Editor's Note: This article was written before the finalization of the election results, which declared Donald Trump the winner. In his discussion, Richard Hasen discussed the possibility of a close race and potential outcomes/litigation if the 2024 election were to be tightly contested. Pepperdine Caruso School of Law continued the monthly Dean Speaker Series on Oct. 30, with … [Read more...] about Election Law Expert Richard Hasen Speaks on Election Law Issues
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International Law Society Presents on the Republic of Georgia
Nanuka Kruashvili presented information about Georgian Young Lawyers' Association's (GYLA) concerns going into Georgia's Oct. 26 parliamentary election. Kruashvili discussed some of the troubling laws recently passed in the country of Georgia and what Georgia can expect going into upcoming elections. "We are expecting of course a lot of violence and we are – we are … [Read more...] about International Law Society Presents on the Republic of Georgia
Students Navigate Interfaith Conversations in a Warring World
The Interfaith Student Council addresses the need for community and connection, said Al Sturgeon, assistant dean of Student Life and Spiritual Development. The ISC is practicing building relationships before attempting conversations on recent faith-related events, Sturgeon said. “Once you kind of remove that barrier of, like, you know someone Jewish, you know someone Muslim, … [Read more...] about Students Navigate Interfaith Conversations in a Warring World
Student Bar Association Hosts Annual Valentine’s Day Talent Show
Pepperdine's Student Law Bar Association returned this year with their annual Valentine's Day talent show on the front lawn of the Caruso School of Law. SBA handed out free pizza to attendees and had a booth to pick up Valentine's Day grams for those who had ordered them prior to the event. The first place prize was $200, second place was $150, third place was $100 and the … [Read more...] about Student Bar Association Hosts Annual Valentine’s Day Talent Show
University Terminates Employee Following Investigation
Graphic by Gabrielle Salgado Pepperdine has terminated former University employee Scott Woeckel's employment Tuesday following an internal investigation, according to an Aug. 23 press release. The University initially placed Woeckel on leave after his arrest Aug. 12. Woeckel worked at the Caruso School of Law as the manager in audiovisual production and information … [Read more...] about University Terminates Employee Following Investigation