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UNH Law’s Buzz Scherr Named Chair & President of the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union
Albert E. (Buzz) Scherr of the University of New Hampshire School of Law was recently elected chair & president of the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union (NHCLU). The NHCLU, an affiliate of the national ACLU, is the leading civil liberties organization in New Hampshire with over 3,000 members statewide. "It's an honor to be selected to lead an organization that I've long held in such high regard," said Professor Scherr. "The work of the NHCLU is vital to the protection of … -
UNH Law Students Named Winners of Samsung-Stanford Patent Prize Competition
Two University of New Hampshire School of Law students have recently been named winners of the inaugural Samsung-Stanford Patent Prize competition. Kanav Hasija, a Masters in Intellectual Property candidate, and T. Paul Tanpitukpongse, a 3L student, won in the student category. They will receive a $5,000 cash prize and the opportunity to join other winners at a patent remedies conference to be held at Stanford Law School on February 18, 2011. According to Hasija, “This award is an honor, both for … -
UNH Law Breaks Ground for New $4.6 Million Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property
The University of New Hampshire School of Law today held an official groundbreaking ceremony for a 12,700 square foot addition that will house the newly created Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property. The $4.6 million Center will build on the pioneering work that has made Franklin Pierce synonymous with intellectual property leadership for over 35 years. "This addition will provide a striking home for our intellectual property program and reaffirm our commitment to remaining a global hub for the intersection of … -
UNH Law Announces Tuition Discount Program for New Hampshire Residents and UNH Students
The University of New Hampshire School of Law Board of Trustees recently approved a tuition waiver program for New Hampshire residents and UNH students. According to John D. Hutson, Dean & President of the law school, "This new tuition policy signals our investment in New Hampshire residents and UNH students. We hope that all of our state's best and brightest students will give serious consideration to attending UNH School of Law." The tuition waivers of $4,000 each will be available for … -
Gov. Lynch’s Judiciary Nominations: 3 of 4 Have Ties to UNH Law
New Hampshire Governor John Lynch announced judicial nominees he will present to the Executive Council for approval; of the four, three have strong ties to the University of New Hampshire School of Law. Senior Associate Supreme Court Justice Linda Dalianis will be nominated for the position of Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. She will take the seat of retiring Chief Justice John T. Broderick, Jr. who has been selected to become the next dean and president of UNH … -
UNH Law Hosts Exhibits of Hand-Hooked Rugs and Woodblock Prints
Two art exhibits are currently on view at the University of New Hampshire School of Law, Two White St. The shows feature hand-hooked rugs by members of the White Mountain Woolen Magic New Hampshire Chapter and a solo exhibit of woodblock prints by Matt Brown of Lyme, NH. Both exhibits are open daily to the public, free of charge. Entitled Rug Hooking Gone Legal, the rug exhibit consists of more than 40 pieces, on display through Saturday, December 18. An all … -
Dean-designate Broderick Honored by NHCLU
Chief Justice John T. Broderick Jr., Dean-designate of the University of New Hampshire School of Law, was presented with the Bill of Rights Award by the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union on November 14, 2010. He was honored for his ongoing commitment to access to justice issues during his term on the New Hampshire Supreme Court. In his remarks, he noted the importance of the courts in the United States and their role in achieving justice. In attendance were a number … -
UNH Law Teen Court Honored at Spirit of NH Awards
The University of New Hampshire School of Law chapter of Teen Court (UNH Law Teen Court) was honored recently at the annual Spirit of New Hampshire awards. Each fall, the statewide recognition celebration is hosted by Volunteer NH in collaboration with the Office of the Governor. Spirit of New Hampshire awards honor outstanding contributions to volunteerism throughout the state of New Hampshire. The UNH Law Teen Court team was a finalist in the Higher Education category of the Volunteer Program Champion … -
Strains of UNH Law Amicus Brief Heard in Federal Circuit’s Hyatt v Kappos Decision
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed down a decision in Hyatt v Kappos November 8 that was in many ways similar to the points urged by the Law School’s IP Amicus Brief Clinic last May. According to Professor Jeff Hawley, Director of the IP Amicus Brief Clinic, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found: 1) No new issues are to be considered in the District of Columbia district court in an action under Section 145; 2) … -
UNH Law Announces Chief Justice John T. Broderick Jr. as New Dean
After completing a national search, the University of New Hampshire School of Law has named outgoing Chief Justice John T. Broderick Jr. of the New Hampshire Supreme Court, as its new Dean and President. He will replace retiring Dean John D. Hutson, who has led the school since 2000. “In Justice Broderick, we have found someone with years of high level experience as a lawyer, teacher, and appellate judge who can inspire faculty, students, and staff to take the University of … -
UNH Law Announces Board of Trustees
The University of New Hampshire School of Law, formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center, has announced its Board of Trustees: Douglas J. Wood, JD '76, University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center), is Chair of the Board. He is a member of the Advertising, Technology & Media Law Group of Reed Smith LLP in New York, NY. Cathy J. Green, JD '77, UNH School of Law, is the Vice Chair of the Board. She is a partner … -
3 UNH Law Alumni Elected to U.S. Congress
Yesterday's election brought out record numbers of voters across the nation, and its results ensure that three University of New Hampshire School of Law alumni will be seeing each other regularly on the U.S. Capitol House floor. Representative Donna F. Edwards, JD '89, was re-elected to serve Maryland's 4th Congressional District. She serves on the Committees on Science and Technology, and Transportation and Infrastructure. She was was named last month as one of "10 Best Members of Congress" by Esquire magazine … -
SJI Invites Community to Hear Congolese Women’s Activist
The University of New Hampshire School of Law’s Social Justice Institute has partnered with Red River Theatres to bring Congolese women's activist Lisa Shannon to Concord. Founder of “Run for Congo Women” and author of A Thousand Sisters: My Journey into the Worst Place on Earth to Be a Woman, she is also a subject of the film, The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo, which will be shown at the Theatre, Thursday, November 4. Lisa Shannon has led a mass … -
UNH School of Law Announces Additional Finalist in Dean Search
The University of New Hampshire School of Law Dean Search Committee has announced that a fourth dean candidate finalist will be coming to campus for meetings with students, faculty, staff, and trustees. Nicolas P. Terry, from Saint Louis University School of Law, will visit Concord on Monday, November 1, and Durham the following day. Currently the Chester A. Myers Professor of Law at Saint Louis University School of Law, Professor Terry has been a legal educator in England, the United States, … -
Community Service Day October 30
In memory of long-time Franklin Pierce Law Center Professor and Clinical Director, Bruce E. Friedman, the Public Interest Coalition (PIC) organizes and sponsors Bruce Friedman Community Service Day, a day of service to which all in the UNH School of Law community are invited and encouraged to participate. Bruce is remembered by colleagues as often saying, “Do good as you do well.” He believed strongly that lawyers have a duty to serve our communities by providing legal services to the indigent, … -
UNH Law Announces Finalists in Dean Search
The University of New Hampshire School of Law Dean Search Committee is bringing three dean candidate finalists to campus for meetings with students, faculty, staff, and trustees. John D. Hutson, dean & president of UNH School of Law since 2000, announced last spring that he would be retiring at the end of the 2010-2011 academic year. According to Sherry Young JD ’82, Chair of the Search Committee, “The committee was particularly pleased that there was a strong candidate pool of talented … -
UNH Law Earns Final Approval to Build the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property Addition
The University of New Hampshire School of Law has completed the approval process to build an addition to the Law School. Last night, the Concord, NH, Planning Board gave final approval to the project, which is expected to begin construction in the coming weeks and be ready for occupancy for the 2011 fall semester. The addition, to be named "The Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property," will afford the school more versatile teaching spaces, as well as greater opportunity to hold … -
20 Students Sworn In to Groundbreaking Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program
On October 7, the fifth class of the groundbreaking Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program (Webster Scholars) was sworn in at the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Twenty second-year law students from the University of New Hampshire School of Law affirmed they would “work diligently” so they can be “fully prepared to represent clients at the moment of graduation from law school.” The Webster Scholars program is a joint venture of the New Hampshire Supreme Court, the New Hampshire Bar Association, the New … -
Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property Addition Closer to Reality
The Concord Zoning Board passed a parking variance Wednesday night that brings the building of the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property at UNH School of Law one step closer to groundbreaking. At issue had been the 30 parking spaces lost in the proposed addition to the building at Two White Street and the arrangement of 31 on-street replacement parking spots proposed originally at the August Zoning Board meeting. In the nearly two months since the initial meeting, a number of … -
Professor Hennessey’s “Classical” Education Effects Global Impact
On first glance, the fact that Professor William O. Hennessey is giving the keynote address at this weekend's Rhode Island Foreign Language Association's fall conference may seem a non sequitur. Why would a renowned professor of Intellectual Property Law, an expert in trademarks, be giving the central speech at a conference for high school teachers? "I'll be speaking to the people in the trenches." he says. "Critical thinking in a global world requires the perspective of foreign language and culture. Foreign … -
University of New Hampshire School of Law Welcomes New Name, New Students
Every new school year brings with it a palpable sense of anticipation; the eagerness this year at University of New Hampshire School of Law was notably beyond the norm. Students who left Franklin Pierce Law Center for summer break returned to take classes at UNH School of Law. Entering students arrived knowing they'd be the first class to start and graduate at UNH School of Law. The affiliation, in the works for several years and officially effective August 30, unites the … -
Global Tradition Continues in New Graduate Class
Thirty-three new graduate students have entered Franklin Pierce Law Center, soon-to-be University of New Hampshire School of Law. Reflecting the school's strong global tradition, this year's new students arrive from four continents. Two students, one from China and one from South Korea, are pursuing their Diploma in Intellectual Property. Candidates for the full-year Master of Intellectual Property degree come from the United States, India, China, South Korea, Jordan, Taiwan and Japan. A candidate for the Master of Commerce & Technology degree …