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  • No More Perry Mason: TV Crime Shows Arrest Civil Liberties, "People Want Vengeance," Says New Book by UB Media Critic
    2/4/04
    In TV's portrayal of law and justice, civil liberties have become public enemy No. 1, according to a new book by a nationally known media critic at the University at Buffalo. "Law and Justice as Seen on TV" (New York University Press), examines the social and political impact of TV law and crime shows over the past 50 years -- from depictions of saintly public defenders to modern portrayals of tough-on-crime, heroic prosecutors.
  • New Book by UB Law Professor Focuses on Making Sense of Globalization
    12/10/03
    A new book by a University at Buffalo law professor attempts to make sense of the debate about whether globalization is a pathway to unprecedented global prosperity or increased poverty, among other benefits and ills.
  • Professor Kenneth F. Joyce to Receive 2003 Jaeckle Award
    11/5/03
    Kenneth F. Joyce, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in the University at Buffalo Law School and one of the most popular and engaging faculty members to teach there, will receive the 2003 Jaeckle Award from law school and the UB Law Alumni Association at a luncheon to be held on Nov. 15 in the Hyatt Regency Buffalo.
  • UB to Host Oct. 28 Debate by Candidates for County Executive
    10/21/03
    The University at Buffalo Law School will host a debate between the candidates for Erie County executive at 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 28 in 106 O'Brian Hall on the UB North (Amherst) Campus.
  • Should Dad Still Be Driving? UB Law Professor Offers Guidelines on Evaluating Elder Driving Skills
    7/21/03
    An accident involving an elderly driver who killed 10 people shopping at a farmers' market in Santa Monica last week has focused a spotlight on whether the elderly should be retested on their driving skills after a certain age. But getting older does not necessarily mean driving worse, according to Anthony Szczygiel, professor of law at the University at Buffalo and a national expert in elder law.
  • Caps on Non-Economic Loss Damages Would Unfairly Penalize Women, Minorities, Elderly
    7/18/03
    Tort reform that would cap the non-economic damages that can be recovered in a health-care liability suit would have a significant adverse impact on women and the elderly, according to research conducted by a professor in the University at Buffalo Law School.
  • Preventionfocus to Honor UB's Suzanne Tomkins for Work in Domestic Violence Prevention
    6/10/03
    Suzanne E. Tomkins, clinical associate professor in the University at Buffalo Law School, will be recognized for her tireless work in the area of domestic violence at a dinner to be held Preventionfocus at 6 p.m. June 19 in Salvatore's Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Rd., Depew.
  • Cook, Saran Named Vice Deans of UB Law School
    5/30/03
    Marlene M. Cook and Melinda R. Saran, two longtime staff members of the University at Buffalo Law School, have been promoted to the rank of vice dean.
  • UB Law Students Honored at Commencement
    5/28/03
    Sixty-two students at the University at Buffalo Law School received awards during the school's 114th commencement on May 10.
  • Law Professor Says Michigan Case Will Produce Scrutiny of University Affirmative-Action Admissions Programs
    12/13/02
    The U.S. Supreme Court's consideration of two affirmative-action cases involving admissions policies at the University of Michigan will result in a strict scrutiny to identify which university affirmative-action programs actually serve diversity, says Lee A. Albert, University at Buffalo law professor.