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Supreme Court’s heath care decision a ‘chance to live healthy lives’ for all Americans, UB legal expert says
6/26/15
This week’s Supreme Court ruling affirming nationwide tax credits for mandatory insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act preserves access to affordable health insurance in all 50 states and will help narrow the health outcomes gap between lower- and higher-income Americans.
Media Advisory: Experts available in election law, voting rights
6/19/15
Experts from UB’s Jaeckle Center for Democracy, Law and Governance are available to explain voting rights, election law and campaign finance issues.
Federal agencies lose track of endangered species protection measures, research finds
6/18/15
UB Law School researcher Jessica Owley has found significant gaps in how public agencies keep track of endangered species agreements.
Media Advisory: New York’s top law enforcer to speak at UB Law School commencement
5/22/15
New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman will be the keynote speaker at the University at Buffalo’s Law School commencement.
Ambitious plans unveiled for UB Law School’s Advocacy Institute
5/15/15
A longtime UB Law School professor who has spent a lot of time in courtrooms throughout the nation is unveiling ambitious plans for the school’s Advocacy Institute.
Wilmers to receive Norton medal at University Commencement
5/12/15
Four others - including distinguished faculty, alumni and Buffalo natives – will receive honors at the event.
Media Advisory: Law School’s Mitchell Lecture targets the impact of ‘Big Data’
3/26/15
The question “Who rules big data?” and how these information technologies change our understanding and application of the law is the subject of the University at Buffalo’s annual Mitchell Lecture.
UB sports law expert Helen Drew tackles domestic violence and discipline in the NFL
3/16/15
Calling the events of the past months some of the most “ugly off-field incidents” in the history of the NFL, University at Buffalo Law School professor and sports law expert Helen A. Drew says nothing short of “swift, comprehensive and substantial disciplinary measures” are needed to address the flood of disciplinary issues that have challenged Commissioner Roger Goodell’s ability to protect the league’s reputation.
Small-class guarantee will deepen first-year law school experience
3/9/15
UB law students in their formative first year will receive even more personal attention from their professors under a new plan approved by law school faculty.
UB’s John Violanti to testify before federal Task Force on 21st Century Policing
2/18/15
Violanti, a former New York State trooper, will testify as part of a panel on police officer safety and wellness.

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