Articles by Eric Townsend
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Wall Street Journal quotes Elon Law scholar on defamation trial
September 13, 2022
Professor Enrique Armijo spoke with the newspaper for its coverage of a defamation trial against media mogul Alex Jones, who was sued after using his Infowars website to push a conspiracy theory that the Sandy Hook school shooting in 2012 was a government hoax.
Elon Law students ‘reach out’ to assist local nonprofits
September 9, 2022
Dozens of students in the Class of 2024 offered their time and talents in August to community agencies as part of the annual Elon Law Reaches Out service initiative organized by law school Orientation Mentors.
FOX News quotes Elon Law scholar on prominent murder case
September 7, 2022
Professor Steve Friedland spoke with the national news outlet about the murder of imprisoned Boston gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger and the length of time it took for federal prosecutors to charge three inmates in connection with the crime.
Symposium to explore impact of COVID-19 on courts & justice
September 1, 2022
"The Law of COVID-19: Courts, Education, and Civil Rights," the theme of the Elon Law Review's 2022 online symposium, takes place virtually on September 23 with legal scholars and advocates discussing the way the pandemic has affected the judicial system and the balance of public health with protecting individual freedoms.
Elon Law Moot Court Board welcomes new members
September 1, 2022
Twenty-three students in the Class of 2023 will participate in upcoming national contests and help coordinate Elon Law's own Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition.
Students launch new constitutional law journal
August 31, 2022
“We the People” will promote fair and even discussion on constitutional law through articles on timely topics authored by those who have earned or are working toward their law degrees.
Elon Law scholar analyzes Alex Jones trial for NPR’s ‘Here & Now’
August 10, 2022
Professor Enrique Armijo spoke with program host Robin Young about the free speech considerations in a defamation lawsuit brought against the media mogul by parents of a Sandy Hook shooting victim.
Charge to new Elon Law students: Use your ‘P.O.W.E.R.’
August 6, 2022
Gerald L. Walden Jr. G'14, a top attorney for a national chain of specialty grocery stores headquartered in North Carolina, shared in a Convocation address to the Class of 2024 how five principles will lead to success in the legal profession.
‘Great accomplishments’ ahead for Elon Law Class of 2024
August 4, 2022
One hundred and sixty eight students - more than half of whom moved to North Carolina for their legal education - comprise one of the largest and most diverse incoming classes ever for Elon University School of Law.
Elon Law professor honored for promoting diversity in legal education
August 1, 2022
The Association of Legal Writing Directors presented Associate Professor Tiffany Atkins L’11 with its 2022 ALWD Diversity Award during a July conference in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Legal Writing Institute.