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Cardozo Law News Brief: November 14, 2025, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Briefs

Highlights from the November 14, 2025 Cardozo Law News Brief include:

• Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson of the New York Court of Appeals was announced as the keynote speaker for Cardozo’s 48th Commencement at Lincoln Center.

• Professor Rebecca Ingber was quoted in The Washington Post and The Christian Science Monitor about the legality of recent U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean.

Faculty news includes:

• Sarah Chu, of the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice, delivered the closing plenary at Interpol’s 21st International Forensic Science Managers’ Symposium.

• Professor Wilfred Codrington III spoke at symposia hosted by Northwestern University Law Review and …

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Educational Shabbat, Jewish Law Students Association (Jlsa), Jewish Grad Organization (Jgo)

2025–2026 Flyers

Wine and Dinner provided.

Joined by Dean Melanie Leslie

Mapping Intellectual Property Abuses In The Pharmaceutical Field, S. Sean Tu, Ana Santos Rutschman

Faculty Publications

This Viewpoint details intellectual property abuses in the pharmaceutical industry involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

The Federal Supreme Court's Jurisdiction To Interpret International Treaties And Agreements, Noura Salem Alshamsi

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

This thesis examines and analyzes the interpretation of international treaties and agreements in the legal system of the United Arab Emirates, focusing in particular on the jurisdiction granted to the Federal Supreme Court in this area. It aims to clarify the legal nature of interpretation claims, the procedures related to them, and the impact of the rulings issued in this regard, in light of the UAE Constitution and recent legislative developments, particularly Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2022.

The study concludes that the UAE legislator has granted the Federal Supreme Court exclusive jurisdiction to interpret international treaties, and that this …

Holguin V. City Of Henderson, 141 Nev. Adv. Op. 53 (November 13, 2025), Francesca Manz

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

Nevada Supreme Court holds that NRS 617.455 requires claimants to satisfy both the statutory exposure requirement and the conclusive presumption of work-relatedness to establish a compensable lung-disease claim.

State Of Nevada V. Degraffenreid, 141 Nev. Adv. Op. 56 (Nov. 13, 2025), William Mcadorey

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

No abstract provided.

9th Annual Stonewall Lecture Series: Safeguarding Rights In A Changing Landscape: How Rhode Island Is Protecting The Lgbtq+ Community Through Its Constitution 11-13-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

No abstract provided.

2025 Lemkin Award, Cardozo Law Institute In Holocaust And Human Rights (Clihhr), Institute For The Study Of Genocide

2025–2026 Flyers

Please join the Institute for the Study of Genocide and the Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights for the biennial Lemkin Award Ceremony, honoring Raphael Lemkin, the originator of the term genocide and leading advocate of the UN Genocide Convention. The award recognizes the best non-fiction work focusing on genocide, crimes against humanity, and other gross human rights violations, as well as strategies for prevention. This year’s award winner is Elyse Semerdjian, for her work, Remnants: Embodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide.

The Trump Law Firm Intimidation Policy: A Look Inside The Wreckage, Jacob Burns Center For Ethics In The Practice Of Law

2025–2026 Flyers

The Trump Administration has engaged in what the ABA has called a "Law Firm Intimidation Policy" intended to change how America's largest and most prestigious firms practice law.

2025 Lemkin Award Ceremony, Cardozo Law Institute In Holocaust And Human Rights (Clihhr), Institute For The Study Of Genocide, Elyse Semerdjian

2025 Event Invitations

Please join the Institute for the Study of Genocide and the Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights for the biennial Lemkin Award Ceremony, honoring Raphael Lemkin, the originator of the term genocide and leading advocate of the UN Genocide Convention. The award recognizes the best non-fiction work focusing on genocide, crimes against humanity, and other gross human rights violations, as well as strategies for prevention. This year’s award winner is Elyse Semerdjian, for her work, Remnants: Embodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide.

Cardozo’S Sports Law Society And Antitrust Society Host House Settlement Lecture And Panel, Bradley Rosen

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Blog

Panelists for the event: Professor Marc Edelman, Bob Boland (Partner, Shumaker LLP), Michael Hsu (Co-founder, College Basketball Players Association), Adam Dale (Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP), Neha Vyas (Associate, Winston & Strawn LLP), Paul McDonald (Managing Partner, PL McDonald Law LLC), and Chris Brolley (Associate, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP).

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Cardozo’s Sports Law Society and Antitrust Society hosted a lecture and panel discussion regarding the implications of the House v. NCAA lawsuit and settlement. This included the potential for future antitrust liability as a result of the settlement, Title IX implications, the employment status of college …

The Trump Law Firm Intimidation Policy: A Look Inside The Wreckage, Jacob Burns Center For Ethics In The Practice Of Law, David Mcgowan, W. Bradley Wendel, Staci Zaretsky

2025 Event Invitations

The Trump Administration has engaged in what the ABA has called a “Law Firm Intimidation Policy”; intended to change how America's largest and most prestigious firms practice law.

Nine firms have “settled” with the Administration, while four firms have filed suit to enjoin the Administration's actions, and have won some early victories. Other firms have expressed their opposition to the admiration’s policy in various ways. After more than half a year, what lessons, if any, can be drawn from the bar's response to the Law Firm Intimidation Policy? Were predictions that the Administration's efforts would cause significant harm to the …

Mental Illness In African American Women: A Transcendental Phenomenology On Self-Efficacy And The Treatment-Seeking Behavior Of Secondary And Post-Secondary Educators, Sasha N. Gordon

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This transcendental phenomenological research shows the influence of mental health treatment on the self-efficacy of African American women who are secondary or post-secondary educators in Northern Illinois. For African American women educators, taking care of their mental well- being and being aware of mental health conditions are crucial. Sharing personal stories and experiences can help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Promoting awareness and understanding of mental health issues are vital in our communities, and access to resources and support are necessary. Using self-identity theory can aid in comprehending motivations and behaviors, leading to greater satisfaction and fulfillment and the …

The Rise And Fall (And Rise?) Of New Mexico's Criminalization Of Abortion, Jennifer Laws

Scholarship Day 2025

No abstract provided.

How Corporate Individualism Challenges Modern Tort Theory, Daniel Harris

University of Miami Business Law Review

According to the modern tort theory, that dominates in the legal academy, deep pocket entities that profit from facilitating harmful activity must compensate those foreseeably injured by that activity. The rationale is that allowing enterprises to externalize the costs they impose on others encourages excessively risky behavior. Therefore, cost internalization must be mandated to achieve the twin goals of tort law: compensation of tort victims and deterrence of potentially harmful conduct.

The thesis of this Article is that the academic model is misleading and incomplete. The concerns of the tort system are not limited to compensation and deterrence. Our legal …

West Flagler And The Future Of Sports Betting: Navigating Tribal Sovereignty And The Need For Consumer Protection In A Growing Market, Jake Granese

University of Miami Business Law Review

Sports betting in the United States has exploded in recent years, with a record–breaking $11 billion in revenue in 2023. This growth has inspired state governments to try to leverage this lucrative business. One recent development is the 2021 Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state of Florida. The Compact represents a milestone towards exclusivity in mobile gaming for Native American tribal nations. Under the Compact, the Seminole Tribe receives sports betting exclusivity, for both retail sports wagering and online sports wagering across the state of Florida, in exchange for a revenue sharing arrangement—unlike any other …

The Cost Of Waiting: Navigating The Ftc’S Noncompete Ban And The Risks Of Inaction, Cameron Weiss

University of Miami Business Law Review

This Comment critically examines the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) now–abandoned rule that sought to ban noncompete clauses in employment contracts, emphasizing the limitations of advice provided by attorneys, legal scholars, and experts who advocate for a “wait–and–see” approach during its development and subsequent litigation. Noncompetes, while serving as a tool for employers to safeguard proprietary interests and limit competition, also restrict employee mobility and bargaining power. The FTC’s proposed rule, which aimed to ban most noncompete clauses, faced immediate and substantial legal challenges under the major questions and nondelegation doctrines.

Although the FTC ultimately ceased defending the rule and acceded …

Cryptocurrencies And Financial Crimes: The Role Of Decentralized Cryptocurrency In Facilitating Money Laundering And The Challenges Posed On Anti–Money Laundering Regulations, Jeffry A. Collins

University of Miami Business Law Review

This research examines the role of decentralized cryptocurrencies in facilitating money laundering and the challenges they pose to Anti–Money Laundering (AML) regulations through literature review and regulatory analysis. The study reveals that the decentralized, anonymous, and borderless nature of cryptocurrency enables illicit activities via cryptocurrency ATMs, mixing services, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs). For over a decade, the same regulatory problems persist today as were present at the inception of cryptocurrencies. Current AML frameworks, such as the Bank Secrecy Act and the Money Laundering Control Act, are inadequate for this decentralized ecosystem. The analysis critiques the fragmented efforts of U.S. regulatory …

Honoring Our 2025 Pro Bono Award Recipients, Maurer School Of Law - Indiana University

Keep Up With the Latest News from the Law School (blog)

The Indiana University Maurer School of Law celebrated its 2025 Pro Bono Award winners this week, honoring students, faculty, and community members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to serving others through legal advocacy and volunteer work.

The student awards recognized the individuals in each class who logged the highest number of pro bono hours during the past academic year. This year’s honorees were:

• Laura Stancato ’26, of Fishers, Indiana, who was honored for her leadership with the Protective Order Project and the Civil Protective Order Clinic. “This work uncovered a passion for helping others, particularly survivors of sexual and domestic …

Finding Law When There Is None: An Analysis Of Litigation Concerning Non–Fungible Tokens (Nfts), Shelby T. Roberts, O. Hayden Griffin, Iii

University of Miami Business Law Review

The development of new technologies tends to give rise to the same quandary: how can these technologies flourish while also protecting citizens from any collateral consequences? How much latitude and freedom should innovators be given in pursuing these technologies is often debated. Non–fungible tokens (NFTs) are one of several products that utilize blockchain technology. NFTs have been hailed by some as the future of commerce while others have derided NFTs as a scam–ridden fad. With virtually no legislation or regulations specifically designed to govern NFTs, a content analysis of litigation involving NFTs was conducted as an effort to help determine …

Artificial Intelligence And The “Armed Attack” Threshold In International Law, Katie A. Johnston

International Law Studies

This article argues that the deployment of artificial intelligence, even in its strong fully autonomous form, does not have significant consequences for the application of the jus ad bellum framework, and in particular the armed attack threshold. As with all new weapons technologies, the deployment of artificial intelligence in the resort to force requires consideration of what “imminence” means in this context. However, artificial intelligence is fundamentally a means of making decisions to resort to force or contributing to the reasons for which such decisions are made by humans. Unlike the jus in bello, the jus ad bellum is …

Artificial Intelligence And The Prohibition On The Use Of Force: Intention And Causation, Russell Buchan

International Law Studies

This article explores the application of Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter to AI-enabled systems that carry out unintended engagements involving the use of force. First, it analyzes whether State responsibility for a breach of the prohibition on the use of force is defined in subjective or objective terms. Most commentators maintain that a State must intend to use force against the victim State in order for the prohibition to apply. However, through an examination of State practice, this article demonstrates that the prohibition is based on objective responsibility. Second, this article assesses whether a State must cause the …

Symposium—Introduction, Russell Buchan

International Law Studies

In March 2025 the University of Reading and the U.S. Naval War College convened a workshop at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom to examine the application of the jus ad bellum, jus in bello, and international criminal law to the use of military AI. This is the introduction to the symposium, published as Volume 107 of International Law Studies.

Assessing The Role Of Ai In Determining The Necessity And Proportionality Of The Exercise Of Self-Defense Against An Armed Attack, Marco Roscini

International Law Studies

This article explores whether artificial intelligence (AI) constitutes an asset or rather a challenge in assessing the necessity and proportionality of a State’s response to an armed attack in the context of self-defense. Two central arguments are advanced. First, while AI may assist in detecting incoming threats of armed attacks, abstract and highly context-driven notions like necessity and proportionality would be very difficult to encode into algorithms. Second, even assuming that this were possible, relying on AI to determine the necessity and proportionality of a self-defense response would present as many challenges as it does advantages and, therefore, should be …

Data Cleaning With Excel, Rubab Shahzad

Day Family Research Lab Workshop Series

This workshop will delve into the importance of cleaning research data and why clean data is an important part of the larger research data lifecycle. This session will also provide an overview of data cleaning and preprocessing using Microsoft Excel including a hands-on demonstration.

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The House Always Wins, Cardozo Sports Law Society (Csls), Cardozo Antitrust Society

2025–2026 Flyers

Mini Lecture: Professor Marc Edelman

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

2025 Event Invitations

Join Dean Leslie and Professor Peter Markowitz for the Dean's Office Hours on November 12. They will discuss the shifting immigration landscape in the United States. The scale and nature of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) agency's enforcement practices have been evolving rapidly in recent months. The shifts have had profound impacts on immigrants, their families, and the communities in which they live. The changes have also impacted the work of immigration lawyers, who are rapidly evolving their practices to meet the moment and best protect the immigrants they represent. The two will also answer questions raised by …

Replacement Opening Brief For Plaintiff-Appellant Timothy Olmos, Ciara Gerendas, Noah Goldstein, Eli O'Neal, Madeline H. Meth

Faculty Scholarship

Today, nearly everyone relies on a cellphone. Many use their phones to store a wealth of private information, including conversations over text messages and emails; photographs of family, friends, pets, and joyous occasions; and confidential banking and medical records. The Supreme Court, therefore, regards a cellphone search as one that “typically expose[s] to the government far more than the most exhaustive search of a house.”

The Supreme Court also recognizes that despite the legal status of people subject to probation conditions, probationers still retain Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches. And this Court has held that probationers, who like almost …

Presidents, Opinions, And Independent Officers, Jed Handelsman Shugerman

Faculty Scholarship

The Opinions in Writing Clause is a persistent textual problem for the claim that Article II implies an indefeasible removal power: If the Framers believed they had given the president an unconditional removal power, why would they also specify a lesser power merely to ask for opinions? New historical research confirms this textual problem was also contextual: early state constitutions, the Ratification debates, and the First Congress indicate that the Opinions Clause’s original public meaning signaled independence of department heads, or at least the possibility of congressional requirements like good cause.

Legal scholars have already shown that the texts of …

Review Of Sheila A. Smith, Japan Rearmed: The Politics Of Military Power, Timothy C. Hebb

Liberty University Journal of Statesmanship & Public Policy

Sheila Smith, a long-time political scientist focused on Asia-Pacific studies and an expert on Japan specifically, would publish possibly her most influential work in 2019: Japan Rearmed: The Politics of Military Power. In this well-researched work of hers, she gives the reader an in-depth yet concise look at the reasons for Japan’s rearmament, the history of their Self Defense Force, and the challenging political situation that was built in the wake of a world war that still affects them today. This book goes over much of what is needed to understand why Japan’s military is in the shape it is …