Sunday, March 25, 2012

Upcoming Student Group Events at Maine Law the Week of March 26th

The First Annual Justice For Women
Monday, March 26 at 12:00pm in the Moot Court Room
LUNCH PRESENTATION. We ask all to join Maine Law and the WLA in honoring two amazing women. We are pleased to welcome the Hon. Unity Dow of Botswana and House Democratic Leader Emily Cain to Maine Law. Amato’s lunch will be served.

ILS Meeting
Monday, March 26th at 12:00pm in the Berman Lounge
International Law Society is having a general meeting on Monday.


Alternative Career Paths: LEGAL CAREER IN PUBLIC POLICY
Tuesday, March 27th at 12:10pm in the Moot Court Room
Presenters are KATE BROGAN (‘97), Family Planning Association of Maine, and KATE FARAGHER HOUGHTON (’97), Independent Consultant. Pizza will be provided. Please join us!

Honorable Unity Dow of Botswana - Justice for Women Lecture
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7:00 pm at the Abromson Center at 88 Bedford Street
Honorable Unity Dow of Botswana will deliver the inaugural Justice for Women Lecture on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7:00 pm at the Abromson Community Education Center at 88 Bedford Street on the USM campus. Unity Dow is an international human rights advocate, a former judge, and a novelist. The Law School recently established the Justice for Women Lecture Series to bring a distinguished speaker to Maine annually to contribute to a global conversation about justice for women and girls. Please email Lexie at amoras@usm.maine.edu to RSVP. *This is a great opportunity for students!*

Debate on the Maine Proposed Takings Legislation (LD 1810)
Wednesday, March 28th at 12:05 in the Moot Court Room
MACREL (Maine Association of Construction and Real Estate Law) and the Environmental Law Group will be co-hosting an informational session/debate on the proposed takings legislation (LD 1810).  The guest speakers are Catherine Connors and Sean Mahoney. Lunch will be served.

SBA Meeting
Wednesday, March 28th at 12:10 in Room 118
All students are welcome to attend.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AFFORDABLE CARE ACT!!!
Wednesday, March 28th 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Lobby
Last Friday, March 23rd marked the second anniversary of President Obama’s Health Care Reform. Celebrate the ACA with HLA and birthday cupcakes! Find us in the lobby on Wednesday, March 28th from 11am-1pm.  Also starting Monday, March 25th, the Supreme Court will begin a three day hearing on arguments over the act:
  • Monday's argument: whether court action is premature since the individual mandate will not go into effect until 2014
  • Tuesday's argument: whether Congress overstepped its authority by requiring Americans to purchase health insurance or pay a penalty
  • Wednesday's arguments: whether the rest of the law can take effect even if the health insurance mandate is unconstitutional and whether the law usurps states’ rights by coercing them to expand the federal-state Medicaid program for low-income people by threatening to cut off federal aid to states that don't comply
For even more information on the ACA, check out Professor Wriggins's latest article "Is the Health Insurance Individual Mandate 'Unprecedented?': The Case of Auto Insurance Mandates,” available online at http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2011025.

MESSEL - "London 2012: Legal Ramifications of the 2012 Summer Olympics"
Thursday, March 29th at 12:10pm in the Middle Classroom
The Maine Society for Sports and Entertainment Law is having Paul Greene give a talk about "London 2012: Legal Ramifications of the 2012 Summer Olympics." Paul is a Maine law alum and sports law lawyer for Preti Flaherty, as well as an olympic law expert. Paul's bio is here: http://www.preti.com/Paul-Greene. Non-pizza food will be served!

MLSRJ Movie Night!Thursday, March 29th at 7:00pm in the Middle ClassroomPlease join Maine Law Students for Reproductive Justice for an awesome movie night and dinner. We will be showing "Sex, Drugs, & Democracy," which is Jonathon Blank's award-winning indie cult film and documentary on Holland's unconventional approach to dealing with modern day issues. Hope to see you there!

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree - Rethinking Food Policy: Local Farms, Food & Jobs Act.
Tuesday, April 3rd at 12:10 pm in the Moot Court Room
For decades, federal agricultural policy has forced out smaller farms to favor big industrial farms that produce just a few commodity crops and can't feed their commmunities.  In response, Congresswoman Pingree has introduced a bill to support local food systems.  Come, learn about food policy and enjoy a locally-sourced, organic lunch from Local Sprouts.  Sponsored by Environmental Law Society, Health Law Association, and Student Bar Association.

The Real World: Transition from Law Student to Lawyer"
Wednesday, April 4th at 12:00pm in the Middle Classroom
Please join the SBA for its final lunchtime discussion series featuring Joe Lewis Esq. Mr. Lewis is a solo practitioner with Port City Legal - a full-service law firm based in Portland. He is a Maine Law graduate with honors, where he was selected as class speaker. He will speak to "hanging up his own shingle" and making the transition from law student to lawyer.

Annual MAPIL Auction

On Thursday, April 5, 2012, the Maine Association of Public Interest will be hosting our annual fundraising auction at the law school. This auction is the primary source of fellowship money provided to students who spend their summer working at a public interest job. There will be silent auction at 5 p.m. followed by a live auction at 6:30 p.m. There will be beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres. This auction will be a success with your support. So bring your wallet and a competitive spirit to outbid your fellow classmates on items ranging from artwork to sailing trips with professors. If you have any questions or would like to donate an item please contact Marta Hurgin (marta.hurgin@maine.edu) or Taylor Kilgore (taylor.kilgore@maine.edu)

Being Yourself In The Law

Friday, April 6th at 12:10pm in Room 118
The LGBT Law Caucus will be hosting Prof. Wanderer to discuss over lunch with students on advice about being yourself and maintaining your identity in law school and in the legal world as an attorney, drawing from her experiences as an openly LGBT member of the bar and law professor. All are welcome to attend.


Maine Law SBA Presents: The "Back Story" Lunchtime Series:

Mark your calendars! The next two "Back Story" events are:

  • April 9 - Professor Burke
  • April 17 - Professor Schindler
This is a great opportunity to learn about your professor's "back story": experiences as a law student, "war stories" as a practitioner, why decided to pursue a professorial position. The lunchtime series will be held in the Middle Classroom at 12:10 pm.

SBA Sports Night Out!Friday, April 13th at 6:00pm at Sea Dogs Stadium
Join the SBA for its second "Sports Night Out" as we cheer on the Portland Sea Dogs when they play the Binghamton Mets on Friday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m.
*Tickets are FREE for students! Only 40 tickets available so make sure to reserve your ticket(s) today by emailing Diana DeJesus at diana.dejesus@maine.edu OR RSVP at the Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/185784448199793/


PLEASE NOTE: If more than 40 students reserve tickets, or students are interested in bringing a guest, the SBA may order more tickets (pending board approval). Students have priority when reserving tickets. Physical tickets will be distributed as the game date approaches. 

Being Yourself in the Law II
Wednesday, April 18th at 12:10 in the Moot Court Room
The LGBT Caucus will be hosting State Sen. Phil Bartlett (D-Gorham) to speak to us about his experiences as an openly LGBT attorney and member of the Maine State Senate. All are welcome to attend and lunch will be served. 


USM InterVarsity

The InterVarsity Christian Grad Fellowship plans to have our 3rd Gathering April  19 at 7pm  to hear from a medical professor from UNE tell about her mission trip to Benin.  Place TBA
I will not be on campus this Thursday, but will be on April 5.  Blessings. Allison VanderLinden.  2074499672. Check us out on FB! 

For more events check out the Law School's Official Events Calendar.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Upcoming Student Events at Maine Law the Week of March 19th

Federalist Society - John McGinnis, "Abolish Public Sector Labor Unions Now"
Monday, Mar 19th at 12:00pm in the Moot Court Room
On Monday, March 19 at noon in the Moot Court Room, the Federalist Society will host Prof. John McGinnis of Northwestern University School of Law, who will deliver a talk entitled "Abolish Public Sector Labor Unions Now." In it, Prof. McGinnis will argue the reasons why public unions constitute bad policy. Questions will be taken, and lunch will be served. Prof. McGinnis teaches constitutional, international, and trade law at Northwestern. He holds a BA and a law degree from Harvard, and an MA from Oxford. He previously worked at the DOJ and clerked for the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Note: There is a possibility that this lecture will evolve into a debate if a speaker is found to argue the other side.

MALI - Trevor Hughes on the VPPA
Monday, Mar 19th at 12:10 in the Middle Classroom
MALI is having Trevor Hughes, CEO of the IAPP, speak on the Video Privacy Protection Act. Sandwiches served!

Women’s Law Association Meeting, 
Monday, March 19th at 12:15pm in the Berman (Basement) Lounge
Good Food and Great Conversation.
See you there!

Affordable Housing Perspectives - Bruce Poliquin and Peter Anastos

Monday, March 19th at 5:00 pm in Room 118
State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin and MSHA Board Member Peter Anastos will be addressing the Affordable Housing Group Study on Monday evening (the 19th) at 5 PM in Room 118. They will be providing a financial overview of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) development and allocation process, and offering a unique perspective on the industry. All are welcome to attend the event, which is part of an ongoing by the Affordable Housing Group Study to obtain a diverse array of perspectives on the industry.

SBA Student Appreciation Day!
Tuesday, Mar 20th from 8:00am to 12:00 pm
Maine Law SBA is hosting its first student appreciation day! Stop by our table for Dunkin Donuts breakfast goodies, fill out comment cards, and pick up some free SBA swag. You may also sign up to reserve Sea Dogs tickets and RSVP for the Hon. Unity Dow Justice for Women Lecture Series. We hope to see you all on Tuesday!



MTLA - Jury Question: Should the jury be allowed to ask questions during trial?
Wednesday, Mar 21st at 12:00pm in the Moot Court Room
MTLA is hosting "Jury Question: Should the jury be allowed to ask questions during trial?" It will be a panel discussion regarding the implementation of this procedure in Maine. The panel will include Justice Mead (for a judicial point of view), Paula Silsby (for the prosecutor's point of view), Sarah Churchill (for the criminal defense point of view), and Professor Petruccelli (for the academic and civil litigator's point of view). Lunch will also be served.



Living and Practicing Law in France
Thursday, Mar 22nd at 12:00 pm in the Middle Classroom
Career Services and International Law Society are hosting Amanda Zane, a Maine Law alum who works in France, to talk about her experiences and working abroad more generally. Food will be served.


Honorable Unity Dow of Botswana - Justice for Women Lecture
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7:00 pm at the Abromson Center at 88 Bedford Street
Honorable Unity Dow of Botswana will deliver the inaugural Justice for Women Lecture on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7:00 pm at the Abromson Community Education Center at 88 Bedford Street on the USM campus. Unity Dow is an international human rights advocate, a former judge, and a novelist. The Law School recently established the Justice for Women Lecture Series to bring a distinguished speaker to Maine annually to contribute to a global conversation about justice for women and girls. Please email Lexie at amoras@usm.maine.edu to RSVP. *This is a great opportunity for students!*
Also - Hon. Unity Dow and State Representative Emily Cain are hosting a lunchtime presentation to students on Mon. March 26, 2012 at 12:10 p.m. in the Moot Court Room. Lunch will be served!


MSSEL - "London 2012: Legal Ramifications of the 2012 Summer Olympics"
Thursday, Mar 29th at 12:10 in the Middle Classroom
The Maine Society for Sports and Entertainment Law is having Paul Greene give a talk about "London 2012: Legal Ramifications of the 2012 Summer Olympics." Paul is a Maine law alum and sports law lawyer for Preti Flaherty, as well as an olympic law expert. Paul's bio is here: http://www.preti.com/Paul-Greene. Non-pizza food will be served!

ELS and HLA - Rep. Chellie Pingree
Tuesday, April 3rd at 12:15 pm in the Moot Court Room
The Environmental Law Society and the Health Law Association are hosting Rep. Chellie Pingree on April 3 in the Moot Court Room at lunch time (12:15-1:10). She will be speaking about food policy and the linkages between food choices, environmental health and human health. We hope to provide lunch from Local Sprouts.

The Real World: Transition from Law Student to Lawyer"
Wednesday, Apr 4th at 12:00pm in the Middle Classroom
Please join the SBA for its final lunchtime discussion series featuring Joe Lewis Esq. Mr. Lewis is a solo practitioner with Port City Legal - a full-service law firm based in Portland. He is a Maine Law graduate with honors, where he was selected as class speaker. He will speak to "hanging up his own shingle" and making the transition from law student to lawyer.



Annual MAPIL Auction
Thursday, Apr 5 at 5:00 pm (silent) and 6:30 pm (live) at Maine Law
On Thursday, April 5, 2012, the Maine Association of Public Interest will be hosting our annual fundraising auction at the law school. This auction is the primary source of fellowship money provided to students who spend their summer working at a public interest job. There will be silent auction at 5 p.m. followed by a live auction at 6:30 p.m. There will be beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres. This auction will be a success with your support. So bring your wallet and a competitive spirit to outbid your fellow classmates on items ranging from artwork to sailing trips with professors. If you have any questions or would like to donate an item please contact Marta Hurgin (marta.hurgin@maine.edu) or Taylor Kilgore (taylor.kilgore@maine.edu).

Maine Law SBA Presents: The "Back Story" Lunchtime Series:

Mark your calendars! The next two "Back Story" events are:

  • April 9 - Professor Burke
  • April 17 - Professor Schindler
This is a great opportunity to learn about your professor's "back story": experiences as a law student, "war stories" as a practitioner, why decided to pursue a professorial position. The lunchtime series will be held in the Middle Classroom at 12:10 pm.

LGBT Caucus - "Being Yourself In The Law"

Friday, Apr 6th at 12:10pm in Room 118
The LGBT Law Caucus will be hosting Prof. Wanderer to discuss over lunch with students on advice about being yourself and maintaining your identity in law school and in the legal world as an attorney, drawing from her experiences as an openly LGBT member of the bar and law professor. All are welcome to attend.

SBA Sports Night Out!Friday, Apr 13th at 6:00pm at Sea Dogs Stadium
Join the SBA for its second "Sports Night Out" as we cheer on the Portland Sea Dogs when they play the Binghamton Mets on Friday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m.
*Tickets are FREE for students! Only 40 tickets available so make sure to reserve your ticket(s) today by emailing Diana DeJesus atdiana.dejesus@maine.edu OR RSVP at the Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/185784448199793/

PLEASE NOTE: If more than 40 students reserve tickets, or students are interested in bringing a guest, the SBA may order more tickets (pending board approval). Students have priority when reserving tickets. Physical tickets will be distributed as the game date approaches.


For more events check out the Law School's Official Events Calendar.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Upcoming Student Events at Maine Law the Week of March 12th

French-American Legal Seminar
Would you like to host a visiting French law student for a few days? The International Law Society is looking for volunteers to help host visiting students for the French-American Legal Seminar. Maine Law’s guests need housing from Tuesday, March 20th through Sunday, March 25th.  This will be a great opportunity to get to know someone from a foreign legal culture, and you will also be invited to attend our gala dinner on Thursday the 22nd.  Don’t miss this opportunity to meet a new friend and learn at the same time! To volunteer, please contact Ben Birney, benjamin.birney@maine.edu.

The Back Story: Prof. Jeffrey Thaler
Monday, Mar 12th at 12:10pm in the Middle Classroom
Prof. Thaler is the University of Maine's first Visiting Professor of Energy Policy, Law, and Ethics, and he will be speaking on Monday.  Lunch will be served! Professor Thaler graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and from Yale Law School. He will be teaching Introduction to Renewable Energy beginning in March. His contributions to the legal community include:
  • Founder and 3rd President of  the American College of Environmental Lawyers
  • Founder and Co-Chair of the Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine
  • Created and directs nationally-unique program for Williams College students entitled Resettling Refugees in Maine
  • Represented family in 9/11 Fund claim and MCLU for 10 years of pro bono church-state litigation, and won the largest federal commercial jury trial verdict in Maine in an accounting negligence case.
LGBT Law Caucus
Monday, Mar 12th at 12:00pm in Room 117
The LGBT Law Caucus will be holding its second meeting of the semester in Room 117 on March 12 over the lunch hour. All LGBT and ally law students are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will discuss various initiatives and projects for the current and next semester.

Maine Law S.A.L.D.F. Group Discussion on the Use of Animals in Scientific Research
Monday, Mar 12th at 12:10pm in Room 188

Do you love animals?  Do you love the law?  If so, please join the Maine Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (S.A.L.D.F.) for a group discussion on the use of animals in scientific research.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Join the ABA!
Monday Mar 12th and Wednesday Mar 14th at 12:00pm
Visit the ABA Table in the lobby at lunch and learn more about what an ABA membership can do for you as a law student and beyond!
Any questions or to sign-up for a membership if you won't be able to visit during the table times, feel free to contact ABA Rep Taylor Kilgore taylor.kilgore@maine.edu


SBA Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 13th at 12:00pm in Room 118
SBA will be having a meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend.

ILS - Greg Hansel, "Anatomy of an International Trial: Civil Litigation Across National Borders"
Tuesday, Mar 13th at 12:15 in the Moot Court Room
ILS is hosting Greg Hansel, a partner at Preti Flaherty, who will be giving a talk entitled: Anatomy of an International Trial: Civil Litigation Across National Borders. Greg will speak about his experiences handling an international jury trial and provide some useful tips to students who are interested in practicing international law.

Access to Justice Day
Tuesday, Mar 13th at 8 am - 3pm at Hall of Flags, State House, Augusta
M.A.P.I.L. and Justice Action Group invite you to Access to Justice Day 2012!
Come and help us inform our legislators about the vital services that Maine’s legal aid organizations like Pine Tree Legal, Volunteer Lawyers Project, Maine Equal Justice Partners, Legal Services for the Elderly, Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, and many others provide to our communities.
For More Information, please contact: Taylor Kilgore (2L) taylor.kilgore@maine.edu

MLSRJ Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 14th at 12:10pm in Room 118
Please join us for Maine LSRJ's second meeting of the semester at lunch.

SBA Alumni Panel Discussion
Thursday, Mar 15th at 12:10 pm in Moot Court Room
Please join the SBA for its lunchtime series, "The Real World: Transition from Law School to Lawyer", featuring guest panelists:
  • Elek Miller '10: Associate at Drummond Woodsum
  • Kyle Kirby '10: Associate at Pierce Atwood LLP
  • Jeffrey Shafto: Solo Practitioner
  • Michael McAllister '10: Solo Practitioner
  • Kelsey Wilcox '11: Judicial Clerk
Lunch will be served!


Federalist Society - John McGinnis, "Abolish Public Sector Labor Unions Now"
Monday, Mar 19th at 12:00pm in the Moot Court ROom
On Monday, March 19 at noon in the Moot Court Room, the Federalist Society will host Prof. John McGinnis of Northwestern University School of Law, who will deliver a talk entitled "Abolish Public Sector Labor Unions Now." In it, Prof. McGinnis will argue the reasons why public unions constitute bad policy. Questions will be taken, and lunch will be served. Prof. McGinnis teaches constitutional, international, and trade law at Northwestern. He holds a BA and a law degree from Harvard, and an MA from Oxford. He previously worked at the DOJ and clerked for the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Note: There is a possibility that this lecture will evolve into a debate if a speaker is found to argue the other side.

MALI - Trevor Hughes on the VPPA
Monday, Mar 19th at 12:10 in the Middle Classroom
MALI is having Trevor Hughes, CEO of the IAPP, speak on the Video Privacy Protection Act. Sandwiches served!

MTLA - Jury Question: Should the jury be allowed to ask questions during trial?
Wednesday, Mar 21st at 12:00pm in the Moot Court Room
MTLA is hosting "Jury Question: Should the jury be allowed to ask questions during trial?" It will be a panel discussion regarding the implementation of this procedure in Maine. The panel will include Justice Mead (for a judicial point of view), Paula Silsby (for the prosecutor's point of view), Sarah Churchill (for the criminal defense point of view), and Professor Petruccelli (for the academic and civil litigator's point of view). Lunch will also be served.

Honorable Unity Dow of Botswana - Justice for Women Lecture
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7:00 pm at the Abromson Center at 88 Bedford Street
Unity Dow is an international human rights advocate, a former judge, and a novelist. The Law School recently established the Justice for Women Lecture Series to bring a distinguished speaker to Maine annually to contribute to a global conversation about justice for women and girls. If you plan to attend the evening lecture on March 27th, please RSVP to Lexie Moras at 780-4344 or amoras@usm.maine.edu.
In addition to the March 27th evening lecture, Judge Dow has generously offered to spend time in the Law School, most likely on Monday, March 26th, to talk with law students and will participate in other events in the Portland area during a three-day visit. Stay tuned for more information about these other events.

"London 2012: Legal Ramifications of the 2012 Summer Olympics"
Thursday, Mar 29th at 12:10 in the Middle Classroom
The Maine Society for Sports and Entertainment Law is having Paul Greene give a talk about "London 2012: Legal Ramifications of the 2012 Summer Olympics." Paul is a Maine law alum and sports law lawyer for Preti Flaherty, as well as an olympic law expert. Paul's bio is here: http://www.preti.com/Paul-Greene. Non-pizza food will be served!

ELS and HLA - Rep. Chellie Pingree
Tuesday, April 3rd at 12:15 pm in the Moot Court Room
The Environmental Law Society and the Health Law Association are hosting Rep. Chellie Pingree on April 3 in the Moot Court Room at lunch time (12:15-1:10). She will be speaking about food policy and the linkages between food choices, environmental health and human health. We hope to provide lunch from Local Sprouts.

LGBT Caucus - "Being Yourself In The Law"
Friday, Apr 6th at 12:10pm in Room 118

The LGBT Law Caucus will be hosting Prof. Wanderer to discuss over lunch with students on advice about being yourself and maintaining your identity in law school and in the legal world as an attorney, drawing from her experiences as an openly LGBT member of the bar and law professor. All are welcome to attend.


For more events check out the Law School's Official Events Calendar.