The Pierce Law Federalist Society will be hosting a discussion on Executive Power with Presidential Candidates Ron Paul (R-TX) and Mike Gravel (D-AK) tomorrow evening Dec. 19th at 7pm in the Rich Room. Everyone -- students, faculty and the public -- are encouraged to attend what should be a very interesting discussion.

Chess is more than a game of skill -- it is a medieval history lesson in miniature.

Many say chess is the oldest game in the world.  A classic battle of wit, skill, and strategem.  And it's fun too!  So, come out to the first meeting of the Chess Club at the Boardroom at 4:00pm this Saturday.  All students and faculty of all levels are invited.  New players will have the opportunity learn, and experienced players can test their skills. See you Saturday!

On Thursday, November 15,the Entertainment Law Society will be hosting a dinner and lecture by Pierce Law alumna Diane Chubb, Esq.  Mrs. Chubb will talk about her career as an entertainment lawyer for Fox (including her work on the Simpsons trademark)!  Mrs. Chubb's presentation will take place THIS Thursday at 6pm in Room 200.  For more information, including a full biography on Mrs. Chubb, e-mail entertainment@piercelaw.edu.

Don't miss this great opporunity to hear from an experienced attorney and learn about entertainment law!

Join the American Constitutional Society THIS Friday in Room 202 for free food and to learn more about ACS.  For more information, email acs@piercelaw.edu.

"The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy is one of the nation's leading progressive legal organizations. Founded in 2001, ACS is a rapidly growing network of lawyers, law students, scholars, judges, policymakers and other concerned individuals. Our mission is to ensure that fundamental principles of human dignity, individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, and access to justice enjoy their rightful, central place in American law."  About American Consitutional Society, http://www.acslaw.org.

Hot apple cider and donuts will be available at the bookstore starting at 9:00 am TODAY November 1!  This annual fall event is sponsored by your Bookstore.

Stop by in between classes and enjoy this fall event!!!!!

There's a new club in town.  The Paintball Club.  To get things started we are having our first paintball outing this Saturday, October 27th, at 3:30.  We will be meeting at White's Park and then traveling a short distance, about 15 minutes, out to East Concord where we will be playing. If you are interested please RSVP tpratt@piercelaw.edu by Thursday night.  The club will be subsidizing some of the money spent on filling your air tank if you RSVP by Thursday.  So put on your camo, bring your paintball gun, paint, full air tank and we will see you Saturday at 3:30.

For more informatiom, contact Tyson Crane at TCrane@piercelaw.edu.

The leaves are turning color; the days are getting shorter; there is a chill in the air; and Halloween is right around the corner.  Come enjoy some halloween fun THIS Sunday at the Jury Box.  Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) and the Student Board Association (SBA) will be hosting a Halloween party for kids and students on Saturday, October 27, 2007. The kids party will start at 2:00 and run until 3:30.

 At 6:30, the big kids get their chance to party.  Find your best costume and join your fellow Pierce Law students for snacks, games, and prizes until 10:00. There will be free treats for students (and maybe even a few tricks).

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

The J. Reuben Clark Law Society will be showing a short movie on "Rainmaking."  "Rainmaking" is a marketing strategy for bringing in new clients to a firm.  Learn about this important skill and how its shaping the legal profession!  

What:        Short video presentation on Rainmaking (presented by the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and the SBA)

Date:         Friday, Oct. 19th

Time:        12:10 p.m.

Where:      Room 227

Duration:   30-40 minutes

Why:         To inform students about "Rainmaking," a.k.a. how to bring in new clients to your firm

Why else:  Doughnuts, milk, and juice will be provided for those in attendance (in order to wash down your lunch) 
 

"Productivity is up 2%, and it's all because of my motivational techniques -- like doughnuts and the possibility of more doughnuts to come."  -Homer Simpson

Law school is all about case briefs and outlines, right? WRONG! FPLC has dozens of organizations that offer students the opportunity to learn about the legal profession, serve the community, meet new people, and HAVE FUN!  Throughout the semester, the Reporter will be spotlighting various organizations to let you know who they are, what they do, and why YOU should check it out.

 This week, we look at the Entertainment Law Society.  The purpose of the Entertainment Law Society is to promote an understanding and appreciation of the legal  structure of the motion picture, music, and theatrical industries. The Entertainment Law Society intends to familiarize law students with the intellectual property rights and contractual relationships between the media producers, distributors, and authors of these industries as well as the deal making and advising aspects of practice in the greater entertainment field. The Entertainment Law Society aims to accomplish this by sponsoring extracurricular programs such as guest lectures from experts in entertainment law, career planning seminars to aid students entering this field, and forums for interaction and communication between current students, faculty, and alumni from various backgrounds in intellectual property law.

For more information or to join: entertainment@piercelaw.edu
 

This past week the Pierce chapter of Hillel had its inaugural meeting, regarded by returning members as possibly the organization's 'biggest meeting ever.'

Both new and old members gathered for a lunch of cheese pizza for introductions and a discussion of the group's planned activities. 

On the schedule for is 'bagel brunch' to be held just before the start of finals each semester where students can gather for a relaxing breakfast featuring the popluar bagel and maybe even lox and cream cheese.  This year's brunch could also include a guest speaker or two on a yet to be determined topic!  Another popular even is a Passover seder, where students can sit down to a full meal inspired by Jewish tradition.

All Pierce students are invited to attend any Hillel event, regardless of religion. 

The Black Law Students Association and the Hispanic Bar Student Association would like to extend an invitation to everyone to attend a Multi-Cultural Celebration on Friday, April 27th starting at 6 pm in the Jury Box.

The Jury Box will be transformed into a colorful Oasis with lights, decorations and hot music. Immerse yourself in flavors and sounds from all around the world. We will be serving authentic soul food from the deep south, and spicy Mexican cuisine.

We hope to see everyone at the party as this is the last chance to let loose before the start of finals.

Party goers from last year!!!

Cutting Edge Trends in Patents and Licensing

Thursday April 12, 2007 in the Rich Room 

12:00-1:30 Lunch, Invitation Only, Room 101 Sponsored by THE LICENSING EXECUTIVE SOCIETY

1:45-2:00 Welcome remarks by Dean John D. Hutson

2:00-2:45 Mr. John Whealan - Solicitor General, United States Patent and Trademark Office – “Patent Quality and Re-examinations”

2:50-3:10 Mr. Mark Chadurjian - Group Counsel, IP Law, IBM Software Group – “New Models for Leveraging IP as Strategic Assets for Business Growth”

3:10-3:30 Coffee Break, Sponsored by THE STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION

3:30-3:50 Mr. Christopher Centurelli - Partner, K&L Gates – “Injunctions in light of e-Bay”

3:55-4:15 Mr. Kevin Perkins - Senior Intellectual Property Council, EMC Corporation – “Open Source Software and Patents”

4:15-5:00 Panel Discussion, Professor Kevin Carroll - Panel Moderator

5:00-6:00 Wine and Cheese Reception, sponsored by LERNER, DAVID, LITTENBERG, KRUMHOLZ AND MENTLIK LLP

Intellectual Property in the Public Interest

Friday April 13, 2007 in the Rich Room

12:00-1:00 Lunch, Invitation Only, Room 101, Sponsored by MICROMASH BAR REVIEW

1:00-1:15 Welcome remarks by Dean John D. Hutson

1:15-1:40 Dr. Steve Price - Executive Director, Public Interest IP Advisors (PIIPA) – “International Non Profit Organization Makes Intellectual Property Counsel Available for Developing Countries”

1:45-2:15 Dr. Stanley Kowalski – “The Golden Rice Case - A Case Study in Intellectual Property Management and International Capacity Building (PIIPA)”

2:20-3:00 Dr. Anatole F. Krattiger - Public Resource Intellectual Property for Agriculture (PIPRA) –“Initiative By Universities, Foundations and Non-Profit Research Institutions to Make Agricultural Technologies More Easily Available for Development and Distribution of Subsistence Crops for Humanitarian Purposes in the Developing World and Specialty Crops in the Developed World”

3:00-3:15 Coffee Break, Sponsored by THE SOCIAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE

3:15-3:45 Mr. Leonard P. Hirsch - Smithsonian Institution – “Constructive Ambiguity Might Work in Diplomacy, But it is Hell for Intellectual Property Law: The Convention on Biological Diversity, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge”

3:50-4:30 Mr. Ron Layton – Founder, Light Years IP vision – “Engaging IP Business Techniques to Alleviate Poverty”

4:40-5:10 Panel Discussion, Professor Bill Hennessey - Panel Moderator

5:10-6:00 Wine and Cheese Reception, Sponsored by THE NEW HAMPSHIRE BAR IP SECTION

WLSA is holding a panel discussion with speakers from the NH Women's Bar Association on March 8th at 5PM in Room 227.

There will be two parts.

1) First, there will be a speaker who has moved through many different types of law and employment.

2) Next, we will present several speakers from different areas of the law and different types of work environments.

****The location for the panel is TBA....standby for more information!!!

Jen and Shauna-Kay (Co-Chairs, Women Law School Association)

I want to commend our competitors in the recent Frederick Douglas Moot Court competition,
Joeann Walker and Jennifer Reed.

This is the first year we have sent to that competition, and they represented us admirably. They won Best Petitioner's Brief over all the law schools represented from the Northeast including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and Cornell. This is an outstanding achievement. Thank you and congratulations, Joeann and Jennifer.

-- Dean Hutson

(From left to right, Alexis Gibson, Jennifer Reed, Joann Walker)

It's that time again!!! BARRISTER'S BALL 2007 IS HERE!!!

The SBA Board of Governors is accepting applications from interested students to join the 2007 Barrister's Ball Planning Committee.

For those new to FPLC, Barrister's Ball is the annual "Law School Prom" held each Spring to celebrate the end of the school term (and for some, the end of law school). This is the time for everyone to get dressed up, enjoy great food, each other's company, and have a fantastic time!

This year, Barrister's Ball will be held at the Capital Arts Center on Friday, April 13th, 2007.
The planning committee will be responsible for organizing all aspects of the event including catering (hiring a caterer, not actually making the food), theme/decorations, music, entertainment, tickets, etc.

The event can only be as good as the people planning it, so we are looking for organized, motivated, creative go-getters who can have fun while planning a large party!

Anyone interested in being a part of the planning committee for Barrister's Ball, please email the SBA Treasurer, Adam Muller, at sba-treasurer@piercelaw.edu no later than 5pm on Friday, February 2nd.

BLSA is planning educational events for Black History Month.

** Each week a new slide show will play on the big screen. Watch and learn!!!

** A "Did you Know?" email will also be sent out every week with black history facts and tidbits. Don't hit that delete button!!!

** Starting Feb. 7th from 12-1 every Wednesday we will show a video.

Feb. 7- The Murder of Emmett Till

Feb. 14- Scottsboro: An American Tragedy

Feb. 21- Standing in the Shadows of Motown

Please support your BLSA chapter's Black History events. The movies are educational and play an integral role in American History.