Prof. James Sample Comments on Trump’s DOJ on Voice of America International...
The Federal Judges Association is an independent organization and has announced an emergency meeting to address issues related to the Justice Department’s decision to revise the sentencing...
View ArticleProf. Barbara Barron Quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Weinstein Conviction
Weinstein Conviction ‘Landmark Step’ for Sex-Crime ProsecutionsBy Corinne Ramey and Deanna PaulThe Wall Street JournalFeb. 24, 2020 Excerpt: In acquitting 67-year-old Mr. Weinstein of first-degree rape...
View ArticleProf. Ellen Yaroshefsky Comments on the President’s Tweet on Recusal of SCOTUS
‘Ridiculous and Unhelpful’: Commentary on Trump’s Bashing of SCOTUSBy Marcia CoyleThe National Law JournalFeb. 25, 2020 Excerpt: Many legal scholars quickly rose to defend the justices, and lambaste or...
View ArticleProf. Elizabeth Nevins Writes Albany Times Union Op-Ed on Criminal Justice...
Professor Elizabeth M. Nevins, attorney-in-charge of the Criminal Justice Clinic, co-authored the op-ed “Don’t let fear mongering sabotage criminal justice reforms” on Feb. 19 in the Albany Times...
View ArticleClass Notes | Spring 2020
Class of 2019 Giuseppe Finelli joined Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP in February 2020. Class of 2018 Sean C. Acosta, Jr. joined Property Tax Reduction Consultants as executive vice president...
View ArticleProf. Blair Thompson Presents a CLE Session for Lawline on Veteran’s...
Professor Blair Thompson presented a CLE session on Lawline providing a general overview of veterans’ disability benefits law before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The program reviews the...
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Prof. Linda Galler Quoted in Law360 Article on Microsoft Ruling
Microsoft Ruling Highlights Need to Document Biz Decisions By Natalie Olivo Law 360 January 30, 2020 Excerpt: A Washington federal judge recently took a broad interpretation of what constitutes a tax...
View ArticleProf. Linda Galler Guest Blogs on Recovery of Attorney’s Fees in Tax Cases
In this post Professor Linda Galler examines a recent decision denying a taxpayer fees and costs against the IRS. Excerpt: “Taxpayers rarely recover attorneys’ fees in tax cases despite the existence...
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Alumni Around the World: A Profile on Michael Yadgar ’99
Did you know Hofstra Law has a global presence? More than 150 alumni are currently practicing in countries around the world, including Afghanistan, Bahrain, France, Germany, Guyana, India, Indonesia,...
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Alumni Mentors Making a Difference
The Office of Alumni Relations and the Office of Career Services collaboratively facilitate a Mentorship Program that pairs select law students with alumni working in their fields of interest. The goal...
View ArticleAlumni Spotlight: Gregg E. Clifton ’85
Gregg E. Clifton is a principal in the Phoenix, Arizona, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is Co-Leader of the Collegiate and Professional Sports Practice Group and serves as the editor of the firm’s...
View ArticleUpdate on Law School Teaching Plans (3/9/2020)
Dear Law School Students, As you saw from the University’s message last night, all in-person class meetings this week are cancelled. All Law School classes for today, Monday, March 9, are cancelled...
View ArticleHofstra Law COVID-19 Update – March 9
Dear Law School Students, As you saw from the University’s message last night, all in-person class meetings this week are cancelled. All Law School classes for today, Monday, March 9, are cancelled...
View ArticleHofstra Law COVID-19 Update – March 12
Dear Hofstra Law Community, I would like to share with you the latest update from Hofstra University regarding campus operations and classes. At this time, the Law School has extended teaching all...
View ArticleHofstra Law COVID-19 Update – March 15
Dear Hofstra Law Community, In the best interest of the entire Hofstra community, the University is asking that all non-essential personnel work from home and not report to campus, effective...
View ArticleHofstra Law COVID-19 Update – March 17
Dear Hofstra Law Community, I want to start by thanking you all for your patience, your understanding, and your willingness to quickly adapt the way we teach, learn, and operate during this uncertain...
View ArticleBreslin Center Hosts Eric Alexander, Director, Vision Long Island
On Tuesday, March 3, Hofstra Law welcomed Eric Alexander, Director of Vision Long Island, a regional Smart Growth planning organization. Mr. Alexander spoke with law students about his work to promote...
View ArticleProf. Colombo Co-Signs Amicus Brief in Support of Little Sisters of the Poor
Professor Ronald Colombo is the co-signer of an amicus brief of Constitutional Law Scholars as amici curiae in support of Little Sisters of the Poor. Read the brief in full. The post Prof. Colombo...
View ArticleProf. Blair Thompson Co-Signs Letter to the VA Asking for Additional Help for...
On March 22, Professor Blair Thompson, alongside other veterans’ advocates, signed on to a letter to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie asking the VA to do more for veterans during the COVID-19 outbreak. In...
View ArticleProf. Barbara Stark Co-Signs Amicus Brief in Support of Kids Climate Suit
Professor Barbara Stark co-signed a Brief for Amici Children’s Rights Advocates in support of a group of children seeking to have the Ninth Circuit review a divided panel’s rejection of their claim...
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