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Professor Madoff talks to CNBC about why the tax bill may affect the future charitable giving.
BC Law's Innocence Program played a major role in the ruling ordering a new trial for Darrell Jones.
Inspired to continue immigration advocacy, LLM Student Bianca Difini '18 filed her first brief--and won.
Professor Repetti speaks to Bloomberg, Washington Post, Vanity Fair, Politico, Esquire and Mother Jones on the last-minute addition to the tax plan that would benefit real estate investors.
Professor Lyons talks to the Boston Globe, Bloomberg, and Seeker about the implications around the ending of net neutrality.
Professor Madoff appears in a Bloomberg story highlighting philanthropic advice from experts in the field, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Professor Lyons talks to USA Today about Disney's deal to buy key 21st Century Fox assets for $52.4 billion.
Professor Kent Greenfield, who led an effort to submit an amicus brief in the case, was among those who attended oral arguments before the US Supreme Court on Dec. 5.
Professor Madoff appears in a New Yorker article on Jim Simons, the billionaire Wall Street trader who has turned his attention to science.
Professor Madoff in The Atlantic on the rise of Donor Advised Funds, and whether they pose a risk to charitable giving.
PreLaw Magazine ranked the law school with an overall score of "A-" in their latest listing on the tax specialty.
Professor Lyons talks to NBC News about whether the upcoming potential appeal of net neutrality would be a disaster, or "another Y2K."
Dean Rougeau talks to the National Catholic Register on the US decision to leave the UN global migration discussions.
Professor Lyons discusses the decision to repeal the controversial regulations with the New York Times.
Professor Kaveny talks to Commonweal Magazine about the SCOTUS case involving a baker from Colorado who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
The latest volume of the Boston College Law Review is now available.
Professor Lyons talks to Vox about whether Trump's tweets might affect the government's case against the AT&T–Time Warner deal.
Diane Ring presented on her upcoming UCLA Law Review article (with Professor Shu-Yi Oei) at the London School of Economics.
Professor Bloom talks to CBS about the SCOTUS case around cell phone tracking and privacy.
Prof. Hong's op ed for The Crime Report on need for more convictions and less punishment in reforming rape laws leads to appearance on NECN's The Take.
Professor Madoff speaks to The Take on how the GOP tax bill may cause a drop in donations to charities and non-profits.
Professor Madoff's op ed in the New York Times outlines the upcoming threats to charitable giving.
Professor Lyons discusses the decision to repeal the controversial regulations with the Huffington Post.
Founders Prof. Bilder recently appeared at a National Constitution Center event entitled "Hamilton's Vision of Federalism, National Authority, and Judicial Review."
What do yoga and law school have in common? Chris Cataldo '18, who has taught 500 yoga classes and counting at Boston College.
Leading Burmese human rights advocates call for reconciliation, support to halt the suffering of Myanmar's citizens.
More than 500 return to Boston for events and festivities.
BC Law's Rappaport Center hosts event where panelists see hope in creative thinking and multidisciplinary action.
Professor Madoff talks to Bloomberg about Hedge fund managers facing a big tax deadline, and whether DORs in line to help are the best solution.
Professors Ring, Oei analysis on how the proposed tax reform bill might lead to increased use of workers as contractors lauded by Forbes.
Professor Madoff talks to The Non-Profit Times about the impact of pending Estate Tax legislation on charities.
Professor Kaveny has published her latest book, "Ethics at the Edges of Law: Christian Moralists and American Legal Thought" from Oxford University Press.
Professor Repetti speaks to Marketplace on the real impact of state, sales and healthcare taxes on families in the US (4:45).
The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Christina Nolan '04 to become the first female US Attorney for Vermont.
Professor Lyons discusses the Department of Justice challenge to AT&T’s purchase of Time Warner with Bloomberg News.
BC Law Innocence Program, Rappaport Center host event on wrongful convictions featuring exoneree Fred Clay.
Professor Sherman quoted in the American Bar Association Journal on early intervention programs for girls in juvenile justice.
BC Law's Criminal Law Society hosted a panel discussion with experts from the bench and the bar on November 6.
BC Law visiting scholar Sebastian López's visit to the law school is covered by Universidad Católica de Chile.
Professors Quinn, Carey discuss filing of amicus brief in corporate dissolution case with the SJC.
Professor Madoff talks to the New York Times about recent records from an offshore hideaway that show how billionaires shelter their money.
Professor Hong talks to the Globe about Temporary Protected Status for immigrants and writes an op-ed for Take Care on border security.
Professor Lyons discusses reports that Justice Department is considering a lawsuit to block AT&T’s purchase of Time Warner.
Professor Repetti quoted in MetroWest Daily News on the Trump tax plan's impact on Massachusetts.
Keynoter Kenneth Kimmell and scores of other experts dig deep for answers at Rappaport environmental conference.
Professor Beckman is featured in a new short film by Harvard's Criminal Justice Policy Program on the recent scrutiny around forensic science techniques.
Madoff talks to Bloomberg about the proposed tax on some wealthy college endowments.
Gathering of 14 federal judges, scientists, academics and practitioners provides glimpse into technology's impact on expert forensic testimony.
BC Law named to "Best Professors" and "Best Classroom Experience" lists.
Civil Litigation Clinic prevails when judge finds against the landlord and awards client $22,000 in damages.
NLJ outlines Prof. Greenfield's amicus brief on baker's SCOTUS case, and corporations mirroring shareholders' beliefs.
Reform-minded scholar offers possible way to bring stakeholders together.
Scholars discuss the complexities of leadership gone wrong.
Professor Madoff talks to Reuters about the lack of regulation around the for-profit market dealing in bodies for research purposes.
The BC Law professor and physician, an expert in health care policy and the role of scientific evidence, joins an elite group of members of the American Law Institute.
At a Rappaport lecture picked up by Mass Lawyers Weekly, Visiting Professor Carmen Ortiz spoke of how she met the challenges of many high profile cases.
At Clough Center event, Hon. Brown of the Canadian Supreme Court explores qualities that may give the document global appeal.
Professor Beckman quoted in Mass Lawyers Weekly on New England Innocence Project budget concerns.
Expert who worked on O.J. Simpson, JonBenet Ramsey Cases keynotes conference.
Panel explores reasons why half the population of Massachusetts lives in places that make them vulnerable.
Professor Yen talks to the Associated Press about the former quarterback's claims of collusion against the league.
Innovation and entrepreneurship business law initiative engages community, capitalizes on region's strengths.
Three US Attorneys describe what happens behind the scenes when mass tragedies occur.
At the Dean's Distinguished Lecture, Senator Markey '72 spoke about deregulation, immigration reform, and his time at BC Law.
Yale scholar James Q. Whitman explores historic notions of property in Clough Jurisprudence lecture.
Jay Diaz, '12 and Professor Minuskin featured in Seven Days story about ACLU's growing role in Vermont.
Professor McCoy talks to CNN Money about how the bank wrongly hit homebuyers with fees to lock in mortgage rates.
Professor Kaveny discusses nominations to the federal judiciary with Commonweal and New York Times.
BC Law Innocence Program presents at Wrongful Conviction Day event to highlight two key bills in MA Legislature.
Professor Kaveny speaks about First Amendment in anticipation of SCOTUS decision.
Scholars debate the future of the American judicial system under President Trump.
Amicus Brief Clinic helps Commonwealth's highest court decide case.
The University Founders Professor will appear in a Constitutional Sources Project event, streamed online September 25.
Professor Kaveny's op-ed on the intersection of religion and politics, and the impact of Senator Feinstein's recent comments at the Barrett confirmation hearing.
Panel discusses Constitutional ideals and the Trump Administration.
Professor Hong speaks to the Los Angeles Times about the limits of Presidential authority.
Student expands membership, focuses on policy to guide NLLSA in tumultuous times.
Professor Bloom weighs in on legal strategies in ongoing case.
At a Rappaport lecture, Carmen Ortiz spoke of how she met the challenges of many high profile cases.
Coquillette-Kimball book continues to garner appreciation for the unseen hands that built Harvard Law.
Professor McCoy speaks to CBS News about the embattled head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Professor Greenfield quoted in Ozy op ed about whether to keep the pledge of allegiance as a school tradition.
Professor Hong writes an op ed for WBUR "Cognoscenti" and comments to ABC, other media outlets on Trump's decision to end the program.
Amicus brief co-authored by Kevin Barry '00 informs decision to allow transgender person to sue under disability law.
Professor Lyons writes for the Boston Bar Journal on the long road for the Trump administration to undo Obama-era regulations.
Connecticut Supreme Court sides with clients of Wattenmaker '99, objecting to kids' inoculation.
Former MA chief prosecutor and Rappaport Visiting Professor to speak about key challenges, including the Marathon Bombing and Whitey Bulger cases.
Professor Lyons is quoted in Wired Magazine on why streaming services limit the number of downloads you can make.
Professor Cohen speaks to WBUR on juror's comments that prosecutors never came close to proving their case.
Albert, Perju collaboration puts clout of Clough Center and International Journal of Constitutional Law behind new global review.
Professors Greenfield, Bloom talk to US News and World Report on the high bar to stop hate groups from marching.
Professor Greenfield talks to the Atlantic about large consumer companies weighing in on the side of marginalized and endangered groups.
The BC Law professor sits down with Richard Albert and I-CONnect to discuss his research.
Rufus Urion ’17 and the Law School’s Innocence Program contributed to the effort to release Fred Clay from prison.
Cathleen Kaveny speaks to the LA Times about the dean drug scandal at USC.
Professor Cassidy talks to Press TV about the texting suicide case.
Professor Bloom talks to Reuters about the Massachusetts teen convicted of manslaughter.
BC Law Deans and Librarians presented an engaging interactive program at the American Association of Law Libraries Conference.
Professor Ray Madoff is named a Power and Influence Award Winner by the NonProfit Times, putting her among the 50 most influential in the field.
Professor Greenfield believes the B Corps movement may mask the need for far greater changes in American companies.
A roundup of recent noteworthy achievements of BC Law Alumni.
Debra Yang '85 represents USC in a case against USC Dean Dr. Carmen A. Puliafito.
Professor Kaveny wins Catholic Press Award for her new book "A Culture of Engagement."
Alumnus Dylan Hayre makes a case for criminal justice reform.
Ray Madoff comments on the behavior of private foundations.
In a Bloomberg podcast, Professor McCoy discusses how auto loan defaults could lead to a new debt crisis.
Professor Greenfield talks to Politifact on POTUS claims to have eliminated the rule prohibiting religious leaders to engage in politics.
Flagship journal rises to 22 in Washington and Lee rankings.
Richard Albert weighs in on Charlie Baker's success as a governor on Metro.
Professor Hong talks to Radio Sputnik: the 'main problem is that most people don’t have records.’
Founders Prof. Bilder contributes to Time Magazine's salute to July 4th.
Jan Hasselman '97 is the point man in the ongoing and politically fraught legal battle to prevent the use of the DAPL.
Backpage.com has been exploiting a law in order to traffic girls, and three alumni are out to stop it.
Coast Guard lieutenant has spent six years of chasing drug smugglers only to realize the War on Drugs cannot be won.
Hank Rouda's real estate savvy eventually led him to, of all places, Armani and the world of high fashion. How did he get there from here?
Prof. Kanstroom pens an op-ed for BC Law Magazine on constitutional rights v. presidential power.
Prof. Hong's op-ed in Cognoscenti, comments to AP lays out the most important details of the SCOTUS ruling.
Professor Greenfield appears on NECN to discuss the SCOTUS ruling and the current makeup of the court.
Ray Madoff talks to the Financial Times about the most powerful drivers of giving among affluent households.
The Professor's stand on the controversial topic of "zero-rating" informs telecom's future.
Professor Bloom talks to CBS on the future of privacy, surveillance and policing technologies under Trump.
Professor Bloom talks to the Boston Globe about Hernandez, Bella Bond cases.
Ray Madoff talks to Radio Live on the legal issues surrounding cryonics.
Professor Hong talks to CNN about next steps in text message suicide case.
Professor Albert comments in Boston Globe story on push to expand free schooling in Haiti.
Prof. Beckman quoted in the LA Times on case of Michelle Carter, on trial for urging her 18-year-old boyfriend to kill himself.
2017 Fellow Micah Jones is working in the office of Massachusetts State Senator Michael F. Rush.
Professor Bloom talks to the Boston Globe on Michelle Carter’s lawyers aiming for acquittal before they call any witnesses.
Intent is key in text message suicide case, and Professor Hong tells CNN the laws may need to change.
At the conference on "Serving the Client in Tumultuous Times," faculty and staff presented their most recent research.
Professor Beckman quoted in Buzzfeed on trial for the woman accused of texting her boyfriend instructions to kill himself.
Professor Wirth blogs on the latest developments around the US's exit from the Paris Agreement.
Professor Greenfield provided a primer for NECN on the impeachment process from Constitutional and historical perspectives.
A Q& A with Dean Rougeau on legal education and the legal profession.
In her Commencement address, MA SJC Justice Hines argues that the law is a tool that must be used against discrimination and inequality.
Dean Rougeau joins a Fordham University panel to discuss the First Amendment and differences between countries.
Prof. Wirth weighs in on Trump’s first foreign trip and the fate of the Paris Agreement on Lawfare.
Professor Olson is quoted in BisNow about a lawsuit claiming Apple, Visa infringed on local company's patent for Apple Pay.
Prof. Kanstroom is quoted in WBUR, Washington Post on the movement toward more sanctuary cities and towns and Denver's recent law changes.
BC Law Professor David Olson gave his perspective on the subject at a recent event at the São Paulo Judicial Academy.
New film captures the saga of alumnae's Chinatown bank, the only one to face criminal charges in the 2008 financial crisis.
SJC Justice Geraldine Hines is the first African-American woman to serve on Massachusetts' highest court.
The merger preserves the interests of specialty journals and expands the size and capacity of Boston College Law Review.
The President's words could weigh heavily in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ travel ban decision.
Aspiring lawyers get hands-on experience helping prisoners and innovators in new experiential programs.
Judy Tracy trained and mentored generations of students through her work teaching some of the building blocks of 1L year.
BC Law's Innocence Program students, as well as BC Law alumni and faculty, have played key roles in the case.
The former US Attorney will offer a course in national security law as Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor.
Professor Bloom talks to Esquire about why the ex-NFL star's suicide led to vacating his conviction.
A possible future president, Martin O'Malley challenges, amuses as a visiting lecturer.
The BC Law professor will receive the Chris Kando Iijima Teacher and Mentor Award.
The former presidential candidate and Rappaport visiting professor talks to The Heights about teaching at BC Law.
Clients of two BC Law clinical programs have won top prizes at recent entrepreneurship competitions.
Healy, O'Malley believe that states may offer hope for solving this contentious issue.
Former US energy secretary and four alumni receive recognition for service.
Con law expert Professor Albert's op ed in the Boston Globe examines whether Haiti should relinquish its sovereignty.
Professor Bloom talks to the Boston Globe about repercussions from the ex-NFL star's death.
Trump won’t be able to take down national monuments without a legal fight, Prof. Plater says in Vice.
Professor Daniel Lyons speaks to WBUR on Boston tech leaders' concerns about net neutrality under fire.
Chief Judge Merrick Garland was among the esteemed panelists hearing the case at the Grimes Moot Court Finals.
Students are honored for work on juvenile rights, professional responsibility, and women’s health.
BC Law students selected for summer public policy internships.
In Clough lecture, jurist reminds us that there is no such thing as a "nice little nuclear war."
Now in its fourth year, the winning appellate program presents arguments in federal court.
Professor Kari Hong talks to USA Today about the latest court case facing the Trump administration.
Aleinikoff argues for a new state system for resettlement and integration.
Removing penalties imposed on released prisoners could help prevent recidivism.
HHRP lecturer Moreno-Ocampo keeps late student's memory and mission alive.
Students learn about differences in Native American legal system.
Professor Greenfield discusses the implications for the Senate and Gorsuch nomination on WBUR radio.
Madoff gathers nonprofit leaders to ensure the public good is not forgotten.
Experts ponder the new realities of the retail industry in the midst of bankruptcy practice turmoil.
Professor Emerita Ruth-Arlene Howe and classmate Walter Prince were honored at the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association gala.
Prof. Bilder discusses her newest book, which reexamines James Madison's copious notes on the creation of the Constitution.
Provocateurs Adam Foss and Edwin Lindo say "enough!" with traditional thinking.
From the Boston Globe Ideas section: the Constitution doesn't mean what you think it means.
Former US Treasurer Rosie Rios strives to put women in their proper place in history.
29th Annual PILF Auction draws hundreds in support of student summer stipends.
The new Amicus Brief clinic responds to state court request.
Professor Madoff talks to the Economist about the controversy surrounding Donor Advised Funds.
Professor Bloom talks to the Boston Globe about the ex-NFL star's latest day in court.
Dean Rougeau joins 160 other deans in signing a letter outlining the importance of the Legal Services Corporation.
Nicholas O'Donnell ’03 specializes in restoring treasures taken in World War II.
Tax Policy Workshop presentation was highlighted in the popular blog.
Professor Daniel Lyons' blog post was entered into the record by Senator Jeff Flake.
Hon. Kenneth Desmond '90 speaks of lessons learned on both sides of the bench.
Professor McCoy talks to CNN Money about the recent comments from the Justice Department.
At an ACS event, Lawyer John Dacey discussed how to stop a correctional system gone awry.
Professor Madoff talks to the NonProfit Times on her Forum on Philanthropy's latest event in New York.
Prof. Kanstroom is quoted in the Boston Globe and Christian Science Monitor on Trump's travel ban and immigration policies.
The School is up four spots in the US News 2018 rankings, and up 10 in the past three years.
Professor Bloom in Huffington Post on the question of searching Dakota Access protesters’ Facebook accounts.
Professor Kari Hong interviewed by NECN, Drive at 5 on her the latest immigration executive order.
Affordable Housing Was Never the Same in Newton after Josephine McNeil ’87 started CAN-DO 22 years ago.
BC Law moves up in NLJ's "Go-To" schools for percentage of 2016 graduates hired by the largest law firms.
At Rappaport event, SJC Chief Justice Gants says minimum mandatory sentences and court fees are burdensome.
A Harvard conference, featuring BC Law Professor and former Dean Coquillette, confronts academia’s ties to slavery.
"This is where the fiction of the American Dream dies. It's over."
Professor Lyons interviewed on WBUR regarding Congressman Markey's latest comments.
A new edition of Professor Mark Brodin's book has been released.
The scary 'big man' with a heart of gold loved a good argument--and his students.
Transgender teen moves forward with Supreme Court challenge after Trump action.
Professor Hong is interviewed by Metro on her most significant concerns with POTUS immigration policies.
The conference on criminal justice reform featured keynote speaker Justice Gants from the MA SJC.
National Law Review honors Robert Park for article on credit card marketing tactics.
Professor Holper is quoted in Boston Magazine about Sanctuary Cities and 287(g) agreements.
Lawfare's Jack Goldsmith believes that negotiation and diplomacy may be the best strategies for mitigating attacks.
The third-year student is one of 25 Immigrant Justice Corps fellows across the country.
Professor Kari Hong speaks to CNN about the Executive Order legal arguments.
Professor Kari Hong is featured on a BYU Radio podcast.
A new exhibit of books and papers of one of America’s first black lawyers does, in fact, speak volumes about him.
Professor Bloom talks to Reuters about the ex-NFL star's latest day in court.
3Ls earn the respect of coaches and adversaries in major competitions.
Professor Plater is quoted in Vice on whether the decision to finish the Dakota Access Pipeline may have been illegal.
Zain Ahmad and Mousa al Mosawy ponder the effects of Trump's effort to keep certain people from entering the US.
Martin O'Malley, Professor Chirba discuss the Affordable Care Act's future prospects.
Professor Kari Hong speaks to USA Today, CNN about the Executive Order travel ban arguments.
Brief argues that Trump's executive order violates the Establishment Clause.
Dana Borelli ’17 beat early trials to find strength as an advocate.
Students and alumni are improving the lives of others. Meet the influencers, impact generation, and shapers of tomorrow's America.
In a Cognoscenti op ed, Professor Hong argues there is one clear way to end Trump’s immigration ban.
James Bitanga '06 learns where an open mind - and a little luck - can take you if you dare.
Student Mousa Al Mosawy '18, alumna Susan Finegan '91, and professors are among those speaking out.
Prof. Daniel Kanstroom is featured in the Boston Globe's take on Trump's executive order.
Con law expert Professor Albert is quoted in the Globe.
Professor Hong talks to the Boston Herald on the next steps in the fight over Trump's Executive Order.
In a Boston Globe Q&A, Professor Hong explains why the term is misleading.
Hi-Phi podcast features Professor Madoff on the laws of trusts and estates.
Former presidential candidate Martin O'Malley's first speech as Rappaport Visiting Professor.
Professor Bloom talks to Washington Post about a basketball coach's recent lawsuit.
BC Law professors weigh in on what we might expect as Donald Trump takes office.
Professor McCoy talks to the Wall Street Journal about what happens to your mortgage after a fire.
Professor Repetti's article on the estate tax quoted in The Hill op ed.
Professor Sherman in quoted in Boston Magazine about Somerville's mayor and Donald Trump
Professor Bloom talks to USA Today on federal trial for MA pharmacist Barry Cadden.
Professor Sherman quoted in a Jezebel story about a teen's death while under juvenile detention.
Professor Wirth talks to Inside Climate News on Trump's climate change denials.
Professor Hong's Washington Post op ed takes on the president-elect's plan for deporting illegal immigrants.
