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December 09, 2022
Kaela Hardy ’24 becomes fifth student to receive Roscoe Trimmier Jr. Diversity Scholarship since 2018.
Anne Sullivan kicks off seasonal celebrations by baking a tasty rendition of Stuart House.
December 06, 2022
Prof. Patricia McCoy tells Insider about wealth formation and how opening the credit box could improve the U.S. housing market.
December 05, 2022
In AEI blog, Prof. Lyons discusses solving broadband access issues that disproportionately affect minority groups by addressing the underlying economic drivers.
In AEI blog, Prof. Lyons writes about the tech implications of a same-sex wedding case involving the rights of website creators and LGBTQ+ clients.
December 02, 2022
Prof Thomas Kohler was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article on the labor deal recently approved by the House of Representatives.
November 29, 2022
Latest alumni accomplishments across the professional spectrum.
Prof. Jeffrey Cohen tells The New York Times about the rarity of a case like Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes as she is sentenced to 11 years for fraud.
Mary Sarah Bilder tells Salon about the work done invalidating a supposedly early draft of the Constitution, and how it could alter the course of our democracy 200 years later.
November 23, 2022
Prof. Brian Quinn speaks to the Washington Post about the conclusion of a DOJ antitrust challenge to an airline partnership between American Airlines and JetBlue that ended in federal court on Nov. 22.
Rappaport Center panel takes a hard look at reparations, recognizing challenges, offering solutions.
November 22, 2022
BC Innocence Program client Milton Jones' murder conviction is vacated, making his the fourth such outcome for the clinic in the past three years.
In AEI blog, Professor Daniel Lyons writes about whether a Universal Service Fund surcharge placed on customers’ telecommunications bills is constitutional as it reaches the Fifth Circuit in December.
November 17, 2022
Professor Shah questions trends that are upsetting the balance of power among branches of government.
November 13, 2022
Senator Ed Markey ’72 and Middlesex DA Marian Ryan ’79 tackle key environmental issue at October summit.
November 11, 2022
Hundreds enjoyed seeing classmates again and meeting BC Law's incoming dean during two days of festivities on campus and at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston.
November 08, 2022
Marc Leduc says the historical concept of "commonwealth" could be a solution to the nation's political divisions.
One liberal and one conservative discuss what impact the recent makeup of the Supreme Court will have on this term's cases.
November 02, 2022
In AEI blog, Professor Daniel Lyons writes about polarization, regulation, and customizing internet experiences after Elon Musk's Twitter takeover.
The latest volume of the Boston College Law Review is now available.
October 31, 2022
IP Summit examines impact of global uncertainty on innovation, patents, fintech, and the legal practitioners involved.
October 28, 2022
Professor Kent Greenfield writes in Barron's about the possibilities of a tangle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and a conservative-dominated Supreme Court.
Professor Pat McCoy comments on the effects of an appeals court decision that ruled the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's payday lending rule unconstitutional.
October 27, 2022
Professor's scholarship in emerging area of law interests government regulators of employment.
October 26, 2022
US Senator Chris Murphy says there's a lot more at stake than meets the eye.
October 25, 2022
BC Law professor provides legal perspective on international climate change as panelist at Schiller Institute event.
October 21, 2022
Legal historian Mary Beth Chopas ’93 traces the arc of history and how it informs today's international criminal laws.
October 20, 2022
A favorite among decades of students, Professor Hillinger receives Excellence in Education Award.
October 18, 2022
Professor Cathleen Kaveny writes about Justice Alito's recent majority opinion on Dobbs in a Commonweal symposium titled Abortion after Dobbs.
October 17, 2022
Mel Robbins ’94 adds to her media triumphs with a new podcast to help and inspire others.
October 14, 2022
LA sports lawyer Sam Katz takes on the NFL day after day on behalf of retired players seeking benefits they are due.
October 13, 2022
Panelists discuss Dobbs decision and its impact on human rights.
October 12, 2022
Professor Plater's 40-year saga to ensure survival of threatened snail darter comes to a happy ending.
October 11, 2022
To buttress their efforts to free the wrongly convicted, a BC Law clinic and partner Committee for Public Council Services receive new grant from Justice Department.
October 06, 2022
Professor Brian Quinn comments on Elon Musk's latest u-turn offering to buy Twitter at $44bn on the original terms decided in April.
September 29, 2022
BC Law experts discuss the fragility of democracy as Brazilians head to the polls.
September 27, 2022
Prof Michael Cassidy is quoted in AP story about the fight to close the clergy loophole in child sex abuse reporting.
Prof. Brian Quinn speaks to the Washington Post about American Airlines' and JetBlue Airways' federal antitrust trial regarding their jet- and revenue-sharing partnership.
September 26, 2022
Experts in the field examine ways for the practice to adapt to changing times.
September 21, 2022
Rappaport panel explores remedies for bias in peremptory challenges.
September 19, 2022
BC Law launches Early Decision program for prospective students.
September 16, 2022
Clinical textbook co-authored by Professor Paul Tremblay is translated into Japanese.
September 15, 2022
Marianne D. Short, Esq ’76, is profiled after her record-breaking gift names the BC Law deanship and transforms the future of the school.
September 14, 2022
Law professor brings unique scholarly perspective to upcoming Supreme Court case.
September 09, 2022
Student organization celebrates its community with a new academic year kickoff.
September 07, 2022
Rappaport Visiting Professor Jeffrey Robinson presents his powerful film.
September 01, 2022
Welcome Back Reception at BC Law brings together hundreds of students, faculty, and staff.
August 30, 2022
Professor Brian Quinn discusses with various news outlets whether the report can help substantiate Musk's bot claims and his efforts to end the merger agreement.
August 10, 2022
In AEI blog, Professor Daniel Lyons writes about interpretations of Section 230 and how best to protect the online sphere.
Professor Jeffrey Cohen speaks to Reuters about Trump's removal of offical presidential records from the White House and possible charges against him.
August 05, 2022
Five alumni left conventional careers to follow their dreams. See where their passions took them.
BC Law Professor recognized for excellence in advocacy for property rights and policies with Jefferson B. Fordham Award.
August 04, 2022
Photo gallery of BC Law's annual event recognizing remarkable alumni.
When a first century AD bust was found in a Texas Goodwill, Leila Amineddoleh ’06 negotiated its return to rightful owner in Germany.
August 03, 2022
Double Eagles Yolanda Lyle ’01 and Arivee Vargas Rozier-Byrd ’08 receive honorary degrees for professional achievement and commitment to service and justice.
Professor Jeffrey Cohen speaks to USA Today about the Capital rioters' charges and penalties and the reasons for different-length prison terms.
August 02, 2022
Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd inspires with a speech about fighting injustice and embracing the turns graduates' lives will take.
August 01, 2022
Angie Isaza-Loaiza ’22 credits her inspiration and drive to the sacrifices of her family and the presence of strong mentors.
July 29, 2022
John Ferraro '22 spoke at the Scholarship Dinner about why BC Law was the best choice he could have made when he left a digital media career to attend law school.
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.
July 28, 2022
Out of gratitude for what BC Law did for them, donors Joan Lukey ’74 and Sue Farina ’94 now seek to give back.
Professor Cathleen Kaveny will be a panelist in WGBH's virtual event "Command and Control: The Uterus (Virtual)," exploring the Dobbs Supreme Court decision and its impact on public health.
At the annual dinner, the BC Law community gathered to recognize alumni whose gifts have opened education's doors to deserving students.
July 25, 2022
Professor Daniel Lyons writes about a bill that would classify broadband internet access as a Title II telecommunications service and allow more regulation in AEI blog.
July 14, 2022
Racial justice expert Jeffery Robinson to teach about anti-Black racism in America.
July 13, 2022
Professor Brian Quinn comments on Musk's efforts to get out of the $44 billion takeover deal and whether Twitter's suit will force him to complete the agreement.
In Commonwealth Magazine op ed, Professor Tom Barnico discusses the MA proposal of a surcharge on incomes over $1 million, and whether it will make the wealthy leave.
July 12, 2022
Professor Brian Quinn discusses Musk's moves to break the Twitter purchase agreement, Twitter's need to see the deal through, and the likelihood of a long legal battle.
July 11, 2022
Professor Robert Bloom notes "that the claims of assault and battery appear to be applying criminal complaints to a civil action" and that they are unlikely to hold up in court.
July 01, 2022
Inaugural Law School Faculty Prize for Excellence in Scholarship is given.
Faculty and students are honored for giving 1Ls a unique introduction to law in course on intersection of law and personal identity.
June 30, 2022
Scholar brings expertise in constitutional, administrative, and immigration law.
June 29, 2022
Professor Kent Greenfield discusses gun control policies and possible legislative changes with various news outlets.
Kent Greenfield appeared on The Tanya Acker Show in May to discuss how the Supreme Court functions.
June 27, 2022
Professor Daniel Farbman speaks with CBS Boston about the possibility that SCOTUS could revisit other landmark cases in the wake of overturning abortion law.
In the Boston Globe, Kent Greenfield says it is a matter of days until Massachusetts' gun laws are challenged, after recent policy change in New York.
June 23, 2022
CASE honors BC Law Magazine for thought-provoking content.
June 14, 2022
Above the Law ups ranking to 25th, an improvement of seven slots.
Professor David Olson on how the Program on Innovation and Entrepreneurship grew and where it's headed.
June 09, 2022
Cummings Foundation's $25 Million Grant Program provides cost-of-living stipends for law students working in unpaid legal positions.
June 08, 2022
Amanda Morales ’24 to intern in Corporate Law Firm Alliance Summer Program that mentors promising students.
BC Law student to provide legal aid to low-income communities in rural Southern Illinois.
Professor Cathleen Kaveny's book "Prophecy Without Contempt" is referenced in a National Catholic Reporter article about gun idolatry.
In the Boston Globe, Kent Greenfield comments on upcoming Supreme Court decision that could undermine strict gun laws in Massachusetts.
June 06, 2022
Professor Brian Quinn discusses Musk's claim that Twitter has been withholding data.
McCoy speaks to Marketplace on adjustable-rate mortgages.
June 03, 2022
Jacob Englehardt to give legal aid in rural Illinois.
June 02, 2022
Haley Albee and Nicholas Lopez to intern in summer DEI placements.
June 01, 2022
In Boston Globe op ed, Kent Greenfield argues that using a new Texas abortion law's approach might be a framework for gun control in Massachusetts.
Professor Kent Greenfield goes on the well-known podcast to discuss the Dobbs leak, what a post-Roe world might look like; and SCOTUS today.
Andres Solis receives $40,000 Morgan Lewis diversity award.
May 27, 2022
MA Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd was keynote speaker at the Law School's 89th Commencement exercises.
May 26, 2022
Financial services law organization elects BC Law professor to membership.
May 24, 2022
Eleven new graduates rewarded for public service achievements.
May 19, 2022
2L wins prestigious MBLA award.
May 16, 2022
Rappaport Center hosts forum for three state attorney general candidates.
Professor Brian Quinn discusses the Musk Twitter deal with several news outlets.
Rachael Rollins speaks at Rappaport conference on building legal bridges with communities.
May 13, 2022
Maxwell Passas to serve as staff attorney in BC Law's Innocence Program.
May 12, 2022
Rappaport Visiting Professor Doug Jones helped guide nominee toward confirmation.
Law professor Natalya Shnitser helps launch scholarly series at Boston College.
May 11, 2022
BLSA Conference explores a new paradigm for living and practicing in the city.
May 10, 2022
Equal Justice America selects BC Law students for summer placements.
Naming war crimes properly has important implications in the courtroom.
May 09, 2022
Five alumni honored for their contributions to BC Law and the legal community.
New graduate steps into coveted placement in Massachusetts Attorney General's office.
Following legal action, Professor Kent Greenfield helps the Wellesley School District outline more inclusive initiatives.
May 08, 2022
Professor Kent Greenfield speaks to a number of media outlets on the recent SCOTUS leaked draft opinion.
May 05, 2022
Cornell University Law Professor Odette Lienau will be the inaugural Marianne D. Short, Esq., Dean at BC Law.
May 04, 2022
May 03, 2022
BC Law clinic's continued support for exonerated individuals recognized at Innocence Network Conference.
May 02, 2022
Rhode Island Public Defender Lara Montecalvo ’00 is President Biden's choice for First Circuit.
Law library association awards BC Law team for digital depiction of life of early black activist attorney.
April 28, 2022
Professor Reena Parikh comments in NHPR on the frequency of missing written complaints from prisoners and what it means in a Concord assault case.
In The Washington Post, Professor Brian Quinn discusses the social influence of activist shareholders.
April 26, 2022
Marathoner Doug Inouye ’91 shares his Covid experience in a bid to encourage others to get vaccinated.
April 21, 2022
Professor Brian Quinn speaks with Reuters about Elon Musk's bid to purchase Twitter and how board directors could justify refusing to engage.
April 20, 2022
Entertainers talk about what they want and need from their lawyers.
April 14, 2022
BC Law Professor to teach at Tashkent University in Uzbekistan.
April 12, 2022
BC Innocence Program fights for client William P. Cascone's release after 35 years in prison.
Professor Daniel Lyons speaks as an expert panelist at an AEI event focused on the future of online speech regulation.
April 07, 2022
Rappaport panel exposes inequities in energy access and offers solutions.
April 05, 2022
BC Law Jessup Moot Court team finishes in advanced rounds of international competition.
April 01, 2022
Twelve students to do public policy internships in Massachusetts this summer.
March 31, 2022
March 30, 2022
Scholars and BC Law community join together to understand the complexities of Russia's aggression.
March 29, 2022
Professor Hiba Hafiz discusses how antitrust laws can help address low transaction market failures in a blog post for ProMarket.
March 28, 2022
Rappaport Senior Fellow Jeremy Orr warns lack of accessibility is barrier to water equality.
March 21, 2022
Professor Bilder's new book reveals one woman's impact on constitutional history.
March 15, 2022
Regulations for orbital debris critical to mitigating cosmos disasters.
March 11, 2022
BC Law rises to #15 in National Law Journal's Go-To Law Schools for hiring, up four spots over last year.
New faculty members bring expertise in property and community development law, constitutional law, and criminal justice practice.
March 10, 2022
Rappaport professor and former Alabama Senator Doug Jones describes his strategy that led to convictions in the 1963 Baptist Church bombing trials.
March 08, 2022
Professor Reena Parikh speaks with El Planeta about her work helping a McDonalds worker win her wage theft action against the fast-food powerhouse.
Professor Kent Greenfield discusses how Sarah Palin’s attempt to sue The Times tests the First Amendment and press freedom.
March 03, 2022
BC student defenders at home and abroad make big impact on lives and livelihoods.
Decades later, hundreds of veterans are still benefiting from his bright idea.
March 02, 2022
Alum Lauren Jacobs '19 and the Innocence Program fight for a new trial for Elvio Marrero, bringing new evidence that could acquit his 1994 murder conviction.
Kent Hughes's “hockey sense” scores him opportunity to lead NHL team.
Leading climate justice lawyer Jeremy Orr will be in residence March 15-17.
Alum's student paper published three years later with help from former professor.
March 01, 2022
Britney Spears's attorney focuses not on his client's fame but on using the law to improve people's lives.
Capstone Project empowers Gabbie Kim ’22 to advocate for puppy mill reforms.
Mayor Wu selects Visiting Professor Hines to lead committee.
February 17, 2022
BC Law Rappaport Professor and former US Senator Doug Jones talks with BC News about being the guide for Biden's SCOTUS nominee, and his experience with the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing case.
Lawyers find an old statute to fight a 21st-century problem.
Professor Kent Greenfield comments in NBC News about Sarah Palin's second failed attempt to sue The New York Times for defamation.
February 15, 2022
Supreme Judicial Court Justice Kimberly Budd will give the address on May 27.
February 08, 2022
Prof Dan Lyons' blog post in AEI explores why America's nuclear policies setback tech and climate initiatives.
February 03, 2022
New legislation modeled after a proposal developed by BC Law Professor Ray Madoff has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
Doug Jones explores America as a divided nation and stresses the importance of championing voices from the middle to encourage unity.
February 02, 2022
BC Law Visiting Professor and former US Senator Doug Jones selected by President Biden to guide Supreme Court nominee through confirmation process.
February 01, 2022
Professor Steven Koh explores the function of criminal justice in foreign relations and his latest scholarship in Lawfare.
Prof Kent Greenfield comments in Newsweek on Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s “strategic retirement.”
January 27, 2022
In The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Ray Madoff discusses the significance of disclosing the identity of charitable givers in donor-advised funds.
January 22, 2022
Jeffrey Cohen comments in Reuters on the hefty bill paid to prosecutors in a former environmental lawyer's federal contempt case.
Seung Hye (Shang) Yang ’24 one of three awarded Don H. Liu Scholarships.
January 04, 2022
Colleagues remember a staffer who 'soldiered on' for 24 years.
