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USA Today
Former Students Describe Alito as Friendly,
Open-Minded
December 29, 2005
www.usatoday.com
Several Seton Hall Law School graduates, along with Dean
Patrick Hobbs, were quoted in this article on the
“Terrorism and Civil Liberties” course taught by Samuel
Alito in 2003 and 2004. “He was as interested in the
material as we were and as interested in working through
it as us,” said Robert Marasco, now an attorney in
Newark. |
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The Star-Ledger
A Critical Choice for Corzine: Naming Chief
Justice
December 29, 2005
www.nj.com/starledger
John Wefing noted in this article that should Jon
Corzine uphold tradition and nominate a Republican to
replace Chief Justice Deborah Poritz, a Republican, he
would not be the first governor in the state to nominate
someone from the opposite party. In October 1973,
Governor William T. Cahill, a Republican, nominated
Democrat Richard Hughes, but “the political
circumstances were quite unique,” said Wefing. |
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The Star-Ledger
Ivy League Degrees, Hometown Visions
December 25, 2005
www.nj.com/starledger
Shavar Jeffries, along with Felix Rouse, was
profiled in this article about his work on behalf of the
Newark Boys & Girls Club. “I want the kids who come
through the club during this era to say it changed their
lives,” said Jeffries, who participated in the club as a
child and now serves as president of its board of
trustees. |
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Washington Post
Unable to End “Unlawful” Detention, Judge Says
December 23, 2005
www.washingtonpost.com
Baher Azmy was quoted in this article that notes
pending legislation headed for the President’s desk
would strip Guantanamo Bay detainees of their ability to
ask federal courts for assistance. Calling the
legislation “outrageous,” Azmy said that it would “free
the government to bring anyone it wants to Guantanamo”
and create “a place beyond the law where the executive
branch can do whatever it wants to do.” |
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United Press International
Lost in Guantanamo
December 22, 2005
http://upi.com
Baher Azmy was quoted in this article about the
Guantanamo Bay detainee, Murat Kurnaz, he has been
representing. “Murat is simply very religious,” said
Azmy. “His faith helps him to endure Guantanamo. It’s
his solace.” |
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The New York Times
Who Are the Lawyers Packing all the Clout?
December 15, 2005
www.nytimes.com
Seton Hall Law School was noted as being a major
resource for filling the ranks of the state’s most
powerful law firms in this article about Jon S. Corzine
and New Jersey’s legal profession. |
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New York Newsday
Medical Journal’s Editorial on Vioxx Evidence May
Bolster Plaintiff Cases
December 12, 2005
www.nynewsday.com
Howard Erichson was quoted as saying the New England
Journal of Medicine editorial on Vioxx “is terribly
damaging to Merck.” Erickson further noted, “The fact
that a prominent medical journal is accusing Merck of
hiding information about Vioxx goes straight to the
heart of their defense that they did nothing wrong.” |
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The Record
Professor Named to UMDNJ Board
December 12, 2005
www.bergen.com
Paula Franzese was noted as having been tapped by Acting
Governor Richard Codey to serve on the board of trustees
of the University of Medicine and Dentistry. The article
additionally noted that Franzese has served as special
ethics counsel to Codey, and in 1996 was appointed by
Governor Christie Whitman to serve as commissioner of
the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. |
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The Star-Ledger
Judging the Menendez Pick
December 11, 2005
www.nj.com/starledger
Paula Franzese was commended by former New Jersey
Governor Brendan T. Bryne for her ethical standards and
work on behalf of the State of New Jersey in this
article about Jon Corzine naming Robert Menendez as his
replacement in the U.S. Senate. “I think when Corzine
appointed Paula Franzese to work on ethical standards,
he clearly demonstrated his commitment to run a right
ship,” said Bryne. |
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National Public Radio, All Things
Considered
Analysis: First Federal Vioxx Trial Set to Begin
November 28, 2005
www.npr.org
Howard Erichson was interviewed on the first federal
Vioxx trial. In the interview, Erickson commented that
part of the judge’s strategy is to bring about a mass
settlement. “It’s counterintuitive,” he said, “but the
way judges get parties to settle is by forcing the
parties to go to trial because it’s both the pressure of
an impending trial and the information gathered through
a series of trial verdicts that enable the parties to
settle mass litigation.” |
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Associated Press
World Conference: Grumbling Continues Over Internet
Control
November 16, 2005
www.ap.com
Frank Pasquale was quoted in this article on U.S.
control of the Internet and the U.N. World Summit on the
Information Society. “The U.S. has done a good job
making the Internet safe for robust political discussion
and commerce,” said Pasquale, “but will gradually need
to start recognizing international norms.” |
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Associated Press
World to America: The Internet is Everybody’s so Why Not
Share Control
November 10, 2005
www.ap.com
Frank Pasquale was quoted in this article on the U.N.
World Summit on the Information Society. “I am torn
about this, as I suspect many Internet law experts are,”
said Pasquale. “On the one hand, basic principles of
international law suggest that a common carrier
essential to commerce in all nations should be
internationally controlled. On the other hand, many of
the countries most eager to impose international control
also have bad records on free speech issues, political
prisoners.” |
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Associated Press
Verdict May Lighten Merck’s Case Load
November 4, 2005
www.ap.com
Howard Erichson was quoted that while Merck had gained a
victory in the nation’s second Vioxx trail “it is
difficult to predict the litigation’s future based on
only two cases.” |
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Dow Jones Newswires
J&J Could Face Tough Battle if Guidant Takes it to Court
November 3, 2005
www.dowjones.com
Stephen Lubben was quoted as noting that J&J could have
a tough time proving in court that Guidant’s recent
problems will have a long-term effect. He additionally
commented that it is rare for disputes over material
adverse change clauses to end up in litigation.
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Forbes.com
Merck Wins Battle, Faces War
November 3, 2005
www.forbes.com
Howard Erichson was quoted that Merck had obtained a
“critical victory” in the New Jersey Vioxx trial
involving a postal worker and Vietnam vet who claimed
that two months of Vioxx use caused his heart attack |
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Daily News
Old-School Family Man
November 1, 2005
www.nydailynews.com
Patrick Hobbs was quoted in this article on the
appointment of Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court.
“He clearly understands how fortunate he has been,” said
Hobbs. The article additionally noted that Alito “taught
a popular class on terrorism and civil liberties” at
Seton Hall Law. |
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New York Law Journal
Judicial Experience, Conservative Credentials Seen as
Factors in Alito Nomination
November 1, 2005
www.nylj.com
Edward Hartnett and Mark Alexander were quoted in this
article on Judge Samuel Alito’s judicial career and
record. Speaking about Alito’s dissent in Planned
Parenthood v. Casey, Hartnett said, “A big piece of what
is going on here is what sort of judicial perspective
you apply to a statute. Do you look at it on its face or
how it is applied to a particular person? If you focus
on the broad sweep of potential people to whom the
statute could apply, you can’t see much burden at all.”
Commenting on Judge Alito’s traits, Alexander said, “He
has always used his considerable legal talents to craft
his opinions and craft them thoroughly.” |
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Seton Hall Law
No Prison Beyond the Law: Seton Hall Gets Involved
Fall 2005
law.shu.edu/administration/public_relations/publications/publications.html
Baher Azmy and Mark Denbeaux each wrote about their
experiences serving as legal counsel to two Guantanamo
Bay detainees in this article in Seton Hall Law’s alumni
magazine. |
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Seton Hall Law
The Haiti Rule of Law Project
Fall 2005
law.shu.edu/administration/public_relations/publications/publications.html
In this article, Seton Hall Law students talk about
their experiences as participants in the school’s Haiti
Rule of Law Project, which provides support and
assistance to a small evening law school located in
Jeremie, Haiti. The school was founded by Archbishop
Willy Romulus and Fr. Jomanas Eustache, who believe
Haiti can only emerge from its poverty and endless cycle
of violence by establishing greater respect for the rule
of law. |
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CBS Evening News
President Makes New Pick for Supreme Court
October 31, 2005
www.cbsnews.com
Edward Hartnett was interviewed for this broadcast on
the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme
Court. In the interview, Hartnett commented, “That
somebody who displays the kind of respect for the view
others that he does in other settings, you can expect
that he’ll continue to do that on the bench.” |
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The Los Angeles Times
With Miers, Dormant Issue of Religion and High Court
Blooms
October 20, 2005
www.latimes.com
Edward Hartnett was quoted in this article on the
religious makeup of the Supreme Court. “The issue is
(that) law has its own autonomy,” said Hartnett. “A
conclusion of law is not the same conclusion based on
religious faith. It is quite possible to believe, for
example, that capital punishment should not be permitted
on a religious belief, but to uphold it as a judge on
the grounds that it is constitutional.” |
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Dow Jones News Wire
J&J Puts Pressure on Guidant as Deal Date Nears
October 18, 2005
www.dowjones.com
Stephen Lubben was cited in this article comparing the
problems and challenges surrounding the Johnson &
Johnson and Guidant merger to other recent acquisitions
and negotiations. |
