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The First Of All Freedoms: Free Speech, Antisemitism, And Lessons For The Jewish Community From The Dreyfus Affair, Jacob Burns Center For Ethics In The Practice Of Law, Cardozo Law Institute In Holocaust And Human Rights (Clihhr), Joel Swansin

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Join us for a thought-provoking talk with Professor Joel Swanson of Sarah Lawrence College as he explores the intense debates over free speech and its boundaries within the French Jewish community during the Dreyfus Affair. At this pivotal time, French Jews debated extensively the question of whether there should be limits on speech in the name of protecting the Jewish community. By examining these historical debates and their outcomes, Professor Swanson will highlight parallels with the current discussions surrounding American Jews, pointing to historical precedents for lessons about how to approach current controversies. This event

Samantha Harberg And Rebecca Malek Selected As 2025 Recipients Of Mark Whitlock Scholarship, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

Cardozo School of Law announced that Samantha Harberg and Rebecca Malek have been selected as the 2025 recipients of the Mark Whitlock Scholarship. Established in memory of Mark Whitlock ’10, the scholarship honors third-year J.D. students who enrich student life through their energy, initiative, and spirit. Harberg was recognized for her leadership as Editor-in-Chief of the Dispute Resolution Competition Honor Society, her role in the Mediation Clinic, and her work as an Admissions Ambassador. Malek was honored for her mentorship and leadership across numerous roles, including with BLSA, the ADR Competition Honor Society, and the Divorce Mediation Clinic. Both recipients …

Sixteen Cardozo Law Alumni Selected To Billboard's 2025 Top Music Lawyers List, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

Sixteen alumni from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law were named to Billboard’s 2025 list of Top Music Lawyers. This recognition highlights Cardozo’s strong reputation in entertainment law, with the school previously ranked as the #1 Leading Law School for producing top music lawyers. The honored alumni include partners, executives, and legal leaders at major firms and music companies such as Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Publishing Group, and DLA Piper.

Retrieving Information: An Analogy, Joshua Levine

Library Staff Online Writings

A major part of being an effective legal information professional is knowing where to look at the beginning of your search. In this profession, you typically have a wide range of information resources at your fingertips. Mastering those resources, and being able to make an educated guess about where something might be found, are vital in this field.

The Future Of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (Pslf) Under The Trump Administration, Arrianne Bautista

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice (ERSJ) Blog

The earnings of public sector employees trail behind those of their private sector counterparts, and this income disparity is continually increasing. Thus, the burden of repaying student loan debt weighs heavily on public servants.  Lower earnings, and the resulting difficulty in repaying student loans, tend to dissuade individuals from pursuing or maintaining careers in public service, thereby leading to staffing shortages in essential workforce sectors, particularly since those positions often require highly educated candidates.  In 2007, Congress sought to address these burdens by passing the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (“CCRAA”), which established the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (“PSLF”) …

Cardozo Law News Brief: April 11, 2025, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Brief 2025

Highlights from the April 11, 2025 Cardozo Law News Brief include:

• A $5M gift from Judith and William Greenblatt ’82, P’14 to establish the Judith and William Greenblatt Career Success Center.

• Five new faculty members announced, joining Cardozo this summer.

• The Immigration Justice Clinic wins a Convention Against Torture case, led by students and a clinical fellow.

• Alumni Emma Guido Brill ’17 and Jonah Brill ’17 appear on the SPARKS podcast.

• Professor Kathryn Miller and Professor Peter Markowitz quoted in The New York Times on DOJ and ICE issues.

• Professor Gabor Rona publishes and speaks on international regulation of private …

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Cardozo Announces The Judith And William Greenblatt Career Success Center With A $5m Commitment From Judith And William Greenblatt ’82, P’14, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law announced the creation of the Judith and William Greenblatt Career Success Center, supported by a $5 million gift from Judith and William Greenblatt ’82, P’14. This transformative contribution, among the largest in Cardozo’s history, expands the Office of Career Services and supports the Rise Up for Cardozo campaign. The gift honors the school’s upcoming 50th anniversary and has already contributed to a record 97.4% employment rate for the Class of 2024. The new center, officially launching this month, will provide enhanced career counseling and long-term support for student success.

Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic Wins Victory For Client Under Convention Against Torture, Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic

Cardozo Law News Archive

The Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic at Cardozo School of Law secured a major win for a client facing deportation. Under the supervision of Clinical Teaching Fellow Ellie Norton, students Vasundhra Navjeevan ’25 and Anais Rosenblatt ’25 successfully argued that their client qualified for protection under the Convention Against Torture, preventing his return to a country where he risked severe harm. The students dedicated months of research and advocacy, producing a 50-page brief and representing their client in court, resulting in a decision that adopted many of their arguments.

Brief Of Amici Curiae 676 Law Professors In Support Of Plaintiff’S Motion For Summary Judgment And For Declaratory And Permanent Injunctive Relief, Wilfred U. Codrington Iii, Rebecca Ingber, Rachel Landy, Jacob Noti-Victor, Alexander A. Reinert

Amicus Briefs

Amici 676 law professors submit this brief in support of Plaintiff Jenner & Block’s Motion for Summary Judgment and for Declaratory and Permanent Injunctive Relief (the “Motion”) to emphasize the threat that the President’s Executive Order (the “Order”) presents to the independence and integrity of the legal profession, the rights of clients to seek redress in the courts, and, by extension, the rule of law. As experts in constitutional law, legal ethics, and the history of the legal profession, among other fields, we have a significant interest in ensuring that the principles of free speech, freedom of association, the right …

A Conversation With Judge Shira Scheindlin, Burt Neuborne & Jeffrey Toobin, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law, Judge Shira Scheindlin, Burt Neuborne, Jeffrey Toobin

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Join us for a discussion on judicial independence and impartiality with Judge Shira Scheindlin, NYU Law Professor Burt Neuborne, and author Jeffrey Toobin. In Floyd v. City of New York (2013), Judge Scheindlin ruled that the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk program was unconstitutional, ordering reforms and oversight. Days later, the Second Circuit reassigned the case, citing concerns about the appearance of impartiality due to her public statements. Professor Neuborne, who objected to her removal in a brief to the court, and Toobin, who covered the case for The New Yorker, will join Judge Scheindlin to examine the implications of this decision and …

Dean Leslie Appoints Five New Faculty Members, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

Cardozo Law proudly welcomes five new members of its strong and growing faculty. Professor of Law James (Jamie) Macleod, Associate Professor of Law Aneil Kovvali, Associate Clinical Professor of Law Prianka Nair, and Assistant Professors of Law Jared Mayer and Britta Redwood will officially join the Cardozo faculty this summer.

Cardozo Dispute Resolution Competition Honor Society Team Earns Top Honors At Cpr’S 2025 International Mediation Competition, Cardozo Dispute Resolution Competition Honor Society

Cardozo Law News Archive

The Cardozo Dispute Resolution Competition Honor Society (CDRCHS) Team competed at this year's CPR International Mediation Competition April 3-5 in São Paulo, Brazil.

Us Supreme Court Reopens Door For Restitution Of Nazi Stolen Painting, David Seen

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Blog

The looting of works of art during World War II represents one of the most significant cultural thefts in history, with the Nazi state seeking to enrich itself by seizing property of the people it persecuted. The Nazis systematically seized thousands of invaluable works of art and cultural assets from museums, galleries, and private collections across Europe. The methods of seizure ranged from barefaced theft to indirect means such as forcing individuals to sell their property to finance their flights into exile. Due to the fact that many works of art were not looted directly but seized through indirect means, …

The 2025 International Advocate For Peace Award Ceremony Honoring Zafra Lerman, Cardozo Journal Of Conflict Resolution, Zafra M. Lerman

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Scientist, educator and humanitarian Zafra M. Lerman will receive Cardozo School of Law’s 24th International Advocate for Peace Award on March 6. The award, which originated in 2000, is presented annually by the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution to a person, organization or group that is exemplary in the field of conflict resolution.

Application For Leave To File Amicus Curiae Brief In Support Of Petitioners; Amicus Curiae Brief, Myriam E. Gilles

Amicus Briefs

Amici curiae are law professors who teach and write about the function and role of state and federal courts. Because Amici have substantial expertise in the history, practices, and workings of courts, Amici submit this brief in the hope of being of assistance to this Court in its deliberation.

Cardozo Law News Brief: April 4, 2025, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Brief 2025

Highlights from the April 4, 2025 Cardozo Law News Brief include:

• Professor Jessica Roth appeared on CNN’s AC360 to discuss the rule of law and legal representation under the Trump administration.

• Professor Lindsay Nash spoke with CBS News about the arrest and detention of a Columbia student with no criminal charges.

• Professor Luís Carlos Calderón Gómez commented on a SCOTUS religious freedom case in CNN, USA Today, Newsweek, and Bloomberg.

• Professor Alexander Reinert was quoted in Gothamist on protecting sexual assault plaintiffs’ identities in court.

• Faculty updates include:

  • Professor Calderón Gómez presenting at Columbia Law.

  • Professor …

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Comparing Freedom Of Speech In The United States And Germany, Simon Morgenstern

Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review (CICLR) Blog

A citizen’s freedom of speech is a fundamental right that is guaranteed by most democracies around the world. In fact, some estimates have it that free speech is a right in almost 165 countries across the globe. While the ideal is one shared by most, the application of the right to real life situations differs amongst countries. Some countries have a broader understanding of the right while others offer a more limited approach. This blog post will compare and analyze the approach taken by the United States and Germany to free speech, specifically with regards to their attitude towards “hate …

Trauma-Transformed Law: The Why And How Of Trauma-Informed Care (Tic) Practice, Kukin Program For Conflict Resolution, Laura Mcguire

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From intake to deposition, mediation, and trial, legal clients are traversing one of the most re-traumatizing experiences of their lives when they decide to seek justice. Understanding how to address this from a personal and systems theory approach benefits survivors and attorneys alike, increasing client satisfaction, referrals, retention, and preventing longitudinal burnout. In this presentation, Dr. Laura McGuire, creator of the Certified Trauma-Informed ® Legal Professional program, will highlight some of the key areas of TIC in practice and offer additional insight into real-world application.

Cardozo Aelj’S Spring 2025 Symposium Delves Into The Implications Of Artificial Intelligence On Copyright Law And Publicity Rights, Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Blog

The Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal is pleased to present the 2025 Arts and Entertainment Law Journal Symposium: Fake It Till You Make It?: Striking the Right Balance Between Innovation, Publicity Rights, and Copyright. This event will bring together leading scholars and industry experts to explore the legal challenges posted by AI-generated voices, deepfake performances, and digital replicas.

Dean Melanie Leslie’S Office Hors On The Trump Administration's Immigration Enforcement Tactics, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

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Join Dean Leslie and Professor Lindsay Nash to discuss the immigration enforcement tactics of President Trump’s second term. Topics will include the intersection between immigration enforcement and political speech, the administration’s expansion of summary removal processes, the administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act, and the administration’s recission of longstanding rules placing important constraints on immigration enforcement. The two will also answer questions raised by the student attendees.

Justice, Human Rights, And The New Charisma Of Anti-Democratic Ideologies, Cardozo Law Institute In Holocaust And Human Rights (Clihhr), Floersheimer Center For Constitutional Democracy, Matthias Mahlmann

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Democracies are under pressure worldwide – externally by authoritarian states and internally by political forces that spread anti-democratic ideologies even if masked by avowed concern for the people. While reasons are intensely debated, this talk critically revisits explanations for the charisma of post-democratic ideologies by (1) investigating normative foundations of the exacting and fragile project of democracy and its relation to human rights and (2) discussing human rights theory in times of widespread human rights skepticism and its meaning for crises of democracy. How can we defend the project of democracy in theory and practice?

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

CLIHHR Newsletters

This Spring 2025 issue of the CLIHHR Newsletter highlights the Institute’s work in human rights education, advocacy, and atrocity prevention. It features student fieldwork in Brazil, national recognition at the Clara Barton Humanitarian Law Competition, major public events, faculty scholarship, and international engagement through the United Nations and academic partnerships. The newsletter reflects CLIHHR’s commitment to survivor-centered justice, Indigenous rights, and preparing future human rights practitioners.

Against Criminalizing Wage Theft: Lessons From The Antitrafficking Movement, Stephanie Richard

Cardozo Law Review

Criminalizing wage theft is a popular idea. This Article argues that--based on practitioners' experience with human trafficking--workers' rights groups, legislators, and prosecutors should reconsider embracing the criminalization of wage theft as an effective response to preventing this form of abuse. Twenty years of experience with trafficking cases and data show that criminalizing wage theft is likely not only to be ineffective but also to cause further harm to the victims and vulnerable communities who suffer the most from wage theft. A review oflabor trafficking cases and data shows the frequent negative impacts on victims from criminal prosecutions that would be …

Table Of Contents - Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review, Vol. 8, Iss. 2

Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review

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Table Of Contents - Cardozo Journal Of Equal Rights & Social Justice, Vol. 31, Iss. 3

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On The Meaning Of Discrimination: Anti-Racism Versus Color- Blind Policy, Keith N. Hylton

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

Chief Justice Roberts of the United States Supreme Court has said that "the way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race. "I In this Article, I examine what it means to discriminate on the basis of race-or what it means to stop discriminating on the basis of race. I consider interventions designed to enhance social welfare in an economy with racially discriminatory games operating at its base. One set of interventions is color-blind, in the sense that it treats all actors alike regardless of race. The other set of interventions …

We The People... Deserve Fair Taxes, Doron Narotzki, Tamir Shanan

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

In a world where economic inequality is deepening, tax law has emerged as one of the most powerful tools for shaping social justice. This Article explores how progressive taxation serves not only as a fiscal mechanism but as a reflection of societal values and the moral obligations of wealth. With legal methodologies such as Purposivism, Originalism, and Living Constitutionalism providing different interpretative lenses, this Article delves into the crucial discourse surrounding income, tax avoidance, deductions, and wealth taxation.

Through an analysis of real-world tax policies and legal precedents, the Article examines how these methodologies either perpetuate or challenge the current …

Conservative Caution V. Progressive Originalism: How Justices Barrett And Jackson Are Paving Their Own Paths On The Court, David Rudenstine, Michael Waldman, Eric Freedman, Haiyun Damon-Feng, William D. Araiza, Mark Anthony Frassetto, Jake Meiseles, Michael Pollack, Linda Greenhouse, Earl M. Maltz

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The Conservative Caution v. Progressive Originalism symposium, hosted by the Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice on March 7, 2025, brings together leading constitutional scholars to examine the emerging judicial philosophies of Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Through three expert panels—presidential immunity, gun rights, and judicial ideology—the symposium analyzes how both Justices are shaping contemporary originalist discourse from opposing ends of the ideological spectrum. Panelists explore the Supreme Court’s watershed decision in Trump v. United States (2024), emphasizing its unprecedented expansion of presidential immunity and its implications for separation of powers and democratic accountability. Discussions …

Kendra's Paradox: Redefining The Statutory Approach To Assisted Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment In New York, Matt Donelian

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The note critically examines the limitations of Kendra's Law in New York, which provides Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for individuals with severe mental illnesses. While the law aims to balance public safety and individual rights, its strict eligibility criteria often prevent timely intervention, leading to worse outcomes for those in need. The note proposes reforming the law to prioritize clinical assessments over past actions, enabling earlier intervention while respecting individual rights. This reform would address the law's retroactive nature and promote a more proactive, compassionate approach to mental health care.

Graphic Design Is (Not) My Passion: How A Hypothetical Wedding Website Upended Lgbtq+ Public Accommodations Law And Where We Go From Here, Skylar Corby

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The note examines the implications of the Supreme Court's decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, which upheld the First Amendment protection for a website designer refusing to create designs contrary to her beliefs, thereby invalidating part of Colorado's antidiscrimination law. This ruling undermines LGBTQ+ public accommodations protections, highlighting the need for federal legislation, such as the Equality Act, to safeguard these rights and address First Amendment concerns.