Elisabeth Haub School of Law News

Reuters leads the week with an op-ed from Pace Haub Law Professor John Bandler on how organizations can build stronger cybersecurity programs amid escalating digital threats. Professor Bandler outlines practical steps to protect against cybercrime and better manage information systems.

Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman writes a piece in amNewYork examining New York’s Grieving Families Act. Professor Gershman explores the legal and policy implications of proposed changes to the state’s wrongful death statute, raising concerns about how the legislation could affect families, courts, and the broader civil justice system. Professor Gershman also writes in New York Law Journal, examining renewed calls for federal courts to reassert their supervisory power amid mounting criticism of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Haub Law Professor and Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic Amelia Wilson speaks to Newsweek about immigration court backlogs nationwide. Professor Wilson notes that while the backlog has declined significantly in 2025, the abrupt dismissal of experienced immigration judges has created new regional challenges that could slow progress.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University’s Land Use Law Center recently hosted the 24th Annual Alfred B. DelBello Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference, continuing its long-standing tradition of convening leaders in land use, environmental law, and public policy to address the challenges and opportunities facing communities today.

Pace Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman pens an op-ed in amNewYork responding to a historic decision by the New York Court of Appeals that, in one case, allowed a criminal conviction by a jury of 11 after a defendant was found to have tampered with a juror. Professor Gershman explains the court’s reasoning and the broader implications for jury practices in New York’s justice system.

Pace Haub Law Professor Gershman wrote an op-eds for amNewYork  analyzing police conduct during Mangione’s initial encounter with law enforcement.

Distinguished Pace Haub Professor Bennett L. Gershman was featured in The New York Times discussing key Fourth Amendment questions at the center of the high-profile prosecution of Luigi Mangione. As hearings begin in Manhattan to determine whether evidence collected during Mangione’s arrest can be used at trial, Professor Gershman explains the legal standards governing warrantless searches during arrests, noting “There are a number of situations where the Supreme Court has said that you don’t need a warrant.”

In Newsweek, Law Professor and Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic Amelia Wilson, explains the legal boundaries around denaturalization after remarks by President Trump sparked questions about executive authority. Professor Wilson clarifies that only a court—not a president—can revoke citizenship, and only with full due process protections.

Haub Law Professor Emeritus John R. Nolon also appears in The New York Times in coverage of how the economic fortunes of a struggling upstate community became tied to a cannabis company. Professor Nolon discusses the challenge of balancing penalties for regulatory violations with the economic benefits such companies bring, noting that withdrawing financial support risks undermining much-needed local revitalization.

Pace Haub Law Professor Jill I. Gross, an expert in securities arbitration, is featured in Newsday’s coverage of the more than $7 million in FINRA arbitration awards issued against A.G. Morgan Financial Advisors. Speaking about the role of regulators when repeated investor complaints arise, Professor Gross explains: “A number of disputes or complaints can lead the SEC and other regulators to shut down the brokerage or take other disciplinary steps.”