Archives for: September 2011, 26

James Sample Co-Authors Article Detailing Why Reform in Judicial Elections is Imperative

September 26th, 2011
Stanching the Cash FlowBy Erwin Chemerinsky and James SampleThe American ProspectSeptember 19, 2011Excerpt: The influence of special-interest money in the corruption of state courts has been well documented. In 39 states, at least some judges are elected… more »

Yishai Boyarin and Andrew Schepard Participate in Future of Court Conference

September 26th, 2011
  Professors Yishai Boyarin and Andrew Schepard participated in a conference at Marquette Law School on September 23-24th, 2011 on the Future of Court ADR: Mediation and Beyond. The conference was co sponsored by the Association of Family and Conciliati… more »

Eric M. Freedman’s Article Cited in Dissenting Opinion

September 26th, 2011
  Eric M. Freedman’s article, “Reconstructing Journalists’ Privilege” (2008), was cited in a dissenting opinion in R. vs. The National Post, a case involving journalists’ privilege that the Supreme Court of Canada decided on September 19, 2011. It can b… more »

Dean Demleitner Speaks at Conference on "Race and Criminal Justice in the West"

September 26th, 2011
On Saturday, September 24th, Dean Nora Demleitner spoke at the conference on "Race and Criminal Justice in the West" at Gonzaga Law School. The talk was entitled "Native American Sex Offenders: More Harsh Federal Punishment or an Alternative Way Forward… more »