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Penn State Law welcomes class of 2020 to University Park

8/30/17

Penn State Law welcomed its newest students, the class of 2020, to the University Park campus on Monday, Aug. 14. The 119-member class is one of the most diverse in the law school’s history, and includes a member of Mensa, a Bronze Star Medal winner, and an AmeriCorps fellow.

Marco Ventoruzzo

New book co-edited by law professor published by Oxford University Press

8/30/17

"Market Abuse Regulation," a new book co-edited by Penn State Law professor Marco Ventoruzzo and published by Oxford University Press, provides an analysis of the legal and practical implications of the European market abuse regime contained in the European Union’s Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and Market Abuse Directive (CRIM-MAD), which took effect in EU member states last year.

Penn State Law LL.M. Class of 2018

LL.M. Class of 2018 is most diverse in Penn State Law’s history

8/25/17

The Penn State Law LL.M. (Master of Laws) Program has welcomed the most diverse class in its history to campus this semester, with students coming to University Park from 30 different nations all across the globe. This year’s class includes students from countries not previously represented, including Armenia, Bhutan, Bosnia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kosovo, Malawi, Nepal, Russia, Serbia, and Sri Lanka, creating new and exciting opportunities for cross-cultural exchange both in and out of the classroom.

Gamini Keerawella, Charge d'Affaires at the Sri Lanka embassy in the United States

International panel to examine human rights around the globe

8/25/17

The discussion -- titled “Human Rights Around the Globe: Flourishing or Failing?” -- will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 13 in the Sutliff Auditorium, room 118 of the Lewis Katz Building, and will examine the status of human and civil rights around the world.

Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia

Professor Wadhia co-authors letter to Trump on the legality of DACA

8/14/17

On the eve of the fifth anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), more than 100 law professors have signed on to a letter to President Donald Trump co-authored by Penn State Law professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia that explains the legal foundation for DACA and its implementation by the executive branch.

Penn State Law Minority Mentor Program to begin third year with dinner Aug. 31

8/3/17

Penn State Law’s Minority Mentor Program will kick off its third year with a reception dinner Aug. 31 in the Regency Ballroom of the Atherton Hotel in State College. The Minority Mentor Program offers racially and ethnically diverse students, LGBTQ students, and physically disabled students the opportunity to establish relationships with mentors who are experts in the legal field.

Penn State Law Civil Rights Appellate Clinic students at the U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court agrees with Penn State Law clinic in new decision

6/27/17

The Supreme Court held that federal employees have a right to de novo review regardless of whether the MPSB dismisses a case on procedural or jurisdictional grounds — which is the argument that was put forth by Penn State Law students in their amicus brief filed on the plaintiff’s behalf.

Mary Beth Long

Penn State alumna looks back on career after winning Distinguished Alumni Award

6/14/17

As a Penn State undergrad on the cusp of her 1985 graduation, Penn State School of International Affairs advisory board member Mary Beth Long had “absolutely no idea” her career would take her around the world and to the highest levels of government and industry — ultimately earning her the Penn State Distinguished Alumni Award, the University’s highest alumni honor.

Webinar looks at recent shale gas legislative, regulatory developments

6/12/17

While Pennsylvania shale gas permits hit an eight-year low in 2016, issues relating to leasing, operations, air quality and royalties have been in the news, and numerous legislative bills and regulatory changes have been proposed to respond to these issues. A web-based seminar offered by Penn State Extension will provide a current legislative and regulatory update pertaining to shale energy.

panel of experts at Penn State Energy Days

Energy challenges discussed at recent conference

5/30/17

Energy leaders from around the country took part in the second annual Energy Days conference on May 22–23 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. The group sought to identify and address the energy challenges facing our society.

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