Peltz-Steele Featured in Video Commentary on SCOTUS Case

Professor Rick Peltz-Steele was featured in a video commentary, published by the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, about a case pending in the U.S. Supreme Court involving tort law, constitutional law, and statutory interpretation.

Clifford Quoted in WGBH Article on Tax Lien Foreclosure Cases

UMass Law Professor Ralph Clifford was quoted in a WGBH article on home owners over-due tax liens resulting in home foreclosure.

Duncan Publishes Articles on MLK’s Letter from Birmingham Jail

Professor Duncan illustrates MLK Day lesson of resisting unjust law by contrasting the experiences of two Nazi-occupied islands during the Second World War.

Duncan Invited to Participate in Panel Discussion of Gun Violence Prevention

Professor Dwight Duncan was invited to sit on a panel for an event focused on the prevention of gun violence.

Peltz-Steele Teaches and Counsels Polish Law Students

Professor Richard Peltz-Steele taught American Tort Law to students at Jagiellonian University (JU) in Kraków, Poland as part of their American Law Program.

Farber Presents at New England Drone Conference on Drone Law and Privacy

Professor Farber presented at the New England Drone Conference discussing the intersection of drone operation and privacy laws.

Almeida Presents at NELA Conference on Law, Technology, and Access to Justice

UMass Law Librarian Jessica Almeida presented at the New England Library Association Conference on the technology available to assist self-represented litigants and on how public librarians can help their patrons find the legal information they need without giving legal advice.

Baker Coaches National Moot Court Team to Success in Regionals

Professor Julie Baker coached UMass Law’s National Moot Court team to a semi-final appearance and the Best Brief award in the regional round at Roger Williams University School of Law.

Moot Court Team wins Best Brief at Regional Competition

The UMass Law National Moot Court Team won the Best Brief Award for the Region.

Peltz-Steele Quoted on Jurisdiction in Mass. Defamation Case

Professor Richard J. Peltz-Steele was quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (MLW) about a superior court decision denying personal jurisdiction in a defamation case