I’m sitting here the WIP Conference and it’s been a fabulous day so far. I say that because there have been some fantastic presentations, and at this point (mid-afternoon) two that have stood out were from Jen Reynolds (propaganda, persuasion, manipulation, and how we teach negotiation) and Ken Kressel (tacit knowledge of mediators). At this point I’m not … Continue reading Greetings from the Works-in-Progress Conference
Tomorrow I’m off to the 6th Annual Works-in-Progress Conference, which is being most capably hosted by the Moritz School of Law at Ohio State. As you’d expect, many of the Indisputably crew will be there to participate in and report on the event. I hope we can do some live-blogging of the presentations and post about … Continue reading See you at the Works-in-Progress Conference
Another guest posting from FOI Jean Sternlight (UNLV). ————————- With the demise of class actions (thank you Supreme Court in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion) consumer advocates are struggling to find a way to continue to fight corporate malfeasance. Several consumer advocates have formed an organization, Consumers Count, which is designed to help unite multiple consumers … Continue reading Class Actions are Dead, Long Live Social Media?
James Phillips (JSP student Berkeley) and John Yoo (Berkeley) recently authored a piece entitled The Cite Stuff: Inventing a Better Law Faculty Relevance Measure which Yoo describes as Moneyball Comes to the Ivory Tower. In the article Phillips and Yoo create a citation based formula for ranking the relevance of law professors that, like all … Continue reading The Most Relevant ADR Law Prof
According to this piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Kenneth Feinberg has been hired to mediate the civil claims against Penn State University as part of the Sandusky sexual predator scandal. According to the article: “We are seeking to make sure we do the right thing in terms of providing a just outcome for the victims,” Penn State president Rodney … Continue reading Penn State hires Feinberg to mediate Sandusky sex abuse claims
Every year I do my best to update the faculty comings and goings from across the country. Here’s this year’s list, at least those I know about. If you know of a move or a hire that’s not on this list, please email me directly (art.hinshaw@asu.edu) and I’ll update the list – it’s already been updated thrice. Entry … Continue reading Faculty Comings and Goings
From Friend of Indisputably Kristen Blankley (Nebraska) – It is time to register for the American Bar Association 2012-13 Arbitration Competition! For details about the competition and to register your school by the September 14 deadline, please visit the Arbitration Competition Home Page. This unique competition promotes greater knowledge and interest among law students about arbitration … Continue reading ABA Law Student Division Arbitration Competition
Add the University of Houston Law Center to the list of law school’s listing ADR as a subject matter of need in this year’s hiring. Other subject matters they list include professional responsiblity and procedure, two subjects which many ADR profs teach. Below are excerpts from the ad; the ad in its entirety is here. The University of Houston … Continue reading Faculty Hiring: Houston
If you’re not aware of the mega-case between Apple and Samsung, you’re not someone who follows legal tech issues closely. Count me as usually oblivious this area of law, although I’ve read some blog chatter about the case. In a nutshell, Apple sued Samsung in 2011 claiming patent infringement relating to smart phone technology and asked for $2.5 billion in damages. … Continue reading Judge to Apple and Samsung: “It’s Time for Peace.”
Stacie Strong (Missouri) was recently named a US Supreme Court Fellow for the 2012-13 term. According to Mizzou’s press release: She has been assigned to the International Judicial Relations Office of the Federal Judicial Center, examining the federal judicial process and helping seek, propose and implement solutions to problems in the administration of justice. This … Continue reading Stacie Strong named US Supreme Court Fellow
