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  Drexel Law in the News: 2008

 
 
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Dec. 24, 2008 The Philadelphia Inquirer "Dix Case a Test of New Laws," article quotes Senior Associate Dean Dan Filler on the legal strategy prosecutors used against five men convicted of conspiring to attack Fort Dix.
Dec. 20, 2008 The Frontier Post (Pakistan) "Deposed Chief Justice of Pakistan in Philadelphia," article in Pakistani paper mentions visit to Drexel
Law by Pakistan’s Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, who was placed under house arrest
when former President Pervez Musharraf suspended the nation’s constitution in 2007.
Dec. 19, 2008 The News Journal "Law Allows Conscience to Guide Health Workers," article quotes Senior Associate Dean Jennifer L. Rosato concerning a new federal "right of conscience" rule, which gives physicians and other health professionals the right to refuse to participate in procedures that violate their personal beliefs.
Dec. 17, 2008 Seattle Post Intelligencer "Get the Best Legal Minds on Courts," a column by Professor Adam Benforado argues that reducing the salaries of federal judges would save money but incur a significant cost to our legal system.
Dec. 17, 2008 Bucks County Courier Times "Law School Students Play ‘Kidney Klause,’" article about Drexel Law’s Kidney Klause event, which raised thousands of dollars to benefit a kidney patient who receives dialysis in Bensalem.
Dec. 17, 2008 The News Journal "Paid Off Power Bill Part of Gift," article about Kidney Klause, which benefited a Wilmington grandmother whose hemodialysis equipment ran up an enormous electric bill.
Dec. 7, 2008 107.9 FM Radio Professors David S. Cohen discussed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Donald F. Tibbs talked about the disenfranchisement of felons during an interview with radio host Dionne Savage.
Nov. 2008 National Jurist “Tales from Abroad: Working Internationally,” column about opportunities for legal work overseas by Amy Montemarano, assistant dean of career and professional development.
Nov. 24, 2008 The Legal Intelligencer “Liability for Pet Misconduct Extends to Landlords and Tenants,” article co-written by Drexel Law 2L July Simpson discusses a case before the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, which reaffirmed that landlords can be held responsible for the behavior of tenants’ pets, if they know of the animals’ presence on the property.
Nov. 24, 2008 Pennsylvania Law Weekly “People in the News,” mentions delegation of 21 Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law students at the fall meeting of the American Bar Association Business Law Section in Washington, D.C.
Nov. 22, 2008 The Nation (English language newspaper of Pakistan) "Pakistan Going Through Silent Revolution," article about visit to Philadelphia by the Chief Justice of Pakistan that included a reception at Drexel Law.
Nov. 21, 2008 The Triangle “Chief Justice of Pakistan Visits Drexel,” story about reception at Drexel Law for Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, who has staunchly defended the rule of law and an independent judiciary in his homeland.
Nov. 15, 2008 Bucks County Courier Times “Rare Insanity Defense to Be Sought in Thrown Baby Case,” article about pending trial of mother who injured her newborn in the throes of post-partum depression quotes Daniel M. Filler, senior associate dean for academic and faculty affairs, http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-11162008-1622308.html
Nov. 12, 2008 The Legal Intelligencer “Montgomery Bar Diversity Event Packs a Full House,” an article showcasing the county bar association’s year-old diversity initiatives, mentions Drexel Law 3L Chris Bourland and 2L Gene Markin.
Nov. 3, 2008 Comcast Network "The American Law Journal" Associate Professor Anil Kalhan made a guest appearance to discuss the Constitutional implications of the 2008 election on Comcast Network "The American Law Journal."
Nov. 3, 2008 Legal Times “Don’t Defraud the Voters,” a commentary by Professor Adam Benforado, argues that disenfranchising voters poses a greater threat to our electoral system than does voter fraud.
Oct. 27, 2008 The Legal Intelligencer "Court: Purchaser's Mistaken Belief About Property is Unenforceable," an article co authored by 3L Daniel Levine covers a federal court ruling that shows the importance of performing due diligence on commercial property before signing a sale contract.
Oct. 26, 2008 The Philadelphia Inquirer "A Spending Wake-Up Call," article about the impact of the nation’s financial crisis on consumer habits quotes Professor Karl Okamoto on the value of giving tax incentives to those who save money.
Oct. 16, 2008 The Philadelphia Inquirer "The Savers Should Get a Tax Break," an op-ed article by Professor Karl Okamoto argues that taxpayers who save should receive incentives to spend more money.
Oct. 12, 2008 The Philadelphia Inquirer "Bailout Opens Door for Players," Professor Karl Okamoto is quoted about opportunities fo profiteering by companies hired to manage assets for the government.
Oct. 6. 2008 Generation Next
(Legal Intelligencer publication)
“The Race to Be the Biggest: The Disappearing Mid-Sized Firm,” an article co-authored by Drexel Law 3L Parker Stanhagen cites a growing trend toward mega-sized law firms and contemplates the impact on smaller operations.
Sept. 29, 2008 Legal Times "Skin in the Game"
Commentary on the Financial crisis by Professor Karl
Okamoto, who argues in favor of greater transparency concerning the means by which the financial industry
makes money.
Sept. 29, 2008 The Legal Intelligencer “Court: Homeowners Association Not Liable for Dog Attack,” Drexel Law 3L Daniel Levine co-authored an article about a Commonwealth Court ruling that affirmed the limited power of homeowner associations to enforce their rules.
Sept. 26, 2008 "The Conglomerate" (blog) "What is the NPV of a JD?"
Professor Karl Okamoto encourages students to think of their law degrees as annuities when considering the value of earning a J.D.
Sept. 26, 2008 Livingston Daily Press & Argus “Who Will Take the Rap for Financial Crisis?”
Dean Roger Dennis is quoted in story about pending criminal investigation of the financial industry.
Sept. 25, 2008 Seattle Post Intelligencer "Take the Banker’s Porsche,"
a guest column by Professor Adam Benforado
argues that those responsible for the current financial crisis be held retroactively liable, as are the polluters who contaminated Superfund sites.
Sept. 24, 2008 The Philadelphia Inquirer "Secretary Paulson's Taxpayer Hedge Fund"
Op-ed by Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Business and Entrepreneurship Law Concentration Karl S. Okamoto.
Sept. 21, 2008 The Philadelphia Inquirer "Were Bailouts the Right Thing to Do?,"
Karl Okamoto, director of the Business and Entrepreneurship Law Concentration, offers perspective in a Philadelphia Inquirer column.
Sept. 21, 2008 The Courier Post Dean Roger Dennis argues that the sensible investment strategies are more important than ever amidst the financial crisis.
Sept. 17, 2008 The Philadelphia Inquirer "Taxpayers have $800 billion at risk so far"
Roger J. Dennis, dean of Drexel University's Earle Mack School of Law and an expert in securities regulation is quotes in this article.
Aug. 25, 2008 The Legal Intelligencer “Prior Owner’s Suicide on Property Cannot Void Sale,” an article co-authored by Drexel Law 3L on a Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas finding that a tragic occurrence on a piece of property does not constitute an imperfection material to its purchase.
Aug. 4, 2008 Good Morning America "What Makes a Father: Sperm Donor Ordered to Pay Support," Drexel Law Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs Jennifer L. Rosato was interviewed on Good Morning America concerning legal trends that are forcing some sperm donors to assume financial responsibility for the children. Dean Rosato said donors who form relationships with their offspring are increasingly expected by the courts to provide financial support.
Aug. 1-7, 2008 Philadelphia Business Journal "Law Firms Look to Student Programs to Improve Diversity," Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs Jennifer Rosato is quoted in an article about Drexel’s initiatives to promote diversity on campus and in the legal profession.
July 28, 2008 The Legal Intelligencer "Constitutionality of Tenant Disclosure Upheld," an article co-authored by Drexel Law 3L Daniel Levine describes a decision of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania that upheld an ordinance in Oil City, Pa. requiring landlords to disclose the complete names and addresses of their tenants.
July 6, 2008 Parade “Are Divorce Courts Anti-Dad?,” Senior Associate Dean Jennifer L. Rosato is quoted concerning changing practices in child-custody cases.
June 30, 2008 The Legal Intelligencer “Landlord May Be Responsible for Injuries Sustained on Leased Premises,” an article co-written by Drexel Law 3L Daniel Levine discusses a Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruling that a landlord can be held liable for injuries that occurred on the property if he maintains some control over the property or if the property is intended for use by the general public.
June 25, 2008 The Legal Intelligencer Article describes Drexel Law student Raheem Watson’s involvement as a volunteer coach for the championship team at Philadelphia’s Overbrook High School, his alma mater.
June 20, 2008 Slate "Swing Your Partner"
Associate Professor David S. Cohen’s analysis of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s sex-discrimination rulings appears prominently in a profile of the jurist.
June 6, 2008 Philadelphia Business Journal "Summer Law Associates’ Future in Air"
Amy Montemarano, assistant dean of career and professional development, is quoted in an article about the changing job market for summer associates.
May 12, 2008 New York Post "Mack's Sum"
The naming of Drexel’s law school in honor of philanthropist Earle Mack ’59 continues to make news.
May 11, 2008 Philanthropy News Digest "Drexel University Receives $15 Million for Law School"
May 4, 2008 PalmBeachDailyNews.com "Earle Mack of Palm Beach gives $15 million to new law school at Drexel University"
April 2008 The Affiliate - A Publication of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division "Celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of Law Day"
April 30, 2008 Philadelphia Business Journal "Drexel U. names law school"
April 18, 2008 msnbc.com "Chelsea Faces Tougher Questions in PA"
Chelsea Clinton stopped by Drexel College of Law to talk about possible future financial options for graduate students, and also answered questions from the assembled group of students, faculty and staff.
April 9, 2008 LawFuel.com "Law Auction Raises $14,000 for Students Serving Needy Philadelphians"
Two hundred students and professors from Drexel University's College of Law raised more than $14,000 at an auction April 3 on campus.
April 4, 2008 The Triangle "Obama's academia past"
According to Chapin Cimino Cody, an associate professor at the College of Law and a former student of Sen. Barack Obama, his experiences in the classroom will help him greatly in his campaign and potentially in the White House.
March 25, 2008 Daily Free Press (Boston University) "Need for Patients' Rights Debated," article quotes Barry Furrow, professor of law and director of the concentration in health law about a conference on health law in which he participated.
March 2008 - Vol. 17, No. 6 The National Jurist “Disappearing Act,”
An article in the March edition of National Jurist mentions Drexel Law’s efforts to promote a diverse student body. The article appears on pages 30 through 37 of the magazine. The edition also features a story about Drexel Law’s provisional accreditation by the American Bar Association on page 9.
March 18, 2008 MedicalNewsToday.com "Conference On The Future Of Health Law To Be Hosted By BU's School Of Law, Public Health"
Barry Furrow, professor of law and director of the concentration in health law, is noted in story for being a presenter at a Boston University-sponsored conference on health law March 24.
March 16, 2008 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Long Wecht trial heads to jury"
Brian Foley, visiting associate professor at the College of Law, is quoted in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette story published March 16, 2008, about the trial of an Allegheny County (Pa.) former coroner.
March 8, 2008 OpEdNews.com "If it Bleeds it Lead"
Brian Foley, visiting associate professor at the College of Law, was quoted in a story on OpEdNews.com about the role of moderators during televised presidential debates.
March 7, 2008 ABA Journal "Drexel Gets Higher Profile Due to ABA Provisional Accreditation"
March 1, 2008 KYW News Radio "Local Law Students Help Katrina Survivors in NOLA"
Feb.25, 2008 KYW News Radio "Drexel Students Help Phila. HS Kids Start a Newspaper"
Feb. 20, 2008 The Bulletin "Drexel Law Gets Provisional Accreditation"
Feb. 20, 2008 Philadelphia Inquirer "Drexel law school is accredited"
Feb. 19, 2008 "Legal Writing Professional Blog" "Congratulations Drexel"
Feb. 19, 2008 Philadelphia Business Journal "Drexel law school gets accreditation"
Feb. 18, 2008 Daily Pennsylvanian Daniel Filler, senior associate dean for academic and faculty affairs and professor in the College of Law, is quoted in a Daily Pennsylvanian story published on February 18, 2008, about a sexual assault case involving a former Penn professor.
Feb. 13, 2008 USA Today "Many lawsuits against pharmacies settled in silence,"
Barry Furrow, director of the Health Law Concentration and professor of law, interviewed in article on settling lawsuits involving pharmacy errors as part of a series on legal matters involving pharmacies and pharmacists.
Feb. 12, 2008 USA Today "Pharmacist: Corporate policies, working conditions don't cause errors,"
Features an interview with former pharmacist Eli Phillips Jr., now a law student at Drexel University, as part of a series on pharmacy chains’ errors in filling prescriptions.
Feb. 12, 2008 USA Today Barry Furrow, director of the Health Law Concentration and professor of law, is quoted in story that kicks off a series about pharmacy errors that was was syndicated in The Indianapolis Star.
Feb. 5, 2008 "The Huffington Post" Brian J. Foley, visiting associate professor in the College of Law, was quoted in a blog on The Huffington Post about President George W. Bush's Signing Statements and the Constitution.
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