Archives for: February 2010, 02

Professor Eric Lane on Citizens Union Panel

February 2nd, 2010
On Tuesday, February 9, 2010, Professor Eric Lane will be participating in a panel discussion about "Charting New York City's Future." Professor Lane was the Executive Director/Counsel for the 1989 Charter Commission. The event is presented by Citizens… more »

Professor Scott Fruehwald Creates Neurojurisprudence Website

February 2nd, 2010
Professor Scott Fruehwald has created a website entitled “Neurojurisprudence” at sfruehwald.com. Neurojurisprudence is the study of legal philosophy using techniques of evolutionary biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and related fields. The… more »

Professor Julian Ku on News 12

February 2nd, 2010
On Friday, January 29, Professor Julian Ku appeared on News 12's program, Long Island Talks, to discuss the legal implications of the plan to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in federal court in Manhattan. more »

Professor Eric M. Freedman in Legal History Blog

February 2nd, 2010
Professor Eric M. Freedman was featured in the following Legal History Blog post highlighting his forthcoming scholarly work entitled, “Habeas Corpus in Three Dimensions." The post contains an outline of Professor Freedman's three dimensions. AALS Le… more »

Yankees President, Hofstra Law Alum to Keynote Sports Industry Conference

February 2nd, 2010
Hofstra Law alum and President of the New York Yankees, Randy Levine will be the keynote speaker at the Sports Industry Networking and Career (SINC) Conference. Joel Segal, NFL sports agent and Hofstra Law alum, will also be a keynote speaker. The Confer… more »

Professor I. Bennett Capers Participates in Young Scholars Roundtable

February 2nd, 2010
Associate Professor of Law I. Bennett Capers participated as a commentator at the Young Scholars Roundtable, a two-day gathering of young criminal law and criminal procedure scholars, hosted by Vanderbilt Law School. The Roundtable included scholars fro… more »

Congratulations Hofstra Law Students Serving on the Executive Board of the Northeast Regional Black Law Student Association

February 2nd, 2010
During the Northeast Regional Black Law Student Association Convention, the following Hofstra Law students were named to Regional BLSA E-board Officer Positions for the 2010-2011 school year. Ashley Elem- Secretary Mikos Theodule- Attorney General I… more »

Professor James Sample in New York Times

February 2nd, 2010
Professor James Sample was quotes in the following New York Times article. Hanging a ‘For Sale’ Sign Over the Judiciary by Dorothy Samuels January 29, 2010 EXCERPT: Thoughtful candidates known to look at the law on a case-by-case basis will be… more »