Law

News about UB’s legal programs and related insight into the law. (see all topics)

Apple both a winner and loser after FBI gets into iPhone, UB cyberlaw expert says
3/30/16
The public now sees that the iPhone is vulnerable in some sense, says Mark Bartholomew.
How to fix New York’s Constitution?
3/22/16
A town hall meeting on the 2017 referendum will be held April 5 at UB.
When it comes to Apple vs. FBI, Congress likely to step in and lay down the law, UB cyberlaw expert says
2/19/16
This battle is about much more than just unlocking a single cell phone, says Mark Bartholomew.
UB experts can discuss the implications of Justice Antonin Scalia’s death
2/16/16
Political conflict has exploded over whether President Obama should attempt to replace Scalia in an election year, and whether the Senate should consider the president’s choice.
Looming decision over bite-mark analysis may cause nationwide domino effect in courtrooms
2/11/16
The fates of hundreds of men and women, including many on death row, hang in the balance of an imminent decision by the Texas Forensic Science Commission on the legitimacy of bite marks as evidence.
UB law expert calls Supreme Court’s decision on class action lawsuits a ‘big win for consumers’
1/20/16
A Supreme Court decision ruling a class action lawsuit can continue, even after a business offers to fully pay the first person who brought suit is a “big win for consumers,” according to a UB law expert.
UB Law School becomes state Excelsior Fellows partner
12/16/15
“Excelsior” – meaning “ever upward” – is New York State’s official motto, and upward-looking UB Law School seniors are now eligible for the governor’s Excelsior Service Fellowship Program.
Media Advisory: UB Law School expert available to discuss Supreme Court redistricting case, effects on local voting districts
12/8/15
Jeffrey M. Wice of the Jaeckle Center for Law, Democracy and Governance at the UB Law School will be available to provide commentary and analysis of a major redistricting case before the U.S. Supreme Court, Tuesday, Dec. 8.
UB law school students and their adviser to deliver scroll of signatures to Paris climate change conference
12/4/15
Six UB upper-level law students and their professor will travel to Paris to be part of the 2015 United Nations Conference on Climate Change.
Another mass shooting, yet legislative change to gun laws unlikely, UB law expert says
12/3/15
Pro-gun organizations have too much control over Congress, says UB's Anthony O’Rourke.

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