Top News:

Christopher Ferguson, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Stetson University, was featured in the article, “Does the Scientific Method Apply to Psychology?” Ferguson commented on the idea that psychology is “sliding towards a state of being unfalsifiable,” according to the article, posted by Patheos March 30.

Louis Virelli, J.D., law professor at Stetson, was quoted in the article, “Citing Prosecutor’s Death Penalty Stance, Fla. Governor Reassigns 21 Cases.” Virelli stated, “When viewed on a case-by-case basis, this remedy by the governor strikes me as dangerous,” posted by The Police News April 5.

Carol Henderson, J.D., professor of law at Stetson University, was featured in the article, “Women’s History Month: AAFS Celebrates Carol E. Henderson, BA, JD 2008-2009 AAFS President,” posted by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Magazine March 28.

Valrie Chambers, Ph.D., associate professor of accounting, contributed to the article, “Procedure for Obtaining Rescission of 90-Day Letters.” The article, posted on The Taxadviser, focuses on the process necessary to obtain rescission of 90-day letters in underreported income cases, posted April 1.

Other News:

The April 5 Targeted News Service ran the news that Stetson Law student Mary Gantert presented with Judge Edward LaRose at the Tampa Bay Lawyers Guild’s Law Day.

The SaintPetersBlog and State Capital News Feed ran news of Stetson’s screening of Foster Shock and panel presentation by the student organization, Child Advocates of Stetson Law, posted March 30.

Stetson is offering a CLE program this summer in Cuba. The trip will be led by Darryl Wilson, associate dean for faculty and strategic initiatives, and is designed to teach students about the Cuban legal system, posted by Tampa Bay Newswire March 31.

The March 30 Public article, “Up Close With Cuba: Law School Students, Professor Travel to Havana,” reported on Stetson law school’s recent Spring Break trip to Havana, Cuba.

The BrainTree Forum reported that the Yarmouth Senior Center’s April 8 intergenerational model UN will feature international and elder law experts from Stetson speaking at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate in Boston.

The April 3 Akron Legal News ran the news that Stetson Cornerstone Award recipient Professor Lawrence A. Sutter III has died.

The April 2 Legally India reported on the champion International Environmental Moot Court win at Stetson.

Alumni News:

Deborah J. Blue, graduate of Stetson University College of Law, was covered in the article, “What I Wear to Work: Deborah J. Blue.” In the article, Blue gave her best piece of legal advice: “Litigation or collaboration is a process. Nothing happens overnight,” posted by Sarasota Magazine – Online March 31.

Thomas S. Edwards, Jr., Stetson law alumnus, was featured in the article, “Edwards & Ragatz, P.A.” Edwards is a firm partner at Edwards & Ragatz, P.A., where he fights to give residents of Jacksonville a voice in the courtroom and protect their rights in the justice system, posted by Jacksonville Magazine – Online April 3.

According to the April 3 Irvin Law Firm press release, Stetson University College of Law alumnus Grady C. Irvin Jr. is featured in the Showtime documentary, “Disgraced,” for his work with a high-profile murder case that erupted into the Baylor men’s basketball scandal in 2003.

Stetson University College of Law alumna Cristen Martinez will speak at the Tampa Bay REIA meeting on April 11, focusing on “Florida land trusts for the savvy real estate investor,” according to Wherevent.

According to the March 30 Jasper News, Stetson University College of Law alumnus John McCormick has died.