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Positive Test Could End Sharapova’s Career, Says Professor of Sports Law

Tuesday, March 8, 2016, By Keith Kobland

One of the world’s top female athletes is facing suspension over recent revelations of testing positive for a banned substance. What does this mean for Maria Sharapova career and the sport of tennis? Syracuse University Professor of Sports Law John…

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College of Law Holds Mackenzie Hughes Appellate Advocacy Competition

Friday, March 4, 2016, By Robert Conrad

Jesse Feitel and Kevin Smith, both third-year students in the College of Law, won the 44th Annual Mackenzie Hughes LLP Appellate Advocacy Competition. During the final round, Feitel and Smith prevailed against finalists Sarah Ballard and Shannon Crane, both second-year…

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Black Law Students Association to Host Interactive Forum on Privilege in Society

Tuesday, March 1, 2016, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law’s Black Law Students Association will host an interactive forum on privilege in today’s society on Friday, March 4, from 1-4 p.m. in 340 Dineen Hall. The event is free and open to all Syracuse University students,…

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Syracuse Law Women Capture Law School Basketball Tournament in Upset

Wednesday, February 24, 2016, By News Staff

The College of Law’s women’s basketball team on Sunday, Feb. 21, rallied from a six-point deficit in the game’s final minutes to upset the undefeated and two-time defending champion Suffolk Law School women to capture the title in the 41st…

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College of Law to Host 15th Annual Diversity Law Day

Wednesday, February 17, 2016, By Robert Conrad

Syracuse University College of Law, the New York State Bar Association and the Law School Admission Council will co-sponsor Diversity Law Day on Friday, Feb. 26, in Dineen Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is part of…

Boutros Boutros-Ghali and “The beginning of modern international criminal law”

Tuesday, February 16, 2016, By Ellen Mbuqe

Syracuse, NY… Syracuse University College of Law professors are available for comment on the passing of Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the former UN secretary general. Both professors can be reached by contacting Robert Conrad, communications director at the College of Law at…

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College of Law Delivers Another Distinguished Performance at National Moot Court Competition

Tuesday, February 16, 2016, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law‘s National Moot Court Competition Team competed in the national round this past week in New York City. The team finished in the top eight from a field of more than 200 teams, making it to the…

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College of Law to Host Second Annual Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium

Tuesday, February 2, 2016, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law’s Entertainment and Sports Law Society is hosting its second Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dineen Hall. The event will feature three panel discussions and a…

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Disability Law & Policy Program Marks 10th Anniversary with Spring Lecture Series

Wednesday, January 27, 2016, By Robert Conrad

The College of Law’s Disability Law & Policy Program is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a Spring Lecture Series. The series will bring to campus six noted experts in domestic and international disability rights law and policy. Sue…

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Search Committee Accepting Nominations for Dean of College of Law

Tuesday, January 19, 2016, By News Staff

The search committee tasked with recruiting and identifying the next dean of the College of Law will begin reviewing candidate resumés for the position this week and expects to begin the first round of interviews in mid-February. Chaired by Associate…