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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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September 29, 2023
NVCA challenges SEC’s new private fund adviser ruleForbes: Anat Alon-Beck, associate professor of law, discussed a “surprising move” in which the National Venture Capital Association, along with a coalition of asset management associations, challenged the SEC’s new private fund adviser rule in…
September 28, 2023
APP School of Law, in partnership with Tucker Ellis LLP, organized a half-day workshop for Cleveland area law firms and law schools to exchange best practices for teaching law students about the use of generative Al in the practice of law and how law firms can best use…
September 28, 2023
Addressing climate change requires a society-wide effort sustained over decades. This simply will not happen without bipartisan cooperation and broad public support. Fortunately, there are signs of hope. There have been recent bipartisan climate policies passed at the state and federal levels, and…
September 26, 2023
Healthcare in America is an unmortared mosaic of services and funding sources. We are the only developed country without a mandatory system and our aggregate costs absorb 18% of our GDP and is as much as double what other countries are spending. Insurance plays a big role as a source of payment and…
September 25, 2023
For their class gift, the CWRU School of Law class of 2023 raised money for a land acknowledgment marker. The money the class raised was matched by three alums from the law school class of 1958 -- George Aronoff, Jim Berick and Robert Reitman. “We are pleased to announce the installation of the…
September 25, 2023
The Biden Administration has made it a priority to pursue energy justice as it works to modernize and decarbonize the nation’s energy sector while advancing social justice. The Honorable Shalanda H. Baker oversees these efforts as the director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the…
September 22, 2023
What’s the key to ensuring others feel included? According to Bill Bradley, EdD, a facilitator for the Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development (AILD) program at APP School of Law, it starts with focusing on yourself. Practicing inclusivity requires…
September 22, 2023
Brian Gran, professor of sociology and law, participated in and contributed to a submission made to the U.S. National Science Foundation's new Directorate on Technology, Innovation and Partnerships’ three-year roadmap for future investment decisions. The submission was made by Public Interest…
September 20, 2023
APP School of Law is proud to announce the launch of an accredited, part-time, online JD program. Open to students across the country who are seeking a flexible path to their JD degree, this fully remote program has no in-person residency or visitation requirements. The…
September 18, 2023
Congratulations to APP School of Law alum Richard Batson (LAW ‘02), who was recently promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral and appointed to be The Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the U.S. Coast Guard. In this position, Admiral Batson supervises more than 200…