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You Really Should Know About Kris Franklin, John Lande

Faculty Blogs

This post profiles New York Law School Professor Kris Franklin. She teaches a negotiating, counseling, and interviewing course, which she says really should be called “Client Representation and Case Handling.” Her course on family law practice teaches all the family law doctrine covered in traditional family law courses but she does it exclusively using simulations. In contrast to my suggestion for renaming law school as “negotiation school,” she suggests calling it “legal problem-solving school,” which I think is even better.

Combating Environmental Pollution - A Study Of The Legislation Of The United Arab Emirates, Dr. Emadeldin Mohamed Kammel Abdulhamed

Faculty Peer-Reviewed Papers | بحوث هيئة التدريس المحكمة

The problem of environmental pollution is one of the most important problems that plague most countries of the world, especially in light of the feverish race by those countries to obtain scientific, industrial and technological progress, and information and communication technology, and the consequent adverse effects on the elements of the natural and industrial environment alike. And the belief that a pollution - free environmental environment is impossible to achieve, especially as the elements of the environment are intertwined with soil, water and air. Any pollution of any element that extends easily to the rest of the elements may even …

Characteristics Of Trust (Waqf) In Islamic Law (Sharea’A), Khaireldeen Taleb

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

The paper consists of an introduction and two chapters, namely, definition of Waqf in language and convention and characteristics of Islamic Waqf. In the introduction, the author studies the importance of Waqf. Furthermore, he surveys the literature review and introduces his methodology. In the first chapter of the paper, the author explains the meaning of the term “Waqf” and its legality in the Quran, Sunna, jurisprudential provisions, and scholars’ opinions. The second chapter provides an overview of the characteristics of Waqf, its importance, and its effect on the state as well as individuals. Among these characteristics are divinity, positivism, humanity, …

The Importance Of Transparent Elections, Rebecca Green

Popular Media

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An Analysis Of Technological Components In Relation To Privacy In A Smart City, Kayla Rutherford, Ben Lands, A. J. Stiles

James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal (JMURJ)

A smart city is an interconnection of technological components that store, process, and wirelessly transmit information to enhance the efficiency of applications and the individuals who use those applications. Over the course of the 21st century, it is expected that an overwhelming majority of the world’s population will live in urban areas and that the number of wireless devices will increase. The resulting increase in wireless data transmission means that the privacy of data will be increasingly at risk. This paper uses a holistic problem-solving approach to evaluate the security challenges posed by the technological components that make up a …

Video: No, You Can’T Touch My Hair: The Importance, Necessity, And Controversy Of The Crown Act, Randolph Bracy Iii, Adjoa B. Asamoah, The Honorable Ashleigh Parker Dunston, Doris "Wendy" Green, Linda Harrison, Dr. Stephen Wigley, Dpm

NSU Law Seminar Series

The Black Law Students Association welcomes you to our Fall 2020 panel event, which focuses on the 2019 CROWN Act. The CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” is a law that prohibits race-based hair discrimination, which is the denial of employment and educational opportunities because of hair texture or protective hairstyles including braids, locs, twists or bantu knots.

This panel focuses on the legal perspective from different vantage points. Attendees will learn more about the Act, how it was handled, and the current political climate surrounding the Act. National CROWN Act and …

Cardozo Law News Brief: November 6, 2020, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Brief 2020

Featured Faculty:

• Kate Shaw
• Rebecca Ingber
• Edward Zelinsky
• Ekow N. Yankah
• Jocelyn Getgen Kestenbaum
• Deborah Pearlstein
• Anthony Sebok
• Richard Weisberg

Events:

• Student Services Coffee Chat - Class of 2021
• Immigration Career Panel with FIRE
• Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice Presents: Changing the Way We See Modern Policing: Reform or Abolition?
• Town Hall with Dean Melanie Leslie

Muslims’ Religious Freedom And Religiosity: Measurement And Impact, Hannah M. Ridge

Political Science Faculty Books and Book Chapters

Multiple measures of religious freedom and states’ regulation of religion are at work in sociology of religion. These scales apply one score to a country or to a subset of its policies. A uniform state score conceals the internal religious diversity and the heterogeneous experiences of religious freedom that can result. These, in turn, encourage ecological fallacies and mask the disparate impact that religious freedom for one’s own community and for other groups can have on individuals’ preferences and decisions. To demonstrate the value of measuring and studying religious freedom at the individual level, this study applies individual-level assessments of …

Unravelling The Us Presidential Election, Lori A. Ringhand

Scholarly Works

One of the most perplexing things about US elections is the extent to which we litigate what in much of the rest of the world are routine nuts and bolts questions about how elections work. I had first-hand experience with this during the 2000 presidential election when I was living in the UK. Why, I constantly was asked, is the US Supreme Court deciding your presidential election?

It’s a good question, and also a timely one given how the current presidential election is unfolding.

Alito, Conservative Justices Are Fighting Old Ghosts In Pa. Count All The Ballots, Bruce Ledewitz

Newspaper Columns

Collected biweekly contributions to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site.

November 5, 2020: Count All The Pennsylvania Ballots--Conservative Justices Are Seeing The Ghost Of Bush V. Gore, Bruce Ledewitz

Hallowed Secularism

Blog post, “Count All the Pennsylvania Ballots--Conservative Justices Are Seeing the Ghost of Bush v. Gore“ discusses politics, theology and the law in relation to religion and public life in the democratic United States of America.

Video; Health Law & Ethics 2020, Kathy Cerminara, Jonathan Kroner Law Office, Mcdermott Will & Emery Llp, Lubell & Rosen, Gerald M. Morris

NSU Law Seminar Series

This program will focus on the current climate of health law and the necessary steps used through federal practice to adjust to the ever-changing atmosphere of new legislation. Attendees will learn about the various paths within the practice, about emerging new laws, outreach and training, and how to become involved in the federal practice of health law. The presenters will explain what you need to get started, what different types of experiences and exposure might be helpful in entering the field and instruct you on maintaining ethics by knowing and following the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Model Rules …

Echoes Of 9/11: Rhetorical Analysis Of Presidential Statements In The “War On Terror”, Bruce Ching

Seton Hall Law Review

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Unmasked: Pseudonym Plaintiffs In The Legal Industry In The Era Of #Metoo, Jean Schroll Knapp

Seton Hall Law Review

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Echoes Of 9/11: Rhetorical Analysis Of Presidential Statements In The "War On Terror", Bruce Ching

Journal Articles

This article examines persuasive statements by Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump involving appeals to national identity as a rhetorical foundation for anti-terrorism policy since 9/11. Their specific rhetorical methods have included the use of memorable catchphrases, alliteration, metaphorical framing, and contrast between values of the United States and those of the terrorists. President Bush focused on rallying the nation’s response against the perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks, identifying the U.S. with “freedom itself” and invoking the phrase “War on Terror.” President Obama emphasized the importance of the nation’s values while denouncing the Bush administration’s torture of …

Covid-19 And The Americans With Disabilities Act: Balancing Fear, Safety, And Risk As America Goes Back To Work, Frank Griffin

Seton Hall Law Review

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A Shot In The Dark: How The Sandy Hook Plaintiffs Established Legal Standing Against The Gun Industry, Zachary Posess

Seton Hall Law Review

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The Lost Justification: White-Collar Crime And The Argument For Expanding Brady Rights, Chris Dernbach

Seton Hall Law Review

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New Jersey Criminal Laws: Utilitarianism For Dinner, Desert For Dessert, William C. Shubeck

Seton Hall Law Review

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Table Of Contents - Vol. 51, No. 2 2020

Seton Hall Law Review

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Discounting Credibility: Doubting The Stories Of Women Survivors Of Sexual Harassment, Deborah Epstein

Seton Hall Law Review

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[Screw] America's Pastime Act: The Mirage Of Sapa & Minor League Baseball Wages, John Brucker

Seton Hall Law Review

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Board Of Officers - Vol. 51, No. 2 2020

Seton Hall Law Review

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Could The Gig Economy Send Another Faa Disagreement To The Supreme Court?, Peter B. Rutledge, Jacob Bohn

Popular Media

The Federal Arbitration Act ordinarily obligates federal and state courts to enforce arbitration agreements, including in employment contracts. However, a nearly-century-old carveout in Section 1 exempts from the FAA's sweep contracts of employment for seamen, railroad workers or other individuals "engaged in foreign or interstate commerce." The "gig" economy has spawned increased litigation over the carveout's scope—specifically, whether it applies to certain categories of workers, ranging from Amazon drivers to Grubhub delivery workers. Disagreements are emerging among the federal courts, the law is uncertain in the Eleventh Circuit, and Supreme Court review may soon be called for.

Petition Alleging Violations Of The Human Rights Of Lisa Montgomery By The United States Of America And Urgent Request For Precautionary Measures, Sandra L. Babcock, Zohra Ahmed, Veronica Cinibulk, Allison Franz, Gabriela Markolovic, Kelley Henry, Amy D. Harwell, Lisa G. Nouri

Faculty Scholarship

This is a petition filed on behalf of Lisa Montgomery. More about the case, as well as press releases and case documents, can be found on the case page at Cornell Center for Death Penalty Worldwide.

Recounts And Ballot Challenges In The 2020 Presidential Election: Legal Expert Provides Insights, Bruce Brumberg, Rebecca Green

Popular Media

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Reprogramming Recidivism: The First Step Act And Algorithmic Prediction Of Risk, Amy B. Cyphert

Seton Hall Law Review

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FacebookʼS Latest Attempt To Address Vaccine Misinformation — And Why ItʼS Not Enough, Ana Santos Rutschman

All Faculty Scholarship

On October 13, 2020 Facebook announced the adoption of a series of measures to promote vaccine trust “while prohibiting ads with misinformation that could harm public health efforts.” In the post written by Kang-Xing Jin (head of health) and Rob Leathern (director of product management), the company explained that the new measures were designed with an emphasis on encouraging widespread use of this yearʼs flu vaccine, as well as in anticipation of potential COVID-19 vaccines becoming available in the near future.

The changes focus mainly on the establishment of a multiprong informational campaign about the seasonal flu vaccine, which includes …

Study Finds That Law Schools Fail To Prepare Students To Work With Clients And Negotiate, John Lande

Faculty Blogs

This post provides excerpts from the Building a Better Bar study about new law school graduates’ unmet instructional needs. The study found that new lawyers were “woefully unprepared” to work with clients. They had difficulty (1) communicating with clients, (2) managing expectations, (3) breaking bad news, (4) coping with difficult clients, (5) negotiating with counterparts and clients, and (5) understanding the “big picture” of client matters.

November 4, 2020: Looks Like President Trump Was Reelected, Bruce Ledewitz

Hallowed Secularism

Blog post, “Looks Like President Trump Was Reelected“ discusses politics, theology and the law in relation to religion and public life in the democratic United States of America.