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Mike Townsend to Receive David B. Thorud Leadership Award
53rd annual Awards of Excellence

Mike Townsend to Receive David B. Thorud Leadership Award

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Associate Professor Townsend will be honored at the 53rd annual University of Washington Awards of Excellence on June 8, 2023.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: The Abortion Drug Mifepristone’s Legal Battle
3-Minute Legal Talks: Jessica West

Three-Minute Legal Talks: The Abortion Drug Mifepristone’s Legal Battle

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In three minutes, Jessica West, a lecturer at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Law, covers the abortion drug’s current legal issues and what lies ahead.

Washington governor forces lawmakers to reconsider drug crime bill
WA Governor Jay Inslee

Washington governor forces lawmakers to reconsider drug crime bill

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has called a special session after state lawmakers were unable to reach a compromise on a drug bill. Hugh Spitzer, professor of law at the Âé¶¹ÉçÇø, is quoted. (Source: Newsweek)

Elon Musk ramps up AI efforts, even as he warns of dangers
Collage by Chris Burnett for the New York Times

Elon Musk ramps up AI efforts, even as he warns of dangers

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Billionaire Elon Musk plans to compete with OpenAI, the ChatGPT developer he helped found, while calling out the potential harms of artificial intelligence. Ryan Calo, professor of law at the Âé¶¹ÉçÇø, is quoted. (Source: The New York Times)

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø School of Law Remembers William H. Rodgers, Jr.
William H. Rodgers, Jr.: September 16, 1939 – April 10, 2023.

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø School of Law Remembers William H. Rodgers, Jr.

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Emeritus William H. Rodgers, Jr. (September 16, 1939 – April 10, 2023)