Wednesday, November 29, 2017


Judging A Book: Saris Reviews 'Locking Up Our Own'

Law360

Professor of Law James Forman Jr.’s ’92 book Locking Up Our Own is reviewed by Judge Patti Saris.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017


How to Stop Trump Blowing It Up—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67

The New York Review of Books

Bruce Ackerman ’67 is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School.

Monday, November 27, 2017


Trump’s Bureaucratic Showdown—A Commentary by Peter H. Schuck

The New York Times

Peter H. Schuck is the Simeon E. Baldwin Professor of Law Emeritus at Yale Law School.

Friday, November 24, 2017


Millennials need to worry about these 4 things - in addition to saving for retirement; There will be lots of surprises down the road

MarketWatch

Jacquin D. Bierman Professor in Taxation Anne Alstott ’87 is quoted in an article about financial challenges facing millennials.

Friday, November 24, 2017


Q&A: Linda Greenhouse on the new challenges of journalism

Columbia Journalism Review

Joseph Goldstein Lecturer in Law and Knight Distinguished Journalist in Residence Linda Greenhouse ’78 MSL took part in a Q & A.

Wednesday, November 22, 2017


How the State Can Make Inequality Worse

The Nation Blogs

Professor of Law David Schleicher is cited in an article about how zoning can increase inequality through the location of new housing. 

Wednesday, November 22, 2017


The police can search your email without telling you. That’s nuts.—A Commentary by Hannah Bloch-Wehba

Vox

Hannah Bloch-Wehba is a Clinical Lecturer in Law, an Associate Research Scholar in Law, and a Stanton First Amendment Fellow at the Information Society Project at Yale Law School.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017


Three things Trump can do to bring drug prices ‘way down’—A Commentary by Amy Kapczynski ’03 and Aaron S. Kesselheim

The Washington Post

Amy Kapczynski is a Professor of Law at Yale Law School, Faculty Co-Director of the Global Health Justice Partnership, and Faculty Co-Director of the Collaboration for Research Integrity and Transparency. Aaron Kesselheim is an Irving S. Ribicoff Visiting Associate Professor of Law at Yale Law School and a Distinguished Visitor at the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017


Avoiding war: Containment, competition, and cooperation in U.S.-China relations

Brookings

Mira Rapp-Hooper, a senior fellow at the Paul Tsai China Center and YLS senior research scholar, took part in a roundtable discussion.

Monday, November 20, 2017


Too Many Laws. So Much Ignorance. Something Has to Give.—A Commentary by Stephen L. Carter ’79

Bloomberg.com

Stephen L. Carter ’79 is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Yale Law School.

Monday, November 20, 2017


Why Did Humanity Ignore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?—A Commentary by Samuel Moyn

Australian Broadcast Corporation

Samuel Moyn is a Professor of Law at Yale Law School and a Professor of History at Yale University.

Monday, November 20, 2017


The Coast Guard’s Floating Guantanamo

The New York Times Magazine

Florence Rogatz Visiting Lecturer in Law Eugene Fidell is quoted in an article about U.S. Coast Guard vessels that capture and hold drug smugglers in international waters.

Friday, November 17, 2017


In Reversal, Immigration Agency Will Consider Delayed DACA Requests

The New York Times

Emily Villano ’19 is quoted in an article about developments in the legal challenge to the Trump administration’s termination of the DACA program. The Worker and Immigrant Right Clinic at YLS is representing plaintiffs in the case.

Thursday, November 16, 2017


With Trump Focused on North Korea, Beijing Sails Ahead in South China Sea

Foreign Policy

Mira Rapp-Hooper, a senior fellow at the Paul Tsai China Center and senior research scholar, is quoted in an article about a lack of US policy regarding the South China Sea.

Thursday, November 16, 2017


The Internationalists Mini-Forum: Wars of Self-Defense, An Exception that Swallows the Rule

Just Security

A discussion of “The Internationalists,” the book by Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law Oona Hathaway ’97 and Charles F. Southmayd Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy Scott Shapiro ’90.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017


A Picture is Worth a Million Laws

New Haven Independent

Rare book librarian Michael Widener is quoted in an article about “Around the World with Law’s Picture Books,” an exhibit currently on view in the Law Library.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017


The Internationalists Mini-Forum: Why Has War Declined?

Just Security

A discussion of “The Internationalists,” the book by Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law Oona Hathaway ’97 and Charles F. Southmayd Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy Scott Shapiro ’90.

Tuesday, November 14, 2017


Alabama Voters Have Enough Evidence to Judge Roy Moore—A Commentary by Stephen L. Carter ’79

Bloomberg.com

Stephen L. Carter ’79 is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Yale Law School.

Monday, November 13, 2017


The Rise and Fall of Euro-American Inter-State War: Introduction

Humanity Journal

A review of “The Internationalists,” the book by Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law Oona Hathaway ’97 and Charles F. Southmayd Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy Scott Shapiro ’90.

Monday, November 13, 2017


CFIUS Reform and U.S. Government Concerns over Chinese Investment: A Primer—A Commentary by Robert D. Williams

LawFare

Robert D. Williams is a Senior Research Scholar in Law and the Executive Director of the Paul Tsai China Center at Yale Law School.

Monday, November 13, 2017


Spy Court Says ACLU Can Seek Data Collection Rulings

Law360

Clinical Lecturer in Law John Langford ’14 is quoted in an article about the MFIA Clinic and ACLU winning a key victory for public access to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.

Friday, November 10, 2017


The Big Picture: Trump, Trade, and War—A Commentary by Oona Hathaway ’97 and Scott J. Shapiro ’90

Public Books

Oona A. Hathaway is the Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law and Scott Shapiro is the Charles F. Southmayd Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at Yale Law School.

Friday, November 10, 2017


Podcast: Is the fight against ISIS legal?

Constitutional Daily

Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science Bruce Ackerman ’67 is a guest on a podcast of the National Constitution Center about whether the war against ISIS is legal.

Friday, November 10, 2017


Should the Air Force Be Sued Over Texas Church Shooting? Some Legal Authorities Say Yes

Independent Journal Review

Florence Rogatz Visiting Lecturer in Law Eugene Fidell is quoted in a story about whether the Air Force can be sued over the recent shooting at a Texas church. 

Thursday, November 9, 2017


“Riffraff” Phobia Emerges At Parkside Hearing

Branford Eagle

Nathan Baker Clinical Professor of Law Jay Pottenger ’75 is quoted in a report on a public hearing about a proposed low-income housing project in Branford.

Thursday, November 9, 2017


The Worrisome Future of Abortion Rights—A Commentary by Linda Greenhouse ’78 MSL

NYTimes.com

Linda Greenhouse ’78 MSL is the Joseph Goldstein Lecturer in Law and Knight Distinguished Journalist in Residence at Yale Law School.

Thursday, November 9, 2017


‘Proactive Policing’ Credited With Crime Reductions

The Crime Report

Walton Hale Hamilton Professor of Law Tracey Meares, Macklin Fleming Professor of Law and Professor of Psychology Tom Tyler, and Rachel Harmon ’96 are mentioned in a story about a report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on proactive policing strategies.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017


What Texas Can Teach Democrats About Defending Sanctuary Cities

Slate

Professor of Law David Schleicher is cited in an article about sanctuary cities.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017


Amgen Challenge of FDA Decision on Pediatric Exclusivity Could Have Wider Implications

RAPS

Research Scholar in Law and Research Fellow Jeannie Kim is quoted, and the Collaboration for Research Integrity and Transparency mentioned, in a story about an FDA decision regarding the exclusivity of a drug marketed by Amgen.

Tuesday, November 7, 2017


Victims of Texas church massacre may have a case against the Air Force

SFGate

Florence Rogatz Visiting Lecturer in Law Eugene Fidell is quoted in an article about whether the Air Force may be held liable for the Texas church massacre.

Tuesday, November 7, 2017


Collusion question remains after first Mueller indictments

The Washington Post

Lafayette S. Foster Professor of Law Kate Stith is quoted in an article about the ongoing investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia.

Saturday, November 4, 2017


Pulitzer-winner’s book examines journalism’s role in democracy

The New Haven Register

Joseph Goldstein Lecturer in Law and Knight Distinguished Journalist in Residence Linda Greenhouse ’78 MSL was interviewed about her new book, “Just a Journalist.”

Saturday, November 4, 2017


Bowe Bergdahl gets dishonorable discharge, avoids prison time

CNN

Florence Rogatz Visiting Lecturer in Law Eugene Fidell is quoted in a report on the sentencing of his client Bowe Bergdahl. Coverage of the sentencing appeared in numerous outlets.

Saturday, November 4, 2017


Trump Leaves New South Korean Leader in Bind

The New York Times

Mira Rapp-Hooper, a senior fellow at the Paul Tsai China Center and YLS senior research scholar, is quoted in an article about the effect of President Trump on South Korea.

Saturday, November 4, 2017


What China Wants From Trump—A Commentary by Mira Rapp-Hooper

Foreign Affairs

Mira Rapp-Hooper is a Senior Research Scholar in Law at Yale Law School, as well as a Senior Fellow at Yale’s Paul Tsai China Center.

Thursday, November 2, 2017


How Trump fumbled his response to the New York terrorist attack

The Washington Post

Florence Rogatz Visiting Lecturer in Law Eugene Fidell is quoted in an article about President Trump’s Twitter response to the recent terror attack in New York City.

Thursday, November 2, 2017


Why the ‘Diversity Lottery’ Needs to End—A Commentary by Peter H. Schuck

The New York Times

Peter H. Schuck is the Simeon E. Baldwin Professor of Law Emeritus at Yale Law School.

Wednesday, November 1, 2017


Smith v. Trump In the D.C. Circuit: A Guided Tour of the Oral Argument—A Commentary by Bruce Ackerman ’67

LawFare

Bruce Ackerman ’67 is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale Law School.

Tuesday, October 31, 2017


Betsy DeVos’ Unexcused Absences

US News and World Report

Clinical Lecturer in Law and the Abrams Clinical Fellow for the Information Society Project's Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic John Langford ’14 is quoted in an article about the lack of information being made public about Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ schedule.

Tuesday, October 31, 2017


China mulls three years' jail for anthem disrespect

Agence France Presse

Jeremy Daum, a senior fellow with the Paul Tsai China Center, is quoted in an article about rules around the national anthem in China.

Monday, October 30, 2017


The Use of Force under International Law

American Society of International Law

Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law Oona Hathaway ’97 participated in a video podcast about policy options and the use of force.

Friday, October 27, 2017


Former CT National Guard soldier wins fight to upgrade discharge

The Day

Jordan Goldberg ’19 is quoted, and YLS professor Michael Wishnie ’93, clinical lecturer Aaron Wenzloff, Catherine McCarthy ’19, Jonathan Petkun ’19, Giovanni Sanchez ’19 and Helen White ’18 are mentioned in an article about a former National Guard soldier who won her case to upgrade her discharge status. The soldier was represented by the Veterans Legal Services Clinic.

Thursday, October 26, 2017


Owen Fiss and the Liberal Legal Tradition

The Nation

Sterling Professor Emeritus of Law Owen Fiss’s book Pillars of Justice is reviewed.

Thursday, October 26, 2017


Will Politics Tarnish the Supreme Court’s Legitimacy?—A Commentary by Linda Greenhouse ’78 MSL

NYTimes.com

Linda Greenhouse ’78 MSL is the Joseph Goldstein Lecturer in Law and Knight Distinguished Journalist in Residence at Yale Law School.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017


Appeals courts block access to DACA cancellation files

Politico.com

William O. Douglas Clinical Professor of Law Michael Wishnie ’93 is quoted in an article that reports on updates to the legal challenges to President Trump’s plans to end the DACA program.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017


How Airbnb and Uber are redistributing wealth in America

Yahoo! Finance

Professor of Law David Schleicher was part of a panel about the sharing economy.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017


‘We call it the Muslim Ban 3.0’: The young Yale lawyers fighting Trump's order

The Guardian

William O. Douglas Clinical Professor of Law Michael Wishnie ’93 is quoted in an article that profiles former students with the Worker and Immigrant Rights clinic: Rebecca Heller ’10, Justin Cox ’08, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg ’08, Sirine Shebaya ’12, and Swapna Reddy ’16.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017


What’s the difference between genocide and ethnic cleansing?

PBS News Hour

Binger Clinical Professor of Human Rights James Silk ’89 and Tasnim Motala ’16 are quoted in a story about the differences between genocide and ethnic cleansing.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017


There is no 1st Amendment right to speak on a college campus—A Commentary by Robert C. Post ’77

Vox

Robert Post ’77 is a Sterling Professor of Law at Yale Law School.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017


'Stark' Yale Law Study Findings Help Drive Parole Reform

Connecticut Law Tribune

Clinical Associate Professor of Law and director of the Criminal Justice Clinic Fiona Doherty ’99 and Theo Torres ’18 are quoted in an article about a report by the clinic on the parole revocation process in Connecticut.

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