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UO law professor on using taxes to lessen plastic pollution (Forbes)

Oregon Supreme Court Justices sitting at the bench
Oregon Law to host Oregon Supreme Court
The University of Oregon School of Law first hosted the Oregon Supreme Court for oral arguments in 1977. Thursday, March 12, will mark the 45th year of observing this tradition.
Harvey Weinstein
Beyond Weinstein conviction, how #MeToo changed America
The Christian Science Monitor: Associate Professor Elizabeth Tippett provides expert commentary. 
Oregon Capitol Building statue overlooking city of Salem
Oregon lawmakers were supposed to vote on a climate change bill. Republicans walked out — again.
The Washington Post: Assistant Professor Greg Dotson provides expert commentary.
Bloomberg and Warren at democratic debate
Nondisclosure and secrecy laws protect Bloomberg – not the women who sued him
The Conversation: Associate Professor Elizabeth Tippett writes for The Conversation.
Greg Dotston
The Down and Dirty on Oregon's 'Cap and Trade' bill
Portland Tribune, via Oregon Capital Bureau: Assistant Professor Greg Dotson provides expert commentary.
Oregon Senate
The Legislature's greenhouse gas reduction bill has been the session's most complex and contentious legislation. Here's what it means
Salem Reporter: Assistant Professor Greg Dotson provides expert commentary. 
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Impasse: DLCD decision puts Jordan Cove on pause
Herald and News: Assistant Professor Sarah Adams-Schoen provides expert commentary. 
Michael Bloomberg
Bloomberg Says His Company Would Now Approve Requests From 3 Women to Be Released From NDAs.
TIME: Associate Professor Elizabeth Tippett provides expert commentary.
Tony Garcia JD 06
A Series of Firsts: Q & A with Alum Tony García
Oregon Law: Oregon Law alumn Tony García (JD ‘06) was the first person in his family to graduate from high school and to go on and earn both college and law degrees. Read more about García, who continues to trailblaze as a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Portland and has dedicated his life to public service.  
artistic rendering of mother and child
When protecting your children is a crime
DAME Magazine: Professor Merle Weiner is quoted.