Law

News about UB’s legal programs and related insight into the law. (see all topics)

College athletes lose the right to organize battle, but win the benefits war, UB sports law expert says
8/18/15
The NLRB’s unanimous decision dismissing Northwestern University football players from forming a union is a setback for the players’ hopes of organizing, but a UB sports law expert says the players’ attempts to form a union have significantly improved their status.
UB’s sports law expert praises NFL commissioner for upholding Brady decision
7/29/15
UB sports law expert Nellie Drew says she respects NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s affirmation of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game suspension.
UB environmental law expert tackles ambiguous – but essential – concept of ‘sustainability’
7/23/15
Sustainability may be one of those “squishy/mushy” buzz words too vague to be much use. But the principle behind it demands citizens come to grips with the grave problems it was created to solve.
UB law professor to lead Juvenile Law Center
7/10/15
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A University at Buffalo law professor who has devoted her professional life to promoting child welfare has been chosen to head the nation’s oldest public-interest law firm for children.
Supreme Court’s heath care decision a ‘chance to live healthy lives’ for all Americans, UB legal expert says
6/26/15
This week’s Supreme Court ruling affirming nationwide tax credits for mandatory insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act preserves access to affordable health insurance in all 50 states and will help narrow the health outcomes gap between lower- and higher-income Americans.
Media Advisory: Experts available in election law, voting rights
6/19/15
Experts from UB’s Jaeckle Center for Democracy, Law and Governance are available to explain voting rights, election law and campaign finance issues.
Federal agencies lose track of endangered species protection measures, research finds
6/18/15
UB Law School researcher Jessica Owley has found significant gaps in how public agencies keep track of endangered species agreements.
Media Advisory: New York’s top law enforcer to speak at UB Law School commencement
5/22/15
New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman will be the keynote speaker at the University at Buffalo’s Law School commencement.
Ambitious plans unveiled for UB Law School’s Advocacy Institute
5/15/15
A longtime UB Law School professor who has spent a lot of time in courtrooms throughout the nation is unveiling ambitious plans for the school’s Advocacy Institute.
Wilmers to receive Norton medal at University Commencement
5/12/15
Four others - including distinguished faculty, alumni and Buffalo natives – will receive honors at the event.

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