Students, professor work to find justice for juveniles
Story by Valeria Obi Professor Judith Scully is working on a pro bono initiative at Stetson that is inspiring law students to reach out to educate juveniles and the community about the harsh consequences of the criminal punishment system. Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to sentence juveniles who have not committed murder to life in prison without the possibility… » Read more
Stetson’s Pride Scholarship rewards students who fight discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identification
On Oct. 25, a crowd of faculty, students and alumni helped celebrate Stetson Law’s Pride Scholarship for students at an evening reception at the Mindy Solomon Gallery in St. Petersburg. Stetson Law alumni Matthew Bachman ’07, Elizabeth C. Barnes ’11, Thomas Yaegers ’05, and professors Robert Batey, Joseph Morrissey, Jason Palmer and Ellen Podgor joined the Pride Scholarship committee to show their support for law… » Read more
Herald Tribune – Oct. 31, 2011 – Dean Emeritus and Professor Bruce Jacob
Dean Emeritus and Professor Bruce Jacob is quoted regarding the fate of a regional trauma center in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.… » Read more
St. Petersburg Times – Oct. 27, 2011 – Professor Charles Rose
Professor Charles Rose is quoted in the St. Petersburg Times story, “Pasco man accused of stabbing will defend himself in court — again.”… » Read more
St. Petersburg Times – Oct. 27, 2011 – Dr. Jay Wolfson
Adjunct Law professor Dr. Jay Wolfson spoke with the St. Petersburg Times for the story, ” Driver’s seizure history could lead to charges in fatal Tampa crash.”… » Read more
Professor, law students discuss constitutionality of Obama healthcare overhaul
Story by Philip Hadley and Steven Lacks It’s been more than a year since President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), but the Stetson Law community, like much of the rest of America, remains abuzz over the contentious legislation. In a room packed with law students, Professor Michael Allen gave a presentation on the constitutionality of PPACA for Stetson Law’s American … » Read more
Tampa Tribune – Oct. 20, 2011 – Professor Lee Coppock
Professor Lee Coppock spoke with the Tampa Tribune for the story, “Suit targets owners of property where teens partied before fatal crash.”… » Read more
Daytona Beach News-Journal – Oct. 23, 2011 – Adjunct Professor Richard Harrison
Adjunct Professor Richard Harrison discussed the public right to speech and the Stetson Kennedy case with the Daytona Beach News-Journal.… » Read more
Tampa Tribune – Oct. 20, 2011 – Professor Lee Coppock
Professor Lee Coppock spoke with the Tampa Tribune for the story, “Suit targets owners of property where teens partied before fatal crash.”… » Read more
Author, civil rights scholar Jack Bass visits Stetson Law
Writer and civil rights scholar Jack Bass met with faculty and students at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport on Oct. 21. He talked to Stetson Law students on Friday about the First Amendment and the events that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Bass received the 1994 Robert Kennedy Book Award grand prize for his book, Taming the Storm: The Life… » Read more
Yale Daily News – Oct. 21, 2011 – Professor Peter Lake
Professor Peter Lake was quoted in the Yale Daily News on Oct. 21 regarding Title IX and guidelines for sexual misconduct on college and university campuses.… » Read more
The Harvard Crimson – Oct. 20, 2011 – Professor Peter Lake
Professor Peter Lake spoke with the Harvard Crimson for the article, “Harvard Reviews Policies on Sexual Assault.”… » Read more