Monthly Archives: March 2021

School-to-Prison Pipeline, and Maryland Legislative Reform Efforts, Will Be Discussed in April 14 UB Law in Focus Webinar

The school-to-prison pipeline occurs when school systems turn over the discipline of their own students to law enforcement, often through the use of school resource officers stationed at schools. While the nation is debating police reform in our communities, what … Continue reading

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‘Racism is Not a Crime of Hate’: Baltimore Law Prof. Sheldon Lyke Reacts to Attacks on Asian Americans

This blog post by University of Baltimore School of Law Prof. Sheldon Bernard Lyke was first published in the Race and the Law Prof Blog. Today marks the #StopAsianHate Virtual Day of Action and Healing. The mayor of Dallas, Eric … Continue reading

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Baltimore Law’s Center for Families, Children and the Courts Celebrates 20th Anniversary with April 8 Event

This year, the Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children and the Courts (CFCC) marks two important milestones: the 20th anniversary of the founding of CFCC and the 15th anniversary of CFCC’s Truancy Court Program. Under the leadership of Prof. Barbara Babb, … Continue reading

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University of Baltimore Law Partners with State Highway Administration to Investigate Updates to Maryland Laws to Allow Autonomous Vehicles

The University of Baltimore School of Law recently embarked on a joint project with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) to investigate updates to Maryland law to support the safe deployment of connected and automated vehicle … Continue reading

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Baltimore Law Professors Weigh in on Importance of Third-Degree Murder Charge in Derek Chauvin Trial

A Minnesota judge has ruled that third-degree murder will be added to the list of charges on which former police officer Derek Chauvin will be tried in relation to the May 2020 killing of George Floyd. Chauvin now faces an … Continue reading

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Law Alumni ‘Return’ to University of Baltimore to Coach and Evaluate Students Preparing Advance Medical Directives

This week, 18 University of Baltimore School of Law alumni will mentor and evaluate 90 current Trusts and Estates students who are drafting advance medical directives. The March 11 exercise will take place over Zoom, with small groups working in … Continue reading

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Upcoming Baltimore Law Webinars Look at Data Privacy and Algorithms; Understanding the School-to-Prison Pipeline

The UB Law in Focus Discussion Series continues Tuesday, March 9 with “Google Eyes and Big Brother Lies: Data, Privacy and Algorithmic Justice.” The webinar runs from 5 to 6 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. We live … Continue reading

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Celebrate Baltimore Law Today on UBalt Day of Giving

Join the University of Baltimore School of Law today on for the University-wide Day of Giving #BowOnPoe campaign – a 24-hour online fundraising campaign that provides a convenient and fun way for alumni and friends to donate to the law … Continue reading

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CFCC Offers Substance Abuse Benchbook to Help Courts Address Increase in Pandemic-Related Mental Health Issues

This post is reprinted with permission from the law school’s Center for Families, Children and the Courts (CFCC) blog. Various studies are reporting data that support what we all already know intuitively: The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a real setback … Continue reading

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