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Fall 2005/Winter 2006, Vol. 40, No. 1
 
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Contents

Pollen Drift and the Bystanding Farmer: Harmonizing Patent Law and Common Law on the
Technological Frontier
pgs. 2-6
Professors Paul Heald and Jim Smith examine the legal issues surrounding the growth of genetically modified crops.


Leading Scholars Explore Status of International Law  pg.7
The Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law brought eleven leading international law scholars together to debate the relevance of international law.

The New Face of Electronic Discovery: Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure May Tame Electronic Discovery's Wild West  pgs. 8-13
Third-year student Aaron Walter's award-winning article on electronic discovery and new
amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

The New Face of Electronic Discovery: Amendments to the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure May Tame Electronic Discovery's Wild West
This is a copy of the original article by third-year student Aaron Walter.  A modified version of this work was printed in the Advocate.
The Pros and Cons of Publicity in the Legal Domain pgs. 14-15
Georgia Law hosted a professionalism conference exploring the merits of publicity surrounding
courtroom proceedings.

Raising the Bar pg. 16
A question and answer session regarding ethics and professionalism issues with Cleveland Chair Ron Ellington.


Headlines pgs. 17-19
Top news from Georgia Law.

Spiro Becomes Inaugural Associate Dean for Faculty Development pg. 17
Rusk Professor Peter Spiro assumes a newly created post aimed at increasing scholarly productivity.

Georgia Law Creates Study Abroad Opportunity in the Far East pg. 19
After adding a study abroad program at Oxford, the law school sets its sights on a summer program
in China.


Hirsch Hall Highlights pgs. 20-23
Key events and institutional briefs.

Faculty Accomplishments pgs. 24-26
The latest on faculty achievements and scholarship.


Carlson and Shipley Appointed to Foundation of Freedom Commission pg. 26
Professors Ron Carlson and David Shipley become charter members of the State Bar of Georgia's new commission.

Student Briefs  pgs. 26-29
Student activities, accomplishments and profiles.

Alumni Activities  pgs. 30-37
Messages from alumni leaders and alumni news.


Comer and Smith Receive Distinguished Service Awards pgs. 32-33
John Comer (LL.B.'49) and J.D. Smith (J.D.'71) are recognized by the Law School Association for their commitment and dedication.

Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2005 pgs. 36-37
This fun-filled weekend of activities captured in pictures.
An Ode to the Law Class of 1965 on the Occasion of Its 40th Anniversary
1965 alumnus and Carter Chair of Law Emeritus Perry Sentell recited this poem to his class at their reunion gathering.
Class Notes pgs 38-44
Reports from your classmates and alumni profiles.


A Tribute to Richard V. Wellman pg. 45
Longtime faculty member Richard 'Dick' Wellman is remembered.


In Memoriam  pg. 45

Introducing the 1859 Club back cover

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