Archives for: August 2010
Julian Ku Awarded Fulbright Distinguished Lectureship to Teach Law in China
August 31st, 2010Professor Julian Ku has been awarded a grant to serve as a Fulbright Distinguished Lecturer in Law at the East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai during the spring 2011 semester.
While in China, Professor Ku will teach courses… more »
Professor James Sample comments on proposed law dealing with judicial recusal in California
August 30th, 2010Bill Would Bar Judges From Hearing Donors' Cases
By Evan Weinberger
Law 360
August 26, 2010
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James Sample, a Hofstra Law School professor, said that the law was a preemptive strike aimed at keeping control of campaign spending in judicia… more »
Prof. James Sample on Contributions, Expenditures, and Caperton Contributions
August 26th, 2010Sample: Contributions, Expenditures, and Caperton Contributions
By James Sample
Election Law Blog
August 20, 2010
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Rick Hasen is a friend and mentor for whom I have the utmost respect and admiration. And--in yet another testament to Rick… more »
Professor Andrew Schepard Makes SSRN Top Ten
August 23rd, 2010Professor Andrew Schepard's paper,"Kramer vs. Kramer Revisited: A Comment on the Miller Commission Report and the Obligation of Divorce Lawyers for Parents to Discuss Alternative Dispute Resolution with their Clients", made SSRN's top-ten download list f… more »
Prof. Colombo to New York Times: Case against Wyly brothers is pretty strong, though not a no brainer
August 23rd, 2010In S.E.C. Fraud Suit, Texas Brothers Stand Firm
By David Segal
New York Times
August 23, 2010
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How strong is the case? “Pretty strong,” said Ronald J. Colombo, an associate professor of securities and corporate law at Hofstra Univer… more »
Professor Frank Gulino to Serve as Attorney of Record and Supervise Students’ Appearance Before U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces at Hofstra
August 20th, 2010In connection with its Project Outreach, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces will visit Hofstra on November 3, 2010, to hear a case pending before it. As part of the Court’s visit, two Hofstra students – 3Ls Michael Zisser and Michael Levin –… more »
Professor Norman I. Silber Writes Op-Ed on the first director of CFPA
August 20th, 2010The first director of CFPA
by Norman I. Silber
The Hill Congress Blog
August 18, 2010
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Last month, Congress created an independent regulatory body within the Federal Reserve System, a body designed to address consumer financial products.… more »
Justice O'Connor, Professor Sample warn of Constitutional Crisis in State Courts
August 18th, 2010According to a new report authored by Professor James Sample, spending on state Supreme Court elections has more than doubled in the past decade, from $83.3 million in 1990-1999 to $206.9 million in 2000-2009, and deep-pocketed special interests play a d… more »
Professor Miriam Albert Presents at SEALs on Innovative Teaching Techniques
August 10th, 2010Professor Miriam Albert was a presenter at the Southeastern Association of Law Schools’ Annual meeting on August 4th. Professor Albert spoke on a panel entitled “Innovative Teaching Techniques for Clinical and Skills Courses,” one of several Teaching T… more »
Professor James Sample in The Washington Post
August 10th, 2010A deep bench of substitute justices goes unused
By Robert Barnes
The Washington Post
August 9, 2010
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And, at some point, theory steps aside and reality sets in. "It's an interesting idea," said James Sample, a Hofstra law professor who h… more »
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