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“Future of Economic and Social Rights” Brings Nobel Prize-Winner Sen to Campus

Leaders in the fields of economics, philosophy, and law gathered at Boston College Law School April 19 and 20 for the conference, “The Future of ...

May 27, 2016

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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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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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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

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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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HHRP Lecture Highlights Tension Over Immigration Policy

Conversations on immigration policy often highlight the tension between humanitarian objectives and national security issues. On the one hand, America has the potential to offer ...

January 19, 2016

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Ring, Ault Featured in UN International Tax Conference

In December, Professor Emeritus Hugh Ault and Professor Diane Ring participated as experts in a three-day workshop on “Administration of Tax Treaties and Addressing Base-Eroding ...

December 14, 2015

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US Ambassador Offers Insider’s View of Iran Nuclear Deal

Chief negotiator Wendy Sherman explains how allies and antagonists arrived at a multilateral resolution.

By Jeri Zeder
November 12, 2015

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Can the Law Reverse Disturbing Treatment of Migrants?

Clough lecturer questions why globalization has failed to live up to its promise of rightful treatment of the dispossessed.

By Vicki Sanders
November 12, 2015