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October 19 - 25, 2003 |
Students Express Gratitude to Donor for Refurbishing Student Lounge
Florence Miner cuts the ribbon at the dedication of the new Sargis-Miner Lounge. Miner, and members of the Sargis family (gathered around her) gave a gift to the law school that helped underwrite the costs of the redecorating of the lounge, now dedicated to John Marshall alumnus David Sargis (J.D. '85) and Miner, his cousin.
Students find the new furniture comfortable and a welcome change.
Gathering at the dedication of the new Sargis-Miner Lounge are (from left) students Kim Wisniewski, and Will Hansen, Dean Patricia Mell, Florence Miner, students Brendan Cronin and Oscar Brown, and Professor Gil Johnston.
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Irish Guest Lectures on EU Policies
Dr. Herwig C.H. Hofmann, a lecturer in law and director of the Program of Law and Languages at the Trinity College Law School in Dublin, will discuss "The European Union's New Draft Constitutional Treaty—Europe's Metamorphosis into a Federal State?" at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Room 1200.
The European Union (EU) has reached a turning point in its 50-year history. In May 2004, the EU will grow from 15 to 25 member states. At the same time, the EU members plan to take a further, and maybe decisive, step in integration by deciding on a constitution for the EU.
Dr. Hoffman will discuss the implications of these constitutional reforms for the process of European integration and for governance in Europe. He will address the draft constitution's effect on the economic and political relationship between the EU and the United States.
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John Marshall Adjunct Professor Argues ERISA Case in Federal Circuit Court
John Marshall Law School Adjunct Professor Mark DeBofsky (left), partner at Daley, DeBofsky & Bryant in Chicago, argued before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois last month, in a case concerning the judicial standard of review in an ERISA benefits denial case. He is joined by (from left) Professor Kathryn Kennedy, director of the Center for Tax Law and Employee Benefits at John Marshall, and employee benefits LL.M. degree candidates Greg Madden and Sage Fattahian, students in DeBofsky's ERISA Litigation course, who observed his oral argument.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor John D. Ingram
Publications
His article, "Punitive Damages Should Be Abolished," 17 Cap. U. L. Rev. 205 was cited recently in 87 Minn. L. Rev. 583 and in 630 Ohio St. L.J. 931 and in 38 Willamette L. Rev. 477.
Prof. Ann Lousin
Prof. William Mock
Associate Dean Nancy Thompson
Associate Prof. Mark E. Wojcik
Activities
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Professors Ann Lousin, William Mock, Mark Wojcik, and Nancy Thompson, the Assistant Dean for Career Services, spoke at an October 8 panel on "Marriage and the Military." The session explored legal issues relating to same-sex marriage and the military's exclusion of gay and lesbian persons. Also on the program were James Darby and Patrick Bova, representing American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER). The program was co-sponsored by the Student Bar Association, GALLA, and the JMLS Career Service Office.
Professor Michael P. Seng
Activities
He was a panelist with other area law professors at a forum on the upcoming term of the United States Supreme Court. The forum was sponsored by the American Constitutional Law Society and held at the Chicago Bar Association on Tuesday evening, October 7. Professor Seng spoke on the recent case before the Supreme Court on campaign finance reform.
Professor Mark E. Wojcik
Activities
He participated in a two-day special meeting of the American Bar Association's AIDS Coordinating Committee, a special committee that represents all of the major ABA sections that have an interest in the legal issues surrounding AIDS. Professor Wojcik reported on the United Nations Special Session on AIDS, including special workshop sessions, and he helped to draft part of a recommendation and report that will be submitted for approval to the American Bar Association House of Delegates. The meeting was held on October 3-4, 2003 in Washington, D.C.
Professor Wojcik will be one of the speakers at the law school's Supreme Court Review and Preview, to be held on Saturday morning, October 18, 2003 in Room 503.
Professor Wojcik will speak on cases where the U.S. Supreme Court has begun to rely on international and foreign law, including the landmark decision in Lawrence v. Texas, where the U.S. Supreme Court found that the Texas sodomy statute was unconstitutional. Justice Kennedy's opinion for the court in that case included a favorable citation to a decision from the European Court of Human Rights. He will discuss the new willingness of Supreme Court justices to consider foreign and international law, as well as the adverse reactions that have been voiced to that openness.
Professor Wojcik will present a special one-hour legal writing seminar at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2003, in Room 503. The program, "Ten Tips to Improve Your Writing," is open to students, alumni, and prospective students.
On Thursday, October 23, 2003, Professor Wojcik will moderate a panel discussion on Careers in International Law from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 409. The panel will be co-sponsored by the Illinois State Bar Association Section of International and Immigration Law, the JMLS Career Service Office, and the JMLS International Law Society. Joining him on the panel will be Lewis Matuszewich and Pat Kinnally.
On Friday, October 24, 2003, Professor Wojcik, Professor William Mock, and Sandra Vreedenburgh, the Leo Melamed Fellow at The John Marshall Law School, will present an informative program on current legal issues before the United Nations. The program will be held at the ISBA Headquarters at 20 N. Clark in Chicago. The program, from noon until 1 p.m., is free, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Contact Katie Neal at kneal@isba.org or at 312-726-8775 to register for the program.
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The Center for Tax Law and Employee Benefits Law
Professor Dana Muir, the Louis and Myrtle Moskowitz, Research Professor of Business and Law at the University of Michigan Business School, will be speaking on "Fiduciary Follies in Employee Benefits Plans," on Wednesday, October 29th from 6 to 7 p.m. Professor Muir is in town to address the University of Chicago's Business School. Please join us as Professor Muir discusses the explosion of fiduciary litigation related to employee benefit plans post-Enron. Employee benefits litigation is a fast-growing field of practice that can put you right in the middle of the news with hot topics of concern to everyone, such as health insurance, pension and severance benefits. Come to Room 1105 and learn more.
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ACLU Representative Discusses Patriot Act
The John Marshall Law School Chapter of Amnesty International hosted "The USA Patriot Act," featuring Ed Yohnka (center), director of Communications for ACLU-Illinois. Yohnka addressed the effects of the USA Patriot Act on civil liberties and its ineffectiveness as a security strategy. Welcoming Yohnka to the law school were Amnesty International Co-Presidents Mario Sullivan (left) and Zubaida Qazi (right). The program was co-sponsored by John Marshall's American Constitution Society, Muslim Law Students Association and Asian American Law Students Association.
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Schedule of Events
October 19
- PMBR Program, Rooms 200-201, 9:00 a.m.
October 21
- Trademark and Design Filing Strategies in a Changing Landscape Seminar, Room 1200, 8:00 a.m.
- Palestinian Young Professionals Delegation, Room 1200B, 2:00 p.m.
- Career Services - Evening Student Panel, Room 1200A, 5:00 p.m.
October 22
- Lecture by Visiting Professor Dr Herwig Hofman, Trinity College, Dublin, Room 1200A
October 23
- Career Services - Careers in International Law, Room 409, 12:45 p.m.
- Law Review Reception for Dean Mell, Room 3East, 5:00 p.m.
October 24
- Copyright Society Seminar, Room 1200A, 12:00 p.m.
- FAST Start Program, Room 1200, 12:00 p.m.
- BLSA Reception for Dean Mell, Room 3East, 5:00 p.m.
October 25
- Bar Exam Workshop, Room 1200, 1:30 p.m.
- FAST Start Program, Room 300, 1:30 p.m.
October 28
- Career Services - Careers in ERISA Litigation, Room 409, 12:45 p.m.
- Tea Time with the Dean, Student Lounge, 4:30 p.m.
October 29
- FAST Start Program, Room 200, 12:00 p.m.
October 31
- Career Services Talk with First Year's, Room 409, 12:00 p.m.
November 1
- PMBR Program, Rooms 200-01, 9:00 a.m.
- FAST Start Program, Room 1200, 1:30 p.m.
A complete online listing of events scheduled at The John Marshall Law School can be found at the following URL: http://www.jmls.edu/calendar.htm
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Student Activities
October 20
The Student Bar Association study aid sale will be held in the student lounge.
October 21
The Entertainment Law Society will meet at 12:30 p.m. in room 402.
October 22
Dean Powers Student Advisory Committee Meeting _ All student organization chief officers please see Miss Criss.
October 23
Phi Alpha Delta Meeting.
The new "Law Enforcement Students Organization" will meet at 5:00 p.m. in room 402. Pizza will be served.
October 24
A reception for Dean Mell will be hosted by the Black Law Student Association at 5:00 p.m. in 3 East.
Phi Delta Phi applications are available in Miss Criss's office, room 212.
October 25
ABA Work-A-Day.