News: William S. Boyd School of Law

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Research |

U.S. prisoners strike is reminder how commonplace inmate labor is — but is it legal?

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Research |

Law professor David Orentlicher on a solution to the controversy over affirmative action

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People |

How Oscar the Grouch and Harper's Bazaar have influenced the law school's marketing and communications strategist.

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People |

Just look at Europe for an alternate possibility, says UNLV law professor David Orentlicher.

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Business and Community |

Thanks to strong political engagement programs, Nevada's labor organizations succeed despite an adverse legal environment, according to law professor Ruben J. Garcia.

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People |

The Las Vegas native completed her undergrad at Reno and returned home for law school. After graduation, she’ll head north again for a clerkship in Carson City.

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Business and Community |

With the Supreme Court's pending sports gambling decision, states are already prepping for legalization.

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Business and Community |

UNLV Boyd School of Law launches gun-safety lecture series designed to inspire action.

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Business and Community |

The Boyd Law School's Juvenile Dependency Mediation program aims to keep kids and families out of the courtroom.

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Campus News |

Awards recognize those on campus who demonstrate a commitment to community partnership

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Campus News |

UNLV professor Mary Beth Beazley enhances reputation of Boyd Law School while thwarting the boggarts of her profession.

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Research |

In her new book, an expert in the nation’s top legal writing program explores how cognitive science and rhetorical theory work together to convince us of what to believe.