"An Uncertain Future For U.S. Energy Policy"
The Regulatory Review quoted Emily Hammond on how Trump’s efforts to control independent agencies may shape U.S. energy and environmental policy.
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Fundamentals of Lawyering: GW Law's Dean's Fellows Program
June 25, 2025
GW Law Alumnus, Adam Manning, JD '22, talks about his experience being a Dean's Fellow at GW Law.
GW Law Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew Reflects on Juneteenth
June 18, 2025
This week, GW Law recognizes Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of chattel slavery in America.
Fundamentals of Lawyering: GW Law's Writing Center
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Everything you need to know about the GW Law Writing Center from Professor and Writing Center Coordinator Natalia Blinkova.
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"An Uncertain Future For U.S. Energy Policy"
The Regulatory Review quoted Emily Hammond on how Trump’s efforts to control independent agencies may shape U.S. energy and environmental policy.
"What the Critics of Trump’s Investigation Into Biden Are Missing."
Jonathan Turley wrote for U.S. News & World Report.
"Meta's AI tool Llama 'almost entirely' memorized Harry Potter book, study finds"
Mashable quoted Robert Brauneis saying the likelihood that LLMs are memorizing more than previously thought changes the copyright analysis.
"Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears Trump v. Newsom over use of National Guard"
FOX13, Seattle quoted Laura Dickinson that a judge's political appointment doesn't necessarily forecast the conclusion of a case.
"Trump v. Newsom over National Guard is extremely unusual case: legal expert"
KTVU-FOX2, San Francisco featured Laura Dickinson explaining who has authority over the National Guard is an extremely unusual case.
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