Stetson again offers free will service for veterans aged 60 or older

  Stetson University College of Law is again partnering with the Community Law Program and the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation to prepare free simple wills and advance directives for low income veterans and their spouses aged 60 or older through the sixth annual Wills for Warriors Program in February. Walk-in appointments are not available. Veterans or their spouses must schedule individual appointments in advance by… » Read more


Brennan Center – Jan. 11, 2018 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote the article, “President Donald Oprah,” for the Brennan Center of Justice.  … » Read more


Alumni receive Florida Bar Pro Bono Awards at the Florida Supreme Court

Three Stetson University College of law alumni, Dan B. Hendrickson J.D. ’87, Jo Ann Palchak J.D. ’05 and Erica K. Smith J.D. ’07, will receive the Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Awards at a Supreme Court of Florida ceremony on Jan. 25. “I have to acknowledge my professors who instilled the spirit of pro bono in me at Stetson University College of Law,” said Palchak.… » Read more


Managed Healthcare Executive – Jan. 9, 2018 – Adjunct Professor Jay Wolfson

Adjunct Professor Jay Wolfson is featured in the Managed Healthcare Executive story, “Expansion of association health plans: 6 things to know about Trump’s proposal.”… » Read more


Pennsylvania Tribune – Jan. 9, 2018 – Professor Peter Lake

Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the Pennsylvania Tribune article, “Penn State fraternity faces uncertain future.”… » Read more


Tampa Bay Times – January 6, 2018 – Professor Louis Virelli

Professor Louis Virelli is quoted in the Tampa Bay Times article, “Will Her Beliefs, the Law Collide?”  … » Read more


Tallahassee Democrat – Jan. 6, 2018 – Professor Paul Boudreaux

Professor Paul Boudreaux is cited in the Tallahassee Democrat article, “Opinion: Time to boot fracking out of Florida for good.”… » Read more


Tampa Bay Times – Jan. 5, 2018 – Professor Louis Virelli

Professor Louis Virelli is quoted in the Tampa Bay Times article, “Lawyer who called gay marriage decision ‘abomination’ seeking Pinellas family court judge seat.”… » Read more


International law student compares experience of law school at Stetson with Nigeria

By Nathaniel Ovabor An African Proverb says that “every country has her own way of seasoning chicken.” Going to law school in Nigeria is quite different from the experience in a U.S. law school like Stetson, though they do have some basic similarities. First of all, the structure of law school and generally how one becomes a lawyer is different. In Nigeria, those who desire… » Read more


POSTPONED: How do vulnerable populations deal with insurance abuse after hurricanes and other disasters? Stetson hosts colloquium and public forum in January

Is the average citizen prepared to deal with insurance questions and related repair issues after hurricanes and other disasters? Stetson University College of Law is hosting a Professional Colloquium and Public Forum on Assignment of Homeowner’s Benefits in the spring at a date TBD on the Gulfport campus, 1401 61st St. S. This event was scheduled for Jan. 26. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: The professional colloquium… » Read more


Elder Law Prof Blog – Jan. 3, 2018 – Professor Rebecca Morgan

Professor Rebecca Morgan wrote the Jan. 3 Elder Law Prof Blog article, “Monetary Penalties vs. SNFs lessened.” She wrote the Jan. 3 Elder Law Prof Blog, “Emergency Preparedness Legislation.” She posted the Dec. 29 Dementia Therapy in German Nursing Home” to the Elder Law Prof Blog and Dec. 28 “Elder Caregiving and Women Not in the Workplace,” and “Five Part Webinar on Abuse in Later… » Read more


ABA Journal – Dec. 31, 2017 – Professor Peter Lake

Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the ABA Journal article, “Campus sex assault investigations have become polarized and political.”… » Read more