NDLS Communicator
Week of 10.28.19
Good morning! We hope everyone had a wonderful fall break and enjoyed a slower paced week. Please see this week's upcoming news and events.
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 Mary Ellen O'Connell in the news
Mary Ellen was quoted by ABC News in "What to know about potential war crimes in Syria by Turkish-backed fighters." Read the story here.
She was also quoted in "World faces difficult task in seeking lasting peace in Syrian conflict." Read more here.
Mary Ellen also discusses Turkey's military agression in Syria here.
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 Sam Bray mentioned in SCOTUS Blog
Sam was mentioned in "Argument preview: A conflict between plain text and background rules." Sam co-authored an amicus brief filed in the Rotkiske v. Klemm case. Read the post here.
Sam was also quoted in "High Court Must Define Meaning of Silence in Debt Collection Case." Read the story here.
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 Rick Garnett writes for Real Clear News
Rick co-wrote an op-ed, "Presidential Candidates Fail to Consider Harms Against Religious Institutions." Read his piece here.
Rick was also quoted in The Atlantic in "Your Neighbor’s Christian Education, Courtesy of Your Tax Dollars." Read more here.
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 Patrick Corrigan in Bloomberg
Patrick's behavioral theory of IPO pricing was discussed in the Money Stuff newsletter on Bloomberg. Read more here.
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 Advocates spread the word about Indiana expungement law
Chris Kozelichki spoke at an event over the weekend about Indiana's expungement law. The South Bend Tribune covered the event, read more here.
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‘What Would You Fight For?’ features client of IP & Entrepreneurship Clinic
A client of ND Law's Intellectual Property & Entrepreneurship Clinic was the subject of a "What Would You Fight For?" video that aired during the ND-Virginia game. Read more here.
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ND Law students win top prizes in annual religious liberty writing contest
Congratulations to 3Ls David Spicer and Timothy Bradley, who took first and second place, respectively, in the 10th Annual International Religious Liberty writing competition from the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at BYU Law. Read more here. |
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Faculty Happenings
A.J. Bellia looks to international law to reconcile federalism and textualism in a new paper, "The International Law Origins of American Federalism," forthcoming in Columbia Law Review.
Veronica Root Martinez hosted a roundtable on equity with scholars from across the country last week at Notre Dame's Chicago office.
Mary Ellen O'Connell discussed her new book, "The Art of Law in the International Community," at Boston College Law School last week.
The Deepfake Conference that the ND Technology Ethics Center and Mark McKenna hosted on October 18 was mentioned in the Axios
Future newsletter here.
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Monday, October 28
IP Lecture Series: Ken Germain, Senior Counsel at Wood Herron & Evans, 12:30 p.m., 3130 Eck Hall of Law
SBA Professor Series: Tricia Bellia, 12:30 p.m., 1130 Eck Hall of Law
A Conversation with Institute for Justice Senior Attorney, Bob McNamara, 12:30 p.m., 1315 Biolchini
Tuesday, October 29
Remain in Mexico: How Tent Courts Fail Asylum Seekers and Abandon Due Process with Lisa Koop, 12:15 p.m., McCartan Courtroom
Faculty Visitor, Cree Jones, University of Chicago Law School, 12:30 p.m., Faculty Meeting Room
Women of Color in Law with Cecilia Monterrosa and Roxanne Johnson, 12:30 pm., 3140 Eck Hall of Law
Wednesday, October 30
Faculty Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Faculty Meeting Room
Transitioning from Private to Government and Back Again with Laura Ranum from Sotos Law Firm, 12:30 p.m., 1315 Biolchini
Thursday, October 31
Faculty Visitor, Talia Gillis, Harvard Law, 12:30 p.m., Faculty Meeting Room
China's Legal System with Yang Ming, Peking University, 12:30 p.m., 1140 Eck Hall of Law
The Pernicious Doctrine of Stare Decisis: An Enthusiastic Dissent from a Ridiculous Idea with Michael Stokes Paulsen, St. Thomas School of Law, and Randy Kozel, 12:30 p.m., 1130 Eck Hall of Law
Come learn and celebrate Día de los Muertos with HLSA and the SBA Spirit and Diversity & Inclusion Committees in the Commons! They will be serving churros and handing out other fun treats in honor of the Mexican holiday of "The Day of the Dead."
Law School Trick or Treating, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Please stop by 1100 to get a list of offices handing out treats.
Friday, November 1
Law & Economics Seminar: Peg Brinig, 12:30 p.m., Faculty Meeting Room
Saturday, November 2
Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech, 2:30 p.m.
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Fall Break Kickoff Lunch
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our fall break kick-off lunch. Great company, good food, and perfect weather made this lunch a success!
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Happy Birthday!
Sandra Klein--October 28
Wendy Noecker--November 1
We would like to celebrate your birthday too! We need your permission first, so please fill out the form here.
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Benefit selection deadline is Nov. 1
This is a reminder that you must go on-line and select your benefits for next year by Friday, November 1. You can see information about enrollment and the new medical plans and offerings here.
Also, benefit-eligible faculty and staff who complete a health screening by November 8 will receive an $180 premium credit (you will receive an additional $96 premium credit if your spouse completes a screening as well).
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Caregivers Support Group
If you are a faculty or staff member currently caring for an aging parent, a spouse, or a child with special needs, you are welcome to join the Caregivers Support Group. This group can offer the opportunity to connect with others, share information and struggles, and listen to how others deal with their situations.
The Faculty Group meets the third Tuesday of the month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in room 301 Coleman-Morse
The Staff Group meets the first Thursday of the month from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in room 301 Coleman-Morse
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Contact Denise Wager with suggestions, comments, and content.
dwager@nd.edu
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