ASL Professor Patrick Baker Leads Panel Discussion at the 31st Annual Regulatory Conference at William & Mary

The title of the discussion was, A New Era? How Coming EPA Regulations May Change Our Energy Future.  The panel focused on new and potential EPA air, ash, and water regulations as well as the effect that these regulations will have on existing and future power plants. John McManus, Vice President of Environmental Services A.E.P.,discussed the effect of these regulations on the electric utility industry, system reliability, and customer rates. The panel addressed the policy behind EPA regulation and any offsetting public benefits customers will see from these new regulations. The panel discussed the interplay between the cost of EPA regulations on existing coal plants and the rise of natural gas as fuel source.  Christopher McGill, Vice-President Policy Analysis American Gas Association, discussed forecasts of natural gas supplies and continued low gas prices as the electric industry brings new natural gas plants on line and natural gas exports increase.  Finally, Dr. Manik Roy, Vice-President Strategic Outreach-Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, discussed climate change, the role of natural gas, and pending EPA regulations, and their effect on fossil fuel consumption. 

Congratulations to the Appalachian School of Law Class of 2013!

 

 

Appalachian School of Law Professor and Director of Special Programs, Kendall D. Isaac, to speak at the 2013 Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago on June 17th.

Appalachian School of Law Professor and Director of Special Programs Kendall D. Isaac will be speaking at the 2013 Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference and Exposition June 17th from 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM at McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago.

With an impressive keynote lineup, hundreds of sessions, the world’s largest HR marketplace, and the iconic Chicago skyline as a backdrop, the SHRM 2013 Annual Conference & Exposition will give you everything you need to be more focused, energized and successful. Make your plans now to join us and ensure that you are faster, stronger, and bolder.

By attending Professor Isaac's "Using Alternative Dispute Resolution as a Remedy for Workplace Bullying," You will learn how to deal with bullying claims by infusing proper alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques into your work environment.

Workplace bullying is on the rise. While federal and state laws protect individuals from harassment and discrimination based upon age, race, sex, religious preference, disability, and national origin, the law is fairly silent relative to direct protection against workplace bullying. Without clear legal protections, what can be done about bullying? How can ADR mechanisms help remedy a problem that seems to have expanded beyond the control of the traditional HR department? You will learn practical ways you can develop processes to better address these bullying and harassment claims as well as dispute resolution best practices you can implement in your organization.

http://annual.shrm.org/sessionplanner/session/4725

 

Your Weekly Constitutional! Learn it. Know it. Live it!

Produced in partnership with James Madison's Montpelier, Your Weekly Constitutional is a public radio show featuring lively discussion of controversial constitutional topics, from Gay Rights to Gun Rights starring ASL's own Professor Stewart Harris. Find us on Podomatic, Facebook and iTunes:

 

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Corie Rife to receive Susan Belcher Memorial Scholarship

Corie Rife, second from left, is the first recipient of the Susan Belcher Memorial Scholarship at the Appalachian School of Law. Created by Shirley Belcher of  Grundy (left), the award is in memory of Susan Michelle Belcher, who benefited from changes created by law, including school equality and inclusion, epilepsy medication approvals, and removal of physical barriers. The scholarship, also in honor of Susan’s sister, Julia M. Belcher, is given to a female student from Buchanan Country, Virginia, or Floyd County, Kentucky. Joining Ms. Rife and Mrs. Belcher are Glenna Owens, Associate Director of the Law Library (second from right), and Dean Lucy McGough (right).