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State-Specific Secondary Sources, Joshua Levine

Library Staff Online Writings

As legal research instructors, we regularly teach students that it’s a good idea to start their research with secondary sources. If the research issue falls under the law of a specific state, it’s especially helpful to consult a secondary source that discusses that law of that state. However, you might not find relevant state-specific secondary sources – they simply might not be available – and that poses a special set of challenges.

China’S Revised Arbitration Law, Jillian Farrell

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution (CJCR) Blog

Historically, China has been an undesirable venue for arbitration amongst foreign parties. Chinese arbitration institutions had been quasi-governmental, creating concerns about institutional bias and the perception that Chinese arbitrators exercised “ambiguous flexibility” in their decision-making. Chinese courts also had a reputation for not enforcing arbitration awards. Although there has not been empirical data to suggest that Chinese Arbitration proceedings are always biased, the provisions of China’s Arbitration Law itself alongside individual’s experiences painted Chinese Arbitration as unfair and unenforceable.

The print edition of the issue has also been released. This post was originally published on the Cardozo Journal of Conflict …

Join The Cardozo Real Estate Association In Hosting Gibson Dunn, Real Estate Law Association (Rela), Gibson Dunn

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Come learn about the firm and the real estate law field !

The Life Of A Copyright, Annabel Haddock

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Blog

On August 23rd, 2021, stand-up comedian Caroline Timoney posted a TikTok video where she stated, “I fear I may have girl bossed a little too close to the sun.” The video went viral and, to this day, it is her most viewed post on the platform, with upwards of seven and a half million views as of October 13, 2025, and over twenty-four thousand videos reposted using her audio. Taylor Swift’s twelfth and most recent album, The Life of a Showgirl, was released on October 3rd, 2025, and includes a song titled “CANCELLED!” featuring the lyric “Did you girlboss …

Vino And Vignettes, Cardozo Wine Society, Cardozo Art Law Society

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Wine- Dinner Painting

Cardozo Law News Briefs: October 24, 2025, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Briefs

Highlights from the October 24, 2025 Cardozo Law News Brief include:

Professors Reinert, Codrington III, Ingber, Vishnubhakat, Roth, Wansley, Rona, and Zelinsky were featured in major media outlets including The New York Times, TIME, Washington Post, HuffPost, ABC News, CNN, and Wall Street Journal on topics such as ICE enforcement, Voting Rights Act challenges, Amazon Web Services outages, and Tesla’s self-driving technology.

Faculty news includes:

• Professor Rebecca Ingber discussed U.S. military strikes on podcasts and will speak at International Law Weekend 2025.

• Professor Young Ran (Christine) Kim presented her book The International Tax Revolution …

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Law & Disorder The Boorister Bash, Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (Apalsa), Black Law Students Association (Blsa), Latin American Law Students Association (Lalsa), Minority Law Student Alliance (Mlsa), Muslim Student Association (Msa)

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Dismantling Hate: The Power Of Dialogue, Kukin Program For Conflict Resolution, Tamara Meyer, Arno Michaelis, Daryl Davis

2025 Event Invitations

Join us for an inspiring conversation with three extraordinary individuals who have turned painful histories into catalysts for change:

• Tamara Meyer – daughter of German Jewish Holocaust survivors who now builds dialogue and healing across generational trauma
• Arno Michaelis – former leader in the White nationalist movement, who now works to prevent radicalization and promote compassion
• Daryl Davis – Black musician and racial justice advocate known for fostering friendships with members of the Ku Klux Klan, confronting hate with curiosity

The New Nil Deals In College Sports, Anna Mestel

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution (CJCR) Blog

The world of college sports is undergoing a major transformation with the introduction of new rules governing Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) deals. NIL refers to a college athlete’s right to profit from the commercial use of their name, image, and likeness as part of their personal brand. Prior to 2021, student-athletes were prohibited from entering into agreements that allowed them to profit from their fame. That changed in 2021, when athletes were granted NIL rights and permitted to monetize their athletic ability. Today, athletes sign major contracts not only with traditional sports brands such as Nike and Adidas, but …

A Conversation With Danielle Sassoon, Former Interim U.S. Attorney For The Southern District Of Ny, Jacob Burns Center For Ethics In The Practice Of Law, Cardozo Criminal Law Society

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A Conversation With Danielle Sassoon, Jacob Burns Center For Ethics In The Practice Of Law, Cardozo Criminal Law Society, American Constitution Society (Acs), Danielle Sassoon, Jessica A. Roth

2025 Event Invitations

Danielle Sassoon is currently a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Prior to her appointment as Interim U.S. Attorney in January 2025 by President Trump, Ms. Sassoon served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York for over eight years. Among her notable cases as an Assistant U.S. Attorney were the prosecution of Lawrence Ray for racketeering conspiracy, extortion, forced labor, and sex trafficking, related to his abuse and exploitation of his daughter’s college roommates and others. She also investigated and prosecuted Samuel Bankman-Fried and others for the multi-billion-dollar fraud on customers of FTX.com. In …

Tax Law Panel, Cardozo Tax Law Society, Heyman Center On Corporate Governance, Cardozo Business Law Society

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Joined By:

• Kirkland & Ellis
• Troutman Pepper Locke
• Lewis Brisbois
• Legal Services of NYC

Spring 2026 Field Clinic, In-House Clinic And Externship Info Session, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

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• Spring 2026 Field Clinic, In House Clinic and Externship Info Session, October 20 Virtual Zoom
• Spring 2026 Clinic Fair, Wednesday October 22, 3rd floor Student Lounge
• Clinic Application Deadline, October29, 2025

1l Outlining Community Sessions Fall 2025, Cardozo Office Of Academic Success

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Monday, October 20th: 10 am-11am in room 424

Tuesday, October 21st: 2;:30pm-3:30pm in room 102

Friday, October 24th: 11am-12:30pm in room 204

Dean Melanie Leslie’S Office Hours With Professor Jared Mayer, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

2025 Event Invitations

Join Dean Leslie and Professor Jared Mayer for the Dean's Office Hours on October 20. They will discuss the economic impact of the tariffs and how American corporations are restructuring, often through litigation, as a result. The two will also answer questions raised by the student attendees.

Ukraine: The Judicial Challenge, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

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9:00 am-11:00 am: The Challenge of Putin’s Rewriting of History and Legitimizing the War Against Ukraine.

• Nicolas Werth (Memorial) Putin’s Grand Narrative, from the Great patriotic War to the Invasion of Ukraine

• Dmytro Vovk (Cardozo Law) The role of Russia's weaponization of religion for the justification of the aggression against Ukraine and the international and national legal responses

• Nathaniel Raymond (Yale) The Deportation and Russification of Ukrainian Children

11:15 am-12:45 pm: A Legal Case Investigated in Co-Construction with Civil Society

• Shulamit Almog (University of Haïfa), Breaking the Walls of Silence: Seeking Justice for Victims of Conflict-Related …

Ukraine: The Judicial Challenge, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law, Dmytro Vovk, Peter Goodrich

2025 Event Invitations

Schedule of Events

9:00 am-11:00 am: The Challenge of Putin’s Rewriting of History and Legitimizing the War Against Ukraine.

Nicolas Werth (Memorial) Putin’s Grand Narrative, from the Great patriotic War to the Invasion of Ukraine Dmytro Vovk (Cardozo Law) The role of Russia's weaponization of religion for the justification of the aggression against Ukraine and the international and national legal responses Nathaniel Raymond (Yale) The Deportation and Russification of Ukrainian Children

11:15 am-12:45 pm: A Legal Case Investigated in Co-Construction with Civil Society

Shulamit Almog (University of Haïfa), Breaking the Walls of Silence: Seeking Justice for Victims of Conflict-Related Violence …

Cardozo Law News Brief: October 17, 2025, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Briefs

Cardozo received a $6 million gift from Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano to name its Clinical Education Program.

Professors Roth, Nash, Noti-Victor, Rothschild, Wansley, and Rona were featured in major media outlets on topics including political prosecutions, ICE surveillance, AI copyright law, religious engagement, Tesla’s robotaxis, and U.S. military response.

Faculty updates include awards, podcasts, grants, and national presentations by Professors Kestenbaum, Kim, Reinert, Sebok, and Zelinsky.

From Bets To Threats: The Impact Of Murphy On Student-Athletes, Rachel Bender

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Blog

The United States is experiencing a surge in the sports betting market following the Supreme Court’s 2018 decision to open the door for legalization. College sports, a beloved tradition for decades, has only become more popular with the rise of social media, which allows fans to interact with the athletes directly without ever leaving their homes. Due to this accessibility and popularity, it is easy to see why sports betting and collegiate sports would go hand in hand. With the legalization of sports betting, fans are no longer just viewers of the game; they are investors. Fans can place proposition …

Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Commit $6 Million To Name Clinical Education Program At Cardozo School Of Law, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

Cardozo School of Law announced a $6 million gift from alumna Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano to renovate and expand its clinical education facilities. The gift will establish the Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano Program for Clinical Education, supporting experiential legal education and increasing access to justice through Cardozo's nationally recognized clinical programs.

Queer Readings Of Law, Law And Literature

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Ai In Law Libraries: Discussing Ethical Considerations And A Way Forward, Joshua Levine

Library Staff Articles

This review examines the AALL 2025 program “AI in Law Libraries: Discussing Ethical Considerations and a Way Forward,” focusing on the ethical challenges artificial intelligence presents for law librarians and legal professionals. The author highlights discussions on the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, responsible and transparent use of AI, risks such as hallucinations and bias, and broader concerns including environmental impact and the future of human labor. The review emphasizes that the program raised important questions rather than definitive solutions, underscoring the need for ongoing, profession-wide dialogue as AI continues to evolve.

Annotated Legal Bibliography

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

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Extreme Prison Sentences: Legal And Normative Consequences, Melissa Hamilton

Cardozo Law Review

The article examines the phenomenon of extreme sentences—defined as those exceeding 200 years—in the federal criminal justice system, raising critical questions about their rationale, proportionality, and alignment with traditional theories of punishment. Through an empirical study of 55 such cases, the analysis highlights the role of mandatory minimums, cognitive biases, and an exclusionist mindset in driving these sentences. It critiques the normalization of extreme penalties and their implications for mass incarceration, deterrence, and human dignity.

Disability-Related Misconduct And The Untapped Potential Of The Disparate Impact Theory, Kelly Cahill Timmons

Cardozo Law Review

Disabilities often manifest themselves in behavior that could be characterized as misconduct. Since the early days of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), courts have struggled with how to treat disability-related misconduct in the workplace. In Raytheon Co. v. Hernandez, the Supreme Court indicated that terminating an employee for violating a neutral, generally applicable conduct rule is not disparate treatment because of disability. Instead, the Court suggested that concern about the effect of such a rule on a disabled employee should be addressed under the disparate impact theory of discrimination. In the years that followed, Congress enacted the ADA Amendments …

2025 Fall - Clihhr Newsletter, Cardozo Law Institute In Holocaust And Human Rights (Clihhr)

CLIHHR Newsletters

This Fall 2025 issue of the CLIHHR Newsletter highlights the Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights’ continued work in advocacy, research, and education. It features the Institute’s landmark report on Indigenous land rights in the Brazilian Amazon, major events including the 2025 Lemkin Award Ceremony, faculty and student achievements, alumni spotlights, and engagement with international human rights mechanisms. The newsletter reflects CLIHHR’s ongoing commitment to supporting marginalized communities and advancing human rights and atrocity prevention efforts.

Masthead - Cardozo Journal Of Conflict Resolution, Vol. 27 (2025–26)

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

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Table Of Contents - Cardozo Journal Of Conflict Resolution, Vol. 27, Iss. 1

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

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Twenty-Fourth Annual International Advocate For Peace Award, Honoring Dr. Zafra Lerman, Zafra Lerman, Andrea K. Schneider, Felix Wu, Armando Gonzalez

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

On March 6, 2025, the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution presented the twenty-fourth annual International Advocate for Peace Award to Dr. Zafra M. Lerman. The following is a transcript of the event.

Religious Conflicts In Disguise: The Limits Of The Law In Tackling Conflicts With Religious Dimensions, Yael Efron

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

In previous publications, we have established the crucial differences between conflicts with religious dimensions (CRDs) and other types of conflicts. We claim that a legal solution to CRDs is rarely sufficient to terminate the conflict and often might lead to further damage to communities and persons, sometimes even harsher than the original dispute. Since not all CRDs are similar, a theorized model of their distinguishing elements—time, intensity, and proximity to core values—assists us in differentiating them. By analyzing the elements of CRDs in accordance with the TIV model, we can more easily determine which conflicts are suitable for legal process …