2013 News Archive
faculty news and appearances
Cassidy talks to Chicago Tribune on Investigation of Former Police Lieutenant
From the Chicago Tribune--Eight months after Lake County authorities learned of allegations that one of their own officers had sex with an underage boy he met online, their investigation has been stymied amid questionable decisions, the Tribune has learned.
Greenfield in Herald on DOMA
From the Boston Herald--A Bay State gay marriage opponent says he remains confident today’s anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decisions will uphold federal and California laws that bar same-sex unions, but a national leader in the marriage equality movement says whatever the high court decides, the tide of public opinion will continue toward a broader definition of marriage. - See more at: http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2013/06/no_clear_win_expected_in_same_sex_wed_ruling#sthash.dz6csU9v.dpuf
Lyons in Computerworld on Broadband Pricing
Computerworld - Internet providers have invested several hundred billion dollars in the past decade to build America's broadband networks, and analysts expect them to spend an additional $30 billion each year to keep up with growing bandwidth demand.
Quinn in Reuters on Google Settlement
(Reuters) - Google Inc has settled a shareholder class action lawsuit that clears the way for the company to issue a new class of nonvoting stock, giving the company a currency for acquisitions that would not dilute the founders' control.
Greenfield Op Ed: Why Justice Ginsburg Should Step Down
From the Boston Globe: JUSTICE RUTH Bader Ginsburg has been one of the most important jurists on the Supreme Court over the last 50 years. The second woman ever to serve on the court, Ginsburg has become during her 20-year tenure the strongest judicial advocate for women’s rights in the nation’s history.
Greenfield on NPR: Is NSA Verizon Request Legal?
(From NPR)--Here's what we know about a National Security Agency program that collects vast amounts of data on the electronic activity of Americans: While controversial, a leaked secret document authorizing the collection makes it clear that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court has decided that the collection of metadata for every call made in and into the United States is legal under Section 215 of the U.S.A. Patriot Act.
Quinn Talks to Reuters on Google Stock Plan Lawsuit
WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - In the nine years since it went public, Google Inc has grown tenfold in value and is now worth $290 billion. So who would want to mess with success and challenge the founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin?
Cassidy in WSJ on Bulger Trial (Subscription Required)
Newton, MA--Michael Cassidy talks to the Wall Street Journal about Bulger's lawyer's possible strategy.
Greenfield Talks to NPR about Phone Records and Individual Privacy
Newton, MA--from NPR breaking news--Shortly after the Boston Marathon bombings, President Obama described the work being done by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security to unravel the plot as "hard stuff."
Cassidy Talks to Herald, NPR on Bulger Jury Selection and Witnesses
Newton, MA--Mike Cassidy discusses the upcoming Whitey Bulger mobster trial.
Bloom in Huffington Post on Bulger Trial
Newton, MA--Robert Bloom talks to the Huffington Post about the Whitey Bulger trial and his defense.
Brodin in Globe on Judge's Ruling and Delay in Police Promotions
From the Boston Globe: Boston officials are frustrated that a federal judge has not ruled on a case contesting the fairness of the police promotional exam, even though the case was heard more than two years ago.
Garcia's "Global Justice and International Economic Law" Featured on WorldTradeLaw
Newton, MA--Boston College law professor Frank Garcia has a new book called "Global Justice and International Economic Law."
Ring Talks to Lowell Sun about Marathon Victim Loring '13
Newton, MA--Diane Ring talks about her experience getting to know Brittany Loring '12, who was injured in the Marathon bombings.
Greenfield in Boston Magazine on Methuen Teen Arrested for Threatening Rap Lyrics
Newton, MA--An online petition calling for Cameron D’Ambrosio’s release has over 50,000 signatures.
Brown in Herald on Lerner and IRS Scandal
Newton, MA--An Internal Revenue Service official who headed the unit accused of targeting conservative groups for undue scrutiny took the Fifth to avoid self-incrimination in front of a congressional committee yesterday.
Quinn in Delaware Law Weekly on Confidential Arbitration Program
Newton, MA--Three judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit focused on several issues during oral arguments to revive the Delaware Court of Chancery's confidential arbitration program.
Madoff in Chronicle of Philanthropy on Donor-Advised Funds
Newton, MA--Ray Madoff discusses the rise in donor-advised funds and the problems associated with them.
Chirba, Noble Blog on ACA’s Tobacco Use Rating for HealthLawProf
Newton, MA--Mary Ann Chirba and Alice Noble's latest blog, this one on "The ACA’s Tobacco Use Rating: Implementation, Inconsistencies and Ironies."
Galle Talks to CBS on IRS Tea Party Targeting and Commissioner Resignation
Newton, MA--Professor Brian Galle speaks with CBS on the IRS Tea Party Targetting and the Commissioner Resignation.
Bloom Talks to WBUR on Civil Suits for Marathon Bombing Victims
Newton, MA--Robert Bloom discusses the possibility of civil lawsuits filed by Marathon bombing victims.
Brown Talks to Herald on Fed Charges in Probation Probe
Newton, MA--Professor George D. Brown talks to the Boston Herald about the John O'Brien case.
Chirba, Noble Blog for HealthLawProf on Medical Malpractice & Affordable Care Act
Newton, MA--Guest Bloggers Mary Ann Chirba and Alice A. Noble - Medical Malpractice, the Affordable Care Act and State Provider Shield Laws: More Myth than Necessity?
Madoff on WBUR's 'Here and Now' Discussing Tsanaev Burial
Newton, MA--Ray Madoff talks to 'Here and Now's Robin Young about the controversy over the burial location of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tsarnaev.
Madoff Talks to NY Times about Tsarnaev's Burial Location
Newton, MA (from the New York Times)--As the body of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings, lay in a Worcester, Mass., funeral home for a fourth day, Gov. Deval Patrick said Monday that it was up to the family, not the state, to resolve where the burial would take place.
Bloom Talks to Channel 5 on Options for Bulger Defense
Newton, MA--Robert Bloom discusses the denial of the use of immunity defense in the Whitey Bulger case.
Sherman Talks to Youth Today about Child Sexual Exploitation Laws
Newton, MA--Francine Sherman talks to Youth Today about the discussion around child sexual exploitation laws.
Galle in Oregon Public Broadcasting on Health Care Battle
Newton, MA--Brian Galle talks to OPB about the Supreme Court's landmark health care ruling and the potential of lawsuits challenging the federal government's authority.
Greenfield in Business Week on Hershey and Child Labor Records
BUSINESS WEEK--Hershey Co. (HSY) should turn over child- labor records for cocoa farms in Ghana and the Ivory Coast as part of an investor suit and to help define U.S. corporations’ legal obligations abroad, two law professors told the judge in a lawsuit over the company’s practices.
Lyons in Free State Foundation on Future of voIP
Newton, MA--Daniel Lyons writes for the Free State Foundation on the future of voIP.
Lyons Blogs on Usage-Based Broadband Plans for Providence Journal
Newton, MA--Daniel Lyons blogs on why usage-based broadband plans may be good for consumers.
Greenfield American Prospect Op Ed on First Days of Gay Marriage Arguments
Newton, MA--Kent Greenfield is in the courtroom and gives his impressions of the first days of Supreme Court arguments.
Barrozo Talks to Herald about Amanda Knox Case
Newton, MA--Paulo Barrozo discusses whether the Amanda Knox murder trial will stress relations between the US and Italy.
Greenfield on Radio Boston to Discuss Gay Marriage Case
Newton, MA--Kent Greenfield discusses the DOMA case before the Supreme Court with WBUR's Radio Boston.
Lyons in 'The Hill' on Internet Pricing Policy
Newton, MA--Daniel Lyons blogs for the Congress website "The Hill on Internet pricing as the "next policy frontier."
Greenfield Blogs on 'Friends of the Court' Amici Curiae Briefs
Newton, MA--Kent Greenfield blogs in the American Prospect on strange briefs submitted to the Supreme Court.
Sherman Quoted in LA Times on Health Needs of Girls in Juvenile Justice System
Newton, MA--Professor Sherman is quoted in the Los Angeles Times on The Girls Health Screen.
Bloom Talks to Reuters, Herald on Removal of Judge from Bulger Trial
Newton, MA--Professor Robert M. Bloom is quoted in the Boston Herald on the Bulger Trial.
Barnico Letter in MLW on Staged Reading of Richard II by Federal Judges and Lawyers
Newton, MA--The Barnico Letter appears in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's March 7 edition.
Beckman Letter in Globe on Criminal Laws to Protect Cyclists
Newton, MA--Sharon Beckman makes the case that strict criminal laws meant to protect cyclists could backfire.
Brown Quoted in Herald on AG's Prosecution of Cahill
Newton, MA--George Brown talks to the Boston Herald about the continuing investigation of former state Treasurer Tim Cahill.
Greenfield Quoted in Globe Opinion Piece on Citizen's United
Newton, MA--Professor Kent Greenfield is quoted in the Boston Globe Opinion piece on the Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case.
Cassidy in ABA Journal on DAs Declining to Defend Controversial Laws
Newton, MA--Mike Cassidy talks to the ABA Journal about the trend of district attorneys declining to defend state or federal laws.
Greenfield Blogs on Gun Control for American Prospect
Newton, MA--Kent Greenfield writes for American Prospect on whether restrictions on the right to bear arms are constitutional.
Albert Blogs on "Other" 13th Amendment for Cognoscenti
Newton, MA--Richard Albert blogs on how the 13th Amendment we know now differs substantially from the one first proposed, which would have made slavery constitutional and permanent — and which Lincoln supported.
Lyons Quoted in Ars Technica on Broadband Performance
Newton, MA--Professor Daniel Lyons is quoted by Ars Technica in a story that compares US data speeds and offerings for Internet service with other countries.
Blum Addresses State Department Audience on Bosnian Judicial Training Programs
Newton, MA—BC Law Professor Joan Blum recently spoke at the U.S. State Department on her experience conducting judicial training programs on legal analysis and writing in Bosnia.
Dean Rougeau Op-ed on Future of Legal Education in US News
Newton, MA--Dean Vincent Rougeau takes on the future of legal education and offers some solutions in an op ed published in US News and World Report.
Beckman in Globe on Criminal Social Host Liability
Newton, MA--Sharon Beckman writes a letter to the Globe on the Miner case and the responsibilities of parents regarding underage drinking.
Brown Discusses Motel Caswell Case in Herald
Newton, MA--Professor George Brown discusses the possible need for accountability and transparency at the U.S. Attorney’s
Office after the Caswell case.
Quinn Talks to Reuters Regarding Lawsuits Over Freeport Deals
Newton, MA--Brian Quinn is quoted in a Reuters article about Copper miner Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc's $9 billion deal to buy two energy exploration companies and the lawsuits that are arising from it.
Brown in Globe on Swartz Case and Power of US Attorneys
Newton, MA--in a letter to the editor, George Brown talks about the tragic suicide of Aaron Swartz and the role of the US attorney in the case.
Repetti Co-authored Estate Tax Article Reviewed by Institute for Policy Studies
Newton, MA--James Repetti's article on Estate Tax, co-authored with Paul Caron, gets excellent marks from the Institute for Policy Studies.
Brodin Talks to Globe about Voter Identification Laws
Newton, MA--in a story about a judge who fought his entire career for justice for minorities in Boston, Mark Brodin talks about voter identification laws and the dangers of discrimination.
Chirba and Noble on Affordable Care Act for Health Affairs
Newton, MA--Mary Ann Chirba and Alice Noble blog about the implementation challenges of President Obama's health care act in Health Affairs.
Greenfield Talks to The Nation about Towns Attemping to Override State or Federal Law
Newton, MA--Kent Greenfield discusses a recent movement among towns to challenge state and federal laws currently on the books.
Repetti Co-authored Paper on Estate Tax Highlighted by Legal Theory Blog and Times
Newton, MA--A paper authored by Jim Repetti (BC Law) and Paul Caron was recently highlighted by the Legal Theory Blog, which was then picked up by the New York Times.
Greenfield Talks to MassLive on Citizens United
Newton, MA--Kent Greenfield discusses a Citizens United opponent's 'Free Speech for People,' that wants states to ban companies from political expenditures.
Madoff Op-ed in Washington Post on Tax Fairness
Newton, MA--Ray Madoff writes an op-ed for the Washington Post on taxes in light of the looming fiscal cliff.
Katz Quoted in Christian Science Monitor on Kerry Nomination
Newton, MA--Professor Sanford Katz talks to the Christian Science Monitor about the qualities that he feels will make John Kerry '76 a good Secretary of State.
Lyons Discusses Usage-based Pricing for Broadband at NCTA Conference
Newton, MA--Daniel Lyons appeared at a recent National Cable and Telecommunications Association in Washington, DC. to present research from his paper on broadband pricing.