Pace Law School in the News
January 2009 – Present
November 11, 2009 – Journal News: Professor Randy McLaughlin was quoted in, "Port Chester hires expert to help develop new voting system."
November 11, 2009 – Wall Street Journal: Professor Crawford was quoted in "Getting Personal: Tax Code Lags Growing Body-Parts Market."
November 11, 2009 – Associated Press & ABC News: Professor David N. Dorfman was quoted in the article "Lawyer: Letterman suspect just shopping screenplay."
November 7, 2009 – Journal News: We're not opposed to it in principle," said Professor Randolph McLaughlin in the article “Judge OKs 'cumulative' voting in Port Chester rights case,” pertaining to the replacement of a system the U.S. Justice Department successfully labeled unfair to Hispanic voters.
November 5, 2009 – Journal News: In the article “Experts: Low turnout, taxpayers' anger played roles in Spano's loss,” Professor Ralph Stein was quoted reasoning what fueled Andrew Spano’s loss.
November 5, 2009 – CBS News: Professor Bennett Gershman speaks on Kerik's indictment, "Ex-NYPD Commish Kerik Pleads Guilty to 8 Counts"
November 4, 2009 – Opinio Juris: Read about Professor Greenawalt’s discussion on "Complementarity in Crisis: Uganda, Alternative Justice, and the International Criminal Court."
November 3, 2009 – Collin County Observer: Professor Bennett Gershman released an editorial “When procedure trumps justice,” about the judge-prosecutor affair in the Charles Hood case.
November 2, 2009 – National Law Journal: Read Professor Bennett Gershman’s editorial on the subject of "gamesmanship" and using procedural obstacles to prevent Charles Dean Hood from seeking a new trial.
November 2, 2009 - Los Angeles Times: Professor Jim Fishman was quoted in the article, “Nonprofit makes its owners wealthy; As state cuts services, pair collects more than $7 million in 5 years,” about the effects of good lawyering on a case of determining “reasonable” compensation.
November 1, 2009 – Journal News: Pace Law School was mentioned in the article “Lawyers group responds to financial crunch,” for the meet-and-greet reception and the Westchester Pro Bono Day that was hosted on campus.
October 30, 2009 - CBS News: Pace Law School's Public Interest Law Center Director Jennifer Friedman and Professor of Law Audrey Rogers speak on the domestic violence case against NY1 News anchor Dominic Carter, "Why Did NY1 News Anchor's Wife Recant Story?"
October 29, 2009 - Journal News: In the article “It's Pro Bono Day!” Pace Law School’s Center for Career Development was mentioned for being one of the sponsors for Westchester County’s Pro Bono Day.
October 26, 2009 - Journal News: In the article “New Name for Part of Pace Law School” talks about Pace Law School naming the the Classroom Building foyer The Cuddy & Feder Grand Foyer in honor of support from the Top Westchester Firm.
October 22, 2009 - New York Law Journal: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article “Citing Withheld Evidence, Judge Orders Third Trial in 1977 Slaying,” about prosecutorial misconduct explaining how “it remains difficult to know when defendants are being fairly given access to the materials they are entitled to.”
October 19, 2009 - Law360: In the article "Flexibility Key For Women Rejoining Legal Ranks," Pace Law School’s New Directions program was mentioned as an example of programs being introduced to assist with the transition for re-entry attorneys.
October 19, 2009 - Reuters News: "Be careful where you travel is one important message of the Polanski case," said Professor Alexander Greenawalt in the article "Polanski arrest serves as warning to Swiss bankers."
October 14, 2009 - Wall Street Journal: In the article “Taking Aim at the Brokers,” Professor Jill Gross was quoted about the arbitration system and how "industry arbitrator is a vestige of old times."
October 13, 2009 - ABC7 News: New Directions Program featured, "Moms Go Back to Work"; interview with program director Amy Gewirtz, Esq., and New Directions participant Kathryn Gutowski.
October 12, 2009 - CNBC: Jamie Van Nostrand, executive director of the Pace Energy and Climate Center, was quoted in the article “New Jersey Outshines Most Others in Solar Energy,” pertaining to New Jersey’s actions on going solar.
October 12, 2009 - MontgomeryAdvertiser.com: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article “Ex-judge ditched trademark bow tie for Alabama trial,” agreeing with Judge Herman Thomas’s decision to change his bow tie to project a more serious demeanor.
October 8, 2009 - CNN: New Directions Program featured, "Getting Stay-at-Home Moms Back into Workforce"; interview with program director Amy Gewirtz, Esq., and New Directions participant Kathryn Gutowski.
October 6, 2009 - Pet News and Views: Professor David Cassuto was quoted in the article “Supreme Court to Decide on Animal Cruelty Tapes and Free Speech,” on the topic of protecting animals and their rights.
October 2, 2009 - Bloomberg.com: In the article “Cuomo Given Campaign Cash by Pension-Probe Figure, Returned It,” Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted questioning the reason for the return of the donation.
October 2009 - PreLaw: Pace Law School is listed as one of the best places on "Where to Study International Law."
October 2009 - The National Jurist: Pace Law School is listed as one of the best places to study environmental law on "Ultimate Guide to LLM Programs"; Environmental Law LLM graduate James Simpson '07 talks about his experience at Pace Law School.
September 25, 2009 - USA Today: In the article "Alleged terror threat seen as most serious since 9/11," Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted about the severity of the case with Najibullah Zazi.
September 25, 2009 - Poughkeepsie Journal: Pace's Land Use Law Center's 2005 study was mentioned in the article "Dollars & Sense: East Fishkill wins fight to keep popular road open."
September 23, 2009 - Investment News: In the article “IRS to offshore tax cheats: You have three more weeks to 'fess up,” Professor Bridget Crawford was quoted pertaining to the Internal Revenue Service pushing back the deadline for its tax amnesty program.
September 22, 2009 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Professor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had his editorial “Coal Cannot Be Clean; It’s a Dirty Business From Start to Finish,”published about the coal industry.
September 19, 2009 - Westchester.com: Read about the federal grant of nearly a half million dollars given to the Pace Women’s Justice Center, in the article “Pace Receives Grant For Victims Of Violence.”
September 16, 2009 - FoxBusiness.com: Professor Linda Fentiman interviewed about health reform and the Baucus plan.
September 15, 2009 - New York Law Journal: “New Pace Program Allows Students to Start in January,” features Pace Law School’s new prospective student program, where students can earn their degree in as few as 2½ years.
September 14, 2009 - HR Executive Online: Professor Andrew C. W. Lund speaks about the case regarding excessive charges set forth on mutual funds in the article “Fighting over Mutual-Fund Fees.”
September 14, 2009 - Christian Science Monitor: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the article “Nancy Garrido: participant or victim in Jaycee Dugard case?,” regarding the difficulty in proving that Nancy Garrido is innocent and could not make any rational decisions on her own.
September 13, 2009 - Reno GazetteJournal, Christian Science Monitor: In the article “Was Nancy Garrido a Victim or Accomplice,” Professor Bennett Gershman responds about Jaycee Lee Dugard’s captivity in the hands of Nancy Garrido.
September 9, 2009 - Associated Press Financial Wire: In the article “Spokesman: Leibovitz working to resolve loan issue,” Professor Horace Anderson speaks about how the effects of "messiness" from the Leibovitz case will have on other lenders.
September 7, 2009 - Professor Bennett Gershman is quoted on the topic of women being pressured to testify to better the outcome for the prosecutor. This article “Women’s role in sex crimes resurfaces as issue,” can be seen in the following publications:DailyMe, Contra Costa Times, Newsgroups Derkeiler,SacBee.
September 9, 2009 - Associated Press Financial Wire: In the article “Spokesman: Leibovitz working to resolve loan issue,” Professor Horace Anderson speaks about how the effects of "messiness" from the Leibovitz case will have on other lenders.
September 6, 2009 - Journal News: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted on the topic of how probation is seen today in the article “Probation officers are long arms of the law."
September 6, 2009 - Journal News: In the article “Family faults Castro's involvement in will,” Professor Gary Munneke was quoted regarding the lawyer's “professional judgment once he becomes more friend than lawyer."
September 3, 2009 - Los Angeles Times: In the article “Pharmaceuticals; Pfizer settles fraud cases for $2.3 billion,” Professor Linda Fentiman was quoted about the pharmaceutical industry and how the Obama administration is strict with enforcing healthcare issues.
September 1, 2009 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: In the article “Solving crime on YouTube,” Professor Randolph McLaughlin speaks about how criminals are seen more in the act because of today’s media.
August 31, 2009 - Associated Press Financial Wire: Professor David Cassuto was quoted in the articles, “Brazil boosting state control for new oil finds” and “Brazil eyes production sharing to tap offshore oil,” both pertaining to the Brazilian government’s decision for the oil finds off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
August 28, 2009 - Lewiston Morning Tribune: In the article “Baseball drug case could head to Supreme Court,” Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted regarding the illegal drug testing given to players without a search warrant.
August 25, 2009 - Forbes.com: Professor Linda Fentiman was quoted in the article “Lawyer Says Drugmaker Celgene Stole Her Idea,” about Beth Robinson’s lawsuit against drug company Celgene because Celgene had no intention of compensating her for her contribution.
August 21, 2009 - Carbon Control News: Article “Supreme Court Reviews of Property Case May Impact Climate Planning” quoted Professor John Nolon on those interested in the “impacts of climate change which include storm surges, hurricanes and the gradual landward movement of the tide.”
August 11, 2009 - Journal News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin was quoted about the increase in more affordable housing and how that can affect communities in the article “Westchester to spend $50M on fair housing.”
August 9, 2009 - Argus Leader: In the article “Cap-and-trade might spur better conservation,” Executive Director of the Energy and Climate Center Jamie Van Nostrand was quoted about the impact on gas emissions when more people are energy-efficient.
August 9, 2009 - Argus Leader: Jamie Van Nostrand, executive director of the Energy and Climate Center, was quoted in the article “South Dakotans will pay more in effort to curb climate change,” on the change to a more carbon conscious world.
August 9, 2009 - Ocean County Observer: Professor Bridget Crawford gave some advice in the article “7 things to know about living wills,” on using a lawyer to help assist when writing a will.
August 7, 2009- Processor: Jamie Van Nostrand, executive director of the Energy and Climate Center, was quoted in the article “Government Goes Green,” about the positive effects energy efficiency can have on us.
August 6, 2009 - Philadelphia Inquirer: Professor Jamie Van Nostrand was quoted in the article “Senate reaches deal to extend 'Clunkers' program,” about how the “Cash for Clunkers” program wasn’t focused enough on helping to protect the environment.
July 27, 2009 - Reuters: Professor David Cassuto was quoted in the article “Recession cuts pollution but also green investment,” on consumer’s use of fewer resources due to the recession.
July 23, 2009 - Newsday: Professor Michael Mushlin was quoted regarding the cruel punishments given to inmates in the article “NYC inmates sue over 23-hour cell isolation orders”.
July 23, 2009 - The Christian Science Monitor: In the article “With arrests, New Jersey stakes claim as corruption capital,” Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in reference to how New Jersey is vying to be the most corrupt state in the nation.
July 22, 2009 - Wall Street Journal: Professor Jill Gross was quoted in the article “Compliance Watch: Penalties Often Don’t Deter Bad Conduct,” about how brokerages look beyond blemishes on records or suggestions of questionable behavior in order to recruit and keep a rainmaker.
July 22, 2009 - Journal News: In the article "Legal Sisterhood in Westchester," it discusses the weeklong Young Women Leadership Program cosponsored by and held at Pace Law School.
July 17, 2009 - Journal News: In the article “County exec's cattle-boarding arrangement prompts flap on Tilly Foster lease,” Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in regards to a possible impropriety contract made between Putnam Officials and farmer George Whipple.
July 9, 2009 - VerticalNews.com: "This conference is vital to acquainting the public with DOJ misconduct," a quote from Professor Bennett Gershman from the article “McClendon Group; Major Forum June 26 on Selective DoJ Prosecution to Feature Victims & Rep. Conyers on June 26 in DC.”
July 3, 2009 - Journal News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin had his editorial, “Why conservatives are gunning for Judge Sotomayor,” published in regards to the criticisms made about Judge Sonia Sotomayor.
July 2, 2009 - Wired.com: Energy and Climate Center Executive Director James Van Nostrand was featured in the article “We Drive BMW’s Electric Mini E,” about his BMW Mini E all electric car.
June 30, 2009 - Journal News: In the article “Firefighter hopes court ruling aids case,” Professor Ralph Stein was quoted about the underlying issue of discrimination on the basis of race that courts have continuously wrestled with.
June 30, 2009- The Decatur Daily: Professor Jeffrey Miller was quoted in the article “Court Battle Could Affect Toxic Waste Cleanup Here,” about the lawsuit between Biological Processors of Alabama and Dow Reichold Specialty Latex.
June 28, 2009 - The Wichita Eagle ( Kansas): In the article “Questions Raised Over Clark County Prosecutor Seeking $52,000 Fee,” Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted answering questions about how ethical the prosecutor’s decision is to claim a $52,000 fee.
June 27, 2009 - Journal News: In the article “Ossining's 1st female town justice tapped for state Supreme Court ,” Francesca E. Connolly, a1982 Pace Law School graduate, was recently named state Supreme Court justice in the lower Hudson Valley.
June 26, 2009 – New York Post: Professor Bridget Crawford was quoted in the article “Oprah Staff Cruise Hits Titanic Taxes,” pertaining to the potential unfair tax bills given to the Oprah staff employees for their “gift” cruise trip.
June 25, 2009 – Bloomberg.com: Professor Jill Gross and former Pace Law Professor Barbara Black were mentioned in the article “Obama Fails to End Kangaroo Courts for Investors: Susan Antilla,” for their studies on proving the investors arbitration forces being unfair.
June 25, 2009 – The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky): In the article “Officer's contact with MADD is challenged,” Professor Bennett Gershman in quoted in regards to the use of interest groups to influence a court case.
June 23, 2009 - OVN: Check out a video of Professor James Van Nostrand driving the BMW Mini E all electric car.
June 22, 2009 – US News and World Report: Professor Linda Fentiman was quoted in the article “Health-Care Reform Could Be Obama's Toughest Challenge,” in reference to our health care access in relation to the rest of the world.
June 22, 2009 – Professor Linda Fentiman is quoted in the article “Health-Care Reform Could Be Obama's Toughest Challenge,” in the following publications:Austin American Statesman,CBS2 News,HealthFinder.gov,The CW Kansas,Health.com,KOAM TV.
June 22, 2009 – Professor Linda Fentiman is quoted in the article “The Nuts and Bolts of Reform Proposals,” pertaining to the transformation of the nation's health care system. You can read this article in the following publications:AJC.com,MSN Health,Lex18.com .
June 17, 2009 – Congressional Documents and Publications: Judge Sonia Sotomayor, Pace Law School’s 2003 commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient, was quoted in the article “Judge Sotomayor: The Right Judicial Philosophy For The Supreme Court,” speaking about the role judges play in the judiciary.
June 13 2009 – The New Zealand Herald: Professor Shelby Green was quoted in the article “Goldman Sachs due for another money pot,” explaining the “language” in the Goldman Sachs lease.
June 12, 2009 – Daily Deal/The Deal: Professor David Cohen has his editorial “Bankruptcy revisited,” published about the Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corp. bankruptcies.
June 12, 2009 – Bloomberg News: Pace Law alumnus John Cahill and Professor Shelby Green were quoted in the article “Goldman May Get $321 Million on Missed Trade Center Deadlines,” on the state’s 2005 lease for the World Trade Center site.
June 9, 2009 – Journal News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin speaks about the chances of a positive ruling for the voting rights case in the article “Port Chester wants judge to take another look at voting rights case.”
June 9, 2009 – Deseret Morning News: Professor David Cohen speaks about the Chrysler bankruptcy in the article “Supreme Court delays Chrysler sale.”
June 9, 2009 – Journal News: In the article “Port Chester wants judge to take another look at voting rights case,” Professor Randolph McLaughlin states that the village's latest filing is a hopeless cause.
June 2009 – wcbany.org: Read about the 26th Annual New York State High School Mock Trial Tournament, an event co-sponsored by Pace Law School.
June 8, 2009 – Christian Science Monitor: “In terms of the ultimate outcome, what the court's action does is it reminds us that nobody else is going to resolve this question," a quote from Professor Darren Rosenblum in the article "Supreme court rejects challenge to don't ask, don't tell," in reference to the "don't ask, don't tell" military policy.
June 8, 2009 – Tribune News Service: Professor David Cohen was quoted in the article “Supreme Court delays Chrysler sale, at least for now,” pertaining to the Chrysler bankruptcy.
June 7, 2009 – New York Times: Adjunct Professor Warren Murray was quoted in the article “Sotomayor Is Recalled as a Driven Rookie Prosecutor,” speaking about her “quick wit, forceful nature and compassion,”in the courtroom.
June 6, 2009 – The Journal News: In the article “Prosecutor: Suspects every step on video,” Professor Vanessa Merton and students of Pace Law School, are recognized for their attempt to block Laguerre Payen’s deportation. June 1, 2009 – Wall Street Journal: Professor Jill Gross was quoted in the article “Compliance Watch: Why Brookstreet Investors Were in the Dark,” in reference to the broker and investor issues with margin accounts.
June 1, 2009 – The Flint Journal: Check out “General Motors bankruptcy chat,” featuring Professor David S. Cohen.
June 1, 2009 – Associated Press: Professor David S. Cohen speaks about Albert Koch, GM's chief restructuring officer, in the article “GM's restructuring officer a veteran of the game.”
June 1, 2009 – Read about Professor David Cohen in “GM's restructuring officer a veteran of the game,” in the following publications: Anchorage Daily News, AZCentral.com, Bellingham Herald, CentreDaily.com, Chicago Tribune, Connecticut Post, Contra Costa Times, Crescent News.com, Daily Advance.com, Eyewitness News, IdahoStatesman.com, Indopia, Inside Bay Area, Insurance News Net, KALL TV.com, Kentucky.com, KOB.com New Mexico, Las Vegas Sun, Lebanon Daily News, Ledger-Enquirer, Macon.com, Marin Independent Journal, Merced Sun-Star, MercuryNews.com, Modesto Bee, Monterey County Herald, MSN Money, News Channel 13, News Tribune, NewsTimes.com, Philly.com, Reflector.com, Rocky Mount Telegram, SacBee.com, San Francisco Chronicles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz Sentinel, SeattlePI.com, SignOnSanDiego.com, Southern Ledger, Star Telegram, The Buffalo News, The Miami Herald, The News & Observer, The Seattle Times, The State, The Washington Post,Tri-City Herald, USA Today, WHEC, WTOP, Yahoo! News,York Daily Record
June 1, 2009 – CNBC: Professor David Cohen is quoted in CNBC’s article “GM's Restructuring Officer a Veteran of the Game."
June 1, 2009 – Forbes: “It wouldn't be important whether Koch had a lot of auto experience. He would need to be smart and have the ability to make decisions quickly, sometimes difficult decisions," a quote from Professor David Cohen in the article “GM's Restructuring Officer a Veteran of the Game.”
May 29, 2009 – Business Law 360: In the article “Size Complicates GM's Bankruptcy,” Professor David S. Cohen speaks about the difficulty that arises from having a larger number of bondholders.
May 29, 2009 – News 12: Professor Randolph McLaughlin disagrees with Yonkers Police Commissioner Edmund Hartnett on his statement about tainting the jury pool in the article "WC police recruits graduate in shadow of cop trial.”
May 29, 2009 – New York Law Journal: Pace alum Adrienne Orbach was featured in front-page article “N.Y. Family Court Denied Jurisdiction to Hear Same-Sex Support Issue,” about her successful defense of client before the Appellate Division, Second Department.
May 29, 2009 – Business Week: Professor David Cohen speaks about the 363 code of bankruptcy that GM filed for in the article “GM Files For Bankruptcy.”
May 27, 2009 – Journal News: Pace’s Federal Judicial Extern Honors Program was mentioned in the article “Sotomayor hails from humble Bronx background.”
May 26, 2009 – The following articles refer to Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor as Pace Law School’s 2003 commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient:CBS News CourtWatch;CBS News Politics;CBS News Politics;CNS News;CQ Poltics;Forbes;HULIQ.com: Los Angeles Daily News;Miami Herald;Newstex Web Blogs;Time;UPI;WTTG;WTTG;YubeNet.
May 26, 2009 – The Nation: The article, “Act Now! Supporting Sotomayor,” has a clip of our 2003 commencement at which Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor was commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient.
May 26, 2009 – WRNN-TV: Professor Steven H. Goldberg was interviewed regarding the pick of Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court.
May 24, 2009 – The Decatur Daily: In the article “Family trust owns waste company, could avoid cleanup liability,” Professor Jeffrey Miller speaks about the process to avoid liability for cleaning up the Finley Island Road facility.
May 21, 2009 – Journal News: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article “Civil liberties group honors three from Westchester, Rockland,” in regards to the decision made in the Irving Feiner case.
May 20, 2009 – IPS: Mark Shulman, assistant dean for graduate programs and international affairs and adjunct professor, was quoted in the article “RIGHTS-US: Special ‘Terror’ Courts Worry Legal Experts,” in reference to the “ominous similarity” between the current discussion on national security and the experiences of other countries.
May 19, 2009 – Journal News: “We still live in a segregated society, a society where we make assumptions about people based on their race,” a quote by Professor Randolph McLaughlin from the article “Many find survey's categories a forced fit.”
May 19, 2009 – San Francisco Chronicle: Professor Darren Rosenblum had his editorial “Should job creation favor men?,” published concerning the changes in the labor market for both men and women.
May 18, 2009 – Journal News: Nina Totenberg, National Public Radio legal affairs correspondent, delivered an inspirational speech at this year’s commencement about “Having It All.”
May 15,2009 – Journal News: “Putnam County chief of staff leaves to be law clerk,” an article about Lisa Denig, a graduate of Pace Law School, and her journey to her new career as a law clerk for a federal judge.
May 12, 2009 – LoHud: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in the article “Case may bolster firefighter's race claims,” pertaining to the tools by which people are hired, promoted and tenured in the civil service are supposedly biased in favor of a white majority.
May 10, 2009 – Solve Climate: Pace Law School was mentioned in the article “Universities Start Tailoring Degrees to Green Jobs,” about the new Climate Change track within its Master of Laws in Environmental Law program.
May 8, 2009 – New York Law Journal: The “Accolades” column announced that Professor Richard Ottinger was awarded the EPA Environmental Quality Award, the Environmental Protection Agency's highest honor presented to the public.
May 7, 2009 – Environmental Protection: Professor Richard Ottinger’s EPA award for his success in starting the Pace Energy and Climate Center and other numerous accomplishments in the field of environmental law was discussed in the article “EPA Honors Ottinger for Environmental Work”.
May 7, 2009 – Buffalo News: The Judicial Institute and Pace Law School were mentioned in the article “Judge Townsend named to state family law post.”
May 4, 2009 – Albany Times Union: Professor Richard Ottinger was honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for all his accomplishments in the field of environmental law.
May 1, 2009 – New York Times: James M. Van Nostrand, a lawyer and the executive director of the Energy and Climate Center at Pace Law School, was quoted in the article “For Broadwater Gas Plant, Opposition on Many Fronts” regarding a gas plant in Long Island Sound.
May 1, 2009 – CNN Money: Pace Law student Adam Rahal and Assistant Dean for Career Development Rachel Littman were quoted in an article in regards to large law firms paying their new employees to not work.
May 1, 2009 – Newsday: Professor David Cohen is quoted in the article “Hope for dealerships,” in reference to Chrysler's bankruptcy filing.
April 30,2009 – Dallas News: “Convictions in such cases have a greater likelihood to be overturned on appeal,” said Professor Bennett Gershman in the article “Dallas police officer's testimony may taint dozens of cases.”
April 30, 2009 – Newsday: Professor David Cohen was quoted in Newsday about the Chrysler bankruptcy filing may make it easier for the struggling carmaker to shed dealers it deems excess.
April 30, 2009 – LoHud: Professor Bennet L. Gershman had his editorial “Use common sense to evaluate new Ridley shooting claims,” published concerning the facts surrounding the killing of Christopher Ridley.
April 24, 2009 – State News Service: : “EPA Applauds Environmental Champions From New York,” an article where Professor Richard Ottinger is recognized for all his contributions to the environment.
April 23, 2009 – Westchester Magazine: Professor John Nolon was quoted in the article “The Future of Westchester’s Environment,” pertaining to what our environmental future will look like.
April 23, 2009 – New York Magazine: Professor Alexander Greenawalt was interviewed for the article “How to Defend a 21st Century Pirate,” regarding the tactics that might be used for this trial against Abdukhadir Muse.
April 22, 2009 – WNBC-TV’s NY Non-Stop: Professor Nicholas Robinson gave an Earth Day interview to Chuck Scarborough on issues of climate change.
April 21, 2009 – New York Law Journal: Professor David N. Cassuto has been awarded a Fulbright grant to visit the Getulio Vargas Foundation School of Law in Rio de Janeiro.
April 20, 2009 – American Medical News: Professor Linda C. Fentiman is quoted about the discriminations with medical care decisions in the article “Making sure patients know what you’re saying.”
April 17, 2009 – The Deal: Professor David Cohen was quoted in the article “Careful with that stick,” regarding the future of the General Motors Corporation.
April 15, 2009 – Newsbriefs: Professor Jay C. Carlisle has been appointed a member of the New York State Law Revision Commission.
April 15, 2009 – Journal News: In the article “Lawyer doesn't back up cover-up claims,” Professor Bennett Gershman speaks about the dangerous allegations being made for the lawsuit against the Mount Vernon police officer.
April 14, 2009 – The Huntsville Times: Professor Karl Coplan was interviewed for his counter views on the global warming issue.
April 13, 2009 – Legal Times: In the article “Attorney General Weathers Stevens Fallout – for Now,” Professor Bennett Gershman is quoted discussing the significance of the Attorney General’s decision to drop the Stevens case.
April 13, 2009 – Newsday: Adjunct Professor Daniel Estrin was quoted “courts tend to give great deference to agencies like Commerce for their specific expertise in the decision at hand,” in one of this weeks articles.
April 12, 2009 – Journal News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin was quoted in the article “Westchester fights $150M housing desegregation suit,” in regards to whether affordable housing is a reality in Westchester County.
April 9, 2009 – Targeted News Service: ThePace Land Use Law Center along with other groups, have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) agreeing to work together to broaden the reach of the Land Use Leadership Alliance Training Program.
April 3, 2009 – FindLaw: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in Last week’s “FindLaw,” regarding the standards federal prosecutors must follow.
April 2, 2009 – The American Lawyer: Assistant Dean Alexandra Dapolito Dunn was quoted in the article “Seminar on Leaving the Law Garners Big Response,” regarding sacrifices and skills you need when trying to “escape the law.”
April 2009 – AMP Network Magazine: An up-close and personal look at Vernon Brown, a 1996 graduate and an adjunct professor at the Pace Law School.
March 30, 2009 – The National Law Journal: Professor Jill Gross was quoted in the article, “FINRA faces blitz of claims,” regarding the dramatic increase in arbitration claims stemming from troubles in the capital markets.
March 30, 2009 – The National Law Journal: Professor Bennett Gershman had his editorial, “Jurisprudence of Labels,” published concerning the confusion and uncertainty of the approach to the first amendment.
March 25, 2009 – Time: 3L Ash Allen published an article in Time magazine's online edition “Why the People Who Broke the Financial System Will Profit” in regards to AIG’s multi-million dollar executive bonuses.
March 19, 2009 – Greenwire: In the article, "New IBM services tackle resource conservation," Karl Coplan, the co-director of the Environmental Litigation Clinic, said the United States should invest in infrastructure before giving money to information technology initiatives.
March 18, 2009 – Forbes: In the article, “AIG plays the name game,” Professor Andrew Lund thinks most courts would allow a request to obtain contracts granting the retention bonuses of the American International Group employees who received the now infamous $165 million in bonuses.
March 12, 2009 – Hersam Acorn Newspapers: David Bass, 1995 graduate of Pace Law School, is directing the Pulitzer Prize winning drama “How I Learned to Drive,” at the Ridgefield Theater Barn.
March 12, 2009 – Westchester.com: Three Pace Law School students have been awarded New York City Bar Association Diversity Fellowships for 2009.
March 9, 2009 – Connecticut Law Tribune: “The demand for our services has certainly increased from students and alumni,” said Rachel J. Littman, assistant dean for career development, in the article, “A Bigger Job.”
March 6, 2009 – Reuters: Professor James Van Nostrand was quoted in the article, “N.Y. Gov considers change in 10-state carbon pact," about who the losers will be when the sale of carbon allowances are give away to polluters.
March 5, 2009 – Journal News: Professor Bennett Gershman’s op/ed article, “Westchester County has a long way to go on equality,” appeared in the Journal News.
March 4, 2009 – Journal News: In the article, “Cops' sex mockery of boss abuses free-speech right,” Professor Bennett Gershman said, "The court has narrowed the scope of First Amendment rights by public employees in a variety of cases and a variety of contexts."
March 3, 2009 – Westchester.com: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced that a team led by the Energy and Climate Center at Pace Law School will perform a $750,000 study to develop a state “roadmap” to increased use of biofuels.
February 26, 2009 – The Detroit Free Press: In the article “Probe of ex-star drugs prosecutor stalls," Professor Bennett Gershman said, “Prosecutors and police are the good guys, and that's a tough problem when trying to convict them of wrongdoing."
February 24, 2009 – Fairfield County Weekly: Professor Randolph McLaughlin was quoted about witness tampering in the article, “I Fought the Law and the Law Won.”
February 24, 2009 – CNN Money.com: In the article “Summer jobs dry up,” Rachel Littman, assistant dean for career development, said: “Large firms that typically hire students as summer associates with the intention to hire them for permanent employment have cut back.”
February 24, 2009 – Journal News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin’s op/ed article “New York Post needs a history lesson on racism,” ran recently in the Journal News.
February 15, 2009 – Journal News: In the article, "Brewster mother says sex offender 'wouldn't hurt a fly,'" Professor Linda Fentiman was quoted about her expertise on mental disabilities.
February 8, 2009 – The Guardian: In the article “How one US mother went undercover in bid to clear 'killer' son,” Professor Bennett Gershman said, “This was a high-profile case. A young man was killed. There was a real incentive to get a conviction..."
January 31, 2009 – WVCR 88.3 FM: Jamie Van Nostrand, executive director of the Energy and Climate Center recently appeared on the radio program, “Capital Green Scene.”
January 30, 2009 – Opiniojuris.org:Opinio Juris featured a brief article about the North American qualifying round of the International Criminal Court Trial Competition hosted by Pace Law School.
January 25, 2009 – Journal News: In the article “Nyack civil rights advocate dies at 84,” Professor Ralph Stein said Feiner's case has been known as "one of the most poorly decided decisions of the Cold War era."
January 24, 2009 – Journal News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin's op/ed article “A joyous celebration of a new day in America.”
January 19, 2009 – Journal News: Professor Randolph McLaughlin was quoted in “Obama presidency seen in King’s footsteps.”
January 17, 2009 – Daily Record: Professor Ralph Stein was quoted in "FDR’s grandson urges Obama to spend U.S. out of recession."
January 14, 2009 – BARBS: The Pace Law School New Directions program was recently highlighted in the article, "A new direction for lawyers."
January 3, 2009 – Westchester.com: After nearly tripling its enrollment since its first session in 2007, Pace Law School’s New Directions program to prepare lawyers for a return to the workforce after time away is adding a second session.
January 2, 2009 – TruTV: Alayne Katz of Pace's Women’s Justice Center is featured in a TruTV documentary on women's issues.
January 2009 – Vanity Fair: Professor Bennett Gershman was quoted in the Vanity Fair article, “Mother Justice,” about a mother who went undercover to prove the innocence of her son after he was sentenced to 25 years in jail for murder
