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Associate Dean Rachel Inman plays Scategories with students during the annual Just Games fundraiser that benefits the APIL Fellowship. (UF Law/ Joshua Lukman)
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Virtual law mini conference offers students a connection to real world legal experts
University of Florida Levin College of Law professor Michelle Jacobs is taking her class to the edge. The cutting edge, that is. Jacobs is one of a handful of U.S. law professors experimenting with a relatively new computer technology called Second Life. “Second Life is a virtual world that allows users to create an avatar, an animated character or persona, to enter in and network with other avatars in 3-D worlds that include everything from courtrooms to classrooms,” Jacobs said.
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Cape Town, South Africa program still accepting applications
UF Law will now be offering our annual South Africa program this coming summer from June 10 - July 9, 2009. This ABA-accredited six credit study abroad opportunity will consist of three two-credit courses: Law and Politics in South Africa (Prof. Nunn), Comparative Constitutional Law (Prof. Rush), and Introduction to South African Law (Prof. Paleker and other South African professors).
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Bankruptcy chief judge discusses Chrysler
While practice in many areas of the law has shrunk in light of the recent economy, bankruptcy has boomed, bringing widespread attention and scrutiny. Chrysler’s filing for bankruptcy has been drawn special attention, both for what it means to the American economy, as well as for how it was decided. To shed light on the matter, the Association of Law and Business invited Bankruptcy Chief Judge Paul Hyman of the Southern District of Florida to speak to students on Wednesday.
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Pound Puppies developer discusses intellectual property with UF law students
As former Vice President of Pound Puppies and co-developer of a slew of other winning products, Paul von Mohr can certainly be described as a successful businessman. Sponsored by the Intellectual Property Law Association, von Mohr spoke to the Levin College of Law on Nov. 6, and explained how an idea becomes a product and how a product becomes a sales phenomenon. Von Mohr even expanded the services of his business, Rise and Shine Ventures, to include assisting new up-and-coming entrepreneurs in experiencing the same level of success that von Mohr has enjoyed.
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Panelists debate controversial DREAM Act
Jose Luis Marantes would like to introduce you to his friend Sam. Sam is not real, but there are many Sams. “Sam is a young person who arrived here at the age of five, was brought here with his family, wasn’t really sure where he was going,” said Marantes, a founding board member and programming chair of the United We Dream Network.
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Faculty Scholarship and Activities
The UF law faculty is comprised of highly accomplished scholar-teachers who bring remarkable experience and knowledge to the classroom. Keep up with what they're writing about and saying each week in FlaLaw by reading about their scholarship and activities, as well as their media appearances.
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Upcoming Events
School supplies collection for the children of South America Oct. 19-Nov. 13
ILS and HLLSA are currently collecting school supplies for poor children in South America. Most of us have spare items at home we no longer use, please do not throw these items away. There are people on this world that need these items and the children will be very glad to have some school supplies because that way they can go to school. The donated school supplies will also help children be out of the dangerous streets. ILS and HLLSA will bring the collected items to Children Beyond our Borders, and this organization will take care of shipping the Items to South America. Children Beyond our Borders headquarters of Gainesville gather supplies throughout the school year and take the items directly during the summer. The "Crossing Border Service Trip" has been done for the past six years; students from University of Florida travel to Colombia to bring the supplies raised during the school year to poor kids in need of these supplies. The collection box is located inside the law school library.
First Amendment jurisprudence speaker Nov. 10
All law students are cordially invited by The Journal of Law and Public Policy to a discussion on First Amendment jurisprudence presented by Professor Clay Calvert on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at noon, location TBA. Professor Calvert, a Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication, will be speaking on his upcoming article, "Personalizing First Amendment Jurisprudence: Shifting Audiences & Imagined Communities To Determine Message Protection In Obscenity, Fighting Words And Defamation."
Glasser Barbecue Nov. 10
The Levin College of Law is holding a free barbecue for all students, faculty and staff on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Schott Courtyard. The food is from Hill’s Bar-B-Que in Gainesville. The event is sponsored by the Gene K. And Elaine Glasser Endowment. The Glassers, who are both UF alumni, also brought us last year’s barbecue. They hope the events will sponsor a greater sense of community at the law school. “The law school education I received at the University of Florida has greatly influenced my professional and personal life, creating lasting memories with my friends,” said Gene Glasser, a Fort Lauderdale attorney who received his Juris Doctor from UF in 1972. Please come and enjoy the food on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Multinational Corporations and International Taxation Issues Nov. 12
The International Law Society, Association for Law and Business, and Association for Tax Law welcome Professor Antonio Vazquez del Rey from the University of Navarra School of Law in Pamplona, Spain to speak on the topic of "Multinational Corporations and International Taxation Issues" on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in HOL 283. Professor Vazquez del Rey has been teaching the course "Multinational Corporations" at UF Law this semester as part of the Foreign Enrichment Program. Although Friday will be the last day of his course, Professor Vazquez del Rey has graciously agreed to take time on Thursday to discuss how the consideration of international tax laws plays into the choice of country in which to incorporate as well as what type of corporation to form. There will be time for questions and refreshments will be served.
The Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations book discussion group Nov. 12
Are you free to choose the race of your spouse, your child, yourself? Does a biracial child from Louisiana belong with the black family who wants to adopt her or in the indifferent foster care system that has classified her as white? What does American law say about interracial intimacies? Join the Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations book discussion group to discuss Interracial Intimacies by Randall Kennedy on Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in HOL 370D. Please RSVP as space is limited. To sign-up email Jamie at JLStephens@ufl.edu. Free book available to first five who sign-up! Read chapters 9 & 10 and come ready to discuss or just listen.
Family Law Mediation Workshop by Dr. Tina Jaeckle on Nov. 13
UF Law's Institute of Dispute Resolution, Gators for Alternative Dispute Resolution (GADR), and the Family Law Society (FLS) present Family Law Mediation Workshop by Dr. Tina Jaeckle. Jaeckle is a social and behavioral science assistant professor at Flagler College, as well as Florida Supreme Court certified family and dependency mediator and approved primary trainer in both areas. The workshop will focus on mediation in the context of family law cases and will include a simulation exercise. The workshop will take place at the law school in HOL 180 on Friday, Nov. 13, from 1-3 p.m. A reception will follow from 3-4 p.m. The event is limited to 100 students and pre-registration is required. To pre-register please sign up for GADR's course page on TWEN – the event can be found under the sign-up sheet tab. The deadline for registration is Nov. 12, at 5 p.m. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.
News Briefs
UF Moot Court team beats out Georgia at annual competition
The Florida-Georgia football game wasn’t the only victory for the Gators over Halloween weekend. Another important victory was the one the Levin College of Law Moot Court team won over the University of Georgia Moot Court team, in the Florida-Georgia Moot Court Competition on Friday, Oct. 30, in the Federal Courthouse in Jacksonville, Fla. Moot Court team members Cary Aronovitz and Vince Galluzzo, coached by Jennifer Levine, argued for the respondent, the United States of America, and University of Georgia moot court team members argued for the petitioner, Chris Tan. Judging the competition was a panel of five judges from the United States District Courts for the Middle District of Florida and the Southern District of Georgia. The competition is sponsored by the Jacksonville law firm of Smith, Hulsey and Busey.
Just Games! and professor auction raise money for scholarships and at-risk teens
Law Association for Women and Association for Public Interest Law teamed up together and raised almost $8,000 last week for local charities with APIL's Just Games! and LAW's Professor Auction. In each auction, students bid on their favorite professors, either to play games together or have dinner or drinks at a local restaurant. Both auctions help students and faculty to interact in an informal setting with the goal of fostering a better sense of community at the law school. Many professors generously donated their time and resources. Both auctions are annual events and this year's proceeds will be donated to the UF Law APIL Scholarship Fund and P.A.C.E. P.A.C.E. (Practical Academic Cultural Education) is a not-for-profit, state-wide organization dedicated to helping at-risk girls from 12-18 who experience difficulty at home or school. Since 1985, PACE has helped more than 12,000 girls to stay in school and to stay out of the juvenile justice system. Thanks to all of the deans, professors, and students who participated in the auctions. They are the most successful auction events either group has had recently. Special thanks to Barbri, Kaplan, Bonita from Lexis Nexis, and Wilbert's for their donations.
Public Interest Loan Forgiveness
There was standing room only during an on-campus presentation “Public Interest Loan Forgiveness,” on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The Florida Bar Foundation Public Service Law Fellows, the Association for Public Interest Law, and the UF Center for Governmental Responsibility co-sponsored the event to provide students with more information about the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program. Over 70 students, representing all three classes, were in attendance. Law fellows, George Eppsteiner, Olga Shraybman, and Kimberly Thomas, presented important information on how to qualify for loan forgiveness and which loans are included in the program. Kristen Bryant, assistant director for career development, discussed general information and background on the program. Carol Huber, financial aid coordinator, was also available to answer students’ questions. Students who were unable to attend are encouraged to visit the Equal Justice Works’ Web site for more information.
Levin College of Law Art Law Society's Faculty and Student Art Show
Calling all student and faculty artists. The Levin College of Law Art Law Society is now accepting artwork in any medium (i.e. sculpture, painting, photography) for the 5th annual Levin College of Law Faculty and Student Art Show. Artwork will be displayed in the Lawton Chiles Legal Information Center at Art Law Society's Reception beginning Nov. 19, 2009. All are invited to attend. Please e-mail digital image submissions along with a description of their art as they wish it to be displayed in the Art Show to Alexis Cooper at alexis.s.cooper@gmail.com by Monday, Nov. 16, at 4 p.m. Please include artist's name, connection to the law school and contact information with their submission. Students and faculty will be notified if they are selected that evening. Please e-mail Alexis at alexis.s.cooper@gmail.com, Nell Robinson at anell.robinson@gmail.com or Amelia Williams at miawill7@gmail.com with any further questions.
Library hours change during holidays
All students should be aware of the following dates in November when library hours will be affected:
| Wed., Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) | Open 1 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. |
| Wed., Nov. 25 | Open 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
| Thurs.-Fri., Nov. 26-27 (Thanksgiving) | Closed |
| Sat., Nov. 28 (Home football game) | Closed |
| Sun., Nov. 29 (Regular hours) | Open 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. |
Extended library hours for the exam period will begin on Thursday, Dec. 3. The exam period schedule is below:
| Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 2 a.m. |
| Saturday | 11:30 a.m. – 2 a.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. |
| Friday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
There is a new way to get old exams
The new electronic reserves system (called Ares) that the library started using this semester is also the new way to access old exams that professors have put on reserve for students to use for studying. Students are invited to attend a 15-minute Ares training session in the library classroom at one of the following times: Monday, Nov. 16, at 11:00/11:15/11:30/11:45 or Thursday, Nov. 19, at 3:00/3:15/3:30/3:45. No advance signup necessary – just show up. If you need more information or would like to schedule training for another time, please contact Renee Weatherholt or Paula Watkins in the Reserve department at 273-0724.
Congratulations the 2009 Moustache Bash
Most money raised: Michael Barber (Runners-up: Daniel Cardenal and John Hunt); Best new look: John Atkinson (Runners-up: Drew McCollough and Greg Thompson). APIL would like to thank all of the participants as well as JMBA for their support. Also, thank you to those who donated and helped make this year's event a great success.
Hurricane emergency information
In a hurricane or other emergency, updated information on school closings and related matters will be available on the UF home page, through local radio and TV stations and by calling UF at 352-392-3261. Check the UF Law Emergency Information site for other information and links.
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Trivia Central
| CONGRATULATIONS: Dan Vazquez. You won a golden gator pin for answering last week's trivia question correctly with gag order. Pick up your prize in 287 Holland Hall. This week's question: Please answer in the form of a question. Example: What is [insert answer here]? A: An investigation and/or a hearing held by the coroner when there is a violent death either by accident or homicide, the cause of death is not immediately clear, there are mysterious circumstances surrounding the death, or the deceased was a prisoner. |
Career Development
| Read the CCD BUZZ each week for a quick synopsis of programming, recruiting, networking and volunteer and "SHIP" opportunities available to you.
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