Legal questions raised over new practice by employers seeking Facebook access...
Job applicants typically are asked to hand over resumes, cover letters, and contact information by prospective employers, but increasingly, they are also being asked to hand over the login credentials...
View ArticleUF Law School has ribbon cutting ceremony for completed expansion
The Levin College of Law has many reasons to celebrate today, including a 20,000 square foot addition of an Advocacy Center to the school’s facility. Dean of the College of Law at the University of...
View ArticleNo grand jury for Trayvon Martin case
Authorities say gunfire knocked out a window on a police cruiser parked near the town home community where Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman. This...
View ArticlePanel to dissect role of women and women’s issues in 2012 election
A panel of experts will meet today at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law to discuss how women's issues are treated in this year's election and how the cultural roles of women have changed.
View ArticleFlorida GOP opposes three Florida Supreme Court justices
The Florida GOP released a statement saying it will oppose three Florida Supreme Court Justices in the upcoming Florida retention elections.
View ArticleFormer Justice John Paul Stevens visits UF law school
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens visited the Levin College of Law to speak with student and faculty.
View ArticleUF Law symposium discusses Stolen Valor Act
The University of Florida Levin College of Law hosted a discussion focused on the Stolen Valor Act during its annual Media Law Symposium on Thursday.
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UF Law School Officials Wary Of Two-Year Law Degree
President Barack Obama recently called for less law school in an effort to reduce the cost of higher learning. Levin College of Law officials are less than enthused. Some of their students feel...
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UF Law School Honors Professor Fletcher Baldwin For 50 Years Of Teaching
Baldwin is still teaching constitutional law and he has no plans for retirement: "My body will tell me when to retire."
View ArticleUniversity of Florida Names Interim Law Dean
Professor George L. Dawson was named the UF Levin College of Law's interim dean today after the search for the new dean had ended.
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UF Students Collecting Books For Florida Department of Corrections
Two University of Florida Levin College of Law organizations are collecting books for prisoners through the middle of November. A number of genres are being accepted, but the books must be in...
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Law School Enrollment Among Minorities Decreases Nationally, Increases At UF
Law school enrollment of minorities has been on the decline since 1993 nationally. The decline has raised concerns over equality in the educational system.
View ArticleFlorida Ranks Highly in Assimilating Hispanics
Florida was named the sixth-best state in the country when it comes to assimilating Hispanics into American society. The rankings were based on the state's ability to assimilate Hispanics into American...
View ArticleOpinion Divided Over Pastor Protection Act
The legalization of same-sex marriage has pushed some Florida lawmakers to propose the Pastor Protection Act, which would allow pastors the right to refuse to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies. But...
View ArticleFirst UF Law Pro Bono Week Promotes Access To Justice
The University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law is hosting its first Pro Bono Week from Oct. 24-31. This week's events highlight the contributions of pro bono attorneys and the Innocence...
View ArticleAlachua County Workshop Attempts To Aid Former Felons In Receiving Rights
A workshop at the Alachua County Library District called "Restoration of Civil Rights" helps felons regain rights like voting or holding public office. Volunteers with the program also aid in expunging...
View ArticleAfter Death-Penalty Ruling, Legal Experts Wait On Florida’s Next Move
Florida's law practitioners are wondering how to approach cases that might deal with the death penalty after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Tuesday. The ruling stated that Florida's current capital...
View ArticleThree Candidates Talk Qualifications in Gainesville Mayoral Candidate Forum
Incumbent Mayor Ed Braddy and candidates Lauren Poe and Donald Shepherd, touched on income distribution, integrity and energy among other topics before a crowd of about 100 people at the Martin H....
View ArticleReform Needed On Kids In Solitary Confinement, UF Panel Agrees
Florida does not have an minimum age requirement for indictment.
View ArticleWill UF Ever Construct A Monument Honoring Virgil Hawkins?
President Fuchs is not in favor of the idea at this point.
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