Professor Schwinn outlines SCOTUS decision on statute of repose
ConstitutionalLawProfBlog-June 9, 2014 Professor Steven Schwinn looks at the Supreme Court's decision in CTS Corp. v. Waldburger clarifying that CERCLA does not cover statues of repose for...
View ArticleAdjunct Professor Friedman creates a final around a comic book message
lawandthemultiverse.com-June 9, 2014 When Adjunct Professor Lawrence Friedman gave his final exam to his Trade Remedies class, students found the facts presented in a comic book format. Read More
View ArticleJohn Marshall professor, alumnus look at proposed constitutional amendments
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin-June 6, 2014 Professor Ann Lousin and Illinois House Minority Leader Rep. James Durkin (J.D. '88) comment on several Illinois constitutional amendments that may come before...
View ArticleProfessor Long considers how current Asian artists are appropriating western...
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin (column)- June 5, 2014 United States copyright rules have been in place for decades and give guidance to how iconic images can be protected. But in China, where copyright...
View ArticleJohn Marshall faculty help plan, direct international writing conference
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin-June 9, 2014 Three faculty members at The John Marshall Law School helped plan and direct the Global Legal Skills Conference in Verona, Italy. Read More
View ArticleProfessor Schwinn considers 6th Circuit ruling on religious accommodation
ConstitutionalLawProfBlog-June 11, 2014 Professor Steven Schwinn looks at the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals decision on accommodations for religious institutions arguing mandates on contraception under...
View ArticleProfessor Schwinn reviews latest decision on Guantanamo claims
ConstitutionalLawProfBlog-June 11, 2014 Professor Steven Schwinn examines two court decisions against Guantanamo detainees. The court denied action on guard mistreatment claims by prisoners, and the...
View ArticleStudents help win settlement in federal case of excessive police force
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-June 11, 2014 Students in The John Marshall Law School Pro Bono Program have won a federal civil rights suit for a man who charged police with excessive force in his arrest....
View ArticleProfessor O'Neill considers the challenges of making all court proceedings...
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin (column)-June 10, 2014 Professor Timothy P. O'Neill considers the importance that all court proceedings be open to the public. He discusses the challenges ahead in making...
View ArticleAlumnus Thomas Jasper selected for Younger Federal Lawyers Award
1888 Press Release-June 15, 2014 Marine Capt. Thomas Jasper (J.D. '97) has been selected the Younger Federal Lawyers Award recipient by the Federal Bar Association. He is serving as senior defense...
View ArticleProfessor Schwinn discusses Supreme Court term at ACS meeting
4freecleblog-June 14, 2014 Professor Steven Schwinn of The John Marshall Law School will be among the panelists at the Eleventh Annual Supreme Court Term in Review discussion hosted by the American...
View ArticleAdjunct Professor Castagnoli says court's ruling court have chilling effect
KrebsonSecurity-June 14, 2014 A title company that sued for what it terms lax security protections lost its bid in court against BancorpSouth and now may be liable for court costs. The decision could...
View ArticleAlumnus Dan Cotter takes top spot at Chicago Bar Association
Monmouth College-June 15, 2014 Alumnus Daniel Cotter (J.D. '95) will be sworn in as the new president of the Chicago Bar Association at ceremonies June 26. Read More
View ArticleProfessor Lim says Supreme Court decisions may reduce risk of patent abuse
WSFA.com-June 16, 2014 The Supreme Court overturned two decisions by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The unanimous decisions make it harder for patent owners to pursue opportunistic...
View ArticleProfessor Schwinn considers judge's decision denying U.S. citizen compensation
ConLawProfBlog-June 16, 2014 As unfortunate as it is, says Judge Emmet G. Sullivan, U.S. citizens do not have the right to sue the government for their mistreatment by government employees and agents....
View ArticleAlumnus Patrick Trueman tackles tough moral issues
CatholicHerald.com-June 17, 2014 Alumnus Patrick Trueman (J.D. '76) spent years fighting obscenity and child exploitation as an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. Today he is CEO and...
View ArticleProfessor Mundy comments on the value of latest DNA technology product...
ABC7-TV-June 18, 2014 Professor Hugh Mundy comments on SmartWater CSI, a new liquid that is nearly invisible and is being used to reduce burglaries and thefts. Mundy isn't certain of its value in court...
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City connections, strong friendships are points of pride for graduates
(Below is the commencement address delivered May 18, 2014, by class valedictorian Elizabeth Winkowski.) On behalf of our class, I’d also like to thank the family, friends, mentors, and loved ones who...
View Article2014 Symposium on Elder Law and Policy Addresses the Rights of Older Persons
The unveiling of the “Chicago Declaration on the Rights of Older Persons” on July 11 will culminate a two-day international conference focusing on a variety of issues faced by older persons around the...
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Pro Bono Students Help Win Settlement in Federal Civil Rights Case
Students (front, from left) Margaret McWhorter, Tanvi Sheth, Kalli Kling and Matthew Kaufmann prepared the federal civil rights case representing Michael Knuth. They were joined by (in back) Katie...
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