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Beckman, Devlin Joyce Present at AALS Clinical Conference

BC Law Professor Sharon Beckman was a featured guest on a panel about The Role of Clinics in Pursuing Systemic Change in the Criminal Justice ...

June 7, 2017

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Justice Hines to Class of 2017: “Speak the Truth”

Hines referenced lawyers fighting against racism and segregation in the deeply divided south, as well as those who fought against the recent immigration ban, in ...

May 26, 2017

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SJC Justice Hines Will Join Rappaport in Spring

Geraldine S. Hines, an associate justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, will be the Spring 2018 Jerome Lyle Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor. She will teach ...

May 17, 2017

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SJC Upholds Earlier Ruling Granting Rosario New Trial

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has upheld an earlier court’s decision in the case of Victor Rosario, who was originally sentenced to life in prison ...

May 11, 2017

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‘Beloved’ Legal Writing Professor Retires

After a career that included stints in both the public and private sectors and more than 25 years of service to BC Law, Legal Reasoning, ...

May 11, 2017

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Former US Attorney Ortiz to Teach at BC Law

Top prosecutor will offer course in national security law as Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor.

May 10, 2017

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Yen to Receive Chris Kando Iijima Teacher and Mentor Award

BC Law Professor Alfred C. Yen will receive the 2016-2017 Professor Chris Kando Iijima Teacher and Mentor Award. Established by the Conference of Asian Pacific ...

May 5, 2017

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‘I Am a Leader, and I Sweat the Details’

A possible future president, Martin O'Malley challenges, amuses as a visiting lecturer.

By Ryan Duffy
May 5, 2017

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Bilder Elected to American Antiquarian Society

Boston College Founders Professor Mary Bilder has been elected to the American Antiquarian Society (AAS). According to the AAS, members are “elected by their colleagues in ...

April 28, 2017

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Intellectual Property Law Races to Keep Up in Digital Age

The ownership of ideas has become increasingly hard to manage.

By James Barasch '18
April 17, 2017

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Sorting Out the Tensions in Immigration Enforcement

Experts look at why state and federal interests are often in conflict.

By Venus Chui '18
April 17, 2017

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Navajo AG Says Tribal Law Deserves More Respect

Students learn about differences in Native American and US legal systems.

By Brianna Marshall ’19
April 11, 2017

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Why the Charitable Sector Is Critical to Tax Reform

Ray Madoff gathers nonprofit leaders to ensure the public good is not forgotten.

April 4, 2017

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What Is the Future of Retail?

Bankruptcy practice is inescapably caught up in the turmoil of the changing retail economy. Experts ponder the new realities.

By Vicki Sanders
April 1, 2017

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Ruth-Arlene Howe Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Professor Emerita and classmate Walter Prince honored by Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association.

March 30, 2017