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Garry Jenkins Is the Next President of Bates College

Bates College has announced that Garry W. Jenkins will serve as its next president. He will be the school’s ninth president and its first black president. Jenkins will transition to this role from the University of Minnesota Law School where he has been dean since 2016.

“I ...

‘The Shadow Docket’ by Stephen Vladeck

Stephen I. Vladeck of the University of Texas School of Law has authored The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rules to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic, discussing the Court’s use of emergency rulings.

From the book’s description:

An acclaimed legal scholar exposes ...

Richard Revesz Profiled by The New York Times

The New York Times recently profiled Richard L. Revesz, Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), on his recent position and work with federal regulations. Confirmed to OIRA in December 2022, Revesz is a leading expert on environmental policy and regulation.

Revesz served as ALI ...

David Meyer Appointed Dean of Brooklyn Law School

Brooklyn Law School has announced the appointment of David D. Meyer as new President and Joseph Crea Dean. He will join the law school from Tulane Law School, where he has served as dean since 2010.

“I am deeply honored to join Brooklyn Law School as its next ...

Benjamin Lerner Receives 2023 Alumni Impact Award

The Toll Public Interest Center (TPIC) at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School awarded Benjamin Lerner of Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas (Retired) its 2023 Alumni Impact Award.

“I’ve gotten my share of awards,” said Lerner in the announcement. “This one is really special for two reasons ...