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Spencer and Volokh Discuss the First Amendment and Content Moderation on Social Media Platforms

UMass Law’s Shaun Spencer and UCLA Law’s Eugene Volokh discussed First Amendment issues raised by potential legislation limiting social media deplatforming.

Marlan Publishes Article Opposing the Labeling of Individuals as “Consumers” in Trademark Law

Professor Marlan published an article condemning the usage of the word “consumer” as a label for the public in trademark law.

Rice Calls for ABA Leadership in Developing Best Practices for Alternative Processes for Bar Admission at ABA Young Lawyers Division Mid-Year Assembly

Rice represents UMass Law with a presentation at ABA Young Lawyers Division Mid-Year Assembly.

Clifford Quoted on Property Tax Law in Mass. Lawyers Weekly

Professor Ralph Clifford was quoted in Mass. Lawyers Weekly about the injustices of Property Tax law.

Spencer Analyzes Potential First Amendment Challenges to Consumer Privacy Laws

UMass Law Associate Dean Shaun Spencer published an analysis on potential First Amendment challenges to consumer privacy laws

Duncan Weighs in on Employment Law Case in Mass Lawyers Weekly

Professor Dwight Duncan was quoted by Mass. Lawyers Weekly on the DeWeese-Boyd v. Gordon College case.

Two UMass Law 1Ls chosen for prestigious Rappaport Fellowship in law and public policy

Emily Dillan and Jennifer White will intern with state legislators and learn to create policy

As part-time law students manage multiple priorities, they are buoyed by the support of the UMass Law community

UMass Law’s flexible day and evening/weekend programs enable many students to attend law school

UMass Law honored for highest participation in 2020 Walk to the Hill event that raises funds for civil legal aid

Law students participate in virtual 2021 event to continue supporting mission of justice for all

Professor Hillary Farber named Pro Bono of the Year by the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project

UMass Law professor honored for her work with detained immigrants on the U.S.-Mexico border

UMass Law celebrates nomination of faculty member and Judge Serge Georges to MA Supreme Judicial Court

Students and staff praise the selection of one of their own and describe him as “inspiring” and “compassionate”

Laurie Senat, JD ‘21 works toward racial justice in juvenile courts

UMass Law 3L is one of first interns at Juvenile Defenders Dismantling Racism