The Faculty Lounge

New Paper: Voluntary, Unpaid, and Handsomely Rewarded

Over at his Market Design blog, Al Roth discusses our recent paper, “Voluntary, Unpaid, and Handsomely Rewarded: Donor Benefits in the World's Whole-Blood Systems,” which we recently posted to SSRN.…

Kim Krawiec July 3, 2026No Comments

The Fourteenth Amendment in Tulane Law Review in 1953

William J. Suthon, a Tulane Law Professor, wrote The Dubious Origins of the Fourteenth Amendment in 1953. He wrote: What is to be discussed relates to the use of the…

Alfred Brophy July 2, 2026No Comments

The Shadow Market for Sperm

Women shut out of fertility treatment are turning to social media for sperm. One BBC team paid £100 for a sample that arrived chilled, packed beside frozen tomato passata. My…

Kim Krawiec June 27, 2026No Comments

Western State College of Law Hiring Announcement

Western State College of Law (WSCL) at Westcliff University invites applications from entry level candidates for one tenure-track position beginning in the 2027-28 academic year. We are especially interested in…

Bridget J. Crawford June 25, 2026No Comments

CFP: Emancipate the Scope of Family Law (AALS Annual Meeting)

This just in: The AALS Section on Family and Juvenile Law Call for Papers for the 2027 AALS Annual Meeting: Emancipate the Scope of Family Law Many of today's most…

Dan Filler June 24, 2026No Comments

ALI Elects 49 New Members

Congratulations and a warm welcome to these faculty members at U.S. law schools who are part of the group of 49 people recently elected to membership in the American Law…

Bridget J. Crawford June 23, 2026No Comments

Iowa Regents Seeks U of Iowa Director of Center for Intellectual Freedom

This just in: The Iowa Board of Regents invites applications for the inaugural permanent Director of the Center for Intellectual Freedom (the Center or CIF). Established by the Iowa General…

Dan Filler June 22, 2026No Comments

Miami Law Seeks Visiting Faculty for ’26-’27

This just in: The University of Miami School of Law is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for visiting professor position(s) for the Fall 2026 and Spring…

Dan Filler June 20, 20261

Simon Marstiller Named Dean of Florida A&M Law

Florida A&M has announced that Simone Marstiller will be the new dean of its law school. Marstiller, who holds a JD from Stetson Law, most recently served as secretary of…

Dan Filler June 19, 2026No Comments

Jerry Organ Named Interim Dean of St. Thomas (MN) Law

The University of St. Thomas School of Law, in Minneapolis, has announced that Professor Jerry Organ will be its interim dean, stepping in for Dan Kelly who is leaving for…

Dan Filler June 18, 20261