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September 20, 2023
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.
September 18, 2023
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.
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.
September 15, 2023
LAHANAS celebrates with an afternoon get-together of late-summer camaraderie.
September 13, 2023
BC Law professor David Olson is quoted in a Computerworld story about the Google antitrust case.
BC Law professors participate in the University's Constitution and Citizenship Day celebration.
September 11, 2023
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.
September 08, 2023
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?'
September 06, 2023
The journal jumped nine places in the annual Washington and Lee rankings.
September 05, 2023
In a Commonwealth Magazine op-ed, Prof. Mark Brodin argues that Trump’s insurrection efforts should disqualify him for office.
BC Law professors Young and Kaveny involved in multi-university pilot program to improve social trust on international scale.
September 01, 2023
Alumni and new students gather for the BC Law Black community's annual event, a BBQ to build connections and friendships.
Reception concludes the new-student orientation and the first week of classes for one and all.
August 28, 2023
A three-day orientation, including an outdoor BBQ and a variety of talks and panel discussions, helped entering 1Ls get acquainted with the BC Law School community.
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.
BC Law prof. Alfred Yen quoted in The Hill story 'Congress eyes college sports fixes. Are student-athletes on board?'
August 24, 2023
Prof Mark Brodin was a guest on the podcast Your Call: 'How the Federalist Society came to dominate US law & politics'
August 22, 2023
In a NonProfit Times story, Ray Madoff quoted on the problems with the existing model of philanthropy.
August 21, 2023
BC Law Professor Jeffrey Cohen spoke to a number of news outlets about the upcoming Donald Trump trials.
August 10, 2023
The importance of providing access to resources for society's most vulnerable members.
August 09, 2023
How David Herlihy's decision to "follow [his] bliss" led him to become a frontman for the band O Positive, and eventually return to law with a focus on the music industry. Now he's embarked on a solo music career.
August 08, 2023
Lan Marinelli says that "you can work hard and be really successful, but also have fun while doing it."
August 07, 2023
Andrew Crawford says his promotion to partner "is not the end of the journey" but "it's the start of a new journey."
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.”
August 02, 2023
Professor Garcia shares inisights on the the potential to improve global economics with emphasis on peace and justice.
August 01, 2023
The positive impact that members of the BC Law community are having internationally.
July 31, 2023
Members of Class of 2023 find jobs in record numbers.
July 28, 2023
Sharon Ryan ’85 says that "life is not a ladder, it's a jungle gym."
In an essay for Public Discourse, Thomas Kohler considers graduate student and academic unions through the lense of Catholic social thought (CST).
July 27, 2023
George C. Fatheree III and Dean Odette Lieanau discuss the significance of the Bruce's Beach reparations case in California.
July 24, 2023
James Repetti discusses why tax cuts don't improve the nation's economic performance.
July 21, 2023
Elizabeth Harrington ’23 and James Lopez Olvera ’23 awarded fellowships by the Immigrant Justice Corps for their outstanding abilities in public interest law.
Legal historian's book "Female Genius" is a finalist for top Founding Era literary award.
July 19, 2023
Dozens of students earn fellowships and externships to work in the public interest field between semesters.
July 18, 2023
Professor elected for his expertise in constitutional law and corporate governance.
July 13, 2023
BCIP celebrates exoneration of Bill Cascone.
Thomas Mitchell featured in Black property ownership documentary produced by Al Roker Entertainment.
July 12, 2023
Emerita Ruth-Arlene Howe receives BLSA Lifetime Achievement Award.
July 11, 2023
Six SCOTUS Justices who wrote the opinions against affirmative action are or were members of the Federalist Society, writes Mark Brodin in Truthout.
July 07, 2023
Legendary lawyer and BC law associate trustee board member passes.
July 06, 2023
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.
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?"
July 01, 2023
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.
June 19, 2023
In Boston Globe story, Jeffrey Cohen says, ''as a prosecutor, I'd feel pretty good about the basic elements of the crimes."
In Washington Post story, Daniel Lyons encourages a revisiting of the ruling on AI generated child sexual abuse material.
June 14, 2023
In Bloomberg Law story, Patricia McCoy says that “the pullout from new homeowners’ coverage for consumers living in California poses an existential dilemma."
June 12, 2023
Elspeth Cypher will become Huber Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law for the spring 2024 semester.
June 09, 2023
In New Republic story, Mark Brodin says mischaracterizations of vigilante confrontations represent “the worst kind of cynical manipulation of truth."
June 07, 2023
In Law360 article, Pat McCoy says, "I don't think we're in any great danger of an exodus from the state banking system."
June 05, 2023
Legendary journalist Judy Woodruff inspires with a speech that champions facts and truth-telling as graduates enter a profession—and a democracy—that depends on both.
June 04, 2023
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."
June 03, 2023
Thomas Mitchell was quoted in multiple media outlets on landmark "Bruce's Beach" case.
June 01, 2023
In Bloomberg story, Zyg Plater comments that unless there are changes in the political climate, successful legislation against the Tellico Dam is unlikely.
In Courier Journal article, Michael Cassidy describes Ronnie Goldy's' actions as "inappropriate."
In Spotify Podcast "Bearly Political," Pat McCoy discusses American poverty and inequality and proposes specific policy steps to remedy them.
May 29, 2023
Heather Odell ’23 designs a program that wins her an EJW fellowship to assist immigrants in Florida.
May 22, 2023
Mark Brodin talks to ABC News for a story about the killing of Jordan Neely and the history of vigilantism and racism.
May 19, 2023
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.
May 17, 2023
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."
May 16, 2023
BCIP advocates for legislation that provides funds to help the exonerated re-enter society.
Professor's sabbatical at Max Planck Institute in Heidelberg takes him down two paths: foreign relations law and public health.
May 15, 2023
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.
Annual celebration recognizes members of the BC Law community who've had an impact on the profession and in the world.
May 12, 2023
BC Law's Isabel Hasselbalch ’24 and Joseph “Joe” Thibodeau ’25 are among 12 Massachusetts law students selected for summer public interest placements.
May 11, 2023
Experts educate and advocate for policies and laws protecting freedoms that Supreme Court decision has challenged.
May 10, 2023
After a month of waiting, the US News launches their law school rankings unveiling BC Law's impressive climb toward the top.
Friends and family gather to share tender, funny, and heartfelt memories of the gifted and unforgettable professor.
May 07, 2023
Former state attorney general and still-active insurance executive celebrates a century of public service. That and updates on dozens more alumni.
May 05, 2023
Panelists contend that case before Supreme Court threatens Indian Child Welfare Act.
In the 63rd annual competition, two teams argued forcefully for their clients.
BC Law Library team recognized for establishing a prominent presence on social media.
May 01, 2023
McCoy speaks to media outlets about the collapse of First Republic Bank.
April 27, 2023
Professor Cathleen Kaveny speaks to ABC News on the increasing influence Law Schools have on SCOTUS Justices.
Retirement policy must evolve to account for participant preferences, says prof Natalya Shnitser in op ed for The Regulatory Review.
BC Law's Innocence Program has custodian's convictions vacated after extensive re-investigation.
Reginé Cooper ’24 receives prestigious Wiley scholarship for her student leadership and commitment to helping others to succeed.
April 25, 2023
LLM Conference examines the many ways in which lawyers' know-how can help resolve international troubles.
Donors and their recipients are recognzed at the 16th annual event.
April 21, 2023
The honor will take him to the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights in Washington, DC, to work for the Voting Rights Project.
April 14, 2023
Sergio Campos and Avlana Eisenberg bring expertise in civil procedure and criminal justice.
April 12, 2023
The latest volume of the Boston College Law Review is now available.
First-of-its-kind conference triggers movement to challenge decades of harms to Black landowners and other disadvantaged people.
April 04, 2023
Legal scholar and activist John Ward offers insights into past, present, and future of community's First Amendment issues.
March 31, 2023
Rappaport speaker Danielle Kinkle says affordability is esssential to a healthy economy.
Noted international criminal court prosecutor depicted in the film as a young man, presents the Academy Award-nominated film.
March 24, 2023
Controversial rule challenged but still not settled.
March 22, 2023
Former ambassador David Scheffer says that though international tribunals have grown in number, so have the atrocities they must prosecute.
March 16, 2023
Charity Clark ‘05 Carries Her Community as Vermont's First Female Attorney General.
The labor antitrust revolution takes off after regulators pick up Hafiz's work.
Jim Warner ’92 addresses the stigma of mental health in the law community while contributing personal anecdotes.
Herrmann ‘77 establishes a clinic to maximize medical release petitions for terminally-ill felons.
Michael Hochman ‘95 tapped to lead nation's digital ecosystem.
Rita O’Neill ’04 blazes to the top with a mantra to work hard for what you love.
Frank Murray ‘12 exposes Reyes' post of defrauding innocent immigrants.
A nation of justice that is precipitated by the love of policy.
March 14, 2023
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..
March 13, 2023
Top PBS journalist to deliver BC Law's 90th graduation address on May 26.
March 08, 2023
Panel discusses recent report on shortcomings of state bill intended to help employees.
Young scholar Lucien Ferguson selected for two-year term starting this fall.
March 06, 2023
SEC Commissioner Heather Peirce discusses need for fairness in how currency is regulated.
New support makes BC Law's puplic service program one of top in the country.
March 01, 2023
Widely published for her work on employment and labor antitrust law, Hiba Hafiz has been promited to associate professor with tenure.
February 27, 2023
Mitchell builds a new program to study land loss, reparations, and heirs' rights.
February 24, 2023
BC Law Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Daniel Lyons discussed the SCOTUS cases focused on Internet companies' potential liabilities around recommended content.
Rappaport panel studies what is being done to make public exam school admissions more equitable.
February 22, 2023
Professor Pat McCoy comments on potential changes in bank merger evaluation and approval.
Quinn comments to Globe on lawsuits from businesses seeking payment.
McCoy speaks to Axios about Compound Banc's misleading claims.
In blog post, Lyons questions gatekeeper bias in regulating disinformation.
In AEI blog post, Dan Lyons discusses need to close affordability gap.
Lyons explores how First Amendment may impact proposed social media ban.
Lyons raises free speech concerns over university-wide social media bans.
Professor Jenna Cobb comments on dangerous precedent of permitting an Islamophobic lawyer to represent a Muslim client.
February 20, 2023
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.
BBA selects four young BC Law grads to participate in its year-long Public Interest training program.
Prof. Thomas Mitchell quoted in MarketWatch article on Black land loss and reparations.
February 17, 2023
Nazi prosector and brilliant teacher leaves the world a better place.
February 14, 2023
Don H. Lou Scholar receives $15,000 in recognition of her leadership potential.
Rappaport panelists scrutinize progressive prosecution movement and its impact on criminal justice.
February 13, 2023
As Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on college admissions, a panel debates racial concerns.
February 08, 2023
Progressive prosecutor rises from the ashes of a recall to continue criminal justice fight.
February 01, 2023
January 26, 2023
Speakers argue that equity in global availability of medicines is a human right.
January 13, 2023
New Dean Odette Lienau on the strength of the BC Law community.
Project Entrepreneur participant achieves her goal of establishing a center for formerly incarcerated women.
The Civil Rights Clinic and the Brazilian Worker Center release “Making it Work for Workers: A Study on the Efficacy of the MA Domestic Workers Bill of Rights."
January 05, 2023
Professor Brian Quinn talks to Bloomberg on Tesla's unique 10-Q announcement of its annual meeting amid shareholder concerns.
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