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The Coronavirus Crisis Provides an Opportunity to Adopt Better Systems for Licensing Lawyers than the Bar Exam

The ABA Journal recently published an article entitled Bar Exam Does Little to Ensure Attorney Competence, Say Lawyers in Diploma Privilege State, describing the experience in Wisconsin, the only state that currently has the “diploma privilege.”  Under the Wisconsin rules, in-state law school graduates can become licensed without taking a bar exam.  These graduates must … Continue reading The Coronavirus Crisis Provides an Opportunity to Adopt Better Systems for Licensing Lawyers than the Bar Exam




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Conversations about Innovations in Teaching, Research and Technology

From pioneer in our field, Jeanne Brett: With the unprecedented and rapid need to switch from face-to-face to synchronous online classes, everyone using exercises and simulations has learned a lot.  iDG, NegotiateUP and NTR  are launching a series of Conversations about Innovations in Teaching Research and Technology held during three Fridays in June (5th, 12th, … Continue reading Conversations about Innovations in Teaching, Research and Technology




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Calling All Syllabi

 We are very fortunate to belong to a very generous community of law school colleagues who teach dispute resolution. One reflection of colleagues’ generosity is our freely sharing resources with each other.  My law school has hosted the Dispute Resolution Resources in Legal Education (DRLE) website to facilitate this sharing.  In particular, we have collected … Continue reading Calling All Syllabi




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Trump & Negotiation Skills Redux

In what seems like a decade ago (but was only early March), the ever talented Liz Tippett interviewed me for her brilliant Oregon Law Lab (in person!) about Trump’s Art of the Deal.  Spoiler alert:  We conclude that the book should best be read as a handbook for how to deal with lying…  Enjoy!




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Learning More About Fairshake.com

One of the great benefits of teaching law students is that, frequently, they teach you. I’ve been reading my end of the semester seminar papers and learned more about Fairshake, the entity created to help consumers use the arbitration system to obtain settlements (or hearings) with major companies who have agreed to pay the vast … Continue reading Learning More About Fairshake.com




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Issuance of Title IX Rules Governing Educational Institutions

The Department of Education today issued the long-awaited rules governing the administration of Title IX in universities and K-12. According to the press release, the “key provisions” of the Department of Education’s new Title IX regulation are: Defines sexual harassment to include sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, as unlawful discrimination on the … Continue reading Issuance of Title IX Rules Governing Educational Institutions




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Extensive ODR Bibliography

From Leah Wing: Dear Colleagues, The National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution is happy to announce the unveiling of a newly updated extensive Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) bibliography which is available on our website and here. It is wonderful to see so many new partners from the courts, alternative dispute resolution, and many other … Continue reading Extensive ODR Bibliography




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Denver Public Schools’ summer courses will be held remotely, all district summer camps canceled

Denver Public Schools' summer classes will be held remotely, and all DPS summer camps are canceled, the school district announced Monday.




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Are you a 2008, 2009 graduate? We want to hear your advice for Colorado’s 2020 grads entering the job market during uncertain times

The Denver Post would like to interview you, the 2008/2009 graduate, and you, the 2020 graduate. We would love to hear the 2008/2009 graduate share what it was like being thrust into an economically fraught time, what that experience taught you and where you went from there.




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CSU kicks off construction of 3-building “Spur” complex as part of National Western Center makeover

The groundbreaking celebration will have to wait, but construction is starting on the first of three buildings that will make up Colorado State University's complex at the National Western Center in Denver.




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Colorado AG vows to fight new federal campus sexual-assault rules in court

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser on Wednesday forcefully pushed back on new federal campus sexual assault rules which would bolster the rights of the accused, promising to fight the U.S. Department of Education in court.




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Colorado’s public colleges face a budget crisis. It’s been decades in the making.

The decades of disinvestment have placed Colorado universities in a precarious financial position with little margin to maneuver through the coronavirus pandemic. Students are already considering whether to stay home next fall. Raising tuition could cause enrollment to dip further, putting in jeopardy colleges’ main revenue source.




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A majority of students in Denver and Jeffco are engaging in online learning, districts say

Most students in Colorado’s two largest school districts are participating in remote learning, according to data from the districts. But statewide, it’s harder to tell how many Colorado children are learning from home while school buildings are closed due to the coronavirus.




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CU President Mark Kennedy to forgo $200,000 bonus after outcry from faculty, staff

After facing criticism from CU faculty and staff, President Mark Kennedy announced Thursday he will not collect the $200,000 bonus outlined in his contract.




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Denver Public Schools likely to mix in-person classes with remote learning beginning in August

Denver Public Schools leadership announced Thursday that the next academic year is expected to begin on time in August, but likely will consist of a mix of in-person and remote learning in an effort to maintain social distancing and prioritize health and safety.




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Why Colorado school districts are serving fewer meals during coronavirus closures

As schools across Colorado closed in March to slow the spread of coronavirus, food service directors and cafeteria workers swung into action, setting up an extensive network that has handed out hundreds of thousands of meals, many of them to families short on food for the first time.




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Wheat Ridge’s favorite history teacher is retiring after 40 years — and she’s still learning from her students

Stephanie Rossi, like many teachers across the country, is forced to bid adieu to the great passion of her life from her kitchen counter as the new coronavirus prompted the closure of school buildings and end to most in-person learning.




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New Cookbook Of Bermuda Vegan Recipes

The Economist magazine has named 2019 as the Year of the Vegan but for one Bermudian, it has been a lifestyle choice for many years. Ilona Perry has been a vegetarian off and on since she was 13-years-old, and a vegan off and on for over ten years. “I am as vegan as I can […]

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BNL To Host Big Book Sale On September 28th

The Bermuda National Library will be hosting its annual Big Book Sale on Saturday [Sept 28] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at 13 Queen Street. Book lovers can buy their favorite books for only $1 each, and they can fill their bags for just $5 if they show their library card. Related Stories ‘Education For The […]

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Photos/Video: Fire Safety Coloring Book Launch

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] held a launch for the second volume of their Fire Safety Activity and Coloring Book today [Sept 27] at the Hamilton Fire Station. Minister of National Security Wayne Caines joined Chief Fire Officer Lloyd Burchall, firefighters, former firefighters and family members at the book launch. The 32-minute live […]

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When The Saint Came Marching In To Bermuda

The Saint, Simon Templar’s celebrated nom de guerre in his never-ending war against crime, derived from his initials, ST. And he underscored this self-image as a saintly man in a sinful world by leaving behind a calling card emblazoned with a haloed stick figure at the lairs of the villains he ran to ground. The […]

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Catherine West’s Novel Wins Top Fiction Award

Bermudian author Catherine West won one of the top awards in Christian fiction on Saturday [Sept 28] for her 2018 novel Where Hope Begins. Mrs. West was honoured for best contemporary novel by the American Christian Fiction Writers [ACFW], a professional organisation of almost 3000 writers working in the field. The annual Carol Awards are […]

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The Atlantic Spotlights Dr. Katie Davis’ Book

A new book co-authored by Bermudian Dr. Katie Davis on what they don’t teach aspiring novelists in creative writing courses is the subject of a major new report in The Atlantic. Dr. Davis, associate professor at the University of Washington Information School, and colleague Dr. Cecilia Aragon took a deep dive into the burgeoning world […]

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New Book Chronicles Island’s Military History

The latest book by an international authority on military fortifications spotlights Bermuda’s role in the worldwide chain of military outposts which helped to create and sustain the British Empire. Britain’s Island Fortresses: Defence of the Empire 1756–1956 by Bill Clements, a retired Colonel with 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rangers, was launched in the UK in […]

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Author Marilyn Steede To Hold Book Signing

Author Marilyn Steede will be holding a book signing event for her book “When Your Body Gets Weak” on Thursday, October 17  at the Bermuda Nationa Library. The event poster said, “Not your typical romantic escapade, When Your Body Gets Weak depicts a May/November romance. The story blends intrigue, suspense, jealousy, desolation, physical fitness, camaraderie, […]

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Author Tells Of ‘Secrets, Shame, Shackles’

A Bermudian author’s semi-fictionalised account of her life and the “unusual events” which caused her to leave the island for almost 30 years is flying off the shelves at local bookstores. Published in September, former teacher Gracelyn Love Davis’s “realistic fiction novel” Secrets, Shame, Shackles: Don’t Judge Me is proving to be highly popular with […]

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Bermuda Poet Miller Publishes New Collection

Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has recently published the eighth collection of her verse, Tide Tables. American/French poet George Hobson says the poems collected in her new book represent, in part, an “impassioned quest to express her several cultural allegiances, to Bermuda, England, and America.” In an advance review of Tide Tables Mr. Hobson mentions […]

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Rev. Milton Burgess Set To Attend Book Signing

Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore at the First Church of God on North Shore Road will host a book signing for Rev. Milton Burgess tomorrow [Oct 24] from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, October 24, Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore at the First Church of God on North Shore Road will host a book signing for […]

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Children’s Reading Festival On Saturday, Nov 2

The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Bermuda Alumnae Chapter will be hosting their 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival in Victoria Park from 11.00am – 4.00pm on Saturday November 2nd. This free event for children from infants to P6 is filled with books, fun castles, giveaways, storytelling, drinks and popcorn, entertainment and more. This […]

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Dr. Ewart Brown To Release Book In November

Former Bermuda Premier Dr. Ewart Brown will be launching his new memoir Whom Shall I Fear? at the beginning of November. Subtitled Pushing The Politics Of Change, the forthcoming book is described in a pre-publication promotional announcement as “a story rich in human and political insight that will fascinate readers interested in the global African […]

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New Book By Dr. Mandy-Suzanne Wong

Bermudian author Dr. Mandy-Suzanne Wong’s new Bermuda-based novel was published on October 11 by Regal House Publishing. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Regal House Publishing is a traditional, independent publisher with worldwide distribution and several award-winning titles. Jaynie Royal, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of RHP, said, “Our editors selected Drafts of a Suicide Note for its […]

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Photos & Video: Children’s Reading Festival

The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated held their 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival today [Nov 2] at Victoria Park in Hamilton. The 12-minute live video replay is below: The event aims to promote literacy by providing a free book to children from infants to P6. The day was filled with books, […]

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Photos: Warwick Academy Holds Book Week

Warwick Academy recently held its annual Book Week, with the genre being ‘Science Fiction’. A spokesperson said, “In Warwick Academy, every year we have a week called Book Week. It is a marvelous way to learn. This year, the genre we are doing is ‘Science Fiction’. Every year group explored science fiction books and also […]

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Bermudian’s Novel Wins International Award

Bermudian author Dr. Mandy-Suzanne Wong’s latest novel, Drafts of a Suicide Note, has been named as an Award-Winning Finalist for the American Book Fest’s 2019 Best Book Award for General Fiction. The American Book Fest saw more then 400 winners and finalists in over 90 categories, covering books published from 207 to 2019. Jeffrey Keen, […]

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First Church of God To Host Book Signing

Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore will host a book signing featuring Joy Lister Sticca. Marketing Manager for the bookstore Chantel Simons said, “On Thursday, November 21, Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore at the First Church of God on North Shore Road will host a book signing for Joy Lister Sticca on Sunday, November 24 after the church service. “Joy purposefully illustrates in her […]

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Melodye Van Putten To Launch New Book

Bermudian author Melodye Van Putten is getting set to launch her latest book, Deeply Personal: Musings in Short Stories and Poetry. Marking her twelfth book, she shares her passion for history, culture, education and honouring the ancestors, and also poses questions that are worthy of contemplation towards meaningful action, urging people to “read, think, act […]

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Aspinall To Release Mermaids & Mercats Book

Author and artist Joan K. Aspinall will be launching her new book Bermuda Mermaids and Mercats at an event at the Bookmart on Saturday, December 7 from 12.00pm to 3.00pm. A mercat – half-cat, half-fish, not unlike a mermaid – is a popular element incorporated within the myth of mermaid art, with Ms. Aspinall saying […]

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New Book: Tiny The Tree Frog Goes Green

Tiny Goes Green – a “fun book with a serious message for kids” written by Elizabeth Mulderig – is aiming to draw attention to the growing problem of plastic waste in Bermuda and abroad. “My good friend Debbie Jackson helped me edit this book. She is very involved in ecology and I could not have […]

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First Church Of God To Host Book Signing

Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore will host a book signing featuring Gracelyn Love with her new novel Secrets, Shame, Shackles – Don’t Judge Me on Sunday, December 15. Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore Marketing Manager Chantel Simons said, “On Sunday, December 15, the Bookstore will host a book signing after service for Gracelyn Love for her new novel.” A […]

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New Children’s Book: The Heart Of The Dragon

‘The Heart Of The Dragon,’ a new children’s book written by Suzie Arruda and Dr. Larry Trott to “promote the importance of having a clean mind as well as a good heart to children,” has been released. A spokesperson said, “Heart of the Dragon [HOTD] is inspired to promote a movement in holistic education where […]

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Minister Highlights ‘PawPaw Bermuda’ Book

Dr. Edwin and Shirley Ann Smith and their sons Micrae and Stefan utilised a grant from the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs to create the Pawpaw Bermuda book which focuses on the artistic and culinary history of the pawpaw in our island. The book was highlighted today in the House of Assembly by Minister […]

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Dr. Ewart Brown Holds Book Signing In New York

More than 200 guests packed the Katie Murphy Amphitheater at New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology on Sunday evening [Dec 15] for the New York book signing for Dr. Ewart Brown’s new book, “Whom Shall I Fear?” “The event was hosted by Dr. Joyce Brown, President of FIT and her husband, former New York […]

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New Mystery Book: “The Swizzle Stick Stalker”

A newly published book author by Rose Rhodes titled The Swizzle Stick Stalker: A Mrs Margaret Mystery is now available, with the fictional mystery book set in Bermuda. The book is about Margaret, a tourist, who went to Bermuda to celebrate her 65th birthday with her adult daughter Cynthia but was invaded by a stalker […]

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‘Beach Art’ Book Launch Set For February 20

Nicky Gurret will be launching a book titled Beach Art on Thursday, February 20 from 6.00pm to 7.30pm, organized by Friends of The Bermuda National Library. The event, being held at the upper level of the Bermuda National Library, will include a slide show, reception and book signing. A spokesperson said, “Beach Art, is a […]

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Dr. Wayne Swan Presents Book To Premier Burt

Author Dr. Wayne Swan recently presented Premier David Burt with a copy of his book The Mountain We Climb when the two convened during a meeting at the Cabinet Office on February 6. Premier Burt thanked Dr. Swan on Twitter, saying, “Thank you to Dr. Wayne Swan for gifting me with his book, ‘The Mountain […]

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First Church Of God To Host Book Signing

Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore is getting set to host a book signing featuring Minister Sareta Hayward with her book God’s Got This on Thursday [Feb 20] from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Marketing Manager Chantel Simons said, “Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore at the First Church of God on North Shore Road will host a book signing featuring Minister Sareta […]

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BNL To Host Book Signing For ‘Beach Art’

The Friends of the Bermuda National Library will be hosting a book launch signing for Nicky Gurret’s book Beach Art on Thursday [Feb 20] from 6.00pm to 7.30pm in the upper level of the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperson said, “The book signing, presentation, and discussion of Nicky Gurret’s book titled Beach Art will be […]

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‘Education For The Soul’ Book Signing

In celebration of Black History Month, C.A.R.E Learning Centre is getting set to hold a book signing with D. Neletha Butterfield for her book Education For The Soul on Friday, February 28 from 6.00pm to 10.00pm. The event will include games, music, refreshments, reading sessions, wine testing, and an open mic, with books on sale […]

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Public Urged To Celebrate World Book Day

Nikita Robinson of The Ladies Room on Hott1075 is inviting the public to read at a nursery, preschool, or primary school reading class to help celebrate World Book Day on March 5. 1,312 books will be delivered to 43 pre/nursery schools throughout the Island in celebration of World Book Day. In addition, 18 public primary […]

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Island-Wide Reading On World Book Day 2020

Nikita Robinson of The Ladies Room on Hott1075 is acknowledging the many community members who have volunteered to read to children on World Book Day today [March 5]. Ms. Robinson said, “From St. George’s to Somerset, our community readers will show off their reading skills to our nursery and primary schools starting as early as […]

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