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My favorite #PHLaw class session of the year: Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, MD, MPH, FIDSA, Director of the City of St. Louis Department of Health, visits Saint Louis University School of Law!

How does the choice architecture shape outcomes in the criminal justice system? ⚖️🔄 This article addresses this question by examining how different legal frameworks influence decision-making in regulatory versus criminal prosecutions. University of Ottawa - Faculty of Law | Common Law Associate Professor Terry Skolnik’s thought-provoking analysis sheds light on how these structures impact defendants, especially marginalized communities, and calls for a deeper understanding of their role in criminal justice reform. Read “The Regulatory Offence Revolution in Criminal Justice: The Choice Architecture of Regulatory Offences” here: https://lnkd.in/enPgEXVA

🌟 Loyola Law Faculty Spotlight 🌟 Professor Monica Wallace, alongside alumna Stacey Lagraize Meyaski (BA '98, JD '01), recently presented at the LSU Estate Planning Seminar, exploring the evolving landscape of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and its impact on estate planning. They covered essential topics for estate planners, including current ART laws, proposed legislative changes, and Louisiana’s developing jurisprudence. Their presentation also highlighted recommendations for clients navigating ART options for themselves or their families. We’re proud to see Loyola Law leading the way on critical issues impacting families today! #LoynoLaw #EstatePlanning #Law&Technology #FacultySpotlight

🆕The Center recently released an update to our 2020 National Review of School-Based Restorative Justice and State Legislation. Our new 2023 Trend Analysis and Review report highlights six new findings and provides policy recommendations to expand restorative justice practices in our schools nationwide. Here are some of our topline findings: ✅Nine states have passed eight new laws that support the use of restorative justice in schools. ✅One law implements restorative justice as an alternative to punitive discipline.  ✅Three laws integrate culturally competent and/or trauma-informed frameworks. ✅One law incorporates restorative justice training and professional development in schools. Read the report to learn more about these laws and the importance of implementing school-based restorative justice practices nationwide: https://lnkd.in/enMxkste

Join us for 'Law Review With You 🫵,' featuring Joanna Schwartz, professor of law & faculty director of the UCLA Law David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law & Policy at UCLA Law. Here, Prof. Schwartz breaks down the challenges of holding cities accountable for law enforcement officers' actions, which is the topic of her law review article, 'Municipal Immunity,' published in the Virginia Law Review. "If an officer has violated your constitutional rights, you can't automatically sue the employer, the city, that gave them their badges and guns. Instead, you have to show that the city had a policy, a practice, or a custom that caused the constitutional violation to occur," she explains. Ready to dig deeper? 👉 Watch below to learn more! 👉 Read 'Municipal Immunity' here: https://lnkd.in/gaarYZfJ 👉 Read her book, 'Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable': https://lnkd.in/g4XCMb6d 👉 Stay tuned for part 2!

"🔬 Honored to have participated in the enlightening seminar 'From Dissection Hall to Courtroom: The Role of Forensic Medicine', organized by C.A.S.E. 23 Official on May 13th, 2024. Delved into the fascinating intersection of medicine and law, gaining valuable insights into forensic practices. Grateful for the opportunity to expand my knowledge and network with esteemed professionals in the field. #ForensicMedicine #LegalMedicine #CASE23Official #ContinualLearning"

This past year my Law Office, in partnership with Jane Doe Inc., participated in court observations across Massachusetts to document the experiences of domestic violence survivors trying to obtain protective orders within the state. Tune into our presentation on Friday, April 5th to learn about our findings and recommendations on how to improve survivor experiences. Use the link below or scan the QR code to join the Zoom, we hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/e28Bdt9b Northeastern University School of Law #NUSL #NortheasternLaw

Always enjoy making a guest appearance at Pace Law for Prof. Louis Fasulo on topics in trial advocacy - today we discussed witness examinations. Here's my Top 5 takeaways for presenting effective direct exams: 1. Understand your case theory/theme and how this witness fits in; 2. Work backwards from what you hope to argue in closing to create the objectives/bullets for the witness' direct exam; 3. Incorporate using exhibits and refreshing recollection into your witness prep; 4. Craft a narrowly-tailored, easily digestible Q&A presentation to meet your objectives/bullets; and 5. Assess the witness' warts/baggage - to prep them for XEX and possibly take the sting out.

Regulatory offences play an increasingly crucial role in the criminal justice system. In this article, Professor Terry Skolnik from the University of Ottawa - Faculty of Law | Common Law delves into the often-overlooked yet significant impact of these offences on both legal and social landscapes. Read "The Regulatory Offence Revolution in Criminal Justice: The Expansive Role of Regulatory Offences" here: https://lnkd.in/gzXzyfnu

"🔬 Honored to have participated in the enlightening seminar 'From Dissection Hall to Courtroom: The Role of Forensic Medicine', organized by C.A.S.E. 23 Official on May 13th, 2024. Delved into the fascinating intersection of medicine and law, gaining valuable insights into forensic practices. Grateful for the opportunity to expand my knowledge and network with esteemed professionals in the field. #ForensicMedicine #LegalMedicine #CASE23Official #ContinualLearning"