Akron Law in the News

November
Jane Campbell Moriarty is quoted in the November issue of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal on using expert witnesses in federal civil litigation. Electronic text is not available.

Nov. 13
J. Dean Carro is quoted in a WCPN-FM story on insanity pleas. Text and audio are available here .

Akron Law students participated in the Buffalo-Niagara National Mock Trial Competition. The text for this Buffalo News story is available here .

Nov. 6
Jack Sahl is quoted in an Akron Legal News story on law firm survival in difficult times. Electronic text is not available.

Nov. 4
Akron Legal News ran a front-page story on Rik Grafmeyer ('82) coming to speak at the law school. Electronic text is not available.

Nov. 2
A feature story on Professor Malina Coleman's passing ran on the front page of the Akron Legal News. Electronic text is not available.

Oct. 31
Graduates of Akron Law posted the region's best showing on the most recent bar exam, with 92 percent of first-time test-takers passing. Coverage is available from the Cleveland Plain Dealer, here ; and Crain's Cleveland Business, here.

Oct. 30
WKSU-FM 89.7 interviewed Associate Dean Bill Jordan for a story on Issue 3. The audio clip is not yet available.

Oct. 28
Professor Bill Rich is quoted in a cbs.com news story on the University reserving the right to require any prospective faculty, staff, or contractor to submit a DNA sample. Text is available here.

Oct. 18
Professor J. Dean Carro is quoted in a Youngstown Vindicator story on discretion in determining sentencing. The text for this story is available here. 

Oct. 14
An article on the recent Miller-Becker Symposium appeared in the ABA/BNA Lawyers' Manual on Professional Conduct. Text is available here. 

Oct. 12
Professor J. Dean Carro is quoted in a Youngstown Vindicator story on accomplices receiving the same punishment as primary offenders. Text is available here.

Oct. 9
Akron Legal News ran a front-page story on the Akron Law Cares event. Electronic text is not available.

Oct. 7
Akron Legal News ran a front-page story on the China Business Summit. Electronic text is not available.

Oct. 5
Professor Stephen Cook is quoted in an Akron Beacon Journal story on business tips for baby boomers. Text is available here.

Oct. 3
Footage from the Akron Law Cares event aired during the 7 p.m. evening news on Channel 19 WOIO (CBS) Cleveland. The clip is not yet available online.

Oct. 1
Professor Jane Campbell Moriarty is featured in an American Bar Association article on how cutting-edge technology is used in the courtroom. Text for this story is available here .

Professor J. Dean Carro provided his opinion on a manslaughter case in an Akron Beacon Journal story that is available here .

Sept. 17
Constitution Day activities are featured in an Akron Legal News story that is available here .

Sept. 16
The upcoming Miller-Becker Symposium is included in The Chicago Law Bulletin's Web edition in the "Around the Watercolor" section that is available here .

Sept.15
Akron Legal News ran a feature on Akron Law Student Jess McFall and her interesting tattoos. Electronic text is not available.

Sept. 14
Academic Success Director Katherine Silver Kelley is among the Greater Akron Chamber's "30 for the Future" honorees. The text for this Akron Beacon Journal story is available here .

 Akron Legal News ran a story on the entering 2009 class. Electronic text is not available.

Sept. 10
Professor J. Dean Carro is noted in a Youngstown Vindicator story on a homicide case that is available here .

Sept. 4
Akron Legal News ran front page stories on the following:
- The upcoming Miller-Becker Symposium
- The "How to Survive an ERISA Audit" seminar
- The law journals that Akron Law offers
Electronic text is not available.

Aug. 2
Akron Law student Jess McFall was profiled in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Read the profile here .

July 29
Dean Belsky was interviewed on 1480 WHBC-AM in regards to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee vote endorsing the Supreme Court nomination of Sonia Sotomayor. An audio clip of the interview is available here .

July 24
Akron Legal News ran a preview story about the July 25 Akron Law Admissions Open House. Electronic text is not available.

July 10
Professor J. Dean Carro is quoted in a Cleveland Plain Dealer report about the recent Cuyahoga County corruption scandal that is available here .

July/August
The Ohio State Bar Association magazine reported on Professor J.Dean Carro receiving the Ohio State Bar Association’s Legal Education Committee Award for 2009. Electronic text is not available.

Akron Law In the News Archive