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Month: February 2026

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Hiring Announcement: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (Visiting Faculty in Health Law)

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law invites applications for a visiting faculty appointment for the 2026–27 academic year in the area of Health Law. The visitor’s course load will…
Posted by Tim Zinnecker February 26, 2026No Comments

Rick Bierschbach Named President of Wayne State

Wayne State University has named Richard Bierschbach as its new president.  Bierschbach, who served as dean of the university's law school starting in 2017, was appointed interim president last September. …
Posted by Dan Filler February 26, 2026No Comments

Will Higher Marijuana Taxes Reduce Use — or Revive the Black Market?

The New York Times Editorial Board has revisited its early enthusiasm for marijuana legalization and now calls for stronger regulation — including significantly higher taxes. Some of the proposals are…
Posted by Kim Krawiec February 24, 2026No Comments

Hiring Announcement: Western State College of Law at Westcliff University (Dean)

Western State College of Law at Westcliff University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean. Founded in 1966, Western State is the oldest law school in Orange County,…
Posted by Tim Zinnecker February 24, 2026No Comments

Miami Law Names Abril Permanent Dean

The University of Miami School of Law has announced that its interim dean, Patricia Sanchez Abril, will take over the position permanently.  Abril has served in the interim capacity since…
Posted by Dan Filler February 23, 2026No Comments

W&L Law Seeks Multiple Visiting Faculty

This just in: Washington and Lee University School of Law invites applications and nominations for visiting faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are seeking two to three visiting professors…
Posted by Dan Filler February 19, 2026No Comments

Hiring Announcement: Gonzaga University School of Law

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, in Spokane, WA seeks applicants for up to five full-time Lecturers and/or Visiting Assistant Professors beginning August 2026. We welcome candidates across all subject areas,…
Posted by Tim Zinnecker February 18, 2026No Comments

Lubet On January 6 Disbarment

Our colleague Steven Lubet has an article, Georgia’s Jan. 6 disbarment opinion sets an example for Republicans nationwide, up on The Hill.
Posted by Dan Filler February 18, 2026No Comments

Aliza Cover Named Interim Dean of Idaho Law

The University of Idaho has announced that Professor Aliza Cover will be its interim law school dean. Cover previously served as the school's interim dean during the summer of 2024. …
Posted by Dan Filler February 17, 2026No Comments

Unionizing At The Brothel: Repugnant Work And The Politics of Classification

The unionization effort at Sheri’s Ranch underscores a structural feature of taboo but legal industries: fragility. Organizers quoted in press reports describe reluctance to “rock the boat,” given fears that…
Posted by Kim Krawiec February 16, 2026No Comments

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