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States Have No Business Regulating the Internet, it Should Be Left Up to Congress
August 20, 2024
In his op-ed, Dean Morrison says the Supreme Court's dormant commerce clause should stop states from imposing content moderation laws on social media sites.
Health Rights Law Clinic Restores Essential Home Health Aid for DC Resident with Disabilities
August 12, 2024
The Health Rights Law Clinic recently won an important victory for client Noah Harrison, a low-income gentleman with physical and cognitive disabilities.
In Memoriam: Francis “Fran” Gilligan
August 12, 2024
It is with sadness that we inform our community of the passing of one of our long-term part-time faculty members, Colonel Francis “Fran” Gilligan.
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Aram Gavoor elected to Governing Council of Influential ABA Administrative Law Section
August 8, 2024
Dean Gavoor is an internationally recognized scholar in administrative law, technology law, national security, and federal courts.
Professor Mary Anne Franks Testifies Before The House Committee on Small Business
August 6, 2024
Professor Franks testified before the House Committee on Small Business about the distinction between censorship and protected speech.
Student Spotlight: Nina Bundy
August 2, 2024
Nina Bundy, Class of 2025, shares her summer work experience.
Richard Jones, JD '84, Elected to GW's Board of Trustees
July 29, 2024
Jones is the EVP, general counsel and ethics officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and a past president of the GW Alumni Association.
GW Law Alumni Sweep the NCMA DC Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards
July 22, 2024
NCMA is the world’s leading resource for professionals in the Contract Management field.
Two Faculty Members Quoted During Senate Testimony
July 17, 2024
Professors Alicia Solow-Niederman and Daniel Solove’s research was quoted during a Senate testimony on the need for privacy laws in the age of AI.
Professor Peter Meyers Wins Dateline Award for Washington Lawyer Commentary
July 12, 2024
His article, “Take a Chance? Releasing D.C. Prisoners Under the Second Look Amendment Act,” won best in criticism among newsletter and trade publications.
Jill Chien, JD '24, Receives Equal Justice Works Public Interest Award
July 8, 2024
Selected for her innovation, impact, and dedication to public interest law, Jill was honored for outstanding service in volunteer work, internships, and more.