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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · 20h

Can Big Media use copyright law to cut off your internet access? Professor Jim Gibson, one of many legal experts who have filed briefs in the case of Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, breaks down this issue in our latest Synopsis video.
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The Synopsis - Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · 7d

Professor Stephen Bright delivered the University of Richmond Law Review symposium keynote, offering insights from his decades of experience litigating death penalty cases and advocating for justice reform.

University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · 7d

Our third panel at the University of Richmond Law Review symposium featured Doug Ramseur, @dalebaich.bsky.social, and Erin Barnhart examining their experiences in capital defense, moderated by Prof. Dave Johnson.

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · 8d

Excited to kick off today's University of Richmond Law Review symposium, "Advancing Abolition: Anti-Death Penalty Advocacy in Regressive Times." Experts and advocates are gathering to discuss the future of death penalty reform.

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · 16d

We're hiring! Richmond Law seeks an Associate Director of Career & Professional Development Programs to design career programming and guide students in their professional paths. richmond.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff_...

University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · 23d

Meet Prof. Douglas N. Boyle, Jr., '03! This fall he joins Richmond Law’s full-time faculty, bringing 15+ years of business-transactional experience and a passion for teaching. law.richmond.edu/features/art...

Get to know our new faculty: Professor Douglas N. Boyle, Jr.

A Richmond undergraduate alum, Professor Douglas N. Boyle, Jr. brings 15 years of business-transactional experience and a long-held desire to teach to our Richmond Law community.

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · 24d

Prof. James Gibson helps shape national copyright debate with a co-authored amicus brief in Cox v. Sony before SCOTUS. Coverage of this brief and others via IPWatchdog. ipwatchdog.com/2025/09/08/a...

Amici Have Their Say in SCOTUS Case on ISP Liability

Late last week, 18 amicus briefs were filed in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, the majority supporting the petitioners, Cox. The American Intellectual Property Law Association wa...

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · 25d

Richmond Law celebrates two honorees of the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation!

🏆 Prof. Julie McConnell earns the 2025 Hettrick Leadership Award for her advocacy & mentorship.

🏆 Danny Zemel, L’19, named 2025 Benjamin R. Lacy Volunteer of the Year for outstanding pro bono work.

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Corinna Barrett Lain @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social · Sep 10

After a talk with the intelligent and thoughtful students at Georgia State Law, I’m excited to open up the conversation to the local community at Charis Books & More! Thank you Charis Books & More for hosting me and @gfadp.bsky.social and Faith Leaders of Color Coalition for sponsoring!

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · Sep 5

We’re excited to kick off our 2025–2026 Faculty Colloquy series with Saikrishna Prakash, James Monroe Distinguished Professor of Law and Horace W. Goldsmith Research Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law!

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · Aug 22

That’s a wrap on Orientation 2025! The #Classof2028 built connections, met mentors, and took their first steps as students at Richmond Law. Thanks to our faculty, staff, and student ambassadors for such a warm welcome. Here’s to a year of learning, growth & community!

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Luke Norris @lukenorris.bsky.social · Aug 20

Grateful to now be the Tyler Hanes Professor of Law & Associate Dean for Faculty Development at @richmondlaw.bsky.social. Really looking forward to sharing and celebrating my colleagues’ excellent work!

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · Aug 14

Prof. @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social was featured on @npr.org's “We the People” Throughline series, exploring the Fifth Amendment and the right to remain silent. www.npr.org/2025/07/31/1...

We the People: The Right to Remain Silent : Throughline

The Fifth Amendment. You have the right to remain silent when you're being questioned in police custody, thanks to the Fifth's protection against self-incrimination. But most people end up talking to ...

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · Aug 12

This year’s University of Cambridge study abroad program has come to a close, wrapping up weeks of learning from @cam.ac.uk and Richmond faculty, exploring historic streets, and connecting with peers from across the country. Thank you to everyone who made this summer program unforgettable!

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · Aug 5

Prof. @athenais.bsky.social launched a new Substack newsletter, with weekly posts on the personal, legal, and cultural threads of inheritance. Whether you're curious about trust funds or the genealogy of both assets and attitudes, you’ll find plenty to think about. allisontait.substack.com

The Inheritance Imagination | Allison Tait | Substack

I’m a law professor writing about families and inheritance and this is where I talk about how people inherit, the generational flow of houses and tea kettles, and the transformative potential of equal...

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · Aug 4

Prof. Tara Casey was a guest on @npr.org's "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!" segment to guess which wild story about "Seborga" was true. Could it be a cheese, a fictional country, or a slang term? Tara's part starts around the twelve minute mark. Spoiler: she cracks the case!

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New episode from NPR: Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!: WWDTM: Heather Gay

This week, special guest Heather Gay joins panelists Shantira Jackson, Shane O'Neill, and Luke Burbank in Salt Lake City

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · Jul 10

Huge congratulations to our Director of Student Affairs, Katy Olney, on her appointment as a National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals representative for 2025–2026! We know she’ll bring the same heart, leadership, and dedication to this role that she brings to Richmond Law every day.

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · Jul 2

How could proposed reforms to litigation funding impact innovation? @profkosenga.bsky.social weighs in, as cited in this @law360.bsky.social article.

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Senate Bill Could Hike Taxes On Litigation Funding Profits - Law360

Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, released the committee's budget reconciliation proposal Monday evening, which includes proposed reforms to third-party litigation fundi...

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · Jun 11

Be sure to catch Richmond Law alum, Amanda Short, L'22, on the new competition series "The Snake," which premiered last night on FOX, and can be streamed on Hulu. New episodes drop Tuesday evenings at 9 PM EST! ew.com/the-snake-ca...

University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · Jun 9

From clinics to courtrooms, Richmond Law students build skills that last a lifetime. Gifts to Richmond Law directly support opportunities like the Access to Justice Clinic. Please consider making a gift by June 30 using the link below. give.richmond.edu/campaigns/47...

University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · Jun 5

Richmond Law was proud to host the 10th Annual Civil Procedure Workshop this week! Civil procedure scholars gathered for two days of rich discussion and connection. Huge thanks to Dean Wendy Perdue, @profk.bsky.social, @lukenorris.bsky.social, and all who joined!
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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · May 30

This week’s Junior Faculty Forum brought more than 40 rising legal scholars to Richmond Law for two days of presentations and discussion. Thanks to all our presenters and moderators, as well as organizer Prof. @athenais.bsky.social for making this a successful event! law.richmond.edu/features/art...

Cultivating the Future of Legal Scholarship

Junior Faculty Forum brings together emerging legal minds.

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Lynette Martins @lynettemartins.bsky.social · May 30

My gratitude to @athenais.bsky.social and all the faculty members of @richmondlaw.bsky.social incl @marissaesque.bsky.social and Danielle Stokes for being such gracious hosts! I highly recommend the Junior Faculty Forum for any junior faculty interested in sharing work in a collegial environment!

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University of Richmond School of Law @richmondlaw.bsky.social · May 20

Nearly 20% of the Class of 2025 earned the Pro Bono Certificate, contributing 4,000+ hours.

“Lawyers should do pro bono because it’s part of their professional responsibility."
— Sarah Bennett Bures, L’15 @tpllaw.bsky.social ‬
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Richmond Law recognizes students for pro bono service

“Do your little bit of good where you are. It’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”

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Allison Tait @athenais.bsky.social · May 20

A new blog post from me on endowments - revisiting Hansmann's great 1990 article and thinking about threats to institutional autonomy from both donors and the government. histphil.org/2025/05/20/r... @richmondlaw.bsky.social

Revisiting Henry Hansmann: Higher Ed Endowments, Financial Buffers, and Three Threats to Institutional Autonomy

Editors’ Note: Allison Tait revisits Henry Hansmann’s 1990 law review article, Why Do Universities Have Endowments?, at a moment when university endowments face unprecedented threats, e…

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