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The Very First Heyman Scholar Alumni Cocktail Hour, Heyman Center On Corporate Governance

2025–2026 Flyers

Connect with fellow alumni and meet the next generation of Heyman Scholars

Artificial Intelligence And Atrocity Prevention, Cardozo Law Institute In Holocaust And Human Rights (Clihhr), Abduweli Ayup, Isedua Oribhabor, Peter Micek

2026 Event Invitations

This panel brings Abduweli Ayup into conversation with Access Now’s Isedua Oribhabor and Peter Micek.

Together, they will examine how China’s “People’s War on Terror” evolved from a security doctrine into a vast architecture of algorithmic repression, documented through leaked police files, official directives, and operational records from the Integrated Joint Operations Platform—an expansive surveillance system deployed by the Chinese government.

Stuart Weitzman: A Designer’S Entrepreneurial Journey On The Road Less Traveled, Cardozo Fame Center, Barbara Kolsun, Stuart Weitzman

2026 Event Invitations

The Cardozo Fashion Law Society & FAME Center are thrilled to host a special event with Stuart Weitzman. In conversation with Professor Barbara Kolsun, Director of the FAME Center and the very first General Counsel of Stuart Weitzman, Stuart will walk us through his legendary career and the business and legal landscape behind his globally recognized namesake brand.

Stuart Weitzman’s passion for design has been a lifelong pursuit, leading to the internationally renowned company that bears his name. He has been honored extensively for his unique approach to entrepreneurship, and for his uncompromising commitment to prioritizing function as an integral …

Artificial Intelligence And Atrocity Prevention, Cardozo Law Institute In Holocaust And Human Rights (Clihhr), Abduweli Ayup, Isedua Oribhabor, Peter Micek

2025–2026 Flyers

What does it mean to engineer atrocities without killing everyone?

Abduweli Ayup, writer, linguist, and chronicler of the Uyghur crisis, joins human rights and tech experts from Access Now, Isedua Oribhabor, and Peter Micek to examine how China's surveillance state has weaponized AI, biometric data, and algorithmic policing to erase a people from the inside out. When the instruments of genocide are bureaucratic and technological, what does accountability look like.

Ix International Moot Court Competition In Law & Religion, Dmytro Vovk, Imcc In Law & Religion

2025–2026 Flyers

After many successful editions, the International Moot Court Competition in Law and Religion (9th ed.) is happening in 2026 in the glittering city of marbles: Rome, Italy!

The Program will run from March 12 to March 14, 2026 at the St. John’s University Rome campus.

Teams from different countries will argue a case before the European Court of Human Rights and the Supreme Court of the United States. Pre-eminent scholars and actual judges from the two jurisdictions will sit as judges of the two Courts.

In the past editions, Teams from the United States, Hungary, Russia, Spain, the UK, Belgium, …

Winter 2026 - Going Beyond U.S. Law: Intro To Foreign, Comparative, And International Law Research, University Of Michigan Law School

Legal Tech Series

Whether you're working with commercial transactions, marriage and custody issues, immigration statuses, or myriad other topics, your research may involve the law of another nation or be governed by an international treaty. This workshop will teach you best practices and resources to help you tackle foreign, comparative, and international legal issues, whenever they arise.

Host: Kate Britt, JD, MLIS | Reference Librarian

Learning In Action: Cardozo Students Provide Legal Support To Central Valley Entrepreneurs, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

Students from Cardozo Law's Entrepreneurship and Community Business Clinic traveled to California's Central Valley to provide legal education and support to local entrepreneurs. Through workshops, client counseling, and community outreach, students assisted rural businesses and nonprofits while gaining hands-on experience in transactional and community-based legal practice.

Federal Appeals Court Rules West Virginia Medicaid Coverage Exclusion Of ‘Sex-Change’ Surgery Is Legal, Arthur S. Leonard

Other Publications

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Friedlander V. Tamarack Junction (142 Nev. Adv. Op. 23, Mar. 12, 2026), Kerri Richards

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

House rules govern gaming wagers. Patrons are bound by constructive notice, and courts defer to the Gaming Control Board when its decisions are supported by evidence and law.

In The Matter Of Estate Of William F. Ulvang, 142 Nev. Adv. Op. 22 (Mar. 12, 2026), Sabrina Richards

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

NRS 134.070 requires a per capita without representation distribution when a decedent leaves no issue, surviving spouse, or immediate family.

Fireside Chat | Mariel Cruz ‘09: M&A And Corporate Restructuring, Ronald H. Filler Institute For Financial Services Law

Ronald H. Filler Institute for Financial Services Law

March 12, 2026

Rethinking Legal Education: Demystifying Neurodiversity And Building An Inclusive Future, Jennifer Kindred Mitchell, Charlie Amiot

The Journal of Law Teaching and Learning

This article contributes significantly to the discourse on legal education by arguing that embracing neurodiversity not only enhances the learning environment for all students but also cultivates a legal profession that is truly reflective of societal diversity. Ultimately, neurodiversity should be embraced as an asset. By adopting inclusive practices, legal education can nurture the promise of ND students and improve outcomes for all. This article seeks to inspire a new paradigm that celebrates neurocognitive diversity’s contributions to the legal profession.

Neurodivergent (ND) students comprise approximately a quarter of the law school population, yet traditional legal education often fails to meet …

The House Of Ai: Intellectual Property Law As It Relates To Generative Ai And Fashion, Abhilasha Praveen

Pursuit - The Journal of Undergraduate Research at The University of Tennessee

Over the past decade, artificial intelligence has permeated nearly every aspect of society, yet American legislation in this field remains largely archaic. The absence of specific legislation governing generative AI in the United States has led to numerous intellectual property (IP) and copyright disputes, infringing on both creator’s rights and discouraging innovation. Given the rapid evolution of generative AI in society, comprehensive legislative action is necessary to establish clear guidelines balancing intellectual property rights with the need for innovation through technological advancement. While this issue spans multiple industries, this article focuses on fashion, examining how AI regulation can foster innovation …

This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us, Edward Mendoza

Pace International Law Review

The beautiful city of Barcelona has an estimated population of 5.7 million. Located in the north-eastern tip of Spain, the city boasts a vibrant culture and historic past that entices people from all over the world to visit. One could spend the morning visiting the stunning La Sagrada Familia church that towers 172.5 meters (566 feet) above the ground, following that, they could cool off by swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, and finally they could finish their day by visiting the historic Spotify Camp Nou and support Barcelona FC (soccer team) along with 99,354 loyal fans. Despite these enticing tourist …

The Human Rights Fulcrum: Using Environmental Rights As Leverage For Change, Rebecca Bratspies

Pace International Law Review

“Give me a lever long enough and a firm place on which to stand and I will move the earth." That is how Archimedes famously described the power of levers and the possibility they create for moving something that otherwise seems immovable. His point was that with the use of distance, a fulcrum, and a lever, nothing is really immovable. This same characterization has been applied to human rights law, and its attempts to disrupt patterns of structural dispossession, discrimination and oppression that bedevil human society. Indeed, the metaphor that human rights are a lever for change is relatively common …

The (Non-) Protection Of Indigenous Rights In Isds, Dr. Kevin W. Gray

Pace International Law Review

International investment law largely flows from the protections afforded foreign investors under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties.  Until recently, few of these treaties required investors to comply with human rights provisions in national constitutions or in international law, or preserved the ability of states to regulate to protect constitutional rights.  As a result, critics have argued, investor-state dispute settlement fails to protect human rights or preserve the ability of states to regulate in the public interest, and that arbitral awards rarely consider, let alone give effect to, rules of human rights.

This article considers the question of how Indigenous rights, …

Decoding Chinese Law In U.S. Courts: The Logic Of Extra-Legality, Tian Xie

Pace International Law Review

U.S. courts and regulators often face challenges in interpreting Chinese law, as actual regulatory practices frequently diverge from formal legal provisions. This article argues that a strictly formalist approach that relies solely on legal text is inadequate. Instead, U.S. authorities should adopt an extra-legality framework, which considers how Chinese law functions to reinforce political authority while maintaining a legal façade. The article further illustrates the application of this approach through a case study of the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA), which pro- vides a more nuanced and realistic understanding of Chinese regulatory practices surrounding U.S. access to audit work …

Lembaga Dokumentasi Hukum Dalam Pembangunan Hukum, Kuneng Mulyadi

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

Abstract

The Case For A Third Reconstruction, Cardozo American Constitution Society (Acs), K. Sabeel Rahman

2025–2026 Flyers

Join the American Constitution Society for a discussion with Professor Rahman about the need for reconstructionist approach to policy-making and institutional change in response to the second trump presidency.

Stage Left: Legal Issues In Live Music, Cardozo Entertainment Law Society, Cardozo Fame Center, Brett Copell, Janine Small, Michael Frisch, Lindsey Datte

2025–2026 Flyers

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Zivotofsky V. Kerry Commentary From The Counsel Behind The Case, Jewish Law Student Association (Jlsa), Jewish Graduate Student Initiative, Alyza Lewin, Akiva Shapiro

2025–2026 Flyers

Join Alyza Lewin, President of Us Affairs for Combat Antisemitism Movement, and Akiva Shapiro, partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, as they share their experience litigating the landmark Supreme Court case Zivotofsky v. Kerry before the Supreme Court. In Zivotofsky, the court ruled that only thе president has the exclusive power to formally recognize a foreign sovereign and its territorial boundaries. This case paved the way for president Donald J. Trump to declare Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

El Salvador At The Crossroads: Crimes Against Humanity Under The Public Security Policy, Susana L. Sacouto, Claudia Martin, Gino Costa, Santiago Canton, Jose Antonio Guevara

Research Reports & White Papers

The International Group of Experts for the Investigation of Human Rights Violations under the State of Emergency in El Salvador (GIPES) presents its final report entitled: “El Salvador at the Crossroads: Crimes against Humanity under the Public Security Policy.”

GIPES was formed with the aim of investigating the alleged serious human rights violations taking place in the context of the State of Exception public security policy that has been in place of El Salvador since March 2022 and determining whether they might constitute crimes against humanity. The group is made up of five internationally recognized jurists: Susana SáCouto, …

How Do Minimum Wages Affect Workplace Injuries?, Michael Davies, R. Jisung Park, Anna Stansbury

Upjohn Institute Policy and Research Briefs

No abstract provided.

Perspectives On Choice Of Law Challenges In Multistate Precision Medicine Research, Laura M. Beskow, Catherine Hammack-Aviran, James W. Hazel, Leslie E. Wolf

Law Faculty Scholarship

This empirical legal study investigates challenges related to determining applicable law in multistate precision medicine research. Through interviews with experts in law, research ethics, and human subjects protections, the authors examine how differences in state laws governing research, genetic privacy, and data protection may affect participant rights and research practices. Interviewees reported varying levels of awareness regarding state law variation and expressed differing views on its significance. The findings suggest that uncertainty surrounding applicable legal frameworks can complicate research design, informed consent processes, and institutional oversight. The study calls for further legal and policy analysis to address these challenges and …

Minimum Wages And Workplace Injuries, Michael Davies, R. Jisung Park, Anna Stansbury

Upjohn Institute Working Papers

How do minimum wage changes affect workplace amenities? Using the universe of claims from California, the US’ largest workers’ compensation system, over 2000-2019, we exploit geographic variation in state- and city-level minimum wages and local occupation-level variation in exposure to minimum wage changes to estimate whether minimum wage increases affect the rate of workplace injuries. We find a large adverse effect of raising minimum wages on injuries. A 10% increase in the minimum wage increases the injury rate by 7.2% in an occupation-metro area labor market which is fully exposed to the minimum wage increase. Our results imply an elasticity …

Availability Model To Evaluate Ai Data Centers’ Role In Grid Stability, Troy Mcsimov, Trevor S. Kunz, Jeffrey Billo

SMU Data Science Review

The United States has made it clear; it is imperative that the US wins the global AI race. This paper focuses on one of the most challenging puzzle pieces surfaced at the POWER Data Center conference (San Antonio, Sept. 30.); for Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) the limiting factor is not generation alone but the need to balance generation and load to preserve grid reliability.

The regulatory landscape fundamentally changed with the passage of Texas Senate Bill 6 in June 2025, which mandates new large loads must "contribute to the recovery of the interconnecting electric utility’s costs" (Texas Legislature, …

Who Owns The Story ? Rights, Adaptations, And Creative Control In Theatre, Cardozo Fame Center, Cardozo Entertainment Law Society, Benjamin C. Feldman, Brandon Rutter

2025–2026 Flyers

No abstract provided.

Professor Gary Galperin, Criminal Law Society, Gary J. Galperin

2025–2026 Flyers

Come hear Professor Gary Galperin discuss his work as a New York County Assistant District Attorney, including prosecuting landmark terrorism cases under New York's post 9/11 anti-terror laws.

Breakfast With Douglas Letter, Cardozo Public Service Scholars Program, Jacob Burns Center For Ethics In The Practice Of Law

2025–2026 Flyers

A conversation on constitutional litigation and public service in and outside of the federal government.

Sports Law And Gambling Unit, Cardozo Sports Law Society (Csls), Cardozo Fame Center, Behnam Dayanim

2025–2026 Flyers

• Legal and regulatory frameworks
• Integrity and Compliance concerns 
• High-profile disputes involving leagues, athletes and betting platforms