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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 last week, 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.

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.

College Sports in Spotlight

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

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

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

Onward Bound

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.

Will Democracy Endure?

Genevieve Nadeau explains the threats to America's fundamental freedoms and offers advice on how to preserve them.

A Hero for Others

Susan Finegan ’91 has masterminded many improvements in the lives of the economically and socially marginalized through her pro bono work, and she's being honored for it.

Pro Bono Work Honored

32 BC Law community members made the Adams Pro Bono Honor Roll this month, which recognizes those committed to pro bono work throughout their law school careers.

The State of Civil Gideon

Rappaport panel says need for right to counsel is still strong in family, housing, immigration, and juvenile law cases.

An LLM Student Tells Her Story

Italian Alessia Rocchi, LLM ’24, shares what it was like to study for her Master of Laws degree at BC Law and her apprecitation for the lessons learned.

Welcome One and All

The LAHANAS Fall Kickoff Garden Party blossomed into a lively gathering where students, professors, and staff came together to reconnect, welcome the new students, and build a sense of community.

Wanted: Good Lawyers

Leaders in the movement to engage communities in addressing environmental injustice seek the help of advocates respectful of residents' wisdom.

Music from the Heart

Lawyer Ingrid Schroffner ’95 opens a window into her creative life with the publication of her third book of songs, photos, and illustrations to share insights that soothe and strengthen.

Climate Injustice Solution

Rappaport Senior Fellow points to community engagement to protect the vulnerable in the current environmental crisis.

Cassidy Pens Legal Thriller

First novel is factually inspired by the brutal murder of New England law professor.

New Constitutional Insights

In "The Constitutional Bind," Professor Aziz Rana writes that the reverence for the US Constitution is a distinctively 20th century phenomenon that has had far-reaching consequences domestically and abroad.

Finding a Shared Humanity

Dean Lienau applauds the Class of 2024 for how it bonded around challenges and hope.

Socratic Method Revisited

Finnegan Schick ’24 explores the myths and facts around law schools' most famous teaching method.

Professors Dan Coquillette and Judy McMorrow portrait

Coquillette and McMorrow Retire

Two leading professors’ accomplishments were acknoweldged at a farewell celebration on June 6.

Class of 2024's Big Day

Lara Montecalvo ’00 gives commencement address to one of biggest classes in recent history.

A Chart-topping TEDx Talk

John Tarantino ’81 won the hearts of millions with his theme of love and redemption.

She Models Trust

Consumers and credit unions are Tanya Otsuka’s forte.

Opening Students' Eyes

Clinics and externships are full of aha! moments that transform how law students see their futures.

Lending a Helping Hand

Her experience as an immigrant inspired Rosa Felibert ’24 to become a lawyer to assist others who face the challenges of displacement.

Revelations Abound

Experiential learning at BC Law leads students to discoveries they see as transformational.

BC Law Ranks #17 for Affordability

Graduates' salaries and reasonable tuition sustain Law School's reputation as one of the nation's most "worth it."

Gyorgy Lane Remembered

Well-liked BC Law reference librarian passes away at 94.

Up in ATL Rankings

BC Law moved up ten spots in the 2024 Above the Law rankings, all the way to #16.

Labor Inequities Exposed

BC Law Civil Rights Clinic helps produce groundbreaking study on temporary worker inequities and how to right them.

Best Classroom Experience

"Princeton Review" places BC Law among top schools in this academic-quality category.

Paul Chernoff's Legacy

Long-time adjunct professor and judge who taught Trial Practice was admired by students and colleagues.

2024 Hall of Famers

Thomas Carey Jr. ’65 is among eleven members of the BC Law community who will be honored at "Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's" annual ceremony in September.

Wirth and the White House

Environmental and international expert to serve on policy committee that advises US Trade Representative in Biden's Cabinet.

Cassidy Assumes Top Ethics Role

Long-serving member of the Board of Bar Overseers named chair of the group.

Solitary Confinement

Violations Lead BC Law Civil Rights Clinic to file a class action case against state corrections department.

Recognition for Joan Blum

Tashkent State University of Law in Uzbekistan names her an honoary professor for her seven years of contributions teaching undergraduate and graduate law students, developing faculty training programs, and providing scholarly expertise.

New EJW Fellows

For the first time, three new graduates have been awarded two-year public service fellowships and will be working on prisoners’ rights, immigration law reform, and child advocacy.

3 Faculty Honored

Professors Rana, Kantroom, and Urosa receive BC Law's 2024 Faculty Prizes for scholarly excellence and pedagogical innovation.

The Heirs' Property Conundrum

Conference reveals how rights are undermined by racist policies and systemic strangleholds that prevent millions from retaining the homes and lands that are rightfully theirs.

Graduation Celebration

At Commencement 2024, United States Court of Appeals First Circuit Judge Lara Montecalvo '00 offered lessons from her life and career.

PILF Lands Grant

BC Law's Public Interest Law Foundation has landed a $225,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation.

Scholarship Celebration

The value of donor support for law students came to life at the annual dinner that acknowledges those who give and offers recipients the chance to say thank you.

Alumni Roundup

Dozens of alumni send news of achievements over the past six months.

Grant Awarded to Black Land Initiative

BC Law wins $350,000 grant from Harvard slave reparations program to deal with historic housing and property inequities.

Free Speech

Noted columnist David French advocates for the right to speak on an equal basis in order to deepen understanding of this complex freedom.

New Rappaport Fellows

Twelve students, including two from BC Law, receive prestigious summer internships in state and local government offices from Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy.

Grimes Champions

Allison Carvalho and Bella Burrell won the 67th annual Wendall F. Grimes Moot Court Competition against another mighty team in a contrest prized for the skills it teaches.

Faculty Expands by Eight

The largest group of newcomers in recent history builds on BC Law's academic excellence, bringing expertise in a variety of subjects and diverse backgrounds as scholars and teachers.

Footsteps to the Finish

5K race brings the community together to celebrate the end of the academic year.

Go Team TPF

Garcia and his team of students continue their march toward reforming international laws governing speculative financiers.

1L Writers Make Their Mark

Intellectual Property and Technology Forum launches symposium to encourage and recognize students' work.

Making It to the Top Four

Students Jordan McGuffee and Samantha Cupolo led BC Law to its highest finish since 1983 in the Natiional Mock Trial Competition.

BLSA's 2024 Conference

Black students organization explores SCOTUS SFFA v. Harvard Case at its annual gathering.

Tattoos in Court

Professors Parikh and Holper are among amici who filed briefs in a SCOTUS case arguing that a man was denied an immigrant visa without due process or factual basis for the denial.

AI in Reality

Practitioners discuss what it's like to work with artificial intelligence in real time.

AI's Global Implications

LLM Conference brings together international legal experts to look at how this new technology can and should bring nations together.

Lastings Lessons

Ainsley Hutchison's clerkship at The Hague was evidence of the value of summer externships.

PILF Auction Raises $35K

Public interest annual event attracts scores of bidders and raises funds for more than seven summer stipends.

Class of 2023 Jobs Hit 97.9 Percent

BC Law's employment numbers reach record levels.

BC Law Rises to #28

US News rankings for the Law School have risen nine points in two years.

Commencement Speaker Named

Former puiblic defender and First Circuit Appeals Court Judge Lara Montecalvo ’00 to address BC Law graduates on May 24.

Taylor Swift's Influence

How the pop star's recent actions regarding recording rights has set the music industry and young artists on a difficult copyright path.

William Delahunt ’67 Passes

Noted former US Congressman and DA leaves a legacy of service and political aptitude.

Encouraging Words

Brazil's chief justice provides insights on how to preserve democracy.

The Heart of the Matter

Rappaport panel discusses new strategies to deal with the legal system's failures in cases of domestic abuse.

Resolving International Conflicts

HHRP lecturer Noha Aboueldahab asks: Are the global organizations created to ensure human rights doing all they can to mitigate the crises currently endangering those humans?

Sports Law: A Winning Career

Two alumni discuss the intricacies of playing to win off the court and out of the stadium.

The Facial Recognition Conundrum

Is this something to welcome or to fear? Experts offer perspectives on outcomes, pro and con thus far.

Sanford Katz Remembered

Beloved family law professor and mentor to many passed away on February 10 leaving behind generations of alumni who treasured his guidance and colleagues who valued his friendship, joyfulness, and wisdom.

Life as Attorney General

Rappaport Center brings four such public servants to BC Law to discuss their experiences in the critical role of upholding the rule of law.

Lawyer of the Year

Charlotte Whitmore's work in BC's Innocence Program to secure the release of Thomas Rosa after thirty-four years in prison has won her "Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's" 2023 honor.

3L Cast in "Survivor"

Charlie Davis will be fighting for survival as a castaway in the latest series of the popular CBS reality show, which begins Febuary 28.

On the Consumer Side

Nonimated by President Biden, Tanya Otsuka ’11 is sworn in as board member of the National Credit Union Administration.

The Ballot Question

Joshua Blackman says outcome of the next election turns on wording in Section 3 of the 14th Amendment as to whether the president is an officer "of" the United States or if the presidency is an office "under" the United States.

Migration Issues Are Solvable

Rappaport panelists offer a broad view of the challenges for migrants and communities but also provide insights into how to meet those challenges.

Practicing with Compassion

Clinical professor Claire Donohue combines the tools of a law degree and a social work degree to teach students how to build more insightful cases for their clients.

Testifying for Prisoner Rights

BC Law's Civil Rights Clinic continues its efforts to improve rehabiliation for prisoners and reduce solitary confinement by supporting a new bill before the Massachusetts Legislature.

Moran Named Paulus Fellow

Visiting professor and noted tax scholar awarded fellowship to continue her work at BC Law.

Murder Conviction Is Vacated

BC Innocence Program wins its 8th victory, this time in the case of a man who has spent nearly three decades in prison for a crime he steadfastly denied he committed.

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.

Faculty Awards Announced

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

A Transatlantic Dialogue

BC Law's Aziz Rana and Trinity College Dublin's Aileen Kavanagh conduct a webinar based on their recent scholarship on constitutional law and democracy.

Jeffrey Cohen and Varsity Blues Panelists

Inside the Varsity Blues Scandal

Lawyers who represented various parties in the admissions scam that involved bribes to get students into colleges via falsified athletics claims discuss the legal complexities of the cases.

Exam Time! Bring on the Survival Kits

UCC Digest 2Ls and 3Ls have spent months preparing bags of swag and sweets to ease 1Ls into finals.