Archive for March, 2008
Monday, March 31st, 2008
Prof. Mark Denbeaux of Seton Hall Law School and Prof. Michael Lewis of Ohio Northern University, on the rights of enemy combatants at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility.
Our visitors will discuss the limits of habeas rights, the rationale for the current scheme for detaining “enemy combatants,” and finally, what interrogation methods should be acceptable. There will also be a question and answer period afterwards.
Chinese food from Red Pepper will be provided for all!
Please plan to attend this event at 4:30 on Monday, March 31st in Room 118. We’re very lucky to have these guests–even a cursory glance at their CVs will show you that they’re among the leaders of their fields–Prof. Lewis is an expert on the law of war, and Prof. Denbeaux’s experience with the detainee situation in particular is unmatched. We really do want to make them feel welcome here at UC.
Remember: 3/31 at 4:30pm, in Room 118!
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Monday, March 31st, 2008
Law Students for Reproductive Justice Advocates for Children and Law Women present
Rosita
ROSITA, an hour-long documentary, traces a young girl’s journey from innocent victim to unwitting victor. When a nine-year-old Nicaraguan girl becomes pregnant as a result of a rape, her parents — illiterate campesinos working in Costa Rica — seek a legal “therapeutic” abortion to save their only child’s life. Their quest pits them against the governments of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, the medical establishment, and the Catholic Church. When their story gains international media attention the repercussions ripple across Latin America and Europe.
Free food provided!
Wednesday, April 2
6pm, Room 306, Map Room
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Sunday, March 16th, 2008
There will be a candidate forum in room 118 on Monday, March 17th, at 12:15 p.m.
The election itself will be set up at a table between room 114 and room 118 on Monday, March 17th, 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 18th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
So go to the forum, listen to what the candidates have to say, and then cast your vote!
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Saturday, March 15th, 2008
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March 2008 SBA Karaoke Night- Room 118
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Saturday, March 15th, 2008
More photos available at Flickr.com.
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Monday, March 10th, 2008
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 11th, at 3 pm in room 114, there will be a panel discussion about the death penalty in Ohio, and the recent American Bar Association report critical of how capital punishment is administered in Ohio.
Phyllis Crocker, Professor Law at Cleveland State law school, and recent chair of the ABA report on the death penalty, will be speaking, along with Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters (or a representative from his office who prosecutes capital cases). Both speakers will discuss their views about capital punishment and the ABA report, and then take questions.
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Sunday, March 9th, 2008
Due to the bad weather, we had to cancel Saturday’s performance of The Vagina Monologues. But there is now a re-scheduled performance Monday night!!!
WHAT: your last chance to see VAGINA MONOLOGUES
WHEN: Monday March 10th at 8pm
WHERE: The Tangeman University Center Cinema
WHY: Because its an amazing show and all profits go to support local and national women’s organizations!!!
HOW MUCH: only $5 with a student I.D. and $7 without.
I encourage everyone to go and see the show Monday night! You’ll have a great time and be donating to a worthy cause!!
If we could fill every seat in the house that would be great!
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Sunday, March 9th, 2008
Fellow Sports & Entertainment Law Club-ers –Thanks again for coming out to our first meeting! We really appreciate it. Here’s an update on what’s been going on since then:
Housekeeping
Currently, we are in need of a budget committee to start planning next year’s activities — i.e., speakers, gatherings, events, etc.; that way, when we go to request our budget from SBA next year, we’ll have a really good idea about how much we need/what we need it for . . . and hopefully get more than $190. If you’re interested in participating, just send either myself or Brandon (craigbr@email.uc.edu) an e-mail and we’ll get you in contact with one another.
March Madness
It seems like if the March Madness bracket challenge is going to happen, we’re going to have to do it. Brandon talked to the library staff and they said that the guy who ran the pool last year — and contributed the winning cash prize — isn’t there anymore. So for
those of you who signed up to work on the March Madness/NCAA Tournament event, be expecting a more-detailed e-mail from me on how we can start to get this thing going . . . Selection Sunday is fast approaching. (!!!)
Softball Tournament
We wanted to get your thoughts on the following ideas for the softball tournament:
(a) For the softball games, would you rather have a tournament scenario or a series of four games — i.e., students vs. alums, students vs. faculty, students vs. local attorneys/members of the Cincinnati Bar Association, and UC Law students vs. Chase Law students?
(b) Instead of having a rain date, what do you think about scheduling an alternate, indoor activity for the same day at Sports Plus (www.sportsplusohio.com)?
We are still planning on an April 19 date for the tournament. If you signed up on the list to help out with that, you’ll be getting an e-mail from me shortly about the various things we need to get this thing off the ground. (And if you signed up for helping out with both
events, I’m just going to include you in both e-mails.)
I guess that’s about it. Keep your eyes open for the individual e-mails, and please feel free to e-mail me with any additional comments, ideas, criticisms, etc.
Thanks!
Jill Steinberg
Interim S&E Law Club Secretary
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Sunday, March 9th, 2008
Doug Weigle of Bartlett & Weigle Co. L.P.A. will speak on Monday, March 10, 12:20-1:10pm in room 100A.
His topic: Representing Non-citizens in Criminal Matters. Doug will discuss what crimes trigger removal (deportation) proceedings, what to tell the judge and/or prosecutor about your client’s immigration status, and how post-conviction remedies can help immigrants who have unknowingly plead to deportable offenses.
Lunch will be provided by the Criminal Law Association & The Immigrant Community Legal Advocacy Project (ICLAP).
As always, everyone is welcome!
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Law Students for Reproductive Justice with Law Dems, Law Women, and Out & Allies
presents The Education of Shelby Knox.
Synopsis: A self-described “good Southern Baptist girl,” 15-year-old Shelby Knox of Lubbock, Texas has pledged abstinence until marriage.
But she becomes an unlikely advocate for comprehensive sex ed when she finds that Lubbock, where high schools teach abstinence as the only safe sex, has some of the highest rates of teen pregnancy and STDs in the state.
Wednesday, March 12 at 6:30pm
Room 104
Free food! Including chocolate things!
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