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Unlawful Reentry Prosecutions

Professor Mary Holper is quoted in the Boston Globe on criminal charges of reentry after deportations soar in Massachusetts.

Executive Order Challenge

Prof. Daniel Kanstroom is quoted in The Associated Press on SCOTUS and the birthright citizenship case.

Changing Law

Prof and BCIP Director Sharon Beckman is quoted in Horizon Mass article on reforming wrongful conviction compensation law.

Already Dead

Prof. Ray Madoff is interviewed on MSNBC on her theory of why the "Big, Beautiful Bill" left out an estate tax repeal.

Court Power Checked

Prof. Daniel Lyons is quoted in a Reuters story about the SCOTUS birthright citizenship decision and the court's "struggle to keep pace with a faster-moving legal world."

Estate Tax Avoidance

Why is a repeal of the estate tax not part of the Republican "Big, Beautiful Bill" making its way through Congress? Prof. Ray Madoff has a theory.

Injunctions in Spotlight

Prof. Daniel Kanstroom is quoted in The Boston Globe on the SCOTUS birthright citizenship and executive order decision.

Ordinary People

Prof. Cathleen Kaveny writes in Commonweal on Pope Leo XIV's pledge to associate himself with “ordinary people,” and its potential to spur the articulation of a Catholic response to populist movements across the globe.

Judicial Confidence and the Read Trial

Professor Bob Bloom comments in CBS News on public confidence in the courts ahead of an expected decision in the Karen Read trial.

Meta $14.8B Investment in AI Company Draws Scrutiny

Professor David Olson comments in Reuters about Meta's strategy in major "acquihire" deal of Scale AI.

DNA Results

Prof. Jeffrey Cohen is quoted in The Boston Globe on the killing of Sandra Birchmore and the case against a Stoughton detective.

The Rush for 23andMe's Data

Professor Shelly Simana is quoted in the New York Times and Bloomberg on the bankruptcy sale of 23andMe and a lawsuit challenging control of the trove of its genetic data.

Fear and Protest Over Aggressive Immigration Tactics

Prof. Dan Kanstroom in Time on Trump's misuse of "emergency" to justify aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.

Judges Pump Brakes on Student Deportations

Prof. Dan Kanstroom on judges halting deportations of students in NBC News.

Presidential Pardons and Autopen

Prof. Kent Greenfield in ABC News on the durable nature of presidential pardons.

Big Law Fighting Back

Prof. Cheryl Bratt on a court order in favor of WilmerHale as it defends itself from the Trump administation's attacks in the Boston Globe.

"Constitution-Free Zone"

Prof. Dan Kanstroom quoted in The Atlantic on the increasing precarity student visa applicants face.

The Intellectual Empathy of David Souter

Late Supreme Court Justice David Souter is remembered fondly by his former clerk Prof. Kent Greenfield in SCOTUSblog.

Law Firms on "Shaky Ground" with Trump Deals

Prof. Paul Tremblay teams up with Prof. Emerita Judy McMorrow and former Prof. Avi Soifer to pen op-ed for The Hill on potential conflicts of interest for law firms signing deals with Trump.

Greenfield: "Fight for Our Democracy"

WBUR's Cognoscenti republished Prof. Kent Greenfield's lecture to students on democracy and their crucial role in the struggle.

Proposed Tax Changes for Foundations

Professor Ray Madoff quoted on proposed GOP tax changes on private foundations and challenges to their independence, in Bloomberg.

Pope Leo and Church Divisions

Prof. Cathleen Kaveny comments in The Guardian on the schism within the Church that Pope Leo XIV now faces.

Civil Rights Rollback

Professor Mark Brodin on Trump's dismantling of a key civil rights enforcement tool in a letter to The Boston Globe.

Section Three

Professor Mark Brodin's latest article, "The Supreme Court's Rewriting of the 14th Amendment Disqualification Clause: Trump v. Anderson and the Greenlighting of Insurrection" has been published in the Denver Law Review.

Targeting Student Protestors

Professor Mary Holper is quoted in Documented on the unprecedented use of immigration law to target student protestors.

Catholics and the Pope

Prof. Cathleen Kaveny is quoted in Reuters on the potential impact of the election of the world's first US Pope on deepening divides in the country.

Self Deportations

Prof. Daniel Kanstroom is quoted in the Washington Post on Trump's latest attempt to get unauthorized migrants to ‘self-deport’ with promise of $1,000 payments.

Externality of Discounted Externalities

Kent Greenfield's latest scholarship (w/Frank Partnoy of Berkeley Law) considers problems caused by the difference between how society and corporations value future benefits and costs.

Culture of Fear

Prof. Mary Holper comments in Detained on Mohsen Mahdawi’s release from detention, and what’s next for other detained international students.

Tax Status Threat

Prof. James Repetti in Bloomberg on Trump threat to Harvard's tax exempt status: “There’s a process...that would probably take a number of years.”

Judges Push Back

Prof. Kent Greenfield is quoted in the Associated Press on Trump's courtroom setbacks as Justice Department lawyers struggle.

EO Challenges

Prof. Daniel Kanstroom is quoted in USA Today on the court challenges to Trump's executive orders, particularly immigration: “I think this is possibly the most important era of immigration law litigation that we’ve seen since the beginning of the country."

Constitutional Conflict

Prof. Cheryl Bratt was quoted in The Boston Globe on a case that will be held this week between WilmerHale and Trump, settling the conflict over the constitutionality of certain executive orders.

Funding Battle

Prof. James Repetti is quoted in The Boston Globe on the Trump administration's threat to revoke tax exempt status for Harvard, as the fight over control of federal funds for higher education escalates.

Incarcerating U.S. Citizens

The Trump administration is considering sending U.S. citizens who commit violent crimes to prisons in foreign countries. BC Law Professor Daniel Kanstroom discusses constitutional concerns with CBS News.

Rule of Law Threat

In this Mass Lawyers Weekly op ed, Prof. R. Michael Cassidy warns lawyers on the threats posed against the rule of law by Trump's presidency--particularly the allegiance lawyers owe the bar and judicial system over any individual.

Courthouse Arrests

Prof. Jeffrey Cohen comments in a WBUR article on the ICE agent held in contempt for arresting an undocumented immigrant during an active hearing at a MA courthouse--which has sparked a precedent-setting legal showdown over jurisdiction and authority.

Executive Overreach

Prof. Andrea Olson is quoted in a recent Bloomberg Law article discussing a key case involving the firing of federal agency officials, setting far-reaching implications for the balance of power between the executive and judicial branches.

Executive Powers

Prof. Kent Greenfield is quoted in a Wall Street Journal article on the Trump administration's record breaking emergency appeals, and what this means for the future of the Supreme Court.

Immigration Arrest

Prof. Jeffrey Cohen talks to Law360 about the midtrial immigration arrest of a Dominican national during his Massachusetts court case, which has raised tensions between federal and state prosecutors (subscription required).

Retrial for Read

Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, alleges she was framed as part of a police cover-up. She is being retried after her first case ended in a mistrial. Prof. Michael Cassidy talks to the Washington Post about possible prosecution and defense strategies.

Immigrant Arrests

In an expansive interview with NPR, professor and immigration expert Daniel Kanstroom describes immigrant arrests by Trump administration as a 'struggle for the soul of the country.'

Nondelegation Doctrine Debate

Prof. Daniel Lyons' most recent blog post for AEIdeas analyzes the Supreme Court's oral arguments in FCC v. Consumers’ Research, offering insight into the nondelegation doctrine and what the case signals about the Court’s future direction.

Trademark Limits

Professor David Olson was recently interviewed by the New York Times on the legal latitude of trademarked brand use in fiction, discussing Duke University's concerns over how it is referenced in "The White Lotus."

Trump Targets Law Firms

Professor Brian JM Quinn was recently quoted by The Boston Globe discussing the Trump administration's aggressive actions towards law firms.

Cause of Death

Prof. Jeffrey Cohen is quoted in The Boston Globe on the latest updates in the Sandra Birchmore case, and competing expert witnesses regarding cause of death.

Fee Elimination

Professor Daniel Lyons was recently interviewed by ABC 22 on whether the Supreme Court may eliminate the Universal Service Fund, a monthly phone, internet and cable fee used to help support rural communities and low income users.

DEI Crackdown

Professor Kent Greenfield comments in a Bloomberg story about Big Law firms dealing with the Trump administration's request for hiring and diversity data.

Deportation Battle

Professor Mary Holper comments in a Patriot Ledger story on Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a transplant specialist and H-1B visa holder who was deported after returning to her home country of Lebanon and attending the mass funeral of a former Hezbollah leader.

SCOTUS Pushback

Professor Kent Greenfield is featured in the Boston Globe and Bloomberg, weighing in on Chief Justice Roberts’ recent statement condemning Trump's call to impeach a federal judge.

Donations Capped?

In a recent Boston Globe Article, Professor Ray Madoff discusses the potential impact of Governor Maura Healey’s new proposed budget on the charitable giving landscape.

AI Granted Leniency

Professor David Olson is quoted in a recent Yahoo Finance article on the clash between Trump and big tech, as well as Trump's more flexible approach to AI policy.

Executive Immunity

Professor Brian JM Quinn is featured in a Houston Chronicle article on a new Texas bill that protects CEOs like Elon Musk from shareholder lawsuits.

Challenging Lawsuits

Prof. Reena Parikh comments in a Bloomberg article on Lawyers for Civil Rights, a Boston-based nonprofit that has established itself as a significant threat to President Donald Trump’s federal immigration policies.

Student Deportation Battle

Professor Daniel Kanstroom is quoted in Reuters regarding the legal battle over a detained Columbia University student.

Battle for Business

Professor Brian JM Quinn is quoted in Reuters regarding the intensifying corporate law battle between Delaware and Texas, with lawmakers in both states proposing bills that critics argue favor powerful shareholders over public investors.

SCOTUS Signal

Professor Kent Greenfield is quoted in the Associated Press about the possible intentions of SCOTUS initial rulings on the Trump administration's executive orders.

Conflict in the Church

Prof Cathleen Kaveny comments in the National Catholic Reporter on the recent appointment of Cardinal McElroy as archbishop of Washington.

DOJ Spares Google AI

BC Law Associate Professor David Olson provides insight in Yahoo! Finance on the potential reasoning behind the Trump administration's decision to back off from forcing Google to sell its AI investments.

Immigration In the Spotlight

A Q&A on the rapidly changing complexities surrounding immigration policies with Professor Dan Kanstroom, founder of BC’s Immigration and Asylum Clinic and co-founder of the Post-Deportation Human Rights Project.

Let's Make a Deal

Professor Brian JM Quinn comments on a possible mediated settlement in President Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against Paramount-owned CBS, in The New York Times 'Dealbook' (scroll down).

Delaware Lawmakers Challenge Courts

Professor Brian Quinn provides insights in multiple media outlets, discussing Delaware's proposed corporate legislation and its potential impact on shareholder litigation and controlling shareholders.

Immigration Law Turbulence

Professor Daniel Kanstroom offers insights in a new WBUR article discussing the challenges immigration lawyers face as they navigate a rapidly changing legal landscape under the Trump administration.

Parts Market

In a recent Courthouse News Service article, Prof. Ray Madoff gives insight into the highly unregulated trade of human remains.

Worship Disrupted

In a recent Associated Press article, Prof. Cathleen Kaveny discusses the laws and morality regarding the recent immigration enforcement raids into places of worship across the country.

NCAA Deal?

On the latest Bloomberg podcast, BC Law Professor Alfred Yen discusses the proposed deal that would require the NCAA to pay $2.8 billion in damages for its past restrictions on athlete compensation.

Hurting Health

Prof. David Wirth comments in a recent NYT article on the US's withdrawl from the WHO, and the impact it has on America's health, influence, and access to data.

Birthright Suits

Prof. Dan Kanstroom comments in a new WBUR article on the lawsuits that followed after President Trump challenged birthright citizenship.

Reversing Climate Progress

Professor David Wirth provides insights in a new CNN article examining President Trump’s push to expand fossil fuel production and withdraw America from critical climate and clean energy initiatives.

Wealth Boom

America's top 100 richest citizens saw an increase of $1.5 trillion dollars in wealth during the Biden administration. BC Law professor Ray Madoff gives insight on the dangers of growing economic disparity, and the potential threat of oligarchy in an article by Bloomberg.

Shareholders Scammed

BC Law professor Brian Quinn commented on the SEC's lawsuit against Elon Musk in a recent Bloomberg article. The agency claims that the billionaire cheated millions from Twitter shareholders, just days before Trump's inauguration.

Abolishing the FDIC

Abolishing the FDIC could backfire on Trump and his allies. Professor Pat McCoy explains how this presents an enormous risk of terrifying Americans about the safety of their deposits and triggering bank runs.

Future of Climate Policy

The risk of the U.S. leaving the Paris Agreement is high, as is deregulation in environmental matters. BC Law Professor David Wirth discusses the future in a Q&A with Polish-language outlet Teraz Środowisko. (To translate, open in Google Chrome and choose 'English.')

Nvidia Threat

Nvidia is facing a new threat, as this week China announced it is launching an antitrust probe into the company's $7 billion acquisition of networking technology company Mellanox. Insights from BC Law Associate Professor David Olson in Yahoo! Finance.

Double Standard

BC Law Prof. Mark Brodin is quoted extensively in a story in The Guardian on Daniel Penny’s acquittal for murder, and what it reveals about white vigilante crime.

Attorney Payday

BC Law prof. Brian JM Quinn is quoted in a Bloomberg story on Elon Musk and Tesla Directors facing more Delaware legal fees in a settlement over board pay.

Government Pays Up

Investors are winning big with ISDS claims. BC Law Prof. Frank Garcia comments on potential ethical issues that arise with the flawed system in Climate Inside News.

Biden Pardoned

BC Law prof. Jeffrey Cohen is quoted in the Chistian Science Monitor on Biden's recent decision to pardon his son from multiple federal charges, and how the system could change from the politicization of justice.

Musk's Pay Package Nixed Again

Prof. Brian JM Quinn is featured in The Wall Street Journal on Elon Musk's courtroom defeat over his multibillion-dollar pay package.

Antitrust Shifts

BC Law prof. David Olson provides insight in the Associated Press on the potential effects of loosening the reigns on Big Tech monopolies under a Trump Presidency.

The Choice for AG

BC Law prof. Jeffrey Cohen is quoted in the Christian Science Monitor on Trump's pick for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz.

Net Neutrality

In his latest blog, BC Law Prof. and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Daniel Lyons breaks down a big week in the Net Neutrality case.

A Case for Letting Net Neutrality Be

BC Law Prof. and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Daniel Lyons proposes a prudent solution to the Net Neutrality case: do nothing.

Presidential Pursuits

“For all intents and purposes, his criminal prosecutions are over.” Prof. Jeffrey Cohen comments in a Christian Science Monitor story on Trump's legal situation--and whether he'll use the Justice Department to pursue his enemies.

Climate Crisis

A second American withdrawal from the Paris accord could turn leadership over to China. BC Law Professor David Wirth weighed in prior to the election in Bloomberg News.

Win or Lose

According to prof. Jeffrey Cohen in ABC News, if Trump wins the presidency, the judge in the NY hush money case could opt to impose a lighter sentence - such as a day of probation - or opt to delay the sentence until Trump leaves office.

Cyber Attacks

Prof. Kevin Powers, director of BC Law's new MLS in Cybersecurity, talks to the Boston Globe about the growing dangers of data breaches and hacks.

Dangerous Donations

Prof. Ray Madoff is quoted in a new DeSmog article on the dangerously inadequate regulations governing the use of dark money donations to Project 2025.

Mass Deportation

Prof. Dan Kanstroom talks to WBUR about Donald Trump's promise to deport millions of migrants if he's elected.

TikTok's Challenge

Last month's oral arguments in TikTok v. Garland suggest that the social media platform faces a challenging path to avoiding divestiture requirements. Prof. Daniel Lyons breaks it down in AEIdeas.

Price Moves

Prof. Brian JM Quinn quoted in Bloomberg on Trump Media's wild stock swings: “This is clearly a business that cannot support the price even after the decline, there’s nothing that justifies the price...This is not a business worth $6 billion.”

High Threshold

Prof. Jeffrey Cohen is quoted in the Washington Post on whether Smith might petition for Judge Cannon to be removed from the Trump case.

Musk Lawsuit

Prof. Brian JM Quinn is quoted in Fortune on Elon Musk's chances in his suit against Open AI (hint: they're not good).

Dockworker Strike Halts

Prof. Thomas Kohler is quoted in the Associated Press on the recent suspension of the International Longshoremen's Association strike for higher wages and automation restrictions.

Downloading Dilemmas

In a CBN podcast, Professor Alfred Yen explores Internet Service Providers and copyright law, examining how subscribers' illegal downloads could affect providers and impact essential services like healthcare.

A Family Affair

David Ellison may be the new CEO of Paramount, but who's really in control? Prof. Brian Quinn is quoted in a New York Times article on the secretive nature of Ellison's father's role in the company.

A Rockefellers Lesson

Prof. David Olson is quoted in a Yahoo Finance article on Google's legal troubles, and how it can potentially make shareholders richer.

Copyright Cops

In his most recent AEI Ideas post, Prof. Daniel Lyons contends that holding broadband providers liable for copyright infringement could harm internet access and privacy laws.

Housing Solutions

Drinan Professor Thomas W. Mitchell spoke on heirs' property and Black land loss issues at the 53rd Annual Legislative Conference at Congressional Black Caucus, covered by the Atlanta Voice.

Trump Media's Down

Prof. Brian JM Quinn comments in Bloomberg and Forbes on the former president's plummeting stock, and what it could mean for his MAGA empire.

Common Tactic

Prof. Brian JM Quinn comments in the New York Times story 'Hedge Fund Pushes for End of Murdochs’ Control at News Corp.'

Well Reviewed

The 7th edition of 'Partnership Income Taxation' by Kenealy Prof. James Repetti (w/William H. Lyons and Charlene D. Luke) receives glowing review in the Journal of the American Taxation Association.

Religion and Politics

Professor Cathleen Kaveny's "Prophecy Without Contempt" continues to resonate with readers and lands at #36 on the Current journal's list of top 100 books of the 21st Century.

Social Concerns

Prof. Daniel Lyons published his latest AEIdeas blog on privacy and free speech concerns around the arrest of the Telegram CEO Brazil’s X ban.

Originalism and Reverence

Prof. Aziz Rana's new book The Constitutional Bind is featured prominently in a new New York Times op ed by Jennifer Szalai: 'The Constitution Is Sacred. Is It Also Dangerous?'

Chilling Effect

Prof. Daniel Lyons is quoted in The New York Times on Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was charged with a wide range of crimes and arrested near Paris over the weekend.

The Imperial Judiciary

Libby Prof. Cathy Kaveny's op ed in Commonweal outlines the potential impact of four crucial SCOTUS decisions on federal agencies and interpretation of the law.

A Personal Journey

Libby Prof. Cathy Kaveny joins 'Saturdays at Seven,' Christian Scholar’s Review’s podcast series, to discuss her personal journey and her interdisciplinary scholarship.

Reforming the Wealthy

Prof. Ray Madoff's book "Immortality & the Dead" highlighted in a New York Law Journal column on the super wealthy and tax reform.

Internet Implications

Prof Fred Yen says SCOTUS may consider Cox Communications’ petition Thursday seeking review of a copyright infringement case Cox said threatens internet access nationwide & carries huge ramifications for the economy.

Missed Connections

Prof. Jeffrey Cohen is quoted in the Boston Globe story on how an inquiry into baby deaths led to unrelated homicide case, which was recently revealed in a redacted court filing by the Suffolk district attorney's office.

Take Two

Google just lost a big antitrust trial. Now it has to face another. Prof. David Olson talks to Yahoo News about the latest developments.

Rate Signal

Prof. Pat McCoy is quoted in a Reuters story on the US bond yield drop suggesting that lower mortgage rates may be coming.

Are Small Banks OK?

Professor Patricia McCoy says in the New York Times that it's wise for regulators to keep an eye on how small banks are handling high concentrations of commercial real-estate loans.

Biden and Democracy

Prof. Aziz Rana is quoted in a Washington Post story on Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race and American democracy.

Presumptively Immune

How will the Supreme Court's immunity decision impact Trump's criminal cases? Prof. Jeffrey Cohen talks about the latest developments.

Broad Immunity

Prof. Kent Greenfield in the Associated Press on SCOTUS Trump immunity decision: “I do think that this is a norm-breaking opinion and I can imagine Trump using this as a basis for a complete destruction of DOJ independence."

Mistrial: What's Next

Prof. Jeffrey Cohen talks to CBS News about the latest developments in the Karen Read trial.

The Constitutional Bind

The Nation calls Prof. Aziz Rana's new book "fascinating and powerful."

Right to Shelter

Tom Barnico's latest op ed for Commonwealth highlights differences between the right to shelter law in Massachusetts and New York.

Billions

Prof. Ray Madoff talks to media outlets about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's donor advised fund and charitable giving.

'Imitation' Judges

In a new video, Prof. Mary Holper discusses her article 'Taking Liberty Decisions Away from "Imitation" Judges,' arguing to remove the authority to review custody decisions from immigration judges, granting jurisdiction to Article III courts.

'Imitation' Judges

Musk Pay

Prof. Brian JM Quinn is quoted in multiple media outlets on Elon Musk's pay package.

Corporate Oversight

BC Law professor Brian JM Quinn spoke to several news outlets about a bill that would amend Delaware’s corporate code to dramatically change how boards of directors oversee companies as fiduciaries.

American Dream

At a National Constitution Center event, Prof. Aziz Rana joins political analyst and author Yuval Levin discuss the Constitution as America’s religion and its role in fostering the American dream.

Prison Time?

Will Trump go to prison for felony hush money conviction? Experts are split. Prof. Jeffrey Cohen weighs in for WSJM.

Trump Trial

Prof. Jeffrey Cohen joined WBUR Radio Boston and was quoted in AP on the prosecution of Donald Trump.

FTC Challenge

Prof. Brian Quinn is quoted in The Fashion Law story on the FTC challenging the proposed Tapestry and Capri merger.

Zero Down Risk

Prof. Pat McCoy is quoted in a CNN story on the return of zero down mortgages and the risk they pose to consumers and the market.

Broadband Rate Regulation

BC Law prof Daniel Lyons pens latest post for AEIdeas blog: 'New York Tests FCC’s “No Rate Regulation” Pledge.'

Public v. Private Markets

Prof Renee Jones appeared on a recent Ontario Securities Commission panel debating the question of whether public markets matter. Her comments were picked up in a Globe and Mail story.

Sex Abuse Charges

Prof. Daniel Lyons was quoted in a Washington Post story on the government charging a man wirth using AI to create and distribute child porn.

Hush Money

BC Law prof. Jeffrey Cohen was quoted in Washington Post story on the Trump trial.

Defense Rests

Professor Jeffrey Cohen comments in a Bloomberg story on the Trump hush money trial.

Failing Mortgages

Prof. Pat McCoy is quoted in this CNN story on whether mortgage companies could intensify the next recession.

New Window into Constitution

Professor Aziz Rana's "The Constitutional Bind" challenges the supposed strengths of America's founding document and his views are capturing the attention of lawmakers, scholars, and citizens.

Unconstitutional?

In AIE blog, Prof. Daniel Lyons writes about a controversial Fifth Circuit decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, where the court upheld a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of their visitors.

Distinguished Lecture

On May 15, professor Alfred Yen will deliver the Distinguished Roger L. Shidler lecture 'The Evidentiary Use and Misuse of Forensic Musicology in Copyright Litigation.'

Constitutional Change

Prof. Aziz Rana details why the US Constitution is a flawed document--and what might be done to fix it--in the New York Times op-ed 'The Constitution Won’t Save Us From Trump.'

Trump Trial

Professor Jeffrey Cohen is prominently featured in a New York Times op-ed by Jed Handelsman Shugerman on the case against Trump, brought by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.

Elon Musk's Pay

Professor Brian Quinn comments in multiple media outlets on the Tesla board asking shareholders to vote again on the multibillion-dollar compensation package that was thrown out by a Delaware court.

'Female Genius'

Professor Mary Bilder is a featured guest on the SideBar podcast with BC Law alum Jackie Gardina, where she discusses her book 'Female Genius: How Women Influenced the Constitution.’

Net Neutrality

Prof. and Associate Dean Daniel Lyons publishes his latest blog for AEIdeas: 'Net Neutrality’s Glimmers of Hope and Hidden Timebombs.'

Big League Advantage

Prof. Diane Ring is quoted in a Washington Post story on a firm making waves paying baseball prospects for a cut of their future pay. Now it’s stirring controversy in the murky NIL market.

Empty Threat

BC Law Prof. and Associate Dean Daniel Lyons takes on the TikTok House ban in Time.

Consent and Trade

Prof. Frank Garcia's scholarship mentioned in Phnom Penh Post article 'When it comes to globalisation, nothing is what it seems.'

Berkin or Bust

In The Fashion Law, Professor Brian Quinn explains whether the antitrust case over Hermès Birkin Bags has legs.

Truth Social Windfall?

In Politico, Professor Brian Quinn explains why Trump’s big Wall Street payday won’t bail him out of financial trouble.

Giving Pressure

The work of BC Law prof. Ray Madoff is highlighted in a Boston Globe article on controversy over growing influence of Donor Advised Funds in philanthropy.

Musk and AI

BC Law Professor Brian Quinn is quoted in multiple media outlets on Elon Musk, OpenAI, and breach of contract lawsuits.

Net Neutrality

Prof. Daniel Lyons' latest blog post for AEIdeas: 'Net Neutrality and the Future of State Broadband Regulation.'

Affordable Housing

Prof. Lisa Alexander addresses the affordable housing law effort in Massachusetts, and Milton's vote, for WGBH (appearance begins at 10:20).

Merger Mega Deal

BC Law Professor Brian Quinn continues to provide commentary to multiple media outlets on Capital One's planned merger with Discover.

Oversight

BC Law Professor Brian Quinn is quoted in multiple media outlets on the impact of Friday's judgment against Donald Trump and his business.

Vote in Milton

Prof. Lisa Alexander joined WBUR's Radio Boston to discuss the 'high-stakes' housing vote to comply with a 2021 state law requiring zoning for more multifamily homes.

On the Ballot?

Professor Kent Greenfield is quoted in a Politico story on three reasons SCOTUS may rule against Trump in the ballot eligibility case.

Chevron Deference

Prof. Daniel Lyons's latest blog for AEIdeas reconsiders 'Chevron Deference' and its implications for tech policy.

Big Benefits

Prof. Ray Madoff explains the murky tax benefits of donor advised funds in Fortune and The Wall Street Journal's stories on Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings giving $1.1 billion in Shares to a Silicon Valley Charity DAF.

North End Spat

Prof. Felipe Ford Cole weighs in on the lawsuit over outdoor dining in the North End for Boston.com and the Globe.

Balancing Act

Prof. Kent Greenfield was a panelist at 'Hate and Free Speech,' the first in an educational series for faculty and students that will address issues of civility, respect, free speech, and open dialogue.

Clawback

Prof. Brian Quinn was quoted in the BBC and The Wall Street Journal on a judge's ruling over Elon Musk's compensation package from Tesla, and Musk's social posts about changing the company's state of incorporation from Delaware to another state.

No Merger

Prof. Pat McCoy is quoted in a Bloomberg story about a new proposal from federal banking regulator Office of the Comptroller of the Currency that effectively bars the biggest banks from engaging in merger activity.

Trump, the Ballot and the Court

Prof. Kent Greenfield's op-ed 'How the Supreme Court can save itself — and the rest of us' on WBUR's Cognoscenti tackles the SCOTUS Trump ballot case.

Settler Colonialism

BC Law professor Aziz Rana is quoted in the New York Times story 'What Is ‘Settler Colonialism’, which looks at the "academic roots" of the term and the controversy over its use.

Conflicts in Class

Prof. Claire Donohue is quoted in a WGBH story detailing complaints about a mandated MA class for divorcing "high-conflict" parents. Donohue is lead author on a BC Law white paper that substantiates some of the women’s concerns.

Battle for Control

Professor Ray Madoff was quoted in a Houston Chronicle story about the battle over guardianship of the 87 year old owner of the Houston Texans NFL team.

Improper Relationship?

Prof. Michael Cassidy quoted in Law360 story on the Trump Georgia election interference case and the accusation that DA Fani Willis is having an improper relationship with the special prosecutor on the case.

Ballot Challenge

Covered in the Boston Globe, Prof. Mark Brodin is part of a group that filed a challenge to remove Donald Trump from MA presidential ballot, citing his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.

Trump's SCOTUS Appeal

Kent Greenfield quoted in Bloomberg on the SCOTUS case to consider Trump's ballot fight, saying the court might keep him on ballots nationwide while still criticising him for his actions on January 6.

Handbook of Economic and Social Rights

Prof. Katharine Young's latest work (co-edited with Malcolm Langford), The Oxford Handbook of Economic and Social Rights, is available through Oxford University Press.

Endangered Act

Prof. Emeritus Zyg Plater published an op-ed in WBUR's Cognoscenti on the Endangered Species Act being in danger of extinction.

TikTok Lives On

In his latest AEI blog post, Daniel Lyons writes about the federal district court decision that blocked Montana’s effort to ban the social media platform TikTok in the state.

Mixed Blessings

Libby Professor Cathleen Kaveny in Crux on whether the recent Vatican note outlining the pastoral grounds for same-sex blessings is a "major step forward," an "invitation to schism," or something else entirely.

The Case Against Google

In the New York Post, David Olson quoted on why DOJ lawyers haven't called Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin to testify at the antitrust case against the company.

Professor Katz at 90

When word got out that the beloved professor's birthday is Dec. 23, colleagues shared memories and stories with BC Law Magazine.

Free Speech

Kent Greenfield's Cognoscenti op ed takes on the controversy of Harvard, Penn, and MIT president statements at a congressional hearing about antisemitism at their universities.

Faculty Awards Announced

Bijal Shah is recongized for scholarship and Lisa Alexander for innovation in pedagogy.

Barred from Operating

Brian Quinn is quoted in USA Today on Trump's New York case, and what a loss on appeal would mean to his business empire.

Muddled Middle

In Phi Beta Kappa interview, Libby Professor Cathleen Kaveny breaks down the polarizing sides of cancel culture, the benefits of being in the messy middle and how nostalgia can be dangerous for society.

Advertiser Revolt

Brian Quinn is quoted in The Guardian on whether X (formerly Twitter) might need to declare bankruptcy.

Donor Advised Funds

A growing number of Giving Tuesday donations are going to private foundations and funds. Prof. Ray Madoff discussed the subject on WGBH "Greater Boston."

"Partnership"

Brian Quinn is quoted in the Boston Globe on the shareholder lawsuit against Tree House Brewery.

Future of Corporate Governance

Prof. Brian Quinn is quoted in Politico story on the implosion of governance at Open AI, and the consequences for future “funky” structures that delegate power to non-profit boards.

'Who Trusts the Pro-Life Movement?'

Cathleen Kaveny's op-ed in Commonweal tackles the question of why Ohio voters passed a law allowing abortion in the state, and what lawmakers and politicians can learn from it.

Refusal to Testify

Prof. Michael Cassidy is interviewed for NPR's story on a police officer who refuses to testify because he was placed on an exclusion list.

$50 Million Fine

Professor Jeffrey Cohen quoted in Reuters story on Binance's Zhao pleading guilty to settle US illicit finance probe.

Will SCOTUS Hear Trump?

Kent Greenfield was quoted in Newsweek on the potential for Trump's Colorado case--that sought to disqualify him from the ballot--being heard by SCOTUS.

Big Dig Trouble

Prof. Jeffrey Cohen, the US Attorney's Office prosecutor in the lawsuit against Boston's Big Dig contractor, is featured in episode 8 of WGBH's new podcast about the project.

Collective Investment Trusts

Professor Natalya Shnitser's article 'Overtaking Mutual Funds: The Hidden Rise and Risk of Collective Investment Trusts' appeared in Columbia Law School's Blue Sky blog.

Subprime Car Loans

BC Law Liberty Mutual Prof. Pat McCoy quoted in Bloomberg: “This market is structured to make money even though it may be preying on borrowers."

Inflated Values

Professor Brian Quinn quoted in the Washington Post on the Trump organization's New York fraud trial.

See You in Court

Professor Kent Greenfield was quoted in a Bloomberg article regarding Democratic Senators' plans to subpoena wealthy Supreme Court donors.

'Grand Canyon'

Libby Professor Cathleen Kaveny is quoted in a National Catholic Reporter story on the difference between Catholic bishops and layperson opinion on abortion.

Legal History's Role in Preserving Democracy

Professor Mary Bilder to discuss constitutional principles and ideas at prestigious George Washington symposium.

Employee Benefits

In anticipation of a forthcoming Harvard Business Law Review article, Prof. Natalya Shnitser wrote a blog post regarding recent developments in employee benefits law for the Harvard Corporate Governance Forum.

Hunger Strike

Professor Reena Parikh, Director of BC Civil Rights Clinic, helps give voice to prisoners who engaged in a hunger strike over oppressive conditions in solitary confinement.

Google Antitrust

David Olson in Associated Press on Google antitrust lawsuit: "If Google is no longer paying big bucks to Apple and other companies, they might raise the prices for their devices."

Prosecutors, Police, Politics

Comments by Professor Michael Cassidy on cases where politics and police resistance undercut the authority of prosecutors are included in two pieces by ProPublica.

Google and AI

Professor David Olson is quoted in the Bloomberg story on Google’s antitrust case and the future of AI.

SCOTUS and the CFPB

A Supreme Court amicus brief co-written by prof. Patricia McCoy is cited in a Wall Street Journal article on the SCOTUS case challenging the funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Anti-Fraud Protection

Professor Kent Greenfield joins 1st Amendment and securities law scholars in friend-of-the court-brief supporting the SEC’s anti-fraud protections for corporate shareholders.

'Misinformation'

Libby Professor Cathleen Kaveny is quoted in a National Catholic Reporter story on the conservative Catholic 'misinformation' campaign against the Synod of Bishops.

Amazon and Antitrust

Professor David Olson is quoted in the Computerworld story 'US FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit on e-commerce business.'

Bishops in Spotlight

Libby Prof. Cathleen Kaveny comments in Associated Press about ideological rifts among U.S. bishops ahead of Vatican meeting.

Impeachment

Prof. Thomas Barnico writes in Commonwealth Magazine that the impeachment trial of the Texas AG brings back memories of MA Daniel Coakley, impeached for “maladministration and misconduct in office” in 1941.

Trump's Candidacy

Professor Kent Greenfield is quoted in a Newsweek story about the US Supreme Court considering a case challenging Trump's candidacy under the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause.

Auto Worker Strike

In Wall Street Journal story on auto workers' strike: Fain’s strategy will require a higher level of execution and organizing than a more-routine strike, said Thomas Kohler, a Boston College Law School law professor.

Power of the Purse

In AEI op-ed, Daniel Lyons writes that off-budget programs like the Universal Service Fund may be affected by a SCOTUS case that will decide the future relationship between congressional appropriations and agency funding.

Toppling a Giant

BC Law professor David Olson is quoted in a Computerworld story about the Google antitrust case.

Vacated Conviction

Thomas Rosa, a BC Innocence Program client, spent 34 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. After a judge's order that vacated Rosa's convictions, his attorneys held a press conference where they discussed next steps.

Bill of Rights

BC Law professor Reena Parikh is quoted--and her Civil Rights Clinic mentioned--in The Nation story 'Domestic Worker Bills of Rights Have Passed Across the Country. What Has Changed?'

Constitutional Provisions

In a Commonwealth Magazine op-ed, Prof. Mark Brodin argues that Trump’s insurrection efforts should disqualify him for office.

College Sports in Spotlight

BC Law prof. Alfred Yen quoted in The Hill story 'Congress eyes college sports fixes. Are student-athletes on board?'

Lost Land

Thomas Mitchell, BC Law prof. & director of the Initiative on Land, Housing & Property Rights, is featured in WCVB Channel 5 story on generational wealth lost through land: An examination of the land taken from Black families and what can be regained.

The Federalist Society's Major Move

Prof Mark Brodin was a guest on the podcast Your Call: 'How the Federalist Society came to dominate US law & politics'

NPO Folding

In a NonProfit Times story, Ray Madoff quoted on the problems with the existing model of philanthropy.

Trump's Trials

BC Law Professor Jeffrey Cohen spoke to a number of news outlets about the upcoming Donald Trump trials.

Musk v. CCDH

On the Musk lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate: "[The whole point of this suit is] to prevent the center from exercising any speech that Musk doesn’t like,” says Prof Brian Quinn in The Guardian.

Google Monopoly

David Olson talks to the Washington Post on the DOJ's antitrust case against Google: "the strongest claims against Google remain, so Google still remains at risk of a significant antitrust ruling against it.”

X Corp in Question

Brian Quinn says, “We still have a first amendment here in the US. It’s not against the law to say out loud that X is poorly managed by people who appear to have almost no self-control.”

E-Rate Efficacy

Daniel Lyons considers if E-Rate "expenditures actually improve student learning".

Right to Unionize

In an essay for Public Discourse, Thomas Kohler considers graduate student and academic unions through the lense of Catholic social thought (CST).

Ethical New Rule?

Council City employee Adrienne Klein faces unexpected barrier from city officials while running for elected city office.

Content Moderation Debate

Lyons says, "Missouri v. Biden raises important questions about when the government’s own speech crosses the line from persuasion to unconstitutional coercion."

Land Loss Film Premieres

Thomas Mitchell featured in Black property ownership documentary produced by Al Roker Entertainment.

Affirmative Action Decision

Six SCOTUS Justices who wrote the opinions against affirmative action are or were members of the Federalist Society, writes Mark Brodin in Truthout.

Drugs on the Job

In response to the increased use of drugs by Silicon Valley executives, Renee Jones says, "how comfortable is leadership with having a senior executive who is dependent on drugs?"

Supreme Court Issues

Kent Greenfield spoke to a number of news outlets about the US Supreme Court, from ideas for reform to the most recent rulings on affirmative action and student debt.

Wrongful Convictions

BC Law prof and director of the Innocence Program Sharon Beckman’s testimony before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary in support of transitional assistance and fair compensation for the wrongfully convicted is cited in Boston Globe.

National Security Documents Stolen

In Boston Globe story, Jeffrey Cohen says, ''as a prosecutor, I'd feel pretty good about the basic elements of the crimes."

AI Nightmare

In Washington Post story, Daniel Lyons encourages a revisiting of the ruling on AI generated child sexual abuse material.

Insurers Fleeing

In Bloomberg Law story, Patricia McCoy says that “the pullout from new homeowners’ coverage for consumers living in California poses an existential dilemma."

Twisting the Truth

In New Republic story, Mark Brodin says mischaracterizations of vigilante confrontations represent “the worst kind of cynical manipulation of truth."

Historic Legislation Enacted

In Law360 article, Pat McCoy says, "I don't think we're in any great danger of an exodus from the state banking system."

Billionaire Battle

In Wall Street Journal story, Ray Madoff says that Jody Allen's time frame to sell her father's estate property is flexible "unless its beneficiaries are complaining."

Reckoning the Stolen

Thomas Mitchell was quoted in multiple media outlets on landmark "Bruce's Beach" case.

Gas Pipeline Protected

In Bloomberg story, Zyg Plater comments that unless there are changes in the political climate, successful legislation against the Tellico Dam is unlikely.

Historic Impeachment Trial

In Courier Journal article, Michael Cassidy describes Ronnie Goldy's' actions as "inappropriate."

American Poverty & Creating a Better U.S.

In Spotify Podcast "Bearly Political," Pat McCoy discusses American poverty and inequality and proposes specific policy steps to remedy them.

Vigilante violence

Mark Brodin talks to ABC News for a story about the killing of Jordan Neely and the history of vigilantism and racism.

Taxable Gifting

In Wall Street Journal story, James Repetti helps distinguish between a taxable gift and a party, arguing that it all depends on the involvement of the giver.

$6.7 Billion: Destination Unknown

In an Observer story, Ray Madoff sheds light on donor-advised funds, saying that it gives donors like Larry Page "effective control over their money."

Founders' Intentions

In a National Constitution Center Panel, Mary Bilder discusses the founding of the federal judiciary system and the role the courts had in the formation of democracy.

First Republic Collapses

McCoy speaks to media outlets about the collapse of First Republic Bank.

Ethical Access?

Professor Cathleen Kaveny speaks to ABC News on the increasing influence Law Schools have on SCOTUS Justices.

Fiduciary Governance for 401(k)s

Retirement policy must evolve to account for participant preferences, says prof Natalya Shnitser in op ed for The Regulatory Review.

New Faculty Join BC Law

Sergio Campos and Avlana Eisenberg bring expertise in civil procedure and criminal justice.

Banking Collapse

McCoy speaks to numerous media outlets, including the NY Times and The Hill, on the collapse of SVB and what's next for the banking industry..

Section 230 Under Fire

BC Law Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Daniel Lyons discussed the SCOTUS cases focused on Internet companies' potential liabilities around recommended content.

Cracking Down on Bank Mergers

Professor Pat McCoy comments on potential changes in bank merger evaluation and approval.

Old Bills Haunt Musk

Quinn comments to Globe on lawsuits from businesses seeking payment.

Too Good to Be True?

McCoy speaks to Axios about Compound Banc's misleading claims.

Keeping Content Honest on the Internet

In blog post, Lyons questions gatekeeper bias in regulating disinformation.

Broadband Affordability Update

In AEI blog post, Dan Lyons discusses need to close affordability gap.

Constitutional Concerns Over TikTok Ban

Lyons explores how First Amendment may impact proposed social media ban.

College Campus TikTok Ban?

Lyons raises free speech concerns over university-wide social media bans.

Old Bills Haunt Musk

Quinn comments to Globe on lawsuits from businesses seeking payment.

Biggoted Lawyer Undermines Fair Trial

Professor Jenna Cobb comments on dangerous precedent of permitting an Islamophobic lawyer to represent a Muslim client.

Too Good to Be True?

McCoy speaks to Axios about Compound Banc's misleading claims.

Bruce's Beach

Thomas Mitchell was quoted in The New York Times on landmark case addressing complexities of what reparations mean for individual Black families for the wrongful, governmental taking of their land.

Black Land Loss

Prof. Thomas Mitchell quoted in MarketWatch article on Black land loss and reparations.

Tesla's Shareholder Concerns

Professor Brian Quinn talks to Bloomberg on Tesla's unique 10-Q announcement of its annual meeting amid shareholder concerns.

Clinic Takes on Injustice in DOC

Solitary confinement is focus of civil rights lawsuit filed by BC Law and Holland & Knight against Massachusetts Department of Correction for alleged mistreatment of prisoners.

Lost Reports

Professor Reena Parikh comments in NHPR on the frequency of missing written complaints from prisoners and what it means in a Concord assault case.

McDonalds Wage Theft

Professor Reena Parikh speaks with El Planeta about her work helping a McDonalds worker win her wage theft action against the fast-food powerhouse.

BC Law News

Practicing Community

Marco Cobian '25 looks back at finding and cultivating his place, and people, at BC Law.

Encouraging New Alums

Senator Bob Casey stressed judicial independence and democracy to the 2025 graduating class.

Strengthening Connections

Michelle Limaj '07 builds out the multiple ways alumni can reconnect to BC Law.

Launching Climate Activism

Korinna Garfield '25 inspires benefactors with her green dreams that led her to BC Law.

Best of the Best

The retirement ceremony in June for Prof. Paul Tremblay and Prof. Alan Minuskin brought many to tears.

animation showing a child at a desk raising a heand while obscured by smoke

Chemicals and Kids

Prof. David Wirth's important paper on kids' exposure to chemicals in striking infographics.

Protecting Consumers in Precarious Times

Richard Cordray sat down with Dean Lienau to discuss the CFPB and consumer protection.

Town and Gown in NYC

Terri Matthews '85 ensures higher ed's infrastructure is learned from and continually improved.

Betting on a Law Career

Samina Gagné '26 and her path from high-end art auctioneer to BC Law.

Toxic Truths

Prof. David Wirth calls for new law to protect children from toxins.

How Did She Do It?

A remarkable life of opening doors in Washington and beyond for Margaret Heckler '56 is increasingly coming into focus.

stretch of Klamath where dam removed (left), and two people embracing (right)

A Freer Klamath River for Tribe

More than twenty years of effort by BC Law alum helps area tribes to remove dams and restore lands and spawning grounds.

Magazine Summer Issue: Mel Robbins

A worldwide phenomenon, Mel Robbins ’94 attracts millions with her life-improving advice and ideas. Read about her remarkable rise.

Rana Wins Book Award

BC Law constitutional scholar receives prestigious prize from Society for US Intellectual History.

Alum Cited in SCOTUS Dissent

In her disagreement with decision in recent gender affirming-care case, Justice Sotomayor referenced an article by Kevin Barry ’00.

Heirs' Property Rights Strengthen

ILHPR conference brings together hundreds of participants in effort to protect Blacks who've been denied ownership justice.

New Clinic to Launch This Fall

Prof. Jeffrey Cohen to lead clinic to assist non-incarcerated pro se litigants.

Parental Rights and Reproductive Clinic Errors

Prof. Shelly Simana delves into the complex issue as part of a recent Israeli Supreme Court case.

Sen. Casey Addresses 2025 Grads at Commencement

Casey asserted the essential relationship an independent judiciary has to democracy in remarks.

2025 Grads Earn Awards and Fellowships

Students recognized for excellence in the classroom, clinics, and their commitment to public service.

Greenfield Honored as Leader and Mentor

Prof. Kent Greenfield honored by American Constitution Society as Faculty Advisor of the Year.

Unpacking Unfairness in the US Tax Code

Professor Ray Madoff's new book on the unfairness in the US tax code is making waves.

Champion of Clinical Work Minuskin Looks Back, and Ahead

Professor Alan Minuskin on law school clinics, mentoring, and taking principled stands.

A ‘Pathbreaking’ Book for These Times

Professor Patricia McCoy on narrowing the wealth gap and building a more equitable financial system.

Star Teaching Assistants

Four BC Law students recognized for stellar work in the classroom.

Doing Good the Right Way

Professor Paul Tremblay on pioneering clinical work, defending the underrepresented, and championing professional ethics.

Professor Reena Parikh with students and colleagues outside courthouse

Solitary Confinement Suit Advances

Civil Rights Clinic helps win class certification for plaintiffs as they press for changes to how the incarcerated are treated.

23andMe—and Who Else?

The bankruptcy of the genetic testing firm has implications for consumers' private information, says BC Law's Shelly Simana.

Devin MacGoy, Bridget Silveira and Max German

2025 Rappaport Fellows

Three BC Law students among twelve fellows in Mass. state and local government internships in public policy.

Equal Justice Fellowship

Elizabeth Geiger '27 works for Hawai'ians in need.

A Look at the MBTA Communities Act

ILHPR hosts panel discussing successes and challenges of Mass. housing law.

BCLR April 2025 Issue

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

Hiring Rankings Soar

BC Law rises to #10 in National Law Journal's 2025 Go-To Law Schools jobs report, a leap of five since last year.

EIC Impact

The legal advice of Amanda Morales '24 from the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Clinic helped client publish debut book.

Influencing Sunscreen Reform

Carolyn Zaccaro's Law Review note on sunscreen product reform caught attention of influencer, sparking a buzz.

Student faces judges at competition in Barat House

Big Advocacy Year

Several BC Law teams excelled in regional, national, and international competitions in AY24-25.

Princeton Fellowship

Professor Hafiz will the spend year deepening research into how geographic and governance failures impact workers.

The Good Fight

Over four decades, Professor Mark Brodin has left a huge impression in the classroom, in the courtroom, and with his conscience.

LAHANAS Sendoff

LAHANAS held a semiformal Send-Off Celebration April 10 to congratulate BC Law's graduating 3L and LLM students.

The Joy of Teaching

Professor and alum Robert Bloom ’71 has been at BC Law for more than fifty years. What's that been like?

Award for Greater Good

For her commitment to children and families, Naomi Lam ’25 receives prestigious Bergstrom Child Welfare Summer Fellowship.

Five New Faculty

Expertise of incoming professors broadens BC Law's scholarship and teaching in multiple areas.

Immigration's Historical Moment

Rappaport Center presents experts who offer nuanced views of immigration and sanctuary that help explain the current situation.

Star-Studded Career

Mathew Rosengart ’87 counts Britney Spears and Steven Spiellberg among his clients. What's that like?

Nuremberg Revisited

BC Law's Owen M. Kupferschmid Holocaust/Human Rights Project (HHRP) brought scholars together to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the trials and to explore their impact in history and in the present.

Events that Mattered

March was a busy month of talks, panels and ceremonies at BC Law, including a Nuremberg symposium and a Woman of the Year Award.

Award Winner

Newly elected Suffolk County SJC Clerk Allison Cartwright ’92 was named Woman of the Year by the Women's Law Center.

BCLR March 2025 Issue

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

Margaret Heckler: "A Woman of Firsts"

The author of a new book about the trailblazing congresswoman, cabinet member, and ambassador who changed women's rights and the health accessibility of millions will give a talk on April 15 at BC's Burns Library.

Doctrine Debate

Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Daniel Lyons discusses the potential revival of the nondelegation doctrine through the FCC v. Consumers' Research case in this Impact post.

Intriguing View of Jurisprudence

Second annual Catharine Wells Memorial Lecture features MIT's Susan Silbey, who offers a lecture on the rule of law and other institutions.

Faculty Promotions Announced

Retirement security scholar Natalya Shnitser and director of entrepreneurial programming Sandy Tarrant make career advances.

Scholarship Live

Fifteen young scholars from around the country engage in a dynamic discussion of their work during a BC Law roundtable.

A Community Like No Other

BC Law provides a transformative experience, emphasizing the power of law to make a meaningful impact.

Impactful Conversations

Dean Odette Lienau reflects on how listening to alumni, students, faculty, and staff is guiding her leadership and shaping the vision for BC Law’s evolving community and impact.

Transforming Cycles Through Law

Marco Cobian ’25 reflects on how his upbringing in Ramona, California, shaped his identity and inspired his journey into law, where he seeks to understand and transform the cycles that define lives and communities.

The Community Builder

Alex Peña ’18 is the new executive vice president of The Partnership for New York City, an organization that builds bridges between the business community, state government, and other partners.

Celebrating Camaraderie and Connection

BC Law alumni gathered for a lively weekend of events.

Exploring Music Through People

In "Intimate Conversations," Larry Ruttman ’58 delves into the lives of renowned musicians, using his passion for people to create a unique and personal exploration of classical music.

Breaking Barriers

Kate Barton ’87 leads the world's largest global law firm.

Safegaurding Families Nationwide

Lawyers in child welfare play a vital role in protecting families, driving reform, and ensuring accountability, as seen in Massachusetts' innovative legal efforts.

Getting the A

BC Law gets an A- in PreLaw Magazine's 'Best Schools for Practical Training' ranking, and Assoc. Dean Claire Donohue is interviewed extensively for the story.

Crossing the Aisle

In a pre-election colloquium at Boston College, former Congresswoman Liz Cheney spoke with Dean Odette Lienau and shed light on the issue of political polarization.

An Eco-Friendly Practice

Anthony R. Zelle ’86 authors the first comprehensive law school course book on ecocentric law and jurisprudence.

Scholars' Letter Warns of Crisis

Professor Kent Greenfield, along with the ACS, coordinated a bipartisan letter signed by more than 950 law scholars, condemning President Trump's unconstitutional actions and emphasizing the necessity of upholding the rule of law.

Healthcare Crisis

Healthcare experts sat on a Rappaport panel recently to discuss issues regarding the growing demand for emergency care, and the system that can't catch up.

Brody's Unprecedented Victory

Alumn sought justice for abused foster care children, transforming their lives and the law that protects them.

Legal Power Players

BC Law alumni shape the future of sports law and business with leadership across the industry.

Protecting Consumers

Former director of the CFPB explains the achievements of an agency whose loss could threaten the stability of millions of Americans.

Safegaurding Kids from Chemicals

Professor David Wirth, a contributor to a groundbreaking report on the dangers of manufactured chemicals to children, explains the urgent need for stronger legal regulations and improved surveilance.

Chasing Dreams Differently

From acting ambitions to legal leadership: how Michael Schiffer ’04 found success by following his passions.

BC Law Magazine's Winter Edition

Features include the stunning, unprecedented outcome of a foster care case handled by Erica Brody ’11, and alumni as major players in sports law, among others.

Wrongful Conviction Victory

BC Innocence Program prevails in a decade-long effort to free James Carver, who spent 35 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.

Debut Novel

Rosa Kwon Easton ’94 fictionalizes an ancester's story to create "White Mulberry," about a poor Korean girl who moves to Japan in the 1930s to pursue education over marriage.

Survivor Advocacy

Rappaport panelists share policy reform efforts that center the voices and experiences of sexual assault and domestic violence survivors.

BCLR January 2025 Issue

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

Teo to Lead Rappaport Center

Amanda Teo assumes the role of Executive Director of the Rappaport Center after the retirement of Lissy Medvedow.

Bellotti '52 Passes Away

The BC Law and greater Boston community lost another legend on Tuesday morning, as Frances “Frank” X. Bellotti ‘52 passed away at the age of 101.

Loss of a Legend

A “brilliant scholar,” “pioneer”, and “giant in her field,” as described by her former BC Law colleagues, retired professor Cynthia Lichtenstein passed away in November at the age of ninety.

Event Roundup

BC Law hosted a plethora of panels, lectures, and workshops this fall.

Snacks and Swag

1L's power through their first law finals season with the help of complimentary survival kits.

Helping Hands

Public officials and on-the-ground workers discuss intiatives that assist formerly incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts.

Equality Defenders

GLAD attorneys are unwavering in their commitment to ensuring LGBTQ+ rights.

A Tale of Discovery

How Andres Leiva's intrigue with legal storytelling grew out of his cross-cultural experiences as a child and his photographer's eye for detail.

Isabella Burrell ’25, Thomas Carey ’65, and JP LaBarge ’25

Best Moot Forward

Isabella Burrell ’25 and JP LaBarge ’25 are championships-bound after coming in at second overall during the Northeast regional rounds.

BCLR November 2024 Issue

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

The Latest on Alumni

Graduates share updates on their recent promotions, awards, and other achievenments.

A Strong Case

BC Law 1Ls Elizabeth Ely and Ian Hurley advanced to the final round of the ABA Negotiations Competition.

In Remembrance

John Flackett was a longtime professor and former associate dean who inspired and uplifted students and colleagues alike.

The Trials of Karen Read

David Yannetti ’89 discusses how he's defending his client in one of the hightest profile murder cases in Massachusetts in recent years.

IP's Global Footprint

Experts gather at annual summit to explore the many achievements and challenges that make the world of intellectual property so compelling.

Electoral College Quandry

Federalist Society speaker makes the case for keeping the process in place in order to protect minority groups and democracy, but many voters think otherwise.

BCLR October 2024 Issue

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

Protecting Democracy

In a wide-ranging interview with Dean Odette Lienau, former Republican US Representative Liz Cheney made the case that the Constitution takes precedence over party affiliation and self-interest.

Courtroom Conquerors

Sells ’26 and Demsky ’27 took an unconventional path to victory in the 2024 annual Mock Trial Competition, judged by Hon. Paul Barbadoro ’80.

A Faithful Tribute

Father Fred Enman, SJ, retires after decades at Boston College Law School, leaving behind a legacy of spiritual guidance and community support.

A Classic Tradition

The BC Law community feasted and celebrated at this year’s Oktoberfest.

Securing the Future

Boston College Law School to launch a Master of Legal Studies in Cybersecurity, Risk, and Governance program in fall 2025 to meet growing demand for professionals with legal expertise in cybersecurity and related fields.

Election Talk

Rappaport panel discusses the complexities of safeguarding democracy and maintaining a peaceful electoral process.

New Dawn for Criminal Justice?

Leaders in the field say that technology and attention to mental health are changing the system for the better.