NDLS Communicator
Week of 4.23.18
Good morning! We hope you had a great weekend. Read the latest news and upcoming events below.
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Supreme Court patent case has major implications for international relations
The Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments April 16 in a patent case that Steve Yelderman says has major implications for international relations, pitting the U.S. interest in rewarding patent owners for their inventions against the sovereignty of other nations. Read more here.
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Two ND Law professors cited at Supreme Court
A.J. Bellia and Steve Yelderman were cited at the U.S. Supreme Court last week. Read about the cases here.
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Two local TV stations aired reports on the Law School's "Fighting for Fair Housing" conference that was held on Thursday and Friday last week. Professor Judy Fox, the chief organizer for the conference, is interviewed in both segments.
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AUMF: What to know about the debate over military authorization
Jimmy Gurulé talks to Fox News about the Authorization for Use of Military Force. Read the article here.
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IP clinics at IU Maurer, Notre Dame help inventors protect ideas, launch dreams
Jodi Clifford was interviewed in this piece on IP clinics at Indiana law schools. Read the article here. |
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Tuesday, April 24
A talk with exoneree Ray McCann and his attorney, Greg Swygert, 12:30 p.m., 3140 Eck Hall of Law
Faculty Colloquium, Chloe Gibbs, Notre Dame Department of Economics, 12:30 p.m., Faculty Meeting Room
The Notre Dame Clinical Law Center will host a screening of the documentary Tribal Justice, followed by a panel discussion, 6:00 p.m., McCartan Courtroom
Thursday, April 26
Nikolas Nikas, Bioethics Defense Fund, will present Who's Your Daddy? A Debate on Cloning, 12:30 p.m., 1315 Biolchini
Grace Meikle, ’14 B.A., U.S. Department of Energy, will discuss nuclear energy technology and the future of renewable energy in the United States, 12:30 p.m., 1310 Biolchini
Friday, April 27
Hartzog Book Roundtable is all day in Eck Hall of Law.
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Administrative Professionals Week
This is Administrative Professionals Week, and we are lucky to work with several wonderful administrative professionals here at NDLS.
Sharon Bacon, Heidi Baguer, Leslie Berg, Alicia Cummins, Beth Ferrettie, Gloria Krull, Rebecca Lamp, Lu Ann Nate, Emily Saavedra, Julie Shook, Debbie Sumption, Terri Welty, Jaimi Wood, and Tracy Zielke are all part of the valuable administrative team that keeps the Law School running smoothly.
Thank you for all you do for us at NDLS!
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Happy Birthday!
Eileen Varga – April 23
We would like to celebrate your birthday too!
We need your permission first, so please fill out the form here.
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HR Office Hours this week
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Jessie Schuman, the Law School's HR consultant, will host office hours on Friday, April 27, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., in 3357 Biolchini.
If you want to reserve a 30-minute block with her for HR questions or concerns, please use her Google calendar tool. |
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Have a great week!
Contact Denise Wager with suggestions, comments, and content.
dwager@nd.edu
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