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Alumnus delivers for front-line workers in fight against COVID-19

Alumnus delivers for front-line workers in fight against COVID-19

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Shortly after moving to Hong Kong, international trade lawyer Ben Kostrzewa ’07 has become instrumental to the export of medical masks and supplies to the United States.

Professor Calandrillo cited in U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision
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Professor Calandrillo cited in U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision

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The case, Energy Intelligence Group, Inc. v. Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, focuses on copyright infringement in regard to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Read the citation on page 21.

Round-up: Clinical Law Program promotions and awards
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Round-up: Clinical Law Program promotions and awards

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Among the law school community’s many recognitions for outstanding work in experiential education, clinic faculty and staff garnered a number of well-deserved promotions and accolades.

Clinics Updates: Students and faculty advise, inform, advocate amid COVID-19
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Clinics Updates: Students and faculty advise, inform, advocate amid COVID-19

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Students and faculty in the Tax, Technology Law and Public Policy, and Tribal Court clinics address issues raised by COVID-19.

Leadership changes at UW Law

Leadership changes at UW Law

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Liz Porter, William Covington, Elana Matt named to new dean roles and will oversee Academic Administration; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and Student and Career Services, respectively.

Initiative announces award of 18 COVID-19 economic recovery research grants
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Initiative announces award of 18 COVID-19 economic recovery research grants

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UW Law Professor Jennifer Fan, along with Foster School of Business Professor Elizabeth Umphress, will research COVID-19 recovery strategies for minority-owned businesses.

WATCH: Three-Minute Legal Tips | June Medical Services, LLC v. Russo

WATCH: Three-Minute Legal Tips | June Medical Services, LLC v. Russo

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UW Law Professor Peter Nicolas breaks down the landmark abortion rights decision and answers questions about the biggest takeaways.

Eighteen UW projects awarded COVID-19 economic recovery grants

Eighteen UW projects awarded COVID-19 economic recovery grants

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One of these projects, led by UW School of Law assistant professor Jennifer Fan and Foster School of Business associate professor of management Elizabeth Umphress, aims to empower and help small businesses owned by people of color survive and thrive post-COVID-19.

2020 Global Innovation Law Summit: July 16-17

2020 Global Innovation Law Summit: July 16-17

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Register now for the webinar series, which will explore open innovation and intellectual property, current issues in developing industry standards, and IP law's role in global trade-related challenges.

Pilot program empowers advocates, fosters financial relief

Pilot program empowers advocates, fosters financial relief

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Members of the UW Law and northwest legal communities train formerly incarcerated individuals on leveraging a 2018 law that provides for non-restitution fee debt relief.