SFGate.com-June 23, 2014
Barry Kozak, director of Elder Law Programs at The John Marshall Law School, advises all adults to prepare Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) papers that spell out your wishes for health care should you become incapacitated.
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Kozak advises protecting health care decisions with DPOA
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Professor Schwinn looks at government analysis on drone strike authority
ConstitutionalLawProfBlog-June 23, 2014
Professor Steven Schwinn says the recently released analysis of how and when the U.S. government can use drone strikes against alleged enemies, leads to the surprising result that the government may be able to kill someone by drone attack more easily than it may detain them (with due process under Hamdi). Still, we don't know this for sure, Schwinn emphasizes, because we don't know precisely what processes the government used: that detail is redacted from the memo.
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Professor Wojcik recognized for his work with LGBT community
InternationalLawProfBlog-June 23, 2014
Professor Mark Wojcik received the Community Leadership Award from the Illinois State Bar Association for his ongoing efforts on behalf of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community.
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Professor Schwinn assesses Supreme Court ruling on cell phone searches
ConstitutionalLawProfBlog-June 25, 2014
Professor Steven Schwinn reviews the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that police must have a warrant to search someone's cell phone for information. The decision was unanimous.
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John Marshall among the first law schools offering online J.D. courses
U.S.News.com-June 25, 2014
The John Marshall Law School now offers 12 J.D. courses online and is paying close attention to how the American Bar Association recognizes online courses as a means to earning the J.D. degree.
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Professor O'Neill calls SCOTUS decision on cellphones a 'bold statement'
NPR.org-June 25, 2014
Professor Timothy P. O'Neill calls the Supreme Court decision a "bold statement" of an individual's right when under arrest. The court said police must obtain a warrant before searching a cellphone at the time of an arrest.
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Rights of older persons topic for Braun Conference and UN presentation
Stamford Advocate-June 25, 2014
The John Marshall Law School will host a two-day conference on the rights of older persons and unveil a Chicago Declaration on the Rights of Older Persons to be presented to UN representatives in New York.
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Professor Schwinn says SCOTUS decision on appointments a defeat for Obama and future presidents
ConstitionalLawProfBlog-June 26, 2014
Professor Steven Schwinn said the Supreme Court handed President Obama a defeat on his recess appointments, but the decision also could limit actions by future presidents as well.
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Alumnus Marty Golden takes VP post at Astellas
nebraskatv.com-June 26, 2014
John Marshall alumnus Marty Golden (J.D. '93) has been named vice president, Government Affairs, at Astellas, a major pharmaceutical company.
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Alumnus Jay Luchsinger happy to represent the American worker
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin-June 23, 2014
Jay R. Luchsinger (J.D. '89) remembers his days as a iron worker when he goes into court to represent claims of American workers.
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Adjunct Professor Friedman's comics characters put IP principles to the test
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin-June 20, 2014
Alumnus and Adjunct Professor Lawrence Friedman (J.D. '89/LL.M. '01) gave a final exam that asked students in his International Trade Remedies Law class to consider how to represent Batman and Alfred as they try to fend off a company infringing on Wayne Enterprises' patents and creating fake goods.
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Professor Berendt expects major changes in college sports regulations, funding
Digital Journal-June 27, 2014
Professor Gerald Berendt says the National Labor Relations Board decision to let Northwestern University football players organize will lead to major changes in rules and support for college sports.
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Professor Schwinn talks recent, upcoming SCOTUS rulings in TV roundtable
WTTW - Chicago Tonight - June 26, 2014
Professor Steven Schwinn joins a roundtable discussion on the impact of various recent and upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
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Professor Berendt says SCOTUS decision hurts unions
CNBC-June 30, 2014
Professor Gerald Berendt says the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that workers should not be forced to pay union dues was likely the first in what will be a line of rulings to be decided against unions.
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Professor Steven Schwinn says SCOTUS union decision is limited
ConstitutionalLawProfBlog-June 30, 2014
Professor Steven Schwinn takes a look at the U.S. Supreme Court's final decision for the term. In Harris v. Quinn the court did not completely halt "fair share" dues, but rather limited those payments for persons considered employees rather than personal assistants.
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Alumnus Michael Slattery take senior VP and general counsel position
Bloomberg BusinessWeek-July 1, 2014
John Marshall alumnus Michael K. Slattery (J.D. '78) has been named senior vice president and general counsel for ADS Waste Holdings, Inc. in Florida.
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Professor Schwinn gives insights into Supreme Court decisions
Chicago Public Radio-June 30, 2014
Professor Steven Schwinn gives insights into U.S. Supreme Court decisions--unanimous and others--including requiring a search warrant for a look at a person's cell phone, and "fair share" dues for home health care non-union workers.
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Professor Chanbonpin elected incoming president of Legal Writing Institute
KAIT-TV-July 1, 2014
Professor Kim Chanbonpin was elected to a four-year term with the Legal Writing Institute, a 2,800 member organization for law school writing instructors. She is serving as president-elect for two years and will move into the president's position in 2016.
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End-of-life preparations can prove essential: Kozak
TheStreet.com-July 2, 2014
Barry Kozak, director of Elder Law Programs, recommends end-of-life planning to guarantee necessary care, carry out your wishes and avoid major disputes with family, others.
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Professor Schwinn says proceeding with suit on ACA benefits will be tough sell
USA Today-July 3, 2014
Professor Steven Schwinn thinks a lawsuit by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) will be dismissed on Monday. The senator claims subsidies for insurance under the Affordable Care Act are causing harm, but the government argues Johnson is not part of the benefit and therefore he is not facing any ill effects.
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