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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.

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 !

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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No abstract provided.

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

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 …

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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No abstract provided.

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, Melanie Leslie, Jared Mayer

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, 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 …

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 …

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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No abstract provided.

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.

The First Amendment & Censorship: Is This A New Era?, Center For Rights And Justice, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

2025 Event Invitations

Professors David Rudenstine (Cardozo) and Olivier Sylvain (Fordham) will discuss censorship both historically and today, and the role that the First Amendment plays in limiting government suppression of speech. Professor Alex Reinert will moderate the discussion.

Effectiveness Is Not A Criterion Here: The Curriculum Marketplace And The Students It Leaves Behind, Serena E. Roche

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

No abstract provided.

The First Amendment & Censorship: Is This A New Era, Center For Rights And Justice

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No abstract provided.

Dalsa Gbm, Disability Advocacy Law Student Association (Dalsa)

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General Body Meeting.

Tax And Trusts & Estates Panel, Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (Apalsa), Asian American Bar Association Of New York

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No abstract provided.

Why It Is In The Ncaa’S Best Interests To Recognize College Athletes As Employees, Bradley Rosen

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Blog

The past decade has seen an onslaught of high-profile litigation against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The litigation has almost exclusively consisted of claims alleging that some of the NCAA’s policies constitute anticompetitive practices under U.S. antitrust laws. In National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston, the Supreme Court ruled that, by limiting the education-related benefits schools were allowed to offer student athletes, the NCAA violated the Sherman Antitrust Act. However, the main takeaway from Alston was the concurrence by Justice Kavanaugh, which emphasized that while “the Court does not address the legality of the NCAA’s remaining compensation rules …

Scotus Term Preview, Floersheimer Center For Constitutional Democracy

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No abstract provided.

Calling All Students Leaders & Community Organizers, Center For Public Service Law, Public Interest Law Students Association (Pilsa)

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Join Public Interest Law Advocacy (P*LAW) Week: A student-ed movement sparking dialogue, building community, and empowering future advocates.

Cardozo Law News Brief: September 19, 2025, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Briefs

This Cardozo Law News Brief highlights the launch of a new online MSL program for non-lawyers and features faculty in the media, including Adjunct Professor Gary Galperin on the Luigi Mangione terrorism case, Professor Lindsay Nash on Google’s cooperation with ICE, and Professor Gabor Rona on U.S. military contractors. It also notes Professor Rebecca Ingber’s appearance on WGN Radio, Professor Burton Lipshie’s honorary recognition, and the publication of Professor Andrea Schneider’s co-edited book, Discussions in Dispute Resolution.

The Resurgence Of The Rap Act: Why Industry Professionals Enthusiastically Support This Bill, Ansley Henderson

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Blog

Artists release music and write songs to create art, not to offer any sort of criminal confession. Yet, dating back to a 1996 criminal trial involving Snoop Dogg, artists’ lyrics have been admissible as evidence in criminal and civil trials. Most recently, rapper Young Thug, was accused of being the head of a violent gang based solely on lyrics from his songs as evidence. His case sparked nationwide controversy regarding the constitutionality of his lyrics being admitted as key evidence at trial. The rapper’s popular music collective known as “Young Stoner Life,” was posited by prosecutors to actually be a …

The Containment, Floersheimer Center For Constitutional Democracy, Black Law Students Association (Blsa)

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Join us for a special evening with Michelle Adams, the Henry M. Butzel Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, and former Cardozo Professor, as she discusses her acclaimed new book The Containment: Detroit, the Supreme Court, and the Battle for School Desegregation.