This week we have a new feature in the blog. We are introducing the RWU Law Library staff (aka the humans behind the Legal Beagle). Let us introduce Artie Berns ! Artie is brand new to our library. He just started here in July. Here are some fun facts about him for our readers:, 1. What is your title?, Assistant Law Librarian, Collection Services , 2. Can you explain to our readers what you do using non-librarian terms?, I am responsible for selecting what materials we put in our library collection based on the current research interests of our faculty and the needs of our students. Also, I oversee most of the online resources of the law library in addition to answering questions from our patrons., 3. What is your favorite book?, My favorite books include Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut, Anathem by Neal Stephenson, and Ringworld by Larry Niven. , 4. What is your favorite part of your job?, I am still learning different parts of my job but I think the answer is that I really enjoy helping people and I get to do that every day as a librarian. I also really like figuring out technologies. , 5. What is your favorite meme?, I recently downloaded a bunch of memes of NFL refs that define and are calling a foul on different logical fallacies. , 6. What has been your experience in the RWU Law community?, Everyone has been welcoming and friendly and I have enjoyed my interactions with students and faculty immensely., 7. Name something you dislike, but everyone else seems to love., Sportsball
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Rhode Island has always been home to rebels and history makers. From founding father Roger Williams’ banishment from Massachusetts Bay Colony, to Samuel Slater kick-starting America’s Industrial Revolution in Pawtucket, the smallest state in the nation is known for punching above its weight. But we all know those stories by heart. Which is why this year, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of…, The Providence Journal, and other newspapers at the time for her outspokenness on politics and civil rights. Crockett’s relatively short but dynamic law career blazed trails , not only for African American women, but for women in general, at a time when very few women were even applying for admission into the Rhode Island bar. In fact, she was the last woman admitted to the bar for a decade, and the last African…
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For Karen Lara , a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to grant cert. in a case she first saw argued at Roger Williams University School of Law as a 1L symbolizes the progress of her own educational journey. It began on March 25, 2019, when the Honorable John J. McConnell, Jr. , Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, held court – as has become his…, Caniglia v. Strom, , 396 F. Supp. 3d 227 (D. R.I. 2019). On appeal, a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed in an opinion written by the RWU Law courtroom’s namesake, Judge Selya. , Caniglia v. Strom, , No. 19-1764 (1st Cir. 2020). Karen Lara In the meantime, Lara had established herself as a standout student at RWU Law, a member of the school’s Honors Program and, Law Review, . The Arizona native – whose parents originally came to the U.S. from Mexico as migrant farm workers – also served as president of the Latino Law Students Association, and as a teaching assistant for Professor Colleen Brown . “Seeing the sacrifices my parents made when we were kids, I really wanted to take advantage of the opportunities they were giving me,” Lara said. “They used to say, ‘Our job…, Caniglia, happened to be passing through that court. “It was such a wonderful internship opportunity, right after completing my 1L year, to go and work at the First Circuit,” she said. While, Caniglia, itself never landed on her desk, “I was there to experience this next step in the process.” A few weeks ago, on November 20, 2020, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in the case on the question, “Whether the ‘community caretaking’ exception to the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement extends to the home.” And while the pandemic has kept Lara at home in San Luis, Ariz., for most…
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Exams are almost over and that is always a reason to celebrate. In this world that has so many disruptions to our familiar patterns, it is sometimes good to remember that we can still celebrate normal things like the end of exams. December is full of special days that have not changed. We can take a quiet moment to remember the day “which live in infamy” on December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance…
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2020 brought us some memorable moments and unforgettable experiences like an impeachment trial, Brexit, COVID, murder hornets, Tiger King, the murder of George Floyd and other Black Americans, raging wildfires, an election, and the death of RBG. Enough is enough. Let’s celebrate the end of 2020. And new beginnings! May 2021 be filled with peace, kindness, grace, and joy. Happy New Year from…
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We are excited for the Spring 2021 semester. Classes begin (online and in-person) on Monday, January 25, 2021. We have scheduled this Question and Answer Session to provide a forum for students to ask questions about RWU Law's plans related to a safe reopening. Students may use the link below to submit questions, comments or suggestions in advance of the Question and Answer session. Please note,…
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What is facial recognition? Facial recognition is a type of computer algorithm that seeks to identify a person in an image. This technology has been in development since the 1960s . Early systems used photos processed by humans to compare measurements of facial features to determine matches. Today’s systems use AI and machine learning to recognize human faces. In recent years, the technology has…, State Statutes Regulating Collection or Disclosure of Consumer Biometric or Genetic Information, , 41 A.L.R.7th 4 (Originally published in 2019) [Available on Lexis or Westlaw].
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