the U.S. government to Cambodia in the 1970s.

John Culhane, professor at Delaware Law School, weighs in on a ruling from the Delaware Supreme Court in a case involving unconstitutional restrictions on religious freedoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Culhane says that the plaintiffs brought a “what-if” scenario to the court.

Lawrence Hamermesh, emeritus professor at Delaware Law School, provides insight into an ongoing case involving Elon Musk in Delaware. Musk is attempting to get approval for a large stock grant. 

Three Widener students are serving as interns at the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. Delaware Law School students Jack Garvey and Thomas McCahill are serving as legal interns, and criminal justice major Adriana Hemphill is an investigative intern.

Mary Brigid McManamon, emerita professor at Delaware Law School, offers commentary in this article disputing claims that Kamala Harris is ineligible to run for president. McManamon helps to clarify that Harris is a natural-born U.S. citizen.

Elena Cohen, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article discussing the impact of Eric Garner's death 10 years later.

Noah Chauvin, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted in this article that details ongoing efforts by the United State Senate to pass surveillance reform.

Lawrence Hamermesh, emeritus professor at Delaware Law School, comments on a proposed bill in Delaware that would expand the breadth and power of stockholder agreements.

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.