Creighton Law

Creighton Hosts FTC: Consumer Protection Antitrust Laws Focus of Federal Hearing

Published by admin on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 12:00am

Issues of consumer privacy, data security and corporate transparency weigh heavily on the minds of many Americans in today’s Big Tech economy. Perhaps none more than those tasked with enforcing the nation’s laws.

On June 12, the Creighton University School of Law hosted representatives from the Federal Trade Commission and the attorney general offices of more than a dozen states as they discussed these topics and more during the final session of the FTC’s Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century.

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Murnan Spent Her 43-Year Career Behind-the-Scenes at Creighton University School of Law

Published by admin on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 12:00am

Sandy Murnan spent the past 43 years working at the Creighton University School of Law and is retiring today as the school’s associate registrar.

Murnan put decades of work into admissions and records at the law school, making a career of supporting faculty, staff and students as they fostered generations of aspiring attorneys and judges.

Despite staying at the school for nearly her entire professional career, Murnan never set out to be a university administrator. All she wanted at first was a job in Nebraska’s version of the big city.

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Law Students Thanked for Community Legal Service

Published by admin on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 12:00am

Students at the Creighton University School of Law and the University of Nebraska College of Law who provided free legal work for low-income individuals were recognized for their service during recent graduation ceremonies.

Each student received a certificate of appreciation from the Nebraska Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission and Nebraska State Bar Association acknowledging their commitment to improving access to justice through contributions to law-related pro bono service as a student.

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Joshua Fershee Named Next Creighton Law School Dean

Published by admin on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 12:00am

After nearly two years with an interim dean following a shake up in the school’s administration, the Creighton University School of Law named a West Virginia law professor as its next dean.

Joshua P. Fershee will begin his new duties as Creighton Law’s 11th dean on July 1.

“Creighton University has a long and proud history of educating for service and justice,” Fershee said in a Creighton news release. “I am excited to join the School of Law to help make sure the future is even brighter than the impressive past.”