More views from Keokuk mayoral candidates Oct 27, 2009
Education: High school diploma, Keokuk High School; bachelor of arts degree, Simpson College; juris doctor degree, Vermont Law School. Community involvement: Current associations Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce (past president); Keokuk Rotary Club (past president); Lee County Bar Association (past president). (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Environmentalists divided over wind project Oct 23, 2009
Any kind of energy development is going to have environmental impacts that are going to concern somebody, said John Echeverria, a Vermont Law School professor who specializes in environmental law and isn t involved in the lawsuit. This has been an issue for the environmental community. (Boston Globe)
FP&L nuclear expansion goes to PSC Oct 15, 2009
The , along with two economists from the Vermont Law School, said in a statement that the PSC should not vote to rubber stamp staff recommendations that would impose a $200 million front-end bite on ratepayers before a single kilowatt of power is produced by new nuclear reactors, particularly since the economic slowdown has already eliminated the need for four nuclear reactors on the scale that both Progress and FPL are proposing, according to statements made today by experts during a news... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Mom wants twin fetuses recognized as children Aug 14, 2009
Cheryl Hanna, a professor at the Vermont Law School, said the fetal homicide laws across the country have changed in recent years. In some cases the laws have been tools in the nation's ongoing abortion debate, she said. (Concord Monitor)
Change to Vermont Law Following Deadly Crash? Aug 13, 2009
Vermont Law School professor Cheryl Hanna says a 1989 Vermont Supreme Court ruling is very clear: an unborn child is not considered a "person". Prosecutors cannot use a homicide statute in the case of Patricia Blair. (WCAX.com, VT)
UConn Self-Reports 17 Minor NCAA Violations Aug 9, 2009
"That strikes me as not a high num 00004000 ber of cases," Vermont Law School professor and sports law analyst Michael McCann said. "On one level it makes UConn look good because it shows they are handling and recording everything, including things that a typical person wouldn't think are a big deal.". (FOX61, CT)
Should the Military Be Called in for Natural Disasters? Aug 2, 2009
"The founding fathers had a fear of standing armies," says Stephen Dycus, who teaches national security law at Vermont Law School and co-authored a book on the subject, National Security Law. "Posse Comitatus is one expression of that. We've always had a problem of having the military involved in civil affairs. On the other hand, if we got in a bind, such as a plague released in Chicago, the only way to get out is to have the military involved. They've got the personnel, the training and the... (Time.com)
With Cap-and-Trade Proving Unworkable, It's Time for Plan B, Say Carbon Tax Advocates Jul 14, 2009
Robert Shapiro*, Co-founder and Chairman of Sonecon and the U.S. Climate Task Force, and former U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce; *Cecil Corbin-Mark*, Deputy Director of WE ACT for Environmental Justice and Co-Coordinator of Environmental Justice Leadership Forum on Climate Change; *Professor Janet Milne* of Vermont Law School, contributing author of "The Reality of Carbon Taxes in the 21st Century." *Brent Blackwelder*, President of Friends of the Earth, moderated ... Briefing panelist and... (PR Newswire)
Gard, Eadington wed Jul 7, 2009
She holds two honors bachelor's degrees from the University of Nevada Reno, a Master of Environmental Law from Vermont Law School, and she just completed a secondary teaching credential with multiple endorsements through Sierra Nevada College. The groom is the son of Bill and Margaret Eadington. (Juneau Empire)
Legal Expert on Kadamus Case Jul 7, 2009
We asked our legal expert Cheryl Hanna of the Vermont Law School about this case. First, does she think packing the court influences the prosecutor or the judge. (WCAX.com, VT)
Experts say La Russa's Twitter suit was long shot Jun 6, 2009
"His chances are probably slim" if the case went to court, said Michael McCann, a Vermont Law School professor and contributor to the Sports Law Blog. "There were strong indications that this is parody. And given the content of the tweets, I don't think that anybody would think it was actually Tony La Russa that was doing this.". (Fresno Bee -- Business)
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Michael McCann is a law professor at Vermont Law School and the distinguished visiting Hall of Fame Professor of Law at Mississippi College School of Law. He is a former chair of the Association of American Law Schools' Section on Sports and the Law. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Vt. legislature weighs OK for gay marriages Mar 17, 2009
Passing a gay marriage bill "is one of the most important civil rights issues of our time," said Greg Johnson, a Vermont Law School professor who testified yesterday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. While the bill won't guarantee federal benefits, supporters say it would provide societal recognition, improve access to health benefits, and eliminate one of two obstacles to federal protections such as Social Security survivor benefits. (Boston Globe)
Vt. Case Means Victory for Victims Mar 10, 2009
Vermont Law School Professor Cheryl Hanna said, "The opinion in Brillon didn't affect just Mr. Brillon here in Vermont, but it's one that could affect ones all across the country.". Hanna says the historic ruling will set standards for similar cases in other states. (WCAX.com, VT)
Crunched into modernity Feb 27, 2009
The work of visionaries like David Johnson of New York Law School and Oliver Goodenough at the Vermont Law School in creating the new Vermont Virtual LLC is a major advance in this direction. Outcomes A generic clearing-union network of direct financing will enable a simple but radical new approach to global economies. (Asia Times Online)
Despite good news, Bonds faces legal hurdles Feb 21, 2009
The net effect is that Bonds is better off with this ruling, but it wasnt a slam dunk victory for Bonds, said Vermont Law School professor Michael McCann who contributes to the Sports Law Blog. Kathy Hoskins is a very significant witness. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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SI.com legal analyst Michael McCann is a law professor at Vermont Law School and the distinguished visiting Hall of Fame Professor of Law at Mississippi College School of Law. He is a former chair of the Association of American Law Schools' Section on Sports and the Law. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
