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Free tax clinic kick-off day – March 6

February 26, 2010

First edition of Elon Law Review explores issues in the application of the death penalty

February 24, 2010

Volume 1, Issue 1 of the Elon Law Review focuses on the application of the death penalty in North Carolina and nationally. The edition is now available online and for subscription.

Thomas Molony continues "Business Law Developments" series in N.C. Bar Association publication

February 24, 2010

Elon Law professor Thomas Molony analyzed three recent rulings of the North Carolina Court of Appeals and four from the North Carolina Business Court for the "Business Law Developments" series in the February 2010 edition of "Notes Bearing Interest," a quarterly publication of the N.C. Bar Association.

U.S. Senator Kay Hagan to deliver Elon Law’s 2010 Commencement address

February 24, 2010

United States Senator Kay Hagan will deliver Elon University School of Law's 2010 Commencement address, scheduled for Sunday, May 23, at the Carolina Theatre in downtown Greensboro.

Scott Gaylord analyzes Forsyth County appeal on sectarian prayer at board meetings with Fox 8 News and WFMY News 2

February 24, 2010

Describing key Supreme Court cases related to the separation of church and state, and the distinct nature of the Forsyth County appeal, Elon Law professor Scott Gaylord said the case could have far reaching implications.

Elon Law dean George Johnson publishes editorial on leadership in legal education

February 22, 2010

In The Triad Business Journal's "Business of Law" supplement, published February 19, Elon Law dean George R. Johnson, Jr. describes the law school's leadership program and its purpose through an editorial entitled, "Building a New Generation of Lawyer Leaders."

Reception with the legal community – March 4

February 19, 2010

On Thursday, March 4, from 4 to 5 p.m., Elon University School of Law will welcome preceptors and other special guests from the legal community to socialize with Elon Law students, faculty, and administration, including as a special guest North Carolina Superior Court Judge Andy Cromer. The event will be held in the Cemala Commons on the second floor of the law school.

Diversity Day at Elon Law, February 27, to feature Timothy Tyson, author of Blood Done Sign My Name

February 19, 2010

American writer and historian Timothy Tyson, author of the nationally acclaimed book Blood Done Sign My Name, recently adapted into a feature film, will be the featured speaker at Elon Law's third annual Diversity Day on Saturday, February 27, beginning at 9 a.m.

Elon Law professor Scott Gaylord evaluates free speech Facebook ruling with WFMY News 2 and Fox 8 News

February 18, 2010

Commenting on a U.S. magistrate decision that a high school student who posted critical comments about her teacher on Facebook is protected under the First Amendment, Elon Law professor Scott Gaylord explained in news interviews that schools were working to find a balance between protecting free speech and preventing speech that is threatening or inciting dangerous behavior.

Elon Law students explore changes in the legal job market with John Lassiter

February 15, 2010

In a February 2 presentation titled, "Time to Move On -The New Normal in Legal Employment," John Lassiter, CEO and President of Carolina Legal Staffing, shared insights into the legal employment market with Elon Law students.