Recent News Items

The Taking Economy: Uber, Information and Power

The Taking Economy: Uber, Information and Power

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By virtue of sitting between consumers and providers, companies like Uber and Airbnb have a unique capacity to monitor and nudge all participants. It’s time for consumer protection law to catch up.

Honoring the Past with a Gift for the Future

Honoring the Past with a Gift for the Future

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Honoring Roger Shidler ‘24, a creatively structured gift designed for now and the century ahead puts a piece of land to work in the name of the UW.

Driverless Seattle: How the City Can Plan for Automated Vehicles

Driverless Seattle: How the City Can Plan for Automated Vehicles

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A new report from the University of Washington’s Tech Policy Lab and the Mobility Innovation Center touts the need for readiness and tackles costs and benefits of automated vehicles.

Immigration Workshop Offers Assistance to UW Community

Immigration Workshop Offers Assistance to UW Community

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On Feb. 17, over one hundred people joined UW Law to learn about recent immigration executive orders and engage in individual consultations.

Celebrating Dean Testy: First Woman to Serve as UW Law Dean

Celebrating Dean Testy: First Woman to Serve as UW Law Dean

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After more than eight years, Kellye Y. Testy has decided to step down as dean of the University of Washington School of Law. Testy was named the 14th dean of the UW School of Law in 2009, the first woman to serve in that position.

UW Community Immigration Workshop

UW Community Immigration Workshop

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UW School of Law invites the entire UW community to learn about the recent immigration executive orders and engage in brief consultations.