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APP School of Law hosts historic signing of ‘Tanisha’s Law,’ advancing Cleveland’s mental health crisis response
APP School of Law served as the backdrop for a major shift in Cleveland’s public safety and mental health strategy as Mayor Justin M. Bibb (LAW ’18) signed “Tanisha’s Law,” landmark legislation creating a new civilian-led response to mental health crisis calls. The…
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November 16, 2018
Over the summer, junior Devina Patel left her hometown of Cleveland for an internship in Washington, D.C. She came back armed with legal knowledge, a passion for criminal justice, and an inspiration for what she hopes will become a new student organization. Patel, an English and finance major on…
November 08, 2018
Humanities majors are among the most successful applicants to law schools and many of Cleveland’s top lawyers spent their undergraduate years studying history, art, English and philosophy. The Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities will host a panel titled Humanities@Work Law Wednesday, Nov. 14, from…
November 06, 2018
The School of Law will host the Frank J. Battisti Memorial Lecture Thursday, Nov. 8, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Linsalata Alumni Center. Nelson Perez, bishop of Cleveland, will present “Immigration and the New Dignity of the Human Person.” Through his talk, Perez will offer a philosophical,…
November 02, 2018
Brian Gran, professor of sociology and law AND faculty associate of the Center for Policy Studies, served as a discussant during a United Nations (UN) Day of Discussion. The UN Committee on Economic, Cultural and Social Rights held this Day of Discussion to focus on the human right to science. Gran…
October 26, 2018
Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and director of the Center for Business Law and Regulation, examined the legal troubles plaguing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Donald Trump. In “Hostile Environment” for National Review, Adler discussed how the…
October 26, 2018
Erik M. Jensen, the Coleman P. Burke Professor Emeritus of Law, explained why the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which some have argued should be invoked to remove President Donald Trump from office, may not be effective for that purpose. In the piece for cleveland.com, titled “It's not…
October 24, 2018
Members of the APP community are invited to a panel discussion with three lawyers to learn about their experiences and careers. This event, titled "Learn from the Lawyers," will be held Friday, Oct. 26, from 12:45 to 2 p.m. in Sears Library Building, Room 333. The…
September 26, 2018
Post-Graduate Planning and Experiential Education will host Michael Benza, senior instructor of law, for a talk titled “A View from the Death House: An Inside Look at Capital Punishment and Executions” Friday, Sept. 28, from 12:45 to 2 p.m. in Sears Library Building, Room 333. At the School of…
September 24, 2018
With a $10 million gift to APP, philanthropist Roe Green will support the next phase of renovations at the Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center at The Temple – Tifereth Israel. Roe Green In honor of Green’s gift, the world-class performance space planned for…
September 14, 2018
Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect a new air time. Tune into WCPN 90.3 FM Monday, Sept. 17, from 9 to 10 p.m. to hear School of Law Co-Dean Michael Scharf on the next installment of “Talking Foreign Policy.” “Talking Foreign Policy” is produced by Case Western Reserve…