Chicago Daily Law Bulletin-June 27, 2014
On July 10 and 11, The John Marshall Law School is hosting its annual Braun Symposium as an international conference on elder law, drawing speakers from around the world.
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John Marshall hosts International Elder Law Conference
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Professor Lousin says court's ruling holds to pension guarantees
Rockford Star-July 4, 2014
Professor Ann Lousin says the Illinois Supreme Court's decision denying the state the right to cut pensioners' medical benefits shows where the court stands.
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Alumnus Umberto Davi Serving as President-Elect of ISBA
Western Springs Patch-July 2, 2014
Umberto Davi (J.D. '82) is serving as president-elect of the Illinois State Bar Association for 2014-15. He will be installed as president the following year.
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Alumna Sarah Hess focusing on health care of needy children
Chicago Tribune-July 6, 2014
Sarah Hess (J.D. '14) will use her many talents and a Skadden Fellowship to work for better health care for underserved children in Chicago.
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Professor Seng and Alumni Michael Pelletier and Brian Jones honored by CBF
Chicago Bar Foundation-July 2, 2014
The Chicago Bar Foundation will honor Professor Michael Seng with the Leonard Jay Schrager Award of Excellence; Michael J. Pelletier (J.D. '76) with the Richard J. Phelan Public Service Award; and Brian K. Jones (J.D. '06) with the Maurice Weigle Exceptional Young Lawyer Award at its CBA & CBF Pro Bono & Public Service Awards Luncheon July 15.
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Professor Lousin discusses the role of women in elected office
In the Loop on WYCC-July 3, 2014
Professor Ann Lousin is a panelist on a program looking at the role of women in elected office--the history of women voting, serving in office, and what the future holds for women running for office.
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Adjunct Professor McGrath examines issue of laches and timeliness in copyright questions
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin (column)-June 30, 2014
William McGrath, associate director of the Center for Intellectual Property, Information and Technology Law, and an adjunct professor, explores the timeliness issues in intellectual property cases in which a claim can be made.
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Professor Stark offers insights into the pitfalls of reverse mortgages
PropertyProfBlog-July 8, 2014
Professor Debra Stark and colleagues have done an assessment of the state of reverse mortgages, typically used by senior citizens. She said counseling for seniors could give needed information on the high interest rates associated with reverse mortgages that many now consider in a class with predatory lending.
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Professor Schwinn says court's next focus on ACA could come down to one phrase
CBS News-July 8, 2014
Professor Steven Schwinn says a poorly drafted phrase could undo parts of the Affordable Care Act, which faces its next court challenge. The Court of Appeals is set to decide if the federal government can help subsidize premiums for those in federal health exchanges.
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Professor Lousin joins panelists assessing Illinois Supreme Court's ruling on pension benefits
Chicago Tonight (WTTW-TV)-July 7, 2014
Professor Ann Lousin shares her insights as a panelist on "Chicago Tonight." Carol Marin led a discussion on what the Illinois Supreme Court's 6-1 decision prohibiting cuts of health care benefits for the state's pensioners will mean for future attempts to cut pension benefits.
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Professor Lim says SCOTUS decision has 'profound' implications for big data
TMCnet.com-July 9, 2014
Professor Daryl Lim, in analyzing the United States Supreme Court decision in Alice Corporation v. CLS Bank International, says the decision has implications for software concept approvals winning patents.
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Alumna Nichole Bashor named to 2014 40 Under 40 List by LGBT Bar Association
Windy City Media Group-July 9, 2014
Nichole Bashor (J.D. '07) will be honored Aug. 23 by the National LGBT Bar Association as the only Chicago area attorney named to the organization's 40 Under 40 list.
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Alumna Margaret O'Connell receives Inspirational Woman Award
New Canaan News-July 11, 2014
Alumna Margaret O'Connell (J.D. '91) was awarded the 2014 Inspirational Woman Award from the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers.
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Alumnus Dennis Porter trusted resource for Criminal Courts colleagues
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin-July 9, 2014
Judge Dennis J. Porter (J.D. '74) has spent the past 26 years in Criminal Court and admits that despite the ugliness of the crimes, it's carrying out the law that fascinates him.
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International Elder Law Conference wraps up with presentation of Chicago Declaration
LTLMagazine.com-July 11, 2014
The 2014 International Elder Law and Policy Conference concluded on Friday with the unveiling of the Chicago Declaration on the Rights of Older Persons.
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Professor Long sees troubles continuing for trademarks in global markets
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin (c0lumn)-July 9, 2014
Professor Doris Long says in today's marketplace, the goal of most companies is to achieve a globally recognized brand. Despite international recognition that well-known marks are entitled to special protection, the commercial history of trademarks remains littered with otherwise well-known marks that failed the test of fame.
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Alumnus Timothy Steadman appointed resident circuit judge
Illinois Supreme Court-July 14, 2014
Alumnus Timothy J. Steadman (J.D. '81) was appointed Resident Circuit Judge of Macon County. He will serve until Dec. 5, 2015 when the position will be officially filled through an election.
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Alumna Faye Kuo appointed to People with Disabilities Committee
Office of Gov. Rick Perry-July 14, 2014
Alumna Faye Kuo (J.D. '05) has been appointed to the Texas Committee on People with Disabilities. She will serve until February 2016. Kuo is vice president of legal and compliance for Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc.
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Concerns for older persons is topic for joint John Marshall/Chicago's Sister Cities Program with Shanghai officials
SFgate.com-July 15, 2014
The John Marshall Law School with Chicago's Sister Cities Program will welcome Shanghai government officials who will interact with Chicago-area social workers discussing the needs of older persons.
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Professor Schwinn looks at prisoner's religious rights in a 2nd Circuit case
ConstitutionalLawProfBlog-July 14, 2014
Professor Steven Schwinn looks at the 2nd Circuit's decision on a case remanded back to the lower court after finding that prison guards wrongly forced a fasting Muslim to drink in order to fulfill urine sample requirements.
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