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2009 Phi Alpha Delta Initiation – September 24

September 22, 2009

The William Hooper Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta will initiate its second class of over thirty members on Thursday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Robert E. Long Courtroom at Elon University School of Law.

Local government forum – Part 1 – October 14

September 17, 2009

In partnership with synerG, the young professionals initiative of Action Greensboro, Elon University School of Law is hosting a series of educational events to engage the young professional community with Greensboro City Government. As part of this series, the forum, "Local Government 101: How the City Works for You," will be held in Room 211 at Elon Law on Wednesday, October 14, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.

Howard Katz’s legal education presentation published in The Tennessee Journal of Business Law

September 15, 2009

Elon Law professor Howard Katz has published, "Adding Transactional Aspects to Doctrinal Courses Using a Spectrum Approach," in the 2009 special report of Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law.

Charter class achieves 83 percent pass rate on North Carolina Bar Exam

September 15, 2009

The charter class of the Elon University School of Law achieved an 83 percent pass rate on the North Carolina Bar Exam. The overall pass rate for the 1,136 people who took this year's exam administered by the Board of Law Examiners last July was 73 percent.

Eric Fink provides insight into employment law, employee use of Twitter for WFMY News 2

September 15, 2009

As a special guest on WFMY’s The Good Morning Show, Elon Law professor Eric Fink cautioned U.S. workers that Twitter messages or content on other social media platforms can trigger punitive action by employers.

Eric Fink guest blogs for "The Faculty Lounge"

September 15, 2009

Elon law professor Eric Fink, whose research examines legal problems, institutions, and practices from a sociological perspective, recently began posting a series of essays on "The Faculty Lounge," a blog devoted to conversations about law, culture, and academia.

Elon Law’s Black Law Student Association “Raises the Bar” at second annual multi-cultural dinner

September 15, 2009

Elon Law's chapter of the Black Law Student Association (BLSA) welcomed first-year minority students at its second annual "Raising the Bar" multi-cultural dinner on August 27, with special guest Judge Denise Hartsfield, District Court Judge for the 21st Judicial District of North Carolina.

Guest lecture: Texas Tech School of Law’s Arnold Loewy on the insanity defense – September 17

September 15, 2009

Arnold H. Loewy, the first Judge George R. Killam Jr. Chair of Criminal Law at Texas Tech University School of Law, will speak with Elon Law students, faculty, and administration about the insanity defense, on Thursday, September 17 at 12:15 p.m. in room 205.

Elon Law representative added to North Carolina General Statutes Commission

September 15, 2009

As a result of legislation passed by the North Carolina General Assembly, and signed into law by Governor Beverly Purdue on August 28, Elon University School of Law now has a representative on the North Carolina General Statutes Commission. The Commission advises the North Carolina General Assembly on the adoption and amendment of uniform state laws (such as the Uniform Commercial Code).

Afternoon Tea with N.C. Special Superior Court Judge Hassell – October 8

September 14, 2009

On Thursday, October 8, from 4 to 5 p.m., Elon University School of Law will host an afternoon tea reception in the Cemala Commons, on the second floor of the law school, welcoming preceptors and other special guests from the legal community to socialize with Elon Law students, faculty, and administration. During the academic year, Elon Law hosts a number of afternoon tea receptions, creating an opportunity for students to network with local judges and attorneys while enjoying refreshments.