NYU Review of Law & Social Change: Symposium on "Broadening the Lens of Sexual & Reproductive Rights"
This blog will be posting abstracts from participants in an upcoming symposium hosted by the NYU Review of Law & Social Change, "From Page to Practice: Broadening the Lens for Sexual & Reproductive Rights," on February 12. The editors invite... Posted on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 1:04 am
This abstract is posted in collaboration with the NYU Review of Law & Social Change symposium, "From Page to Practice: Broadening the Lens for Sexual & Reproductive Rights." Where's My Bump? Just Responses to Working Women's Infertility CrisisAnita L. Allen,... Posted on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 1:04 am
Ruthann Robson on The Interrelationships Between Lesbians and Abortion
This abstract is posted in collaboration with the NYU Review of Law & Social Change symposium, "From Page to Practice: Broadening the Lens for Sexual & Reproductive Rights." Ruthann Robson, CUNY School of Law For my comments on Panel One,... Posted on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 1:04 am
Chicago Programs on Guantanamo Lawyering, Rights and National Security
Chicago chapters of the American Constitution Society and the Federalist Society have (coincidentally) scheduled two exciting and related, but independent, programs this week and next, both related to detention and treatment of "enemy combatants." On Thursday the Chicago Lawyers Chapter... Posted on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7:06 am
California Marriage Bill: Civil Marriage and Religious Protection
The legal definition of "marriage" is at the core of the Proposition 8 trial in California federal court: A new Bill introduced in the California Senate, SB 906, would alter that definition and clarify some of the constitutional issues surrounding... Posted on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7:06 am
AG Holder Defends Criminal Justice System for Terrorist Suspect
Attorney General Eric Holder today wrote to Senator Mitch McConnell defending the Justice Department's use of the regular criminal justice system--and not military tribunals--to arrest, detain, charge, and try Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab in connection with his attempted bombing of Northwest... Posted on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7:06 am
This FOIL request was written by a member of the CUNY community and was emailed to Dave Fields (CUNY Central) and Dean Koster (CUNY Law) who also received a physical copy on Thursday. As we obtain information so will the community as a whole. October 29, 2009 CUNY School of Law 65-21 Main Street Flushing, NY 11367 Dear , Pursuant to the state open records law, N.Y. Pub. Off. Law §§ 84 - 99, I write to request access to and a copy of the items listed below. Please note that where the term "record" is used, Posted on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8:46 am
One time CUNY Law student Hiram Monserrate was found guilty of misdemeanor assault and faces up to 1 year in prison. Hiram a one time New York City Police Officer and City Councilman now is a State Senator from Queens. Hiram was acquitted of two felony counts of causing serious injury. He was also acquitted of a misdemeanor charge of intending to cause physical injury. Hiram's sentencing hearing will be December 4th. He remains free on $5,000 bail. It has yet to be decided if he will be removed from office. Posted on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 5:32 pm
To: The Law School Community From: Dinesh Khosla Date: October 14, 2009 Re: Our New Building The Law School needs a new facility and the University has taken steps to fulfill that need. A lot of hard work has gone into achieving that goal, and I offer my congratulations to everyone involved in this effort. What I say here is not intended to diminish that effort, but when I spoke with Michelle last week and offered congratulations, I also briefly apprised her of my concerns. I have enough respect for the Posted on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 4:13 pm