Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon Law scholar pens column on Facebook & Trump for Bloomberg Law
May 19, 2021
Associate Dean Enrique Armijo, an expert on the intersection of technology and free speech, explains the implications of an oversight board's recent decision that Facebook can not "indefinitely" suspend the former American president from its platforms.
Luke Bierman to conclude service as dean of Elon Law
May 17, 2021
Record applications and enrollment, a redesigned curriculum, and significant improvements in bar exam and job placement rates are among the highlights of Bierman’s seven years at the helm of Elon’s law school.
On Residency at IMG Academy with Andrew Tawiah L’21
May 14, 2021
In a winter Elon Law residency-in-practice with one of the world’s most influential sport training institutions and a related company, Andrew Tawiah L’21 learned how corporate law makes possible some of the biggest athletic, entertainment, and fashion events of the year.
‘You’re really there to answer the judges’ questions’
May 13, 2021
If you practice as an appellate attorney, certain habits increase your chances of convincing judges to rule in your client’s favor, as the Hon. Mark Davis explained to Elon Law students in a recent presentation on effective oral argument strategies.
New administrators appointed at Elon Law
May 10, 2021
Professor Sue Liemer has been named associate dean for academic affairs, succeeding Professor Enrique Armijo, whose administrative term concludes this summer; Assistant Professor Caroleen Dineen will serve as interim director of the Legal Method & Communication Program.
Elon Law faculty member appointed to North Carolina Business Court
May 7, 2021
The Hon. Mark Davis, Elon Law’s Visiting Distinguished Jurist in Residence, will serve as a special Superior Court judge designated to the North Carolina Business Court beginning July 1, 2021.
Elon Law Review names staff for Volume 14
May 6, 2021
Fifteen students from the Class of 2022 were selected to help publish the law school's annual journal aimed at advancing legal education and scholarship.
Passing the torch: Jim Gale concludes service on the N.C. Business Court
May 6, 2021
The Hon. James L. Gale on Thursday swore in his successor, the Hon. Julianna Earp, who will hear cases in Elon Law’s courtroom as the first woman jurist in the history of the North Carolina Business Court.
Elon Law expert on FOX8: ‘Business owners beware’
May 5, 2021
A news report on May 4, 2021, included information from Associate Professor John Flynn on ways for small business owners to protect their personal assets from scam artists.
On Residency at the U.S. District Court with Jessica Leach L’21
April 30, 2021
An Elon Law residency-in-practice supervised by Judge Catherine Eagles offered Jessica Leach L’21 an opportunity to hone legal research skills as she developed knowledge of compassionate release processes for prison inmates and of a federal anti-discrimination law.