Commercial Litigation Insider Spotlights New St. John's Law Course on Litigation in NY's Commercial Division
Law schools may offer a host of legal skills courses, but one devoted solely to practicing in New York's Commercial Division? Not so much--until this year, when St. John's University School of Law Law introduced a new, upper-level, one-credit course called, "Litigation in New York's Commercial Division."
St. John’s Law Moot Court Honor Society Team Wins National First Amendment Competition
On the heels of taking first and second place at the William B. Spong Moot Court Tournament, a team representing the Law School’s Moot Court Honor Society has won the National First Amendment Moot Court Competition at Vanderbilt Law School.
David Falcon '11 Helps Launch Legal Assistance Program for Veterans
David Falcon '11 has become the first Economic Justice Clinic alumnus to be hired back as a full-time staff attorney at NYLAG, assigned to its new Veterans Project.
St. John's Law-University of Glasgow Exchange Program Launches with Great Success
Students earning their LL.B. degree from University of Glasgow come to St. John’s Law for a year of study and immersion in New York City culture and community.
Adjunct Professor Pedram Tabibi on Defamation Suits Stemming from Negative Online Reviews
“What we’re seeing is that businesses are willing to spend a lot of money to go after online reviewers because, in the end, online reviews could end up having a huge impact on their reputation.”
Larry Cunningham on Convicting Drug Dealer for Overdose Death
"It is very difficult to convict a drug dealer for homicide as a result of selling drugs to someone who later dies," said Larry Cunningham.
Jeff Sovern on Obama Administration's Plan to End Racial Discrimination by Car Dealers
"It's not usually considered a defense that the beneficiaries of racism should keep the lower prices that other groups pay for"
Nina Crimm on Slide in IRS Customer Service
Outside experts say the lack of help is a concern both for taxpayers and for the government, which may not get all the money it should if people file their taxes incorrectly.
Noted Author and Journalist Peter Steinfels Named 2014 D’Angelo Chair
Steinfels is the third person to be selected for the Chair, which was established in 2007 by Peter P. D’Angelo ’78MBA, ’06 HON, and Margaret La Rosa D’Angelo ’70Ed, to enhance intellectual life at the University.
Professor Francine Guastello Addresses Society's Need for Literacy Training
With the implementation of Common Core State Standards, training literacy educators is now a national priority.