By John Freeman Cultural heritage is contentious.[1] Recent litigation between the Getty Museum and and Italy is a testament to the polarized nature of these disputes, which pit museums against nation states.[2] While Italy argues that the ancient bronze statue known as the “Victorious Youth” should return to Italy, the Getty Museum contends that the work should remain in its collection.[3] This case is individually nuanced and significant; however, in their quarrel over whether to… [read post]

This bibliography comprises scholarly books, book chapters, and journal articles published or accepted for publication by full-time, emeritus, and retired faculty of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law between January 1, 2024 and March 31, 2024. [read post]

  I was delighted to have been asked to contribute to the International Scientific Conference ‘Legal Imaginaries of Crisis and Fear’ taking place 9 November 2024, in Sofia Bulgaria (more on that event HERE). [read post]

Influence Project Appears to Be Running a Group House for Right-Wing Lawmakers MSN – Justin Elliott, Joshua Kaplan, and Alex Mierjeski (ProPublica) | Published: 3/6/3035 New evidence suggests Steve Berger, a pastor who runs a nonprofit that is trying to shape national policy, may be running what amounts to a group house for conservative lawmakers, with multiple members of Congress living with him at his organization’s headquarters. [read post]