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Gas prices are still high and gas retailers seem to be reeling in the profits. Professor John Newman weighs in on how antitrust matters come into play in this ongoing saga in an article in today's The New York Times https://t.co/ELCPlQl4Q5

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Professor Jennifer Brobst's new book, "Humans in Exile: Law, Social Theory, and the Impact of Science and Technology," examines how the law might preserve human value in the wake of rapid societal transformation and is it even required to do so. https://t.co/em5FqxwEOH

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The law school is pleased to welcome Brian Mounce as the newest member of our faculty. He joins us from Burch, Porter, & Johnson, where he represented individuals in a variety of litigation matters. He'll teach Civ Pro I & II and Evidence this year. Welcome Professor Mounce!

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Category: Impressive Memphians.

Clue: This Memphis Law alum is a recent three-time @jeopardy winner.

Answer: Who is Adam Remsen (JD '07)? He's a Memphis Law alumni, novelist, filmmaker, playwright and co-founder of the Quark Theatre company here in Memphis.

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Memphis' Adam Remsen picks up third 'Jeopardy!' win https://t.co/xvSHQ4YhrJ

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Don't forget about this "State of the Law School" event happening next Monday, June 15 at the UofM Basketball facility on South Campus! RSVP info in the flyer.

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The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys is proud to welcome renowned international law expert William Worster to our faculty as an Associate Professor of Law. https://t.co/nFGRmXMn4g

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Congrats to Memphis Law alum, Judge Luke A. Evans. Judge Evans was recently appointed as U.S. Magistrate Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of TN & is pictured here at his Investiture ceremony last week in Nashville, alongside TBA President Heidi Barcus .

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Law school graduation has wrapped up, but what's next for some of the Class of 2026?

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Congrats to our very own Prof. Lynda Black on being named a Memphis Bar Foundation Fellow recently! MBF President Amber Floyd (JD '10) and the Foundation also selected a host of other stellar attorneys and judges to become Fellows this year, with MANY of them also being alums!

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The law school was honored to have the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals hear oral arguments in our Historic Courtroom recently, with Judges John W. Campbell, Camille R. McMullen and Robert W. Wedemeyer sitting for the court. https://t.co/RLSe0GqqzU

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Our BLSA chapter and the Dean's Office are teaming up for a blood drive next Tuesday, March 31st! https://t.co/7g0FbOyLuf

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Professor John Newman was on NPR Morning Edition this morning to give insight into the Live Nation/Ticketmaster trial and how it could change the music industry across the board. https://t.co/dWNepuAFng

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Could there be a more timely Symposium topic? This year's Law Review Symposium, “America’s 250th Birthday: Will Due Process Be At The Party?,” is NEXT FRIDAY, FEB. 27 and will examine a cornerstone of the American legal system: due process. https://t.co/rxelxJEJDA

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Herff Chair of Excellence John Newman weighs in w/BBC News re: the resignation of DOJ Antitrust Division Chief & what it means for American businesses.

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Members of our Sports and Entertainment Law Society attended the UofM men’s basketball game over the week and even got the chance to chat with Athletic Director, Dr. Ed Scott during halftime!

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The greatest of days. Happy anniversary to all who celebrate Lawyercat Day! #LawyerCat

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Today is the 5th anniversary of the release of the infamous #Lawyercat video, which I posted roughly thirty minutes after the start of the second impeachment trial. Who would have thought it would have such a lasting impact on the world! Happy Lawyercat Day for all who celebrate!

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Last night, Prof Jennifer Brobst took part in an interdisciplinary panel w/colleagues at the UofM re: post-Dobbs abortion politics through the lens of a new book by Dr. Sharon Stanley titled, “Rethinking Abortion Rights After Dobbs: Privacy, Equality, and Reproductive Freedom.”

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Having actual hearings and oral arguments take place in our law school is such a huge advantage for law students. Today we’re proud to have the TN Court of Appeals hearing oral arguments in two cases in our historic courtroom, with a full house of students in attendance.

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The newest issue of ML - Memphis Law just dropped and it's full of some great stories. Check it out today. https://t.co/w8j5ekAkBy

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Great to have some of our faculty at this year's Association of American Law Schools annual meeting this week. Prof Danielle Copes' presentation, Force Majeure Clause Drafting with AI Integration, was part of the Teaching Transactional Skills in Business Law Courses session.