Elisabeth Haub School of Law News

Haub Law Professor Bridget Crawford speaks with Bloomberg on a high-profile tax strategy tied to a SpaceX-related deal, explaining how precedents like the Walton case have solidified the use of grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs), which remain difficult to unwind.

Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman writes a piece in amNewYork examining U.S. foreign policy strategy, writing that aggressive dealmaking approaches risk strengthening adversaries rather than weakening them.

Haub Law Professor John Bandler pens an op-ed in Reuters emphasizing that cybersecurity fundamentals remain essential, even for sophisticated lawyers and organizations, warning that gaps in governance, system management, and data protection can leave institutions vulnerable to preventable risks.

Pace Haub Law Professor Gershman speaks with New York Focus about legal ethics concerns surrounding a New York state senator’s conduct as a practicing attorney, describing a pattern of missed deadlines and court appearances that could rise to the level of “professional negligence” and warrant disciplinary action.

Haub Law Professor Lauren Hammer Breslow co-authors an op-ed in The Hastings Center for Bioethics calling for a “Family Bill of Rights” in mental healthcare, advocating for stronger protections, transparency, and support for families navigating the system.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University’s Mock Trial Team delivered an impressive performance at the prestigious Capitol City Challenge, earning a second-place finish among sixteen top law school teams from across the country.

In amNewYork, Pace Haub Law Professor Bennett L. Gershman examines the tragic and mysterious death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, raising serious questions about the circumstances surrounding the case and the broader implications for justice, accountability, and due process.

Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman speaks with Newsweek on the legal complexities surrounding the death of refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam, noting it would be extremely difficult to pursue homicide charges given the lack of clear evidence establishing responsibility.

In New York Magazine, Professor Gershman comments on Jeanine Pirro’s potential rise within the Justice Department, raising concerns about prosecutorial independence, political influence, and public trust.