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Quarantine Superbia

Professor Cathleen Kaveny writes of the worries of self-pride during lockdown as people turn to themselves and against humanity in a time of isolation.

"Partisan Balance"

Professor Kent Greenfield comments in The Atlantic on the significance of party balance in courts and its implications in corporate law.

Virtual Sentence

Professor Jeff Cohen talks to Law360 about "Varsity Blues" sentencing and the stakes of holding hearings online due to coronavirus concerns.

Lockdown Sacrifice

Professor Cathleen Kaveny discusses the ethics in prioritizing human life over the economy in a time of crisis in The Washington Post.

Learning from Crisis

Professor Pat McCoy's scholarship cited in an Asia Times story on the impact of credit rating agencies on crises.

Power to Fire

Professor McCoy talks to the AP about a SCOTUS case: can a president can remove the heads of independent agencies for any reason?

"Actual Knowledge"

Natalya Shnitser's latest post for the SCOTUS blog on Intel Corp. Investment Policy Committee v. Sulyma, which puts a spotlight on retirement plan disclosures.

Waiting for Release

Professor Sharon Beckman is quoted in the Boston Globe about Innocence Program client Ronnie Qualls after a judge threw out his double murder convictions.

SCOTUS Preview

Professor Kari Hong offers her SCOTUS blog analysis on the upcoming Supreme Court case Department of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam.

DAF Lawsuit

Ray Madoff talks to Bloomberg about the suit involving Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund and Ascend Capital.

Swimming to Justice

Professor Sharon Beckman is featured in Swimmer Magazine for her journey as a swimmer to leading the BC Innocence Program.

Fullness of Time

Libby Professor of Theology and Law Cathleen Kaveny reflects on the afterlife following the death of her mother in Commonweal.

Uber Shift

Professor Hiba Hafiz talks to the San Francisco Chronicle about the ride-hailing giant's attempt to avoid California's new gig work law.

Waiver Fight

Prof. Mike Cassidy talks to the Washington Post about a defense attorney who filed a lawsuit to stop a Texas district attorney from enforcing a policy pertaining only to her.

Boston College Law School professor Katharine Young

ASIL Podcast

Katharine Young was on the American Society of International Law podcast 'The Trump Administration’s Commission on Unalienable Rights.'

Musk in Spotlight

Brian Quinn speaks to Reuters about why plaintiffs may have settled with the Tesla board in their lawsuit over the Solar City deal.

CFPB At Risk?

Professor McCoy talks to CNBC about the impact of new rules on the consumer watchdog group.

McCoy Authors Brief

The BC Law Professor is one of three co-authors of an Amicus Curiae Brief in the SCOTUS case Seila Law LLC v. CFPB.

Criminal Act?

Prof. Kent Greenfield talks to the Associated Press about whether impeachment requires a crime.

Spending Choices

Libby prof Cathy Kaveny talks to the Washington Post about March for Life protestors who choose to speak with their wallets.

Legal Team Expands

Professor George Brown talks to the Boston Globe about Trump's legal team adding celebrity lawyers to their ranks.

Taxing Wealth

Watch prof Ray Madoff live on January 28 in "What is the optimal approach to taxing wealth?"

Ault Fellowship

The Max Planck Institute has named a new visiting fellows program for young researchers after Professor Emeritus Hugh Ault.

Presidential Trek North

Professor Barnico writes of the history of presidential election trails in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in the CommonWealth Magazine.

Tax the Robots?

Professor Oei talks to the Wall Street Journal about whether businesses should pay up when they replace workers with machines.

McConnell and Impeachment

Professor Kent Greenfield's op ed arguing that the Senate leader has violated two oaths is picked up by news outlets.

Madison's Notes

Professor Mary Bilder writes an essay for The Atlantic on the Constitutional Convention notes and implications for impeachment.

Innocence Found

BC Law Innocence Program adjunct professor Charlotte Whitmore is profiled in a feature story in Dartmouth Magazine.

Problem of Inequality

Ray Madoff talks to the Inside Philanthropy on what we want the wealthy to be doing with their wealth.

Cutting Back

Zyg Plater speaks to Vice about the potential far-reaching consequences of a case of environmental clean up and the Supreme Court.

Bombing Appeal

Bob Bloom talks to NPR about the work by Tsarnaev's lawyers to appeal the death penalty decision.

Corporate Meltdown

Renee Jones talks to Business Insider about WeWork's collapse, and how it affected investors.

DAFs Grow

Ray Madoff talks to the Chronicle of Philanthropy on money flowing into Donor Advised Funds.

Boston Bombing

Professor Robert Bloom talks to Reuters (picked up by the NYT and other outlets) about convicted bomber Tsarnaev seeking to have his death sentence lifted.

Historic Anxiety

Professor Mary Bilder talks to the History Channel about why the Founding Fathers feared foreign influence—and devised protections against it.

Charitable Giving Drop

Boston College profiles Ray Madoff and her latest writings on the negative effects the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has had on charitable giving.

Net Neutrality Delay

Professor Dan Lyons talks to Denton Daily on the potential delay in California's new net neutrality law due to an ongoing lawsuit with the FCC.

Offensive Speech

Professor Hiba Hafiz talks to Bloomberg about the National Labor Relations Board's power to overturn decisions on workplace speech.

Clean Water Loophole?

Zyg Plater speaks to Vice about a pollution case with major implications.

SCOTUS Mooting

Professor Brodin was invited by Harvard Law to judge a November 1 mooting for Comcast Corp. v. Nat’l Assoc of African Am. Owned Media.

'Concept Release' Flawed

Renee Jones testifies before an SEC advisory committee on the commission's proposal to move forward on expanding investor access to private offerings.

Copyright Regulation

Joe Liu's recent scholarship arguing that the US Copyright Office should consider a more authoritative role in regulating is highlighted in The Regulatory Review.

Impeachment Inquiry

Professor Kent Greenfield provided analysis and discussed the next steps in an interview with NECN "Primary Source."

Wealth Tax Headaches

Profs Repetti and Madoff talk to Law360 about the issues around collecting a wealth tax--and lessons learned from the estate tax.

Equity v. Efficiency

Read "The Appropriate Roles for Equity and Efficiency in a Progressive Income Tax," Professor Repetti's latest paper from the Florida Tax Review.

Charges Mount

Professor Robert Bloom talks to the Boston Globe about the latest charges in the college admissions scandal.

'Good Move'

Jeff Cohen talks to Law360 about the latest charges in the college admissions scandal case.

Dormmates Reunited

Steve Koh, former Harvard roommate of Pete Buttigieg, is quoted in a CNN story about Buttigieg and Colin Jost.

Offensive Speech

Kent Greenfield talks to the Boston Globe about the MA bill that would make using the "b" word a fineable offense.

Opioid Settlement

Brian Quinn speaks to CNBC about Johnson & Johnson's adjustment to earnings based on the proposed settlement.

Dean Poised for AALS Presidency

BC Law's Vincent Rougeau receives nomination for national organization's top slot.

Federal Reserve Taps McCoy

Liberty Mutual Professor named inaugural member of insurance policy advisory group.

Our Founding Documents

Mary Bilder, Founders Professor of Law, appears on the Ben Franklin's World Podcast to discuss American Legal History & the Bill of Rights.

Strategies to Defeat Racism

Rappaport Visiting Fellow talks racial justice, scholars preview SCOTUS cases, plus more in our Events Roundup.

Oath of Office

Kent Greenfield talks to USA Today about the problems with POTUS encouraging China to investigate Joe Biden.

Support for Judge

Six Boston College law professors signed a brief to drop charges against a Newton District Court Judge accused of helping a man escape ICE.

Blending Theory & Practice

In BC Law's Immigration Clinic, professors Dan Kanstroom and Mary Holper prepare the next generation of lawyers.

Pressure Builds

Professor Kent Greenfield appears on NBC Boston to discuss the whistleblower complaint and case against POTUS.

Not a 'Slam Dunk'

Dan Lyons speaks to the Associated Press about the recent ruling on conflicting state and federal laws around Net Neutrality.

Abuse of Office

Professor George Brown discusses potential impeachment around Donald Trump's recent behavior in an article in The Washington Post.

The Marshall Project

Prof. and Rappaport Faculty Director Dan Kanstroom is prominently featured in an online multimedia experience detailing migrant detention in the US.

A Better Way

Adjunct Professor and head of BC Law's Project Entrepreneur program Larry Gennari writes an op ed for Bloomberg on the collateral consequences of conviction.

A Weak Argument

Professor George Brown talks to the Washington Post about Ukrainian President Zelensky and possible efforts at currying favor through Trump's business.

Judge in Spotlight

Professor Robert Bloom talks to the Boston Globe-later highlighted in Boston Magazine-about the State panel investigating the handling of Straight Pride protesters' arraignments.

'Ready to Sail'

Prof. Pat McCoy, who helped found the CFPB with Elizabeth Warren, is quoted in Warren's front page New York Times profile.

Highly Speculative

Prof. Renee Jones' testimony before House Committee on private equity "unicorn" start ups and the dangers of deregulation is quoted in Business Insider.

Private Market Growth

Prof. Renee Jones testifies before the House Committee on Financial Services on the decrease in IPOs and deregulations in private markets.

Deregulating Banks

Prof. Patricia McCoy talks to ABC Channel 4 on the potential effects of changes in bank regulations.

Police Employment Discrimination

Prof. Mark Brodin talks to the Baltimore Sun about implications behind discriminatory tests against African Americans for police officer positions.

Big Structural Change

Prof. Kent Greenfield talks to the Huffington Post about Warren's challenge to laws of Biden's home state of Delaware.

Medicare for All?

Prof. Mary Ann Chirba talks to the Boston Globe about the different meanings of the term.

Campaign Trail

BC Law professor Steve Koh, presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s college roommate, is featured in an ABC Nightline feature.

Dropping Charges

Professor Robert Bloom talks to Bloomberg Baystate Business about DA Rollins and her appeal of a judge’s ruling on protesters arrested in Boston.

What Gives?

Professor Ray Madoff talks to Bloomberg about Lyft founders' large donation to a controversial charitable device, Donor Advised Funds.

Space Force Gag Order

In a Wall Street Journal op ed, Professor Dan Lyons disputes the need for the Air Force gag order, and says it's stifling academic debate.

Amicus Clinic Success

Massachusetts SJC concurs with result urged by amicus brief and reverses decision.

Behind the CBS Viacom Merger

Professor Dan Lyons tells the Los Angeles Times that consolidation is indicative of broader disruptions in the broadcast TV industry.

Epstein's Questionable Finances

Professor Ray Madoff talks to the New York Times about the late financier's problematic use of charities.

Systemic Change

Professor Fran Sherman spoke about why girls enter the juvenile justice system at a recent MA task force meeting.

Why Do Girls Run Away?

Professor Francine Sherman offers insight into what provokes children, specifically young girls, to flee from home.

Vaping Limits

Mary Ann Chirba talks to the BC Heights about recent proposals in Massachusetts to curtail sales of e cigarette products.

Telecom Merger

Professor Dan Lyons talks to Bloomberg about whether a multi-state challenge to the Sprint and T-Mobile merger has a chance.

Border Orphanages

In a Cognoscenti op ed, Professor Kari Hong discusses the shocking treatment of children at immigration facilities--and what can be done.

Due Process Concerns

BC Law Professor Hiba Hafiz talks to Bloomberg about the National Labor Relations Board ruling recently that made it easier for employers to oust unions.

Quiet Trump? Turn Off Fox

Professor Greenfield says we can't muzzle the president, but we can mute the news channel that encourages his hateful rhetoric.

Labor Expert Finds Loophole for Ride-Share Drivers

In New York Times op-ed, BC Law Professor Hiba Hafiz offers a legal strategy to outmaneuver Uber.

Amicus Brief Impacts Law

Professor and evidence expert Mark Brodin, Thomas Carey ’65, and student Nickolas Merrill ’20 author powerful argument for change.

Shady Charities

Professor Ray Madoff talks to The Hollywood Reporter about the college admissions scandal and other bad actors.

The ACA Explained

Professor Mary Ann Chirba talks to Vox about the latest legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act.

Stockpiling Donations

Professor Ray Madoff talks to Vox about a lawsuit that could reveal secrets about Silicon Valley’s favorite philanthropic loophole, DAFs.

'Deliberate Neglect'

In a Cognoscenti op ed, Professor Kari Hong explains why the US should shut immigration detention centers down now.

A Judge's Example

Professor Brodin's letter to the Boston Globe highlights the compassion of late Judge Tauro and asks who will be a 'voice of the unheard.'

A Nation Divided

Professor Cathleen Kaveny discusses the potential consequences of diverging approaches to abortion laws with America Magazine.

Clear Definition

Professor Pat McCoy shares her thoughts on whether to define "abusiveness" in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cases.

Missing Evidence

Michael Cassidy talks to the New York Times on the potential consequences after the disappearance of Kevin Spacey's accuser's smartphone.

Zombie Donors

Professor Ray Madoff appears on Vox podcast to discuss perpetual charitable trusts.

Quicken Loans Settlement

Professor Patricia McCoy speaks to the Cleveland Plain Dealer on the current POTUS administration's approach to mortgage lawsuits.

Higher-Ed Oversight

Adjunct professor Tom Barnico pens the history of college oversight from Dartmouth v. Woodward to today.

"Give-Money-Now" Philanthropy

Professor Ray Madoff writes a WSJ op-ed on Lewis B. Cullman's unique philanthropic ideology.

Greenfield Cited in LGBT Case

Professor's amicus brief noted in a state court's opinion on Arlene's Flowers suit.

'A Voice of the Unheard'

Professor Mark Brodin was a featured speaker at a memorial service for US District Court Judge Joseph Tauro.

Shareholder Politics

Kent Greenfield talks to Marketplace on the likely rise in popularity of shareholder meetings as campaign venues for political candidates.

Slow Change

Libby Professor Kaveny talks to the National Catholic Reporter on the transition from conservative US bishops to a more liberal view.

Glimmer of Climate Hope

Professor Wirth, in letter to the New York Times, says next election could reverse Trump's environmental damage.

Nonprofit Oversight

Professor Ray Madoff's views highlighted in a Nonprofit Quarterly article about the reduction in IRS budgets and the impact on oversight.

House Testimony

Professor Dan Lyons appears before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to discuss the LIFT America Act and Broadband Internet Access Service Program.

Debt Free

Professor Ray Madoff talks to the San Francisco Chronicle about billionaire Robert Smith’s surprise pledge to pay off Morehouse graduates' loans.

Trump's Tax Secret

Professor Repetti's op ed in The Hill dives into the mystery of POTUS tax losses, and gives two plausible alternatives.

Massive Losses

Professor Repetti talks to Bloomberg (picked up by Fortune Magazine) to discuss whether tax losses reported by POTUS are easily explained.

The Weinstein Defense

Professor Robert Bloom talks to WGBH about protests over Harvard faculty dean and professor Ronald Sullivan's role in the Weinstein case.

Systemic Failure

Professor Francine Sherman discusses how black girls are disproportionately punished in school systems with USA Today.

Pricing Fix

Prof. Olson appears on NECN's "The Take" to discuss the recent lawsuit alleging collusion between drug companies to set prices.

Trump's Taxes

Professor Repetti appears on NBC Boston to discuss the New York Times story on the massive losses reported by the president.

Drug Pricing

Prof. Olson testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on "Intellectual Property and the Price of Prescription Drugs: Balancing Innovation and Competition."

Star Island Conference

Professor Daniel Kanstroom will present on global migration and government responses to illegal immigrants.

OMB Memo

In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, Professor Patricia McCoy argues the legality of the memo.

Border Backlog

Professor Kari Hong speaks to the Washington Post about the reasons for the growing number of asylum cases waiting to be heard.

A Senate Hearing

BC Law prof Pat McCoy testifies on banking regulations before the Senate Banking Committee in Washington DC. Watch the video.

Impeachment

Professor Mark Brodin writes a letter to the Boston Globe on the democrats and POTUS.

Playing Hardball

BC Law professor Jeffrey Cohen talks to Law 360 about the college admissions scandal and the tough tactics of prosecutors.

Nonprofit Fraud

Professor Ray Madoff speaks to NECN on the rising concern for undetected fraudulent activity in nonprofits following budget cuts in the IRS.

WooSox Stadium

Professor Zygmunt Plater discusses the city's potential eminent domain case to secure land for the new stadium in the Worcester Business Journal.

'Varsity Blues'

BC Law professor Jeffrey Cohen talks to Law 360 about the college admissions scandal and Judge Gorton's reputation.

Behind College Endowments

BC Professor Ray Madoff talks to CNBC on how colleges grow wealth in America.

Arlene's Flowers

BC Professor Kent Greenfield blogs on the anti-discriminatory rights of corporations for the American Constitution Society.

Ryan Lecture

Founders Professor Mary Bilder delivered 'The Lady and George Washington: Female Genius in the Age of the Constitution' on Eliza Harriet O’Connor at Georgetown Law.

'The Uglier Truths'

Professor Ray Madoff speaks to WGBH on how parents involved in the college admissions scandal allegedly exploited the US tax code.

Journey to Justice

Highlighting the BC Innocence Program she founded and her remarkable swimming career, Professor Beckman is profiled by The BC Heights.

Juvenile Detention Overhaul

Professor Francine Sherman discusses alternatives to locking up minors for truancy violations in The Crime Report.

Big Tech Antitrust Case?

Professor Hafiz discusses Elizabeth Warren's proposal to break up the "big three" tech companies on WBUR's Radio Boston.

The Hernandez Conviction

Professor Robert Bloom comments on Aaron Hernandez's reinstated murder conviction to Reuters, which was picked up by the NY Times.

Good Earth Good Deeds

Professor Plater honored for his environmental achievements.

Not So Fast

Libby Professor Kaveny writes for Commonweal on what she calls "Catholic moral theology’s false crisis."

DAFs Draw More Scrutiny

Professor Ray Madoff speaks to Investment News about the rise in popularity of Donor Advised Funds.

Building a Border Wall

Professor Kari Hong debates with Peter Skerry on the effectiveness of building a potential border wall along the US-Mexico border in The Heights.

Justice and Chastity in Sexual Ethics

Professor Cathleen Kaveny discusses the clergy abuse crisis in The Immanent Frame.

Hate Group Donations

Professor Ray Madoff speaks to Sludge about the rise of Donor Advised Funds, and more DAF money going to hate groups.

Prosecutorial Misconduct

Professor R. Michael Cassidy talks to the Philadelphia Inquirer about a vacated conviction of a man who spent 28 years on death row.

Net Neutrality Redux

Professor Daniel Lyons talks to Bloomberg about the continuing fight over FCC repeal.

Climate Crisis

Professor David Wirth discusses his experience at the COP24 international conference on climate change with the BC Heights.

Ask the Experts

Professor Kari Hong responds to the immigration plan proposed by the Trump administration in a Q&A with WalletHub.com.

Corporate Personhood

Professor Kent Greenfield takes on the subject in a new post on Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance & Financial Regulation.

Delayed Pruning

Professor Dan Lyons writes a column focused on how the shutdown negatively impacted the work to reduce the regulatory burden of government on society.

Madison's Hand

On Jan 31, Founders Professor Bilder will challenge traditional views on how James Madison shaped the Constitution in Museum of the American Revolution lecture.

What's Next

Professor Katie Young talks to the Philadelphia Inquirer about what to expect after the government shutdown--and whether it might happen again.

The Shutdown Problem

Professor Katie Young talks to the Philadelphia Inquirer about what (if anything) might impact the government shutdown.

'Back of the Envelope'

Professor Hafiz discusses a comment she helped draft to file to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the NLRB's "joint employer" standard.

SJC Rules for Spouse

Professor Ray Madoff speaks to the Boston Globe about an important estate ruling regarding the rights of a wife and her husband's estate.

Gas Spike

Professor Wirth speaks to the Washington Post about the spike in US emissions in 2018.

New Trial?

Professors Mark Brodin and Bob Bloom sign on to an amicus brief in support of a new trial for Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Popularity of DAFs

Professor Ray Madoff speaks to the Tribune Review about the concerns about the explosive growth of Donor Advised Funds.

Climate Progress?

Professor Wirth appears on NECN to discuss the results coming out of the Katowice climate summit.

Emoluments Move

Professor George Brown talks to Reuters about the latest move by the Justice Department to try to halt the lawsuit against the Trump organization.

ACA Ruling

Professor Chirba is quoted in a Boston Globe story taking issue with the recent court ruling that invalidates Obamacare.

Katowice Agreement

Professor Wirth is quoted in the Washington Post about the global climate talks ending with some movement, some frustration.

Corporate Tax Loopholes

Professor Repetti's op-ed in The Hill argues that item one on Congress's agenda should be to eliminate the harm to U.S. manufacturing jobs contained in the Tax Jobs and Cuts Act.

Mt Vernon Lecture

In podcast, Founders Professor Mary Bilder discusses her latest research regarding Eliza Harriot Barons O'Connor, who played a pivotal role during the Constitutional Convention.

Tax Inequality

Professor Ray Madoff pens an op-ed for the Biden Foundation on how investments are taxed differently than wages and how we can fix it.

A Tweetstorm

Professor R. Michael Cassidy comments on a prosecutor's use of social media in Nola.com article.

Huntington Lecture

BC Founders Professor Mary Bilder will deliver 'The Lady and George Washington' at the Huntington Library on Dec. 12.

Alumni Giving

Professor Ray Madoff talks to WGBH about whether the new tax laws will impact fundraising for higher education.

Subpoenas Issued

Professor George Brown talks to Reuters about the latest in the emoluments lawsuit against the Trump organization.

Struck Down

Professor Kari Hong talks to the Associated Press about the 9th Circuit court ruling that a law against encouraging illegal immigration violated the 1st Amendment.

Trusts & Estates

Professor Ray Madoff began her career as a tax attorney—but today she teaches students about trusts and estates, and focuses on her philanthropic research.

The Border Crisis

Professor Kari Hong talks to BYU Radio's Top of Mind on what's happening with the migrant caravan in Mexico.

Follow the Money

Professor Madoff's op ed in the Washington Post takes on new acting AG Whitaker and donor advised funds.

Corporations are People Too

Professor Kent Greenfield talks to Bloomberg about his new book.

'Hard to Predict'

Ryan Williams talks to Law360 about whether SCOTUS would hear a potential appeal in the Harvard admissions case.

Junk Faxes

Professor Dan Lyons writes an AEI column focused on the SCOTUS decision to leave the FCC's reversal of applying Title II protection to broadband.

Corporations are People

Professor Kent Greenfield talks to WBUR's Radio Boston about how to define corporate rights.

Failed Resolution

Libby Professor Kaveny was a panelist at a briefing for media prior to the start of the U.S. Catholic bishops' meeting, and was quoted by the New York Times.

Brazilian Trump?

Professor Barrozo talks to Our Sunday Visitor about Jair Bolsonaro, the country's new president, and the history of far right candidates.

The CNN Lawsuit

Professor Daniel Farbman breaks down the suit against the White House and the new AG on NECN's The Take.

Vatican Delays Vote

Libby Professor Kaveny talks to the Boston Globe about the directive to postpone a vote to hold bishops more accountable for sexual misconduct.

Corporate Personhood

Professor Kent Greenfield blogs for Yale University Press on why it's a good thing to treat businesses more like people.

Corporations Are People

Professor Kent Greenfield's op-ed in the Boston Globe argues that we're better off treating corporations more like people, not less.

Keeping Things Fair

Professor Kent Greenfield's life and work--from small hometown in Kentucky to SCOTUS clerk to the faculty at BC--is profiled in a BC Heights feature.

Off Limits?

Professor R. Michael Cassidy's upcoming scholarship featured in prisonpolicy.org and The Crime Report (subscription).

Immigration Battle

Professor Kari Hong joins WGBH's Greater Boston to discuss Trump's proposed executive order on birthright citizenship and the migrant caravan.

Economic Research Ban

Professor Hafiz tells Bloomberg Law why the NLRB is the only agency that has been banned from conducting such analysis.

Charitable Revelations

Professor Madoff talks to Globe and Mail about Ottawa potentially tightening charity rules (subscription required).

Estate Tax

Professor Madoff appears on C-Span to discuss the estate and inheritance tax and take questions from callers.

Case(s) Dismissed

Professor R. Michael Cassidy's scholarship was featured in a major SJC ruling in the Amherst Drug Lab case, leading to thousands of vacated convictions.

Tax Schemes

Professor Madoff appears on NECN's The Take to discuss her explosive NY Times op-ed, Trump and the Failure of the American Tax System.

Giving It Away

Professor Madoff speaks to The Atlantic about the difficulty of Paul Allen's quest to give away at least half his fortune before his death.

Acquitted of Corruption

Professor George Brown talks to McClatchy about the Mike Espy corruption case, as he runs in a special election for US Senate in Mississippi.

Greenfield Talks Corporate Law

The BC Law professor's Law360 Q&A on corporate law theories, battle over free speech and gay rights, and important con law issues.

How The Wealthy Avoid Taxes

Professor Madoff pens an op-ed for the New York Times on Trump and the failure of the American tax system.

SCOTUS Cases in Spotlight

Professor Kari Hong spoke to the Boston Globe about current Supreme Court cases, and how Justice Kavanaugh might affect the outcomes.

Are Corporations People?

Professor Kent Greenfield's latest book argues that it is important to award certain rights of personhood to businesses.

CA and Net Neutrality

Professor Dan Lyons speaks to the Associated Press about the DOJ lawsuit over the state's new net neutrality law.

DAFs Explode

Professor Madoff speaks to Bloomberg News to explain the huge growth in Donor Advised Funds, and what to do about them.

Musk Ban?

Professor Renee Jones talks to Bloomberg about the potential implications of the SEC investigation into Elon Musk and Tesla.

Madoff Testifies in Canada

Professor speaks during Senate hearings on philanthropy and donor-advised funds. Watch the video.

The Kavanaugh Hearing

Professor Kent Greenfield serves an in-studio analyst for Channel 7 News and speaks to the Boston Globe during the Kavanaugh-Ford hearing.

Innocence Program Co-director Sharon Beckman

Wrongfully Convicted

Professor Beckman speaks to WGBH about the case of Fred Clay, who spent 38 years in prison before his conviction was overturned.

Mila Sohoni Workshop

BC Law welcomes Professor Mila Sohoni from University of San Diego School of Law to campus for the faculty colloquia series.

The Glucksberg Test

Professor Kent Greenfield speaks to the San Francisco Chronicle about SCOTUS nominee Kavanaugh and a potential signal on his feelings around Roe v Wade.

The Kavanaugh Nomination

Professor Kent Greenfield is a guest on an American Constitution Society podcast on what's next in the contentious SCOTUS process.

"Special Horses"

Professor Kent Greenfield is a guest on First Mondays, a podcast on SCOTUS news, to discuss corporate personhood.

Lecture Series

As the 2018 Mount Vernon Distinguished Visiting Lecturer of American History, Founders Professor Mary Bilder delivers three lectures this fall.

PIE Hosts China Delegation

Intellectual property experts compare countries' legal systems.

Kaveny Awarded Fellowship

The Libby Professor was named Cary and Ann Maguire Chair in Ethics and American History at the Kluge Center of the Library of Congress.

Partnership Income Taxation

Professor Repetti's new edition of his well-known book is now available.

The Impeachment Process

Professor Kent Greenfield talks to the BBC to clarify the impeachment process and whether a president can be criminally indicted.

Mueller and the 'Sleeper' Case

Professor Mike Cassidy talks to Politico about a little-known case that may stop the release of the grand jury report in special counsel investigation.

Eight is Enough

BC Founders Professor Mary Bilder's Boston Globe op-ed argues that our founders planned for six SCOTUS justices, and Kennedy's seat should remain open for now.

A Question of “Willful” Breaches

Professor Brian Quinn talks to Bloomberg about the "murky legal waters" around Tribune’s lawsuit on its failed Sinclair merger deal.

Enemy of the People?

Professor Kent Greenfield participates in a media rally in support of freedom of speech by calling the president’s attacks on the press "dangerous."

Top 50 for Madoff

For the second straight year, Professor Ray Madoff is named to the NonProfit Times' Power & Influence Top 50 for her insights into donor-advised funds.

The Case Against TPF

Professor Frank Garcia writes about the dangers of Third-Party Funding in investment arbitration for Investment Treaty News.

Madison's Notes

BC Founders Professor Mary Bilder is featured in a bonus episode of the podcast "How to Build a Nation in 15 Weeks."

Coquillette Honored at SCOTUS

Professor praised for 34 years on judiciary's rules committee.

Pass-Through Tax Perk

Professor Oei talks to Bloomberg about mortgage banks, pet vets, and others wanting in on the new perk.

DAFs Back in Focus

Professor Madoff talks to the New York Times about how tech billionaires hack their taxes with a philanthropic loophole.

Crypto Explosion

Professor Madoff talks to the San Francisco Chronicle about the explosive growth in assets of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

MGM Sues Shooting Victims

Professor Yen talks to the Associated Press about the hotel's attempt to use an obscure U.S. law to avoid years of costly litigation.

SCOTUS and Russia

Professor Greenfield's latest op-ed in WBUR's Cognoscenti: How badly does the GOP want Kavanaugh? So much that they'll ignore Trump's treason.

Consequences of Cahill

Professor Repetti cited in Tax Notes on the Estate of Cahill case and its impact on the estate planning community.

SCOTUS Rulings in Spotlight

Libby Professor Kaveny talks to CNS about whether a new justice will change the Court's opinions on death penalty, right to die issues.

Luksic Funds Faculty Research

Professors Plater and Garcia engaged in recent projects on property and water rights and investment law reform funded by a Foundation grant.

Abolish ICE?

In an in-depth interview, Professor Kari Hong spoke to CNN about how the immigration battle began and what's been missing from the debate.

SCOTUS and Big Business

Professor Greenfield co-authors an op-ed in the Atlantic on corporate America's remarkable string of victories in the high court this term.

SVCF Meltdown

Professor Madoff talks to Marketwatch about the collapse of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation under increasing pressure and scrutiny.

Merrick Garland Part 2

Professor Kari Hong's latest op-ed in WBUR's Cognoscenti argues that the former Obama nominee should be Donald Trump's pick.

Future of SCOTUS

Professor Greenfield co-authors an op-ed in the New York Times on future decisions on gay rights, and talks to WBUR about President Trump's impact on the court.

SCOTUS Upholds Ban

Professor Greenfield talks to NECN about the Supreme Court decision upholding President Trump's travel ban.

Travel Ban Upheld

Professor Kari Hong is a guest on WBUR's Radio Boston to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision.

Pardon Me?

BC Founders Professor Mary Bilder offers her suggestions to a Time Magazine request for posthumous presidential pardon ideas.

Granting Asylum

Professor Kari Hong's op-ed in the Huffington Post argues that families torn apart should be reunited and allowed to remain in the country.

Immigration & Corporate Law

Professor Greenfield writes an op-ed for the ACS blog on the potential of suits against companies operationalizing Trump immigration policies.

Torts and Immigration

Professor Kari Hong's latest op-eds in Take Care and WBUR's Cognoscenti consider civil lawsuits seeking damages around family separations at the border, and the importance of asylum seekers.

Under Fire

BC Law clinical professor Paul Tremblay talks to the Boston Globe about the questions raised about City Hall ties of outside counsel investigating the fire department.

Could the Church Take a Risk?

Libby Professor Kaveny gives her thoughts on abortion after the Ireland vote in a Commonweal op-ed.

A Murder In Prison

Professor Mike Cassidy talks to WGBH about the hazards older inmates face while incarcerated.

Done Deal

Professor Dan Lyons speaks to the Boston Herald about the AT&T-Time Warner merger approval.

A 'Countrywide' Meltdown

Professor McCoy comments on Angelo Mozilo and his doomed mortgage machine in CNN Money.

Civic Virtue & the Common Good

Libby Professor Kaveny writes in Commonweal on the importance of forming a Catholic political imagination in an age of division.

FCC Merger Review

Professor Dan Lyons speaks to the Radio and Television Business Report on how to ‘fix’ the FCC’s ‘broken merger review process.’

FBI Agent Goes Rogue

Professor Mike Cassidy talks to Sports Illustrated about the strange case of an NCAA basketball sting, and an agent accused of inappropriate use of funds.

Aviation Security Law

BC Law Drinan Professor George Brown moderated a panel at the Federal Bar Association's Evolution of Transportation Security Law Forum.

Battle for Control

Professor Brian Quinn talks to Reuters about the CBS lawsuit against National Amusements, part of the battle over a proposed merger.

Silicon Valley Giving

Professor Madoff talks to the Atlantic about donor advised funds and the culture of giving in Silicon Valley.

“Humanae Vitae”

Libby Professor Kaveny is quoted in the Wall Street Journal on a message that still divides Catholics after 50 years.

Merger Mania, Net Neutrality

Professor Dan Lyons speaks to the LA Times about the proposed Sprint-T-Mobile deal, and the revival of the net neutrality fight.

Eyewitness Testimony

Professor Bloom, author of the book "Ratting," served as an expert witness at New Haven murder trial, testifying that jailhouse informants often lie.

Merger Mania

Professor Dan Lyons speaks to the Los Angeles Times about the proposed Sprint-T-Mobile deal.

Debating Corporate Rights

Professor Greenfield appeared as part of a National Constitution Center event to discuss the constitutional rights of corporations with UCLA Law professor Adam Winkler.

Immigration Battle

Professor Kari Hong talks to the Boston Globe about SCOTUS case involving a Brazilian immigrant who lives on Martha’s Vineyard.

SCOTUS and Immigration

Professor Kari Hong talks to Politifact about what the U.S. Supreme Court decision means for the deportation of criminal immigrants.

School Shootings

Professor Kari Hong talks to WGBH Greater Boston about the debate over capital punishment for cop killers.

New DAF Game Changer

Professor Madoff talks to the Chronicle of Philanthropy on the progressive moves of the charitable arm of Amalgamated Bank.

Is DACA Dead?

Professor Kari Hong talks to NBC 10 about President Trump's latest tweets on the program.

Business 'Under Siege'

Professor George Brown talks to the Washington Post about three different legal team attempts to get a closer look at President Trump’s finances.

AT&T-TW Case Opens

Professor Dan Lyons speaks to CNN Money on how the landmark antitrust case may affect consumer cable bills.

AT&T v. Feds

Professor Dan Lyons spoke to Yahoo Finance about the odds of a government victory in the blockbuster antitrust trial.

Theranos Scandal Heats Up

Professor Renee Jones talks to STAT about the role of the start up's #2 Balwani and his fight with the SEC.

The Case Against Fox

Adjunct Professor Mahoney is quoted in a Washington Post story about why Fox News may not be penalized for airing Seth Rich conspiracy theory.

California Lawsuit

Professor Kari Hong talks to the Associated Press about the Trump administration's lawsuit, which echoes the Arizona immigration fight.

ID'd By Nationality

Professor Holper comments in Commonwealth Magazine on the increasing frequency of the MA US Attorney's office identifying defendants by their nationality.

Delta's Case Against Georgia

Professor Greenfield argues in a Slate op-ed that if corporations are people, the airline has a free speech case over stance against the NRA.

Risky Mortgages Comeback?

Professor McCoy writes an op-ed on the Senate bill, which would roll back some Dodd-Frank regulations and may put consumers and banks at risk.

Succor Punch

Libby Professor Kaveny's latest op-ed in Commonweal: how not to be overwhelmed by year-end requests for donations.

Girls in Juvenile Detention

Professor Sherman's work is highlighted in an extensive report on the damaging effects of girls held in detention facilities.

Guess Who's Teaching My Class?

Alex Bou-Rhodes '19 blogs about his experience with Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professors O'Malley and Hines.

Bilder's "CHESS" Lecture

The BC Founders Professor will speak on "The Lady and George Washington: The Constitutional Politics of Gender" at Yale on March 1.

Firing of Church Workers

Professor Kaveny talks to America Magazine about the two new cases where LGBT workers at Catholic institutions were fired, raising hard (and new) questions.

USA Roots and DACA Debacle

Professor Kari Hong discusses the debate over immigration in the U.S.

Kept Out

Professor McCoy speaks to Reveal about how gentrification became low-income lending law’s unintended consequence.

AT&T Lawsuit Heats Up

Professor Dan Lyons spoke to CNN Money about DOJ antitrust chief Delrahim getting added to the witness list.

DHHS Directive Debated

Professor Kari Hong speaks to the Washington Post about the recent Vera Institute of Justice email warning attorneys not to ‘mention’ abortion to immigrant teens in custody.

States V. FCC

Professor Dan Lyons spoke to the Washington Post on the latest tactic between states and the FCC as the battle continues over net neutrality rules.

Tax Policy and Giving

Watch video highlights from Professor Ray Madoff's presentation "Tax Policy, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and the Implications of Tax Reform" at USC Price.

Net Neutrality Hearing

A special MA Senate committee held their first hearing at the State House, and Professor Dan Lyons was a featured expert.

When to Disclose Misconduct?

Professor Brian Quinn talks to Reuters about how sexual harassment accusations are impacting company requirements to disclose.

Tax Law Reshapes Giving

Professor Madoff talks to the Wall Street Journal about why the tax bill made more people consider Donor Advised Funds.

‘Illegal’ in the US

Professor Kari Hong's op ed in the Huffington Post about her great-grandparents argues that immigration enforcement is hurting our country's economy and values.

Net Neutrality Part Deux?

Professor Lyons discusses the potential of bringing back net neutrality rules on a state level with Bloomberg Audio.

The Fifth Amendment

Professor Barrozo talks to Rewire about whether losing your job for sexual harassment is a violation of due process.

Tax Cut for Gig Workers

Professor Oei talks to The Morning Call about the potential benefits of the new tax bill for contract workers.

DACA Battle Continues

Professor Kari Hong comments in the Washington Post on the negotiations between Democrats and Republicans on a solution to DACA and immigration.

'No' To Wall, 'Yes' To Dreamers

Professor Kari Hong writes an op ed for WBUR's Cognoscenti on why we should focus on comprehensive immigration reform.

The ACA and Small Business

Professor Chirba is quoted in a Boston Globe story highlighting shifts in the Affordable Care Act and compliance issues for businesses.

Sanctuary Cities vs. Trump

Professor Hong writes an op ed for The Crime Report on the law around threatening to withhold funding from so-called Sanctuary Cities.

Reform Worries Charities

Professor Madoff talks to CNBC about why the tax bill may affect the future charitable giving.

Tax Plan Perk

Professor Repetti speaks to Bloomberg, Washington Post, Vanity Fair, Politico, Esquire and Mother Jones on the last-minute addition to the tax plan that would benefit real estate investors.

Net Neutrality Ends

Professor Lyons talks to the Boston Globe, Bloomberg, and Seeker about the implications around the ending of net neutrality.

27 Strategies for Giving

Professor Madoff appears in a Bloomberg story highlighting philanthropic advice from experts in the field, innovators and entrepreneurs.

Deal of the Century?

Professor Lyons talks to USA Today about Disney's deal to buy key 21st Century Fox assets for $52.4 billion.

Masterpiece Cakeshop

Professor Kent Greenfield, who led an effort to submit an amicus brief in the case, was among those who attended oral arguments before the US Supreme Court on Dec. 5.

The Numbers King

Professor Madoff appears in a New Yorker article on Jim Simons, the billionaire Wall Street trader who has turned his attention to science.

A Better Way to Give?

Professor Madoff in The Atlantic on the rise of Donor Advised Funds, and whether they pose a risk to charitable giving.

Net Neutrality Fight Continues

Professor Lyons talks to NBC News about whether the upcoming potential appeal of net neutrality would be a disaster, or "another Y2K."

'Real Solutions' to Global Migration

Dean Rougeau talks to the National Catholic Register on the US decision to leave the UN global migration discussions.

Net Neutrality Backlash

Professor Lyons discusses the decision to repeal the controversial regulations with the New York Times.

Not Worth a Cake?

Professor Kaveny talks to Commonweal Magazine about the SCOTUS case involving a baker from Colorado who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.

Merger in Jeopardy?

Professor Lyons talks to Vox about whether Trump's tweets might affect the government's case against the AT&T–Time Warner deal.

Ring Presents Leak-Driven Law

Diane Ring presented on her upcoming UCLA Law Review article (with Professor Shu-Yi Oei) at the London School of Economics.

Tracking Your Phone

Professor Bloom talks to CBS about the SCOTUS case around cell phone tracking and privacy.

What Rape Reform Needs

Prof. Hong's op ed for The Crime Report on need for more convictions and less punishment in reforming rape laws leads to appearance on NECN's The Take.

Hindering Donations?

Professor Madoff speaks to The Take on how the GOP tax bill may cause a drop in donations to charities and non-profits.

CFPB Political Drama

Professor McCoy talks to CNN Money about the future of the embattled agency.

Congress’s Assault on Charities

Professor Madoff's op ed in the New York Times outlines the upcoming threats to charitable giving.

Repeal Net Neutrality?

Professor Lyons discusses the decision to repeal the controversial regulations with the Huffington Post.

Evolution of Judicial Review

Founders Prof. Bilder recently appeared at a National Constitution Center event entitled "Hamilton's Vision of Federalism, National Authority, and Judicial Review."

Donor Advised Funds

Professor Madoff talks to Bloomberg about Hedge fund managers facing a big tax deadline, and whether DORs in line to help are the best solution.

Decreased Benefits & Protections?

Professors Ring, Oei analysis on how the proposed tax reform bill might lead to increased use of workers as contractors lauded by Forbes.

Proposed Tax Reform Impact

Professor Madoff talks to The Non-Profit Times about the impact of pending Estate Tax legislation on charities.

Ethics at the Edges of Law

Professor Kaveny has published her latest book, "Ethics at the Edges of Law: Christian Moralists and American Legal Thought" from Oxford University Press.

Tax Plan Reality

Professor Repetti speaks to Marketplace on the real impact of state, sales and healthcare taxes on families in the US (4:45).

Nolan Named US Attorney

The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Christina Nolan '04 to become the first female US Attorney for Vermont.

Nolan Named US Attorney

The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Christina Nolan '04 to become the first female US Attorney for Vermont.

Deal in Jeopardy

Professor Lyons discusses the Department of Justice challenge to AT&T’s purchase of Time Warner with Bloomberg News.

Early Intervention

Professor Sherman quoted in the American Bar Association Journal on early intervention programs for girls in juvenile justice.

True Deadlock

Professors Quinn, Carey discuss filing of amicus brief in corporate dissolution case with the SJC.

Hiding Their Wealth

Professor Madoff talks to the New York Times about recent records from an offshore hideaway that show how billionaires shelter their money.

Immigrant Status At Risk

Professor Hong talks to the Globe about Temporary Protected Status for immigrants and writes an op-ed for Take Care on border security.

Time Warner Deal in Jeopardy

Professor Lyons discusses reports that Justice Department is considering a lawsuit to block AT&T’s purchase of Time Warner.

GOP Tax Plan Concerns

Professor Repetti quoted in MetroWest Daily News on the Trump tax plan's impact on Massachusetts.

Forensic Science Reform

Professor Beckman is featured in a new short film by Harvard's Criminal Justice Policy Program on the recent scrutiny around forensic science techniques.

Republican Tax Bill Target

Madoff talks to Bloomberg about the proposed tax on some wealthy college endowments.

Corporate Citizens

NLJ outlines Prof. Greenfield's amicus brief on baker's SCOTUS case, and corporations mirroring shareholders' beliefs.

Unseemly Past of Body Trade

Madoff talks to Reuters about the law around body donation.

Selling the Dead

Professor Madoff talks to Reuters about the lack of regulation around the for-profit market dealing in bodies for research purposes.

NEIP Halting New Cases

Professor Beckman quoted in Mass Lawyers Weekly on New England Innocence Project budget concerns.

Kaepernick’s NFL Grievance

Professor Yen talks to the Associated Press about the former quarterback's claims of collusion against the league.

Alum Expands Vermont ACLU

Jay Diaz, '12 and Professor Minuskin featured in Seven Days story about ACLU's growing role in Vermont.

Wells Fargo: More Trouble

Professor McCoy talks to CNN Money about how the bank wrongly hit homebuyers with fees to lock in mortgage rates.

Seventh-Circuit Shakedown

Professor Kaveny discusses nominations to the federal judiciary with Commonweal and New York Times.

SCOTUS Weighing Religious Freedom

Professor Kaveny speaks about First Amendment in anticipation of SCOTUS decision.

A Conversation with Mary Bilder

The University Founders Professor will appear in a Constitutional Sources Project event, streamed online September 25.

Catholicism and Politics

Professor Kaveny's op-ed on the intersection of religion and politics, and the impact of Senator Feinstein's recent comments at the Barrett confirmation hearing.

CA Sues Trump Over Border Wall

Professor Hong speaks to the Los Angeles Times about the limits of Presidential authority.

Pharma Exec Facing Legal Action

Professor Bloom weighs in on legal strategies in ongoing case.

CFPB Chief Under Fire

Professor McCoy speaks to CBS News about the embattled head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Taking the Pledge

Professor Greenfield quoted in Ozy op ed about whether to keep the pledge of allegiance as a school tradition.

On Ending DACA

Professor Hong writes an op ed for WBUR "Cognoscenti" and comments to ABC, other media outlets on Trump's decision to end the program.

Administrative Law of Deregulation

Professor Lyons writes for the Boston Bar Journal on the long road for the Trump administration to undo Obama-era regulations.

Limits to Streaming Media

Professor Lyons is quoted in Wired Magazine on why streaming services limit the number of downloads you can make.

'Top Chef' Trial Verdict: Reactions

Professor Cohen speaks to WBUR on juror's comments that prosecutors never came close to proving their case.

Professors Kent Greenfield, Robert Bloom

A Clear and Present Danger

Professors Greenfield, Bloom talk to US News and World Report on the high bar to stop hate groups from marching.

When Corporations Are Good Citizens

Professor Greenfield talks to the Atlantic about large consumer companies weighing in on the side of marginalized and endangered groups.

Five Questions with Vlad Perju

The BC Law professor sits down with Richard Albert and I-CONnect to discuss his research.

A Question of Trustee Ethics

Cathleen Kaveny speaks to the LA Times about the dean drug scandal at USC.

Assisted Suicide Sentencing

Professor Beckman quoted in Buzzfeed on sentencing for the woman accused of texting her boyfriend instructions to kill himself.

Michelle Carter Sentencing

Professor Cassidy talks to Press TV about the texting suicide case.

Texting Verdict May Face Legal Challenge

Professor Bloom talks to Reuters about the Massachusetts teen convicted of manslaughter.

'Power and Influence' Top 50

Professor Ray Madoff is named a Power and Influence Award Winner by the NonProfit Times, putting her among the 50 most influential in the field.

Forces for Good?

Professor Greenfield believes the B Corps movement may mask the need for far greater changes in American companies.

High Praise and an Award for Professor's New Book

Professor Kaveny wins Catholic Press Award for her new book "A Culture of Engagement."

$18 Billion Donation Under Scrutiny

Ray Madoff comments on the behavior of private foundations.

Downfall of Auto Loan Defaults

In a Bloomberg podcast, Professor McCoy discusses how auto loan defaults could lead to a new debt crisis.

Triumphs, Honors, and Good Deeds

A roundup of recent noteworthy achievements of BC Law Alumni.

Trump and the Johnson Amendment

Professor Greenfield talks to Politifact on POTUS claims to have eliminated the rule prohibiting religious leaders to engage in politics.

Who is America's Most Popular Governor?

Richard Albert weighs in on Charlie Baker's success as a governor on Metro.

US-Mexico Border Lawsuit

Professor Hong talks to Radio Sputnik: the 'main problem is that most people don’t have records.’

25 Moments That Changed America

Founders Prof. Bilder contributes to Time Magazine's salute to July 4th.

‘Travel Ban’ History Lesson

Prof. Kanstroom pens an op-ed for BC Law Magazine on constitutional rights v. presidential power.

Travel Ban Reinstated

Prof. Hong's op-ed in Cognoscenti, comments to AP lays out the most important details of the SCOTUS ruling.

SCOTUS and Immigration

Professor Greenfield appears on NECN to discuss the SCOTUS ruling and the current makeup of the court.

Tax Deductions Explained

Ray Madoff talks to the Financial Times about the most powerful drivers of giving among affluent households.

POTUS and Privacy

Professor Bloom talks to CBS on the future of privacy, surveillance and policing technologies under Trump.

Flawed Witnesses

Professor Bloom talks to the Boston Globe about Hernandez, Bella Bond cases.

Immortality and the Law

Ray Madoff talks to Radio Live on the legal issues surrounding cryonics.

What's Next for Michelle Carter?

Professor Hong talks to CNN about next steps in text message suicide case.

Does Free Education Work?

Professor Albert comments in Boston Globe story on push to expand free schooling in Haiti.

Can Words Kill?

Prof. Beckman quoted in the LA Times on case of Michelle Carter, on trial for urging her 18-year-old boyfriend to kill himself.

Bloom on Texting Suicide Case

Professor Bloom talks to the Boston Globe on Michelle Carter’s lawyers aiming for acquittal before they call any witnesses.

Assistance or Coercion?

Intent is key in text message suicide case, and Professor Hong tells CNN the laws may need to change.

Assisted Suicide?

Professor Beckman quoted in Buzzfeed on trial for the woman accused of texting her boyfriend instructions to kill himself.

Climate Withdrawal Implications

Professor Wirth blogs on the latest developments around the US's exit from the Paris Agreement.

Impeachment and the Constitution

Professor Greenfield provided a primer for NECN on the impeachment process from Constitutional and historical perspectives.

Oklahoma Legal Group Blog

A Q& A with Dean Rougeau on legal education and the legal profession.

Religious Liberty Debate

Dean Rougeau joins a Fordham University panel to discuss the First Amendment and differences between countries.

Reading the Tea Leaves

Prof. Wirth weighs in on Trump’s first foreign trip and the fate of the Paris Agreement on Lawfare.

Patent Wars

Professor Olson is quoted in BisNow about a lawsuit claiming Apple, Visa infringed on local company's patent for Apple Pay.

Immigration Policy Fight

Prof. Kanstroom is quoted in WBUR, Washington Post on the movement toward more sanctuary cities and towns and Denver's recent law changes.

9th Circuit Focuses on Campaign Statements

The President's words could weigh heavily in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ travel ban decision.

New Twist in Hernandez Saga

Professor Bloom talks to Esquire about why the ex-NFL star's suicide led to vacating his conviction.

Albert on Haiti

Con law expert Professor Albert's op ed in the Boston Globe examines whether Haiti should relinquish its sovereignty.

Hernandez Suicide Details Emerge

Professor Bloom talks to the Boston Globe about repercussions from the ex-NFL star's death.

Not on Our Watch

Trump won’t be able to take down national monuments without a legal fight, Prof. Plater says in Vice.

Blow to Trump Immigration Order

A federal judge in San Francisco dealt another blow to the Trump administration’s immigration policies on Tuesday.

Net Neutrality In Trouble?

Professor Daniel Lyons speaks to WBUR on Boston tech leaders' concerns about net neutrality under fire.

DACA Lawsuit Judge and Trump

Professor Kari Hong talks to USA Today about the latest court case facing the Trump administration.

What The 'Nuclear Option' Means

Professor Greenfield discusses the implications for the Senate and Gorsuch nomination on WBUR radio.

Madison's Hand

Prof. Bilder discusses her newest book, which reexamines James Madison's copious notes on the creation of the Constitution.

Bilder: Reframing the Constitution

From the Boston Globe Ideas section: the Constitution doesn't mean what you think it means.

Philanthropic Boom: DAFs

Professor Madoff talks to the Economist about the controversy surrounding Donor Advised Funds.

Witness Testifies in Hernandez Trial

Professor Bloom talks to the Boston Globe about the ex-NFL star's latest day in court.

Ring Featured in Tax Prof

Tax Policy Workshop presentation was highlighted in the popular blog.

Blog Cited in Gorsuch Hearings

Professor Daniel Lyons' blog post was entered into the record by Senator Jeff Flake.

Firing the Bank Regulator?

Professor McCoy talks to CNN Money about the recent comments from the Justice Department.

Seeking Tax Policy Common Ground

Professor Madoff talks to the NonProfit Times on her Forum on Philanthropy's latest event in New York.

Immigration Reform

Prof. Kanstroom is quoted in the Boston Globe and Christian Science Monitor on Trump's travel ban and immigration policies.

Privacy Protections for Political Speech

Professor Bloom in Huffington Post on the question of searching Dakota Access protesters’ Facebook accounts.

Hong on New Immigration Ban

Professor Kari Hong interviewed by NECN, Drive at 5 on her the latest immigration executive order.

“Bound by History”

A Harvard conference, featuring BC Law Professor and former Dean Coquillette, confronts academia’s ties to slavery.

Kanstroom's "Deportation Nation" on WBUR

"This is where the fiction of the American Dream dies. It's over."

Online Privacy Concerns Grow

Professor Lyons interviewed on WBUR regarding Congressman Markey's latest comments.

William P. Homans, Jr: A Life in Court

A new edition of Professor Mark Brodin's book has been released.

Transgender Case and SCOTUS

Transgender teen moves forward with Supreme Court challenge after Trump action.

Implications of Trump's Deportation Rules

Professor Hong is interviewed by Metro on her most significant concerns with POTUS immigration policies.

Sanctuary Cities: Missing the Point?

Professor Holper is quoted in Boston Magazine about Sanctuary Cities and 287(g) agreements.

Are Tweets Helping Fight EO?

Professor Kari Hong speaks to CNN about the Executive Order legal arguments.

The Truth About Sanctuary Cities

Professor Kari Hong is featured on a BYU Radio podcast.

Aaron Hernandez Murder Trial to Begin

Professor Bloom talks to Reuters about the ex-NFL star's latest day in court.

Taking the Pipeline to Court

Professor Plater is quoted in Vice on whether the decision to finish the Dakota Access Pipeline may have been illegal.

Ninth Circuit Arguments Begin

Professor Kari Hong speaks to USA Today, CNN about the Executive Order travel ban arguments.

Albert Research Cited in Brief

Brief argues that Trump's executive order violates the Establishment Clause.

An Act Of Congress

In a Cognoscenti op ed, Professor Hong argues there is one clear way to end Trump’s immigration ban.

Immigration v. Trump

Prof. Daniel Kanstroom is featured in the Boston Globe's take on Trump's executive order.

Did Trump Violate the Constitution?

Con law expert Professor Albert is quoted in the Globe.

Legal Battle Looms Over Refugee Ban

Professor Hong talks to the Boston Herald on the next steps in the fight over Trump's Executive Order.

The Truth about 'Sanctuary Cities'

In a Boston Globe Q&A, Professor Hong explains why the term is misleading.

The Wishes of the Dead

Hi-Phi podcast features Professor Madoff on the laws of trusts and estates.

Challenging NCAA’s ‘No Felons’ Rule

Professor Bloom talks to Washington Post about a basketball coach's recent lawsuit.

The First 100 Days of Trump

BC Law professors weigh in on what we might expect as Donald Trump takes office.

Insuring Against Loss

Professor McCoy talks to the Wall Street Journal about what happens to your mortgage after a fire.

Estate Tax '100 Year War'

Professor Repetti's article on the estate tax quoted in The Hill op ed.

Immigration's 'Sanctuary Cities'

Professor Sherman in quoted in Boston Magazine about Somerville's mayor and Donald Trump

Meningitis Deaths 'A Story of Greed'

Professor Bloom talks to USA Today on federal trial for MA pharmacist Barry Cadden.

Dying in Custody

Professor Sherman quoted in a Jezebel story about a teen's death while under juvenile detention.

Climate Doubt in World Sold on Action

Professor Wirth talks to Inside Climate News on Trump's climate change denials.

Why Trump's Immigration Plan Won't Work

Professor Hong's Washington Post op ed takes on the president-elect's plan for deporting illegal immigrants.

Victims' Families Sue Social Media

Professor Lyons in Daily Caller on Orlando nightclub victims' families suing Facebook and others.

Lost girls

Professor Sherman quoted in Baltimore Sun story on young women in Maryland’s juvenile justice system.

Zinke for Interior Post?

Professor Plater is quoted in Climate Central on potential Interior appointment.

Rewriting the Regenerative Rulebook

Professor Chirba is quoted in Nature on clinical trials and stem cells.

Juvenile Injustice

Professor Sherman's report on girls in juvenile justice system highlighted in Chicago Tribune story on impact of violence.

Climate Changes

Professor Wirth talks to the Guardian on the President-Elect's promise to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

State Police Accused of Bias

Professor Brodin talks to the Globe regarding alleged discrimination in State Police hiring.

Signs of Change in Giving Vehicles

Professor Madoff talks to the Financial Times on LLCs vs traditional foundations.

Trump's Conflicts of Interest

Professor Quinn talks to Reuters on the president-elect's business conflicts.

Consequences for Flag Burning?

Professor Bloom talks to CBS on Donald Trump's recent tweet about the American flag.

What's Next for Hispanics in US?

Professor Kaveny talks to the National Catholic Reporter about how Donald Trump won.

POTUS Conflicts of Interest?

Professor Quinn talks to CBS about the many businesses of President-Elect Donald Trump.

On Charitable Giving

Professor Madoff talks to the Wall Street Journal on why only the wealthy are giving more.

Trump's Immigration Policy

Professor Kanstroom talks to PRI about changes we might see under the president-elect.

Prosecutor Accused of Misconduct

Professor Cassidy talks to the Boston Globe about allegations related to three cases.

Trump's Election and SCOTUS Nomination

Professor Hong talks to NECN about the president-elect's SCOTUS choice.

What a Trump Win Means to SCOTUS

Professor Greenfield talks to the Boston Globe about the future of the Court.

The Dangers of Donor Advised Funds

Professor Madoff explains the rise of DAFs in the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Transgender Case Lands in Supreme Court

Professor Hong talks to ABC News about a potential major ruling on transgender rights.

Trump's Taxes

BC Law Professor Jim Repetti analyzes the massive 1995 loss that allowed Trump to avoid years of taxes on NECN.

Immigration Reform

Prof. Daniel Kanstroom advocates for a commutation program for the wrongly deported in an op-ed for the New York Times.

What We Sacrifice for Security

Do law enforcement powers threaten our liberties? Assistant Professor Kari Hong weighs in.

Prof. Ray D. Madoff with Lewis B. Cullman

Undermining of American Charity

Professor Ray D. Madoff has collaborated with philanthropist Lewis B. Cullman in an essay in the newest issue of the New York Review of Books.

Young to Present at Junior Faculty Forum

Prof. Katharine Young was selected to present her paper “Rights and Queues” at the 2016 Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum.

Constitutionalism Conference in Israel

Prof. Richard Albert helped to organize a “Constitutionalism Under Extreme Conditions” symposium in Israel.

Bilder wins Bradford Prize

Prof. Mary Sarah Bilder has been awarded the Bradford Prize for her book 'Madison’s Hand: Revisiting the Constitutional Convention.'

BC Law News

Adjusting to a New Normal

Bar exam postponed, student relief fund established as BC Law responds to pandemic.

Farewell to a 'Legal Giant'

Michael Mone ’67, was beloved as a witty friend and admired as a leader among lawyers.

Welcoming Admitted Students—Virtually

Ready for its close-up, BC Law recreates the lived experience online with videos, webinars, and classroom visits.

Turn Within: 7 Ways to Cope

Stress management and meditation expert Kelvin Chin ’83 calms with sage advice.

Film Version of 'Defending Jacob' Set to Air

The bestselling thriller by law alum William Landay becomes eight-part series on Apple TV.

Juvenile Justice in a Time of Crisis

In virtual classroom, students learn the challenges of youth advocacy during pandemic.

BCLR March 2020 Issue

The latest volume of the Boston College Law Review is now available.

Culture Made Fun for Homebound Kids

Latinx publisher Alexis Ruginis ’10 creates colorful worksheets for families confined by pandemic.

Class Notes Pre-pandemic

Hilary Weddell's is among dozens of alumni updates shared with BC Law Magazine before the outbreak.

New Editorial Boards Elected

Despite challenges, Law Review and UCC Reporter-Digest proceed with elections, plan coming issues.

The Travails of Online Education

Rappaport visiting professor Jane Swift says the experience of remote teaching is "a doozy."

Criminal Justice: Getting It Right This Time

Rappaport panel brings together top lawmakers and law enforcement officials to discuss remedies for a system in transition.

BC Law Faculty Lead Virus Policy Analysis

Four professors launch ongoing project to track quality of legislation and directives around pandemic.

Boston College Transitions to Online Education

Updates will be posted to our COVID-19 website.

Let Freedom Ring (Again)

BC Law's Innocence Program makes its second case in a year that frees a wrongly incarcerated man, this time Ronnie Qualls.

A Great Judge Re-examined

Professor Catharine Wells's book offers new insights into the mind of Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes

BCLR February 2020 Issue

The latest volume of the Boston College Law Review is now available.

Are Big Pharma Prices Fair?

Former FDC chief counsel Daniel Troy provides insider insights into drug costs.

The Elusive Remedy

Constitutional scholar Michael Gerhardt who testified at Trump impeachment hearings looks at the proceedings with an experienced eye.

Three Join Law Faculty

Young scholars bring expertise in access to justice, immigration, and transactional law.

Defending Bipartisanship

US Representative discusses his conservative views and advocates for working across party lines.

Debt-to-Income

In a new ranking based on US Department of Education figures for students, BC Law came in at #20 for debt-to-income ratio.

Controlling Executive Power

Scholar draws lessons from German chancellor's singular actions during refugee crisis in the mid-2000s.

I Am Why

Young women who’ve endured the failings of the juvenile justice system find their power in a new advocacy group that believes they are the true agents of change.

Marianist Award Winner

Professor Cathleen Kaveny will receive the award Feb 27, when she delivers the keynote lecture “Law’s Pedagogy in a Pluralist Society.”

Mindhunter

BC Professor Ann Wolbert Burgess, who inspired TV series, discusses how criminals think.

PILF Auction 2020

The 32nd annual auction will be held March 19.

Weight of Atrocity

Dermot Groome ’85 hoisted the load of Ratko Mladić’s cruelty onto the bench of justice at the ICTY. It was a gruesome task. But he was the perfect man to do it.

Easy Rider

During the meteoric rise of Peloton, Hisao Kushi ’92 has been the exercise disrupter’s zen-like co-founder and general counsel—a funny, brilliant master of calm.

BCLR January 2020 Issue

The latest volume of the Boston College Law Review is now available.

DOJ Honorees Named

Two recent grads receive acceptance into prestigious AG's Honors Program and will serve in Federal Programs Branch.

Matthew 25

BC Law Chaplain Fr. Fred Enman, SJ profiled for his low-income housing nonprofit, which he founded over 30 years ago (story pg. 18).

Faculty Lead in AALS

Numerous members of BC Law faculty undertake leadership positions in the organization.

Gender Politics and Social Media

First female MA governor says women can now craft their own message.

Yen to be Editor-in-Chief

Professor poised to lead the Journal of the Copyright Society.

Senior Fellows Make an Impact

Three visiting experts energize debates at BC Law's Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy.

Torres ’08 Wins Dewey Award

For his work in the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, ADA is honored by New York Bar.

Jane Swift to Teach at BC Law

Former Massachusetts Governor to spend spring semester as Jerome Lyle Rappaport Visiting Professor.

BCLR November 2019 Issue

The latest volume of the Boston College Law Review is now available.

Paul Tremblay Honored

Professor wins coveted William Pincus prize on recommendation of fellow clinicians around the country.

When Women Aren't Heard

Panelists discuss why reproductive justice is lacking in the most developed country in the world.

Skadden Fellowship

Alumna receives prestigious public service award to advance education policy and school stability for foster care students.

Peace in International Law

An author discusses her book on global coexistence and other speakers take on family separation, climate change, and more.

Wrongful Convictions

Panelists, including BC Law professors Beckman and Whitmore, discuss seeking justice around flaws in legal system that lead to wrongful convictions.

'My Students Were Magnificent'

Professor Bloom applauds 3Ls Eliza Walker and Anton Tikhomirov for placement in national moot court.

Fernandez Wins Diversity Award

Ropes & Gray awards 2L a $25,000 scholarship in honor of the firm's late partner Roscoe Trimmier Jr.

Law Reform in Uzbekistan

BC Law and Tashkent State University of Law in Uzbekistan partner to establish democratic legal system.

Reunion 2019: Bigger, Better Than Ever

Nearly 650 reunioners, Dean’s Council members, and guests attended the jam-packed weekend.

A $13 Million Win

Ellen Zucker ’94 represents doctor in case concerning double-booked surgeries.

Ensuring Equity in Pot Policy

Rappaport panel discusses how to keep the promise of fairness in the emerging cannabis industry.

No Obstacle Too High

International thought-leader Dr. Funke Abimbola speaks of overcoming diversity challenges.

Day of Service

BC Law Public Interest Law Foundation's annual tradition drew a large Law School volunteer crowd.

A Different Era

Neil Eggleston talks of his years as Obama's White House Counsel.

Alumnus to Direct Environmental Clinic

James Murphy '97 is one of many alumni featured in this month's class notes roundup.

IP Summit Looks at China

Confrontation or collaboration? Experts ask the hard questions on protecting property rights.

Employment Security

In keynote, Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg ’83 says people must come first.

Finding Justice in Urban Planning

Rappaport panel untangles knotty questions about racial parity as Boston develops.

Rossman Wins SJC Award

Alumna honored for her efforts as a student to free a wrongly convicted man.

Words of Wisdom

Legal drafting expert Bryan Garner says there's power in perfect prose.

Peloton's Kushi Cycles Through

During campus visit, BC Law alumnus says he never imagined his future as an entrepreneur.

Rappaport Fellow Spotlight

2018 Fellow Siri Nelson assisted in an amicus brief submitted to the US Supreme Court.

Federal Reserve Taps McCoy

Liberty Mutual Professor named inaugural member of insurance policy advisory group.

Best Value

PreLaw Magazine ranks BC Law #5 Best Value for private schools, and gives an A- grade for criminal law, business law and tax.

Saving Democracy in the Americas

Secretary General of OAS vows to protect against abuses of power in the region.

Alumna Made Navy Commander

Janelle Kuroda is among many recent achievers featured in this Alumni Roundup.

Koh Joins Faculty

The inaugural holder of the Marianne D. Short and Ray Skowyra Sesquicentennial Assistant Professorship brings expertise in international and criminal law.

Strategies to Defeat Racism

Rappaport Visiting Fellow talks racial justice, scholars preview SCOTUS cases, plus more in our Events Roundup.

Talk Show Breakout Star

Mel Robbins ’94 causes sensation with self-help advice on national TV.

Service Day a Hit

More than 60 students and faculty volunteer at city nonprofits to support BC Law's Public Interest Law Program.

Prestigious Constitutional Appointment

Professor Greenfield named as an author of Moore's Federal Practice treatises.

Remembering Alexis Anderson

The beloved clinical professor leaves behind a generation of well-trained lawyers and a legacy of excellence.

Third-Year Writing Award

Dean Elwell, a member of the Class of 2020, takes third place in a national writing competition.

Antebellum History Revisited

Constitution Day lecture reveals huge impact of African American activists in struggle for birthright citizenship.

Solving the Recidivism Puzzle

Congressman Kennedy, Judge Donatelle see hope in recent reforms.

How Race Influences Policy (or Not)

Panelists examine how the structural and historical causes of racism can influence policymaking.

BC Law Review #20 in Nation

BC Law Review rises to top tier in the recent Washington and Lee law review rankings.

LGBTQ Scholarship Fund

A new initiative to support the community launches with seed money from alumni.

Demers Sounds Cyber Warnings

Nation's top national security attorney discusses economic espionage, hacking, and related crimes.

The Dignity of Work

In a changing work environment, experts sort out what to worry about and what to hope for.

ABA to Honor Plater

BC Law professor to receive SEER award for excellence in the field of environmental stewardship.

Drinan Fellows

New program introduces junior scholars to the BC Law community this fall.

Student Wins Diversity Award

Risa Kuroda ’21 receives $40,000 scholarship from Morgan Lewis.

Amicus Brief Impacts Law

Professor and evidence expert Mark Brodin, Thomas Carey ’65, and student Nickolas Merrill ’20 author powerful argument for change.

After the Mueller Report

Frank Figliuzzi, Joyce Vance, Chuck Rosenberg, and Michael Sullivan discuss the fragile future of American democracy.

Magazine: Summer 2019

The latest issue of BC Law Magazine is now available. Preview the latest feature stories, news and events online.

Prosperity to Peril

The remarkable life journey of the Cuban girl born Teresa Valdes-Fauli Weintraub ’79.

BCLR June 2019 Issue

The latest volume of the Boston College Law Review is now available.

The Innocence Whisperers

Read how the BC Innocence Program helped free a man after 20 years behind bars.

Rappaport Residencies Announced

Top policy advisors to do weeklong teaching visits beginning in September.

Boston Law Firms Are Booming

On NECN, a group of BC Law alumni discuss why the city's legal marketplace is growing.

Malloy Named Chancellor

The former CT Governor, alumnus and BC Law Rappaport Visiting Professor was named chancellor of the University of Maine System.

Glimmer of Climate Hope

Professor Wirth, in letter to the New York Times, says next election could reverse Trump's environmental damage.

Congrats Grads!

Congressman Bobby Scott '73 addressed the Class of 2019: "I can’t wait to see the best that is in all of you."

Court Agrees with Students

3Ls successfully argue in Ninth Circuit for deportee's return.

Doing Good in the World

Students to use fellowships and awards to continue public service after graduation.

Winners All

Thumbs-up and smiles were plentiful at Law Day 2019 honoring BC Law's highest achievers.

Scholarship Heroes

At annual dinner, donors and students share stories and thanks.

Showing Good Judgment

Students in BC Law's Ninth Circuit clinic are disciplined, effective in oral arguments.

Best Value

BC Law is ranked #2 with a salary-to-debt ratio of 2.25-to-1 in the latest US News ranking "10 Law Schools Where You Can Pay Off Your Debt."

BCLR April 2019 Issue

The latest volume of the Boston College Law Review is now available.

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