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Online Exclusives

Prophecy Without Contempt: A Q&A with Libby Professor Cathleen Kaveny

Cathleen Kaveny is Darald and Juliet Libby Professor of Law and Theology at Boston College. Kaveny has published two books in 2016: Prophecy Without Contempt: ...

By Katharine Whittemore
April 25, 2016

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In 40th Article, Scholar Calls for Robust Federal Role in Corruption Lawsuits

Professor Brown's views are widely cited, including in current Supreme Court briefs.

By David Reich
April 13, 2016

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Fairness Was Foremost for Marathon Bombing Judge

George O'Toole opens a window on the nitty gritty due process in a terrorism case.

By Keith Levinsky ’18
April 12, 2016

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Boston College Names Bilder the Founders Professor of Law

Appointment follows much heralded publication of James Madison book for which she won the Bancroft Prize.

By David Reich
April 6, 2016

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Bilder Wins Bancroft Prize

BC Law Professor and Lee Distinguished Scholar Mary Sarah Bilder has won the Bancroft Prize, considered one of the most prestigious honors in the field of American ...

March 17, 2016

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Student Spotlight: Diane Prend ’16, “BC in DC”

Diane Prend ’16 was one of the first students to participate in BC Law’s new “BC in DC” program, where students spend a semester working ...

February 10, 2016

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Korematsu v. United States Sparks Remembrance, Advocacy

Remembrance and advocacy were the dominant themes at the Fred Korematsu Day event at BC Law on Feb. 1. Speakers shared analyses of and anecdotes ...

By Venus Chui '18
February 5, 2016

In Brief

Around the Academy

Sharon Post: Chief Judge Post and two colleagues from the Federal Circuit of Appeals in Washington, DC, held a rare special session at BC Law ...

Winter 2016

Faculty Scholarship

Hashimoto Investigates Opioid Crisis

Lawyer-scientist’s research shapes national guidelines on overuse.

By Jeri Zeder
Winter 2016

Light the World

The Domino Effect of a Teacher’s Generosity

$1 million and counting—the remarkable story of the power of many.

Winter 2016

Faculty Scholarship

Notable Faculty Publications

Professor Daniel Kanstroom, in his ongoing efforts to raise public consciousness of US deportation laws, has co-authored The New Deportation Delirium: Interdisciplinary Responses (NYU Press, ...

Winter 2016

Faculty Scholarship

BC Law Faculty Achievements

Full Circle: Professor Joan Blum last summer conducted a two-day training program in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, on drafting indictments. She did so on behalf of the ...

Winter 2016

Online Exclusives

What Does Insurance Litigation of the Future Look Like?

Vulnerabilities, opportunities emerge as panelists discuss how the industry is changing.

By Andrea Clavijo '16
January 30, 2016

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Albert Named Chair of ASCL Special Committee

The American Society of Comparative Law (ASCL) has appointed BC Law professor Richard Albert chair of a term-limited committee tasked with preparing a report on how the ASCL can build ...

January 19, 2016

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First Circuit Appeals Court Victories Continue String of BC Law Successes

BC Law faculty and students have had remarkable success in the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals in 2015. Earlier this year, teams of students ...

January 4, 2016