2013 News Archive
faculty news and appearances
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.