Prof. Elena Baylis has a new publication in the Columbia Law Review Forum! Her paper, Looted Cultural Objects, dives into the complex issue of cultural heritage taken from formerly colonized peoples and still held by museums today. Read here: https://t.co/1rk86Ml1Xd

Finals week is upon us, Panthers! You’ve been preparing for this moment all semester. We snow you're going to do so well! Good luck!

Today, we want to thank this incredible Pitt Law community. As you prepare to reconnect with loved ones, celebrate your wins, and enjoy some well-deserved rest, we hope you find time to do the things that bring you joy. We wish you a peaceful, joyful, and safe Thanksgiving.

This week, some of our esteemed Pitt Law judicial alumni from federal, state, and county courts came together for lunch and camaraderie at the Rivers Club. A wonderful gathering of legal excellence and friendship! 🏛️💙 #HailToPitt

Join us on Tuesday, December 10 at 6 p.m. ET for a webinar to discover the benefits of Pitt Law’s Online Master of Studies in Law and graduate certificate programs. Get your questions answered during a live Q&A. Register now: https://t.co/o8xZA1nM1v

“In a world that they do less than what the anti-abortion movements wants them to do on mifepristone regulations, (the Republican states) might continue the lawsuit, regardless, to try to continue to exert pressure,” @GreerDonley said. https://t.co/lJ5eULYQAV

Professor @GreerDonley spoke to @TheCut about how President Biden can protect reproductive health care in the next 60 days before he leaves office. Donley cautions that any actions he takes will not fully stop the incoming Trump White House’s efforts.

Vice Dean @JerrySDickinson won a significant court case this week by successfully defending a tenant against eviction in ACHA v. Beck at the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Congrats to Jerry for taking a meaningful step toward justice and housing stability!

In 2022, @PittLaw alumna Debra Todd became the first female chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. ⚖️ This fall, we honored Chief Justice Todd with the Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award during the 2024 Alumni Awards Celebration: https://t.co/8dIco1vIpf

Nicholas Williams earned 2nd place in the American Agricultural Law Association Student Writing Competition with his paper on farm credit. The paper was written for a seminar on Law, Capitalism, and Distributive Justice taught by Prof. Linarelli.

Vice Dean @JerrySDickinson's symposium essay, published by the @nyulawreview is now available on @SSRN. His work dives into the crucial role of state courts and judicial federalism in shaping partisan gerrymandering. Read it here: https://t.co/3TxNt1wNF3

Let’s take a minute today—and every day—to think about the amazing service and sacrifices made by our veterans. Their bravery and dedication to keeping our freedoms safe is something we should always remember. Happy #VeteransDay! 🇺🇸

Congratulations to Tim Pecsenye (A&S ’84, JD’87) on his induction into the prestigious Brackenridge Circle! We are proud to celebrate Tim’s extraordinary commitment to Pitt through his planned gifts, supporting scholarships, athletics, and critical research.

Join the PDO for a cocktail hour benefit on Nov. 14 from 5-7 p.m. at the 2nd Floor Patio of Barco for the Will Theisen (JD '19) Memorial Professional Lending Closet at Pitt Law. Donations of gently used professional clothing will be accepted. Register: https://t.co/sjhgn3B3J5.

Vice Dean Dickinson presented Judicial Laboratories at Penn Carey Law as part of the Journal of Constitutional Rights workshop. The session, moderated by Prof. Becker, sparked discussions on how state court powers give state jurists ability to be experimenters in policymaking.

Election Day is here! It's time to make a plan, bring a friend, and go vote! Make sure to check out all the info you need for today, including where to find your polling place.

We invite you to attend the Pitt Law Appellate Competition Final, presented by the Student Moot Court Board, on Wednesday, November 13 at 4 p.m. in the Courtroom. The proceeding will be presided over by three judges from the US Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.

#PittLaw and @PittCyber's David Hickton spoke to @usnews about foreign influence attempts and the election, saying that he is “confident that we’re going to have a free and fair election."

Prof. @EOTaxProf was quoted in the @WSJ regarding the federal appeals court's decision to narrow the tax rule that has allowed conservative and liberal groups to contribute billions of dollars into political campaigns without disclosing their donors.

Professor @GreerDonley, @dsc250, and @RRebouche wrote an op-ed for @Slate emphasizing the significance of abortion rights on the ballots of all swing states in the upcoming election.