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Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain [UPDATED]

"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" was written in 1946 by the great Fred Rose. It was released by Roy Acuff in 1947, and later covered by Hank Williams, Charlie Pride, Elvis Presley, and pretty much everyone in country music. People today are probably most familiar with Willie Nelson's version. Fred Rose was Roy Acuff's partner in Acuff-Rose Music, which was the first Nashville-based music publisher. In addition to Acuff, some of its writers included Hank Williams, Roy Orbison, Phil and Don Everly, Marty Robbins, and Doug Kershaw. (The Acuff-Rose catalog is now owned by Sony). Be sure to check out the duets at the bottom of the post, including Roy Acuff on the ukulele.

Jennifer Reynolds Named Dean of University of Oregon Law

University of Oregon School of Law has announced that Jennifer Reynolds will be its next dean.  She joined the faculty in 2009 and has been serving as the interim dean.  Reynolds, who holds a JD from Harvard, took over in March.

CFP: Developing Ideas Conference

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What: The University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law is bringing back its highly popular Developing Ideas Conference to help jumpstart your summer research. The conference will allow faculty from other schools to engage with faculty from UK Law and other institutions to receive feedback on their summer projects. The conference will proceed as follows:

• Before the conference, each participant will provide a 2-3 page summary of a current research idea that they plan to pursue this summer (and beyond). These summaries will be circulated to all participants.
• Each participant will give a 5-minute synopsis of their research idea, with an additional 20-25 minutes available for comments and discussion in an informal roundtable setting.
• Participants will be asked to provide commentary about the other participants’ ideas.

Where: University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law, Lexington, KY

When: Monday, May 12, 2025, 7:00 p.m.: Dinner at a local restaurant in Lexington, KY

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Developing Ideas Conference at the law school

Support: The University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law will provide dinner on Monday evening and breakfast and lunch on Tuesday during the conference. In addition, the UK College of Law will pay for one night at a local hotel on Monday, May 12. Participants must pay for all other travel expenses.

Submission: Please submit a short summary (1-2 paragraphs) of the proposed work by April 4, 2025, to Josh Douglas, Associate Dean for Research, at [email protected], with the subject line: Submission for 2025 Developing Ideas Conference. The conference is limited to 15 scholars from outside of the University of Kentucky, so please apply early! If we have more than 15 submissions then priority will be given to junior faculty. We will also try to accept submissions with a variety of topics.

University of Iowa College of Law Seeks Visitors

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The University of Iowa College of Law is seeking strong legal scholars to teach in Iowa City during the Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026 semesters.

Qualified applicants should be current law school professors at other institutions who have a J.D., a record of scholarly production, and a record of strong teaching in law school classes. Visiting professors will teach two courses that enrich the College's curriculum and participate in the College’s vibrant faculty workshops. Applicants should be able to teach in person in Iowa City for the duration of the Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 semester. Duties include developing and delivering course material (including class syllabi with learning outcomes) for semester-long courses, holding weekly office hours, preparing formative and final assessments, grading in accordance with College of Law grading guidelines, and complying with all College and University policies and procedures.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and CV to Jill Soppe at [email protected]. For more information, please contact Professor Diane Dick, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. miliary, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

 In addition to abiding by the UI Nondiscrimination Statement the College of Law further prohibits discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, and military status. The College of Law affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunity without discrimination or segregation on the same bases.