2012 News Archive
faculty news and appearances
Greenfield in iWatch News on Citizens United
Newton, MA--Professor Greenfield is featured in iWatch News to discuss the ruling of the Citizens United case.
'Citizenship-in-Question' Conference Highlighted in Times
Newton, MA--Professor Kanstroom's 'Citizen-in-Question' Conference held on April 19, 2012 is highlighted in the New York Times.
Papandrea in Wired Magazine on Free Speech
Newton, MA--Professor Mary-Rose Papandrea is quoted in Wired about tweeting about sobriety checkpoints.
Quinn in Financial Times on Delaware Court Opinion
Newton, MA--Brian Quinn is quoted in the Financial Times on a recent Delaware court decision (registration required).
Brown on Corruption in MA for MassLive
Newton, MA--George Brown talks to MassLive about levels of corruption in Massachusetts as compared to the rest of the country.
Brown Comments on Mehanna Sentencing for CNN
Newton, MA--Professor George Brown talks to CNN about the terror-related case involving Terek Mehanna, sentenced this Thursday to 17 1/2 years in federal prison.
Brown Talks to Globe on Cahill Ethics Charges
Newton, MA--Professor Brown talks to the Boston Globe about the indictment of the former Massachusetts treasurer on charges of misusing state lottery funds.
Greenfield Talks to NECN on Affordable Health Care Act
Newton, MA--Professor Kent Greenfield talks to NECN about this week's historic arguments at the United States Supreme Court over the President's Affordable Health Care Act.
Galle Talks to Politico on Medicaid Ruling
Newton, MA--Brian Galle discusses the recent Medicaid ruling with Politico.
Brown Talks to WBUR on Corruption in Mass
Newton, MA--George Brown talks to WBUR radio about corruption in Massachusetts.
Greenfield Blogs on Health Care Ruling
Newton, MA--Kent Greenfield on the chances of Obama winning the health care ruling in the Supreme Court.
Noble and Chirba Blog for Health Affairs on Health Care Law Case
Newton, MA--Professors Noble and Chirba discuss the Individual Mandate argument and the universal health care law being debated by the Supreme Court.
Greenfield on MSNBC Regarding Contract Dispute
Newton, MA--Kent Greenfield talks to MSNBC regarding a contract dispute over a typo in salary.
Papandrea Talks to The Hill on Supreme Court Healthcare Case
Newton, MA--MAry Rose Papandrea talks to The Hill about the controrversial Supreme Court case on healthcare reform.
Brown Talks to WBUR about Study on State Corruption Risk
Newton, MA--Professor Brown talks to WBUR about The State Integrity Investigations.
Bloom Talks to MassLive about Springfield Strip Search Case
Newton, MA--Professor Bloom speaks with MassLive about the Springfield Strip Search case, and the implications of an incident that took place in June 2008.
Plater Talks to Times Picayune on BP Oil Spill
Newton, MA--Professor Plater talks to Time-Picayune on the health settlements in the BP Oil Spill case.
Kalscheur Talks to Catholic Reporter on Health Coverage Controversy
Newton, MA--Professor Kalscheur discusses Obama's contraception health coverage controversy and the relationship between church and state.
Quinn Talks to Reuters about Martin Marietta-Vulcan Trial
Newton, MA--Reuters asks Professor Quinn to comment on the upcoming Martin Marietta-Vulcan Trial.
Quinn in WSJ on New Delaware Arbitration Procedure (Subscription Required)
Newton, MA--Professor Quinn talks to the Wall Street Journal about a legal challenge to arbitration procedures in Delaware.
Barnico Op Ed on Bonin Saga in MLW (Subscription Required)
Newton, MA--Tom Barnico has an op ed published in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on the Bonin saga.
Video: Sherman on New Book 'Juvenile Justice'
Newton, MA--Professor Francine Sherman, Director of the Juvenile Rights Advocacy Project at Boston College Law School, has released a new book: “Juvenile Justice: Advancing Research, Policy and Practice” (Wiley).
Madoff on Capital Gains Reform in Bloomberg
Newton, MA--Professor Ray Madoff discusses two ways to fairly improve capital-gains taxes on Bloomberg.
Greenfield's 'Myth of Choice' in Chronicle of Higher Ed
Newton, MA--Professor Kent Greenfield's new book 'Myth of Choice' is featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Olson Op Ed on Copyrights and Congress in Washington Examiner
Newton, MA--David Olson's op ed on copyrights and Congressional power appears in the Washington Examiner.
Kanstroom Quoted in Nation on Asylum Seeker
Newton, MA--Dan Kanstroom is quoted in the Nation on deportation.
Madoff Talks to Forward on Donor Advised Funds
Newton, MA--Ray Madoff talks to the Jewish Forward about Donor Advised Funds.
Greenfield Op Ed in Huffington Post on 'Personhood'
Newton, MA--Kent Greenfield writes an op ed in hte Huffington Post about the battle over corporate personhood.
Madoff on Greater Boston on Romney's Tax Returns
Newton, MA--Professor Ray Madoff analyzes Mitt Romney's Tax Returns in this video.
Brown Talks to Patriot Ledger on Ethics Ruling
Newton, MA--Professor George Brown speaks to The Patriot Ledger about the Hull deal with former U.S. Rep. William Delahunt’s lobbying firm.
Greenfield Op Ed in Washington Post on 'Citizens United'
Newton, MA--Kent Greenfield's op ed on the Citizens United case appears in the Washington Post.
Lyons Talks to WGBH TV on FCC Regulations
Newton, MA--Assistant Professor Daniel A. Lyons appeared in a segment on WGBH's Greater Boston program to give his insight on a graphic political ad.
Greenfield's 'Myth of Choice' Reviewed in Plain Dealer
Newton, MA--Professor Greenfield's new book 'Myth of Choice' is reviewed in the Cleveland Plain Dealer by an Ohio State University law student.
Brown Talks to News Outlets on Mahenna Trial Verdict
Newton, MA--Professor George Brown talks to various news outlets about the Mahenna terror trial guilty verdict.
Greenfield On Choice and the Free Market in Montreal Review
Newton, MA--KEnt Greenfield has a feature on "Choice and the Free Market" in the Montreal Review.
Greenfield Talks to CBS News On Long Term Unemployed
Newton, MA--Kent Greenfield talks to CBS about long term unemployed job seekers.
Albert, Greenfield, Papandrea in Globe on Occupy Boston
Newton, MA--Professors Mary Rose Papandrea, Richard Albert, and Kent Greenfield are all quoted in the Boston Globe about the city's potential choice to evict the protesters from a city park, and implications on free speech.
Kalscheur Essay on Future of Catholic Colleges in Inside Higher Ed
Newton, MA--Father Kalscheur's article on the future of Catholic intellectual tradition is featured in Inside Higher Ed.
Madoff Op Ed in Times on Problems with 'Donor-Advised Funds'
Newton, MA--Professor Ray Madoff writes an op ed in the New York Times on the growth of donor-advised funds--and the issue with delayed distribution.