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	The New York Times "For Guantánamo Review Boards, Limits Abound" December 31, 2006 www.nytimes.com The Seton Hall Law reports on the status of the detainees being held at Guantánamo were cited in this article about the hearings that were held for them at the military detention center. The article noted that the most recent Seton Hall Law report found that the military denied every request made by a detainee for a witness not also being held at Guantánamo and denied requests for detainee witnesses 74 percent of the time.

	Philadelphia Inquirer “Truth in Campaigning? Let’s Make it the Law” December 26, 2006 http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/ counties/philadelphia_county/philadelphia/16317636.htm Professor Paula Franzese authored this op-ed with Daniel J. O’Hern, retired associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, on the need for states to pass truth in campaigning laws. “Voters deserve to know what the candidates stand for, rather than who or what they stand against,” they noted.

	The Star-Ledger “Judges: No Court Reviews Needed after Acquittals for Insanity” December 20, 2006 www.nj.com/starledger Associate Dean Kip Cornwell was interviewed for this article about a recent appeal court’s ruling stating that defendants found guilty by reason of insanity who are not sent to an institution do not need to appear in court for periodic reviews. Dean Cornwell noted that the ruling would likely affect only a small number of cases since insanity defenses are rarely successful.

	New Jersey Law Journal “N.J. Judge Voids City’s Gun Control Law” December 20, 2006 www.law.com/jsp/nj/index.jsp Professor Linda Fisher was noted in this article for her representation of Jersey City in its attempts to uphold an ordinance limiting handgun purchases in the city to one gun a month. Earlier this month, a state judge enjoined enforcement of that ordinance, but Fisher said the ruling failed to consider that state legislation does not provide it with exclusive authority over gun regulation.

	New Jersey Law Journal “E-Discovery Was Not the Only Rule Change” December 18, 2006 www.law.com/jsp/nj/index.jsp Professor Denis McLaughlin authored this article on the new federal e-discovery, evidence and other civil and appellate rule changes. In the article, he noted that while the attention that has been given to the new e-discovery rules are “well deserved,” a number of other significant civil practice rule changes also went into effect on Dec. 1, 2006.

	Los Angeles Times *"Give Habeas a Chance"* December 18, 2006 www.latimes.com Professor Mark Denbeaux's report on the hearings that were held for the detainees at Guantánamo was cited in this editorial supporting a bill that would repeal provisions of the Military Commissions Act to provide habeas protection for foreigners deemed "enemy combatants." The editorial noted that Professor Denbeaux's study, prepared with the assistance of several Seton Hall Law students, found that the hearings held for the prisoners at Guantánamo provided them with "little opportunity to contest the allegations against them."

	Village Voice “Our Own Nuremberg Trials” December 18, 2006 http://villagevoice.com Professor Mark Denbeaux’s reports on the status of the detainees being held at Guantánamo Bay were cited in this article about the Pentagon’s request for funding to build a permanent compound for a war-crimes court at Guantánamo. The article noted that the reports, prepared by analyzing the government’s own data, found that numerous people have been detained based only on “mere affiliations” with groups that are not even on the Department of Homeland Security terrorist watch list.

	USA Today “‘Vicious Killers’ from Guantánamo Bay Routinely Freed by Other Countries” December 15, 2006 www.usatoday.com Professor Baher Azmy was interviewed for this article detailing how hundreds of detainees at Guantánamo were later released to other countries that set them free due to a lack of evidence against them. Professor Azmy, who represented a detainee who was released this past summer, explained that the classified evidence used to detain his client for more than four years not only was unpersuasive but contained “five to six statements exonerating him.”

	The Star-Ledger “Charter Schools Sue for Funding Equity” December 15, 2006 www.nj.com/starledger Professor Shavar Jeffries was quoted in this article about the lawsuit he has filed against the New Jersey State Department of Education seeking to correct the disparity in how funding is allocated to charter schools in Newark. “The disparity that exists is unconstitutional,” said Professor Jeffries. “The way funding works doesn’t take into account the needs of kids in urban districts.”

	The New York Times “Case Law and Living Wills” – Letter to the Editor December 12, 2006 www.nytimes.com Professor Carl Coleman’s letter to the editor was printed in response to an article that had incorrectly stated that living wills are legally binding documents in all states except New York, Massachusetts and Michigan. Professor Coleman noted that the statement was based on a “misperception” and failed to consider that case law – “which is just as ‘legally binding’ as legislation – clearly establishes that living wills are legally binding in all states.”

	The Wall Street Journal “Fighting the Infection of Unethical Behavior in Corporate Culture” December 8, 2006 http://online.wsj.com Dean Patrick Hobbs authored this op-ed in response to a commentary claiming that US attorney Christopher Christie had abused his power by requiring Bristol-Myers Squibb to endow a chair at Seton Hall Law School as a provision of a deferred prosecution agreement. Dean Hobbs noted that by including that provision, Christopher Christie was helping to ensure that ethical behavior would be given its proper attention and support through scholarship focused on “examining the difficult and ever-evolving ethical dilemmas of the corporate world.”

	Village Voice “Bush’s War Crimes Cover-up” December 8, 2006 http://villagevoice.com Professor Mark Denbeaux and the “No-Hearing Hearings” report he wrote with the assistance of several Seton Hall Law students was featured in this article discussing the Bush Administration’s treatment of the detainees at Guantánamo. The article noted that the report “provides a through analysis” of the hearings that were held for the detainees at Guantánamo. The report found that the hearings resulted in the same conclusion that each detainee was an enemy combatant. The report also recently was cited in articles in the Asbury Park Pres, The Columbus Dispatch, Jurist, The North County Times (San Diego), Salt Lake Tribune, and Sioux Falls Argus Leader.

	The Associated Press “Guantanamo Interrogators Seek Detainee Rapport with Movies, Fast Food” December 6, 2006 www.ap.org Professor Mark Denbeaux was interviewed for this article about the attempts of interrogators at Guantánamo to gain useful information from detainees by enticing them with fast food, books, and other privileges. “It is not true that the government is getting useful information from the detainees at Guantánamo,” said Professor Denbeaux, who represents two detainees at Guantánamo. The article was printed in a variety of print and online publications, including FORBES, GUARDIAN UNLIMITED, INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE, and THE STAR-LEDGER.

	Jurist “Chinese Guantánamo Detainees File Lawsuit Seeking Release” December 6, 2006 www.jurist.law.pitt.edu Professor Mark Denbeaux’s latest report on the status of detainees being held at Guantánamo was cited in this article about a lawsuit seeking the release of several Chinese detainees. The article noted that the report found that the hearings held for the detainees were little more than “show trials” and that the detainees were not provided with an adequate opportunity to contest the accusations against them.

	The Record “Keeping Our Political Campaigns Clean and Honest” December 5, 2006 www.northjersey.com Professor Paula Franzese co-authored this op-ed with Daniel O’Hern, retired associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, calling for New Jersey to pass a “Truth in Campaigning Law.” Such a law, they said, would result in establishing a non-partisan committee that would be responsible for reviewing campaign ads for fairness and accuracy. The editorial also was printed in the ASBURY PARK PRESS.

	The Star-Ledger “Mad as ‘Dell Hell’ and Not Going to Take It Anymore” December 3, 2006 www.nj.com Professors Jon Romberg and Howard Erichson were quoted in this article discussing a New Jersey man’s small claims suit against Dell Inc. Professor Romberg praised the man’s “creativity and tenacity,” but noted that it will be tough beating Dell’s legal team. Professor Erichson further noted that the man’s strategy of filing a suit against a Dell kiosk may not constitute proper notification of Dell.

	The Anniston Star “The Gitmo Games” December 1, 2006 www.annistonstar.com The latest Guantánamo Report issued by Professor Mark Denbeaux and several Seton Hall Law students was the subject of this editorial about the tribunals held for detainees at Guantánamo. The editorial noted that the report found those hearings relied upon secret evidence that was not made available to detainees, placing them at a distinct disadvantage in refuting the charges against them.

	The Washington Post “Gitmo Justice Is a Joke” November 30, 2006 www.washingtonpost.com Professor Mark Denbeaux’s report “No-Hearing Hearings: An Analysis of the Proceedings on the Government’s Combatant Status Review Tribunals at Guantánamo” was featured in this article discussing the tribunals. The article noted that the report found that the government did not produce any witnesses in any of the hearings and did not present any documentary evidence to detainees in 96 percent of the cases.

	Associated Press “Blind Inmate’s Claim against Prison Reinstated” November 29, 2006 www.ap.org Professor Jon Romberg was quoted in this article regarding the appeal he and third-year Seton Hall Law students, Kathryn Diehm and Adam Wells, filed that successfully reinstated the case of a blind inmate who claims he was denied appropriate medical treatment for his glaucoma. “The court reinstated his case and most importantly recognized that prison supervisors can be liable if they know about a serious medical problem and fail to correct it,” said Professor Romberg.

	National Public Radio “Lawyer: ‘No-Hearing’ Process Traps Detainees” November 28, 2006 www.npr.org Professor Mark Denbeaux was interviewed for this article discussing the hearings held for detainees at Guantanamo. Professor Denbeaux noted that of the nearly 400 cases he and his team reviewed all resulted in the same conclusion that each detainee was an enemy combatant. The result, he said, is that “the government is trying to replace habeus corpus with this no-hearing process.”

	The Wall Street Journal “Blog Watch: Weather and Legal Scholarship” November 27, 2006 online.wsj.com Professor Rachel Godsil was cited in this issue of the Blog Watch for her recent posting on Concurring Opinions titled “Not Responding to Guantanamo – Is ‘Outside My Area’ an Excuse?.” In that posting, Professor Godsil addressed the legal community’s reaction to the treatment of suspected terrorists in U.S. custody, stating “those of us who think our government has gone seriously awry have some obligation” to get involved.

	The Star-Ledger “Arena Projects to Cost Newark Extra $102.4M” November 24, 2006 www.nj.com Dean Patrick Hobbs was quoted in this article about the extra costs associated with the construction of a new arena for the New Jersey Devils hockey team and development of the surrounding area. If Newark is able to secure outside funding for projects such as a pedestrian bridge linking the arena with Penn Station and gains additional tax revenue as a result, Dean Hobbs noted that both the city and its residents will be winners.

	The Boston Pilot “Schiavo’s Brother Joins Legal, Medical Experts at End-of-Life Forum” November 24, 2006 www.thebostonpilot.com Associate Dean Kathleen Boozang was cited in this article about a recent Seton Hall University forum she took part in on the moral, legal, medical, and personal aspects of end-of-life decisions. The article noted that Dean Boozang focused on medical events where a previously competent adult is no longer competent.

	Devon’s Blog “Combatant Status Review Revealed” November 22, 2006 Americaabroad.tpmcafe.com Professor Mark Denbeaux was quoted on this blog discussing the Combatant Status Review Tribunals held for the detainees at Guantanamo. The tribunals, noted Professor Denbeaux, relied on secret evidence that was classified and offered detainees only the ability to refute evidence they were never able to review.

	IRB: Ethics and Human Research “Learning How to Learn: A Review of the Ethics and Regulation of Research with Human Subjects” November-December 2006 Professor Carl Coleman’s casebook, THE ETHICS AND REGULATION OF RESEARCH WITH HUMAN SUBJECTS, was recently reviewed by IRB: Ethics and Human Research. The review praised the casebook as a“user friendly collection that will be interesting and satisfying for both teachers and students from all the areas and disciplines” it covers.

	National Public Radio "Detainee Lawyer Cries Foul" November 20, 2006 www.npr.org Professor Mark Denbeaux was interviewed for this broadcast on the analysis he and several Seton Hall Law students conducted on the military hearings held for the detainees at Guantánamo showing that the U.S. military called no witnesses and withheld evidence from those detained as enemy combatants. In the interview, Professor Denbeaux additionally noted that even when a hearing determined that a detainee was not an enemy combatant another hearing was held that overturned that ruling.

	The Star-Ledger “Convention is Ethics by Day, Gambit by Night” November 19, 2006 www.nj.com Professor Paula Franzese was quoted in this article about the need for ethics reform in New Jersey, the topic of this year’s League of Municipalities convention. “There has to be a zero tolerance on the acceptance of gifts,” said Professor Franzese. Officials, she added, should wear integrity on their sleeves “like a badge of honor.”

	The Associated Press “‘Sham’ Guantánamo Hearings Detailed” November 17, 2006 www.ap.com Professor Mark Denbeaux was quoted in this article about the analysis he and several Seton Hall Law School students conducted on the hearings held for detainees at Guantanamo, showing that the U.S. military called no witnesses, withheld evidence and usually issued a decision within a day. “No American would ever consider this to be a hearing,” said Professor Denbeaux “This is a show trial.” The article ran in The New York Times, The Star-Ledger and dozens of other newspapers around the county.

	Newstex Web Blogs “Bush’s America Further Disgraced” November 17, 2006 www.earthside.com Seton Hall Law’s Report on the “No-Hearings Hearings” held at Guantánamo was the subject of this blog. “These were not hearings. These were shams,” said Professor Mark Denbeaux, who along with more than two dozen Seton Hall Law students and his son Joshua Denbeaux, authored the report. The report – which is Seton Hall Law’s fifth report on the status of the detainees being held at Guantánamo – also was cited online by JURIST.

	New Jersey Law Journal “Commentary: The Limits of Client Confidentiality” November 17, 2006 www.law.com Professor Michael Ambrosio authored this op-ed discussing the need for an ethics rule across the United States that requires lawyers to disclose information when necessary to prevent fraud that would substantially injure the financial interest or property of a third party. “Mandatory disclosure rules are entirely consistent with the lawyer’s status as a fiduciary,” noted Professor Ambrosio.

	The Star-Ledger “Meeting Focuses on Ethics” November 15, 2006 www.nj.com Professor Paula Franzese was quoted in this article about the New Jersey’s League of Municipalities convention, which will be focusing on improving public perception of local government. “New Jersey’s citizens have endured some dismal ethics lapses at the hands of a few elected and appointed leaders who betrayed the public trust,” said Professor Franzese, who will be leading an ethics discussion at the convention.

	The Star-Ledger “Proposing an Easier Way to Say ‘I don’t’” November 14, 2006 www.nj.com Professor Gary Skoloff was quoted in this article about a bill approved by the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee that would allow for divorce on grounds of “irreconcilable differences.” Professor Skoloff said he supports the bill because it would provide an acceptable road to divorce for spouses “who wish to air no dirty laundry” and are loath to charge one another with extreme cruelty.

	Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark “SHU Forum Examines End-of-Life Questions” November 13, 2006 www.rcan.org Dean Kathleen Boozang was quoted in this article about the Seton Hall University Forum she took part in on end-of-life issues. At the forum, Dean Boozang focused on medical events where a previously competent adult was no longer competent. Emphasizing the balancing act between ordinary versus extraordinary treatment, she noted that a key element is determining whether any treatment is ultimately “disproportionate” to its benefits.

	The New York Sun “Court: Prison Officials Must Justify Religion Policies” November 13, 2006 www.nysun.com Professor Jon Romberg was quoted in this article about a federal appeals court ruling in favor of a Sunni Muslim prison inmate who said his First Amendment rights were violated when correctional officers required Sunni and Shiite inmates to pray together. The decision, said Professor Romberg, who served as attorney for the inmate, shows that prison officials cannot “do pretty much whatever they want in curtailing an inmate’s freedom.”

	The Star-Ledger “Critics Make Case Against Lawyers’ Dual Jobs” November 12, 2006 www.nj.com Professor Paula Franzese was quoted in this article discussing the issues surrounding lawyers who hold elected position who also earn legal fees as attorneys representing towns. “The practice of holding multiple offices at the same time allows for a consolidation of influence that alters the delicate balance of power in politics,” said Professor Franzese.

	Centre Daily “Stop Stalling” November 10, 2006 www.centredaily.com Professor Paula Franzese was cited in this editorial about the investigation of Sen. Wayne Bryant and the revisions to New Jersey’s ethics codes that she and retired Associate Justice Daniel O’Hern authored last year. The editorial noted that Professor Franzese and O’Hern in revising the ethics regulations were attempting to establish clear standards regarding performance and punishment and to communicate that transgressions will not be tolerated.

	New Jersey Law Journal “Fee Fight Ensues After Approval of $125M Class Action Settlement” November 8, 2006 www.law.com Professor Howard Erichson was quoted in this article about the division of legal fees and incentive payments in a class action settlement between a tool company and its franchisees. “It raises eyebrows because of the concern that lawyers may have a fee incentive to shift money to some clients rather than others,” whereas in class actions, “the point is to treat everyone equitably,” said Erichson.

	In These Times “Lawyers Fight for Habeas Rights” November 8, 2006 www.inthesetimes.com The Guantánamo Reports, prepared by Professor Mark Denbeaux and eight Seton Hall Law Students, was cited in this article discussing the suspension of habeas corpus for enemy combatants. The article noted that the Guantánamo reports revealed that the U.S. government considers only 8 percent of the detainees being held at Guantánamo to be al-Qaeda fighters.

	The New York Times “Court Outlines Rights it Says Gay Couples Are Due” October 26, 2006 www.nytimes.com Professor Kevin Kelly was interviewed for this article about the New Jersey Supreme Court decision grating same-sex couples the same rights as those provided to married couples. “Health insurance is a huge issue,” commented Professor Kelly. “There are so many working couples, and if one partner has insurance and can extend it to their partner and kids, that’s going to be a huge benefit for the working poor.”

	NJBIZ “A College Hub-Times Six” October 23, 2006 www.njbiz.com Dean Patrick Hobbs was quoted in this article about the six institutions of higher education located in Newark. “Seton Hall University School of Law is unique because of the quality of its environment,” said Dean Hobbs. “That is why it has become an attractive school for students. We have assembled extraordinary faculty- incredibly talented teachers inside and outside the classroom.” In addition, he noted that the Law School contributes to the city in several critical ways and is “always looking for new ways to be involved.”

	New Jersey Lawyer “Women in Law Schools” October 16, 2006 www.njlnews.com Professor Rachel Godsil was quoted in this article noting that Seton Hall Law School has continued to attract a large number of women to the school while other law schools have been experiencing a decrease in their female student population. “We put in enormous effort to attract female candidates,” said Professor Godsil. She additionally noted that women who enroll at Seton Hall Law “have a diverse set of female role model at all level of the academic field.”

	The Star-Ledger “Helmsman of Newark Arena Steps Aside” October 13, 2006 www.nj.com Dean Patrick Hobbs was quoted in this article about Richard Monteilh, who has headed the Devils’ arena construction project for the last five years, and his decision to step aside so Mayor Cory Booker can take control of the project. “We are at a moment where the new administration has a tremendous amount of positive capital to work with,” commented Dean Hobbs. “They need to bring that capital to this project because without that it can’t be successful.”

	The Star-Ledger “Burning Questions” October 13, 2006 www.nj.com Professor Shavar Jeffries was interviewed for this column featuring Seton Hall Law School’s Civil Litigation Clinic and the hands-on experience it provides student. “My mission, first and foremost, is to equip students with the skills and competencies they need to be effective attorneys once they graduate,” commented Professor Jeffries.

	Chicago Reader “Gitmo Justice: A Military Lawyer Talks About Defying the Bush Administration” October 13, 2006 www.chicagoreader.com Seton Hall Law’s Guantánamo Teach-In was featured in this article about Navy Lieutenant Commander Charles Swift’s experiences representing Salim Ahmed Hamdan, and his participation in the teach-in. The article also made mention of the Guantánamo Reports on the detainees being held at the prison camp that were researched and written by Professor Mark Denbeaux and eight Seton Hall Law students.

	The Student Life News “Forum Debates, Criticizes Guantánamo Bay Policies” October 13, 2006 www.tsl.pomona.edu Seton Hall Law’s Guantánamo Teach-In was featured in this article discussing the importance of the issues that were raised and addressed by the different panelists who took part in the forum.

	New Jersey Law Journal “A Disclaimer Would End Hubbub Over ‘Super’ and ‘Best’ Lawyers” October 9, 2006 www.njlnews.com Professor Michael Ambrosio authored an op-ed on Opinion 39 of the Committee on Attorney Advertising which holds that lawyers violate RPC 7.1(a)(2) and (3) if they participate in surveys or advertise results of surveys by private commercial enterprises that name “Super” or “Best Lawyers” in America. The goal of the regulation “is to prevent potentially misleading communications by lawyers,” commented Professor Ambrosio.

	The Miami Herald "Guantánamo Defense Lawyer Forced to Retire by Navy" October 6, 2006 www.miami.com Seton Hall Law’s Guantánamo Teach-In was featured in this article about Lt. Cmdr. Charles Swift who is being forced to retire from the Navy after taking the case of Osama bin Laden's driver to the U.S. Supreme Court. The article noted that as a participant in the Teach-In, Lt. Cmdr. Swift commented that all he "ever wanted was to make a difference" and that his career and work have brought him great personal satisfaction "beyond my dreams."

	Reuters “US Jury Says Wyeth Drug Caused Woman’s Breast Cancer” October 4, 2006 www.reuters.com Professor Howard Erichson was quoted in this article about the Wyeth trial ruling that the drug Prempro was partially responsible for causing breast cancer. “Other plaintiffs lawyers will see this as an indication that it’s possible to prove causation in a Prempro case, and that will be encouraging to plaintiffs and unwelcome news for Wyeth,” noted Professor Erichson. He also was quoted on the trial in the Associated Press, CNNMoney.com, heraldsun.com, the Las Vegas SUN, easybourse.com, and the Dow Jones Newswires.

	Financial Times "U.S. Fuels Pakistan Bounty Market" September 28, 2006 www.ft.com Professor Mark Denbeaux was interviewed for this article about the bounties offered by the U.S. for suspected terrorists that reportedly have created a black market in abductions in Pakistan. In the article, Professor Denbeaux noted that one of the Guantánamo detainees he is representing was thrown into a van during a medical visit to Pakistan in late 2001 and believes his captures were paid a bounty.

	US States News “University of Mississippi School of Law to Participate in National Program on Guantánamo Detention Center” September 27, 2006 The Seton Hall Law Guantánamo Teach-In, schedule for October 5, was the subject of this news release issued by the University of Mississippi School of Law. The release noted that 200 academic institutions across the county are scheduled to participate in the daylong conference on the issues surrounding Guantánamo.

	Asbury Park Press “Legislature Must Embrace Strict Ethical Standards” September 24, 2006 www.app.com Professor Paula Franzese and Daniel J. O’Hern, retired associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, authored this op-ed on the need for the New Jersey Legislature to demonstrate that is means business when it comes to ethics. “The public yearns for assurances that it can rely on the integrity of its elected officials. There are reasons for great hope, but more remains to be done. Only by showing a unified front against ethic violations can New Jersey make real the promise of lasting reform.”

	CBS TV “Light Cigarettes” September 25, 2006 www.cbsnews.com Professor Howard Erichson was interviewed for this segment on a class action lawsuit claiming that tobacco companies mislead consumers by marketing light cigarettes as a safer alternative. “From the point of view of tobacco companies, this is big stakes litigation, indeed,” commented Professor Erichson. However, he noted that the suit is unlikely to make any one individual wealthy. “This is not a big money case for any particular smoker,” he said.

	The Star-Ledger “Merck More Open to Union, HMO Suits” September 24, 2006 www.nj.com/starledger Professor Howard Erichson was interviewed for this article about a lawsuit filed against Merck by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 68 seeking the return of the money its health-plan paid for Vioxx prescriptions for its members. “The case may not appear as sexy as personal-injury cases,” commented Professor Erichson. “But there is a lot at stake.”

	WCBS News Radio “Police Do Not Need to Ask Permission to Search Homes” September 22, 2006 www.newsradio88.com Professor Mark Alexander was interviewed for this broadcast on a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that police do not need to ask permission to search someone’s home. During the broadcast, Professor Alexander noted that the ruling offered a greater opportunity for law enforcement to conduct searches of the home. It provides an interesting contrast to searches of automobiles, he added, because police need greater suspicion to ask a motorist to search in the car than in the home.

	The Indianapolis Star “Hiring Process Might Need Legal Push, BCA Advises” September 22, 2006 www.indystar.com Professor Charles Sullivan was quoted in this article about a recommendation from the Black Coaches Association that coaches who believe they were unfairly passed over as a head football coach should file a Title VII discrimination complaint. Professor Sullivan noted that it would be difficult for a coach to win a Title VII case since so many factors go into hiring a head coach. “In these circumstances, it is very unlikely anybody will ever win a case unless somebody says something stupid, indicating race was a factor,” said Professor Sullivan.

	The Record “Corzine Taps Zazzali to be State’s Next Chief Justice” September 22, 2006 www.northjersey.com Professor Mark Alexander was interviewed about the nomination of Associate Supreme Court Justice James Zazzali’s nomination to serve as New Jersey’s next Chief Justice. Professor Alexander praised the nomination, commenting that Justice Zazzali has the talent and ability to forge consensus. “He really has the diplomatic ability to work with people and bring them together behind a cause,” said Professor Alexander.

	WCBS-TV New York “Corzine Tapping Zazzali as N.J. Chief Justice" September 21, 2006 www.wcbs.com Associate Supreme Court Justice James R. Zazzali’s nomination to serve as New Jersey’s new chief justice was the subject of this broadcast. Justice Zazzali has taught as an adjunct professor at Seton Hall Law, along with several other recent nominations to the federal courts, including United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, and Judge Michael A. Chagares of the United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit.

	The Star-Ledger "TSA Worker Says Bias Cost Him Job” September 15, 2006 www.nj.com/starledger Professor Baher Azmy’s case on behalf of Wagih H. Makky, an Arab-American security expert suspected from the Transportation Security Administration, was the feature of this article. “Suspending one of the government’s most talented security experts just because he’s an Arab and a Muslim compromises our security as well as our values,” noted Professor Azmy. The case also was reported by the Associated Press and in The New York Times.

	Associated Press “Next Vioxx Trial Set to Get Under Way” September 10, 2006 www.ap.org Professor Howard Erichson was interviewed for this article about the next Vioxx trial focusing on a man who began taking the pain killer after it had been labeled that it could increase the risk of heart attacks. Regarding ads Merck is running as the trial begins, Professor Erichson said a judge is unlikely to order that the ads be stopped. “Companies have a right to speak, including advertising and including image advertising,” he said. The article appeared in newspapers across the country and on online sites, including the Baltimore Sun, Charlotte Observer, and BusinessWeek.com.

	Columbia Journalism Review “Who Are the Prisoners at Gitmo?” September/October 2006 www.cjr.org Professor Mark Denbeaux’s studies on the detainees at Guántanamo Bay were cited in this article examining the media’s coverage of the prisoners being held at the prison camp. The article noted that Professor Denbeaxu’s studies analyzed the government’s own data and found that only 8 percent of the detainees were labeled by the Department of Defense as “al Qaeda fighters” and that only 11 percent had been captured “on the battlefield.”

	Wall Street Journal “Biggest Law Firms Dominate NY Court But Their Role Elsewhere Is Somewhat Smaller” September 13, 2006 Professor Stephen Lubben was interviewed for this article about a recent study that found the market for U.S. bankruptcy law firms is for more competitive than previously thought. “Very large corporate debtors are much more likely to select one of three leading bankruptcy firms as their counsel, but otherwise the market for corporate bankruptcy counsel is much more competitive than might be expected,” noted Professor Lubben.

	The Star-Ledger “Deadbeat Parents Must Pay Interest” September 1, 2006 www.nj.com/news/ledger Professor Claudette St. Romain was quoted in this article about a recent court order directing the state not to delay collecting interest on overdue child-support payments. In the article, Professor St. Romain described the directive as “a positive step” but one that “doesn’t go far enough.” Under the direction of Professor St. Romain, Seton Hall Law’ Family Law Clinical appeared as a amicus curiae in the Appellate Court case that resulted in the initial ruling directing New Jersey to collect interest on past-due child-support payments.

	Boston Globe “Detentions Over Charity Ties Questioned: Terror Links Called Overstated” August 31, 2006 www.boston.com Professor Mark Denbeaux was interviewed for this article about a Guantanamo detainee being held based in part on allegations that he worked for two charity groups the U.S. military says support terrorism even though neither group appears on the State Department’s list of designated terrorist organizations. “Either a particular group is dangerous, and should be outlawed in the United States, or it innocuous, and no one should be held at Guantanamo because of association with it,” said Professor Denbeaux. The article also appeared in the International Herald Tribune.

	Miami Herald “Judge Calls for New Trial in Vioxx Case” August 31, 2006 www.miami.com Professor Howard Erichson was quoted in this article about U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon’s ruling that a new trial must be held to decide how much Merck must pay a retired FBI agent who suffered a heart attack after taking Vioxx. In his ruling, Eldon stated that the initial $50 million compensatory damage awarded by the jury was “grossly excessive.” “Is this a tactical win for Merck? Yes,” said Erichson. “But it’s a specific battle, it’s not the war.” He also was interviewed by the Houston Chronicle on the ruling.

	Washington Post “U.S. Frees Longtime Detainee” August 25, 2006 "Turk Was Abused at Guantanamo, Lawyers Say” August 26, 2006 www.washingtonpost.com Professor Baher Azmy was interviewed for these two articles about the release of Murat Kurnaz, the Guantanamo detainee he has been representing. “The U.S. government has repeatedly said Guantanamo houses only terrorists and people from the battlefields – the worst of the worst. We know that this claim is not only an exaggeration, but a lie, and Murat Kurnaz’s case proves this,” said Professor Azmy. He also was interviewed by Agence France Press, Dow Jones International News, and The Plank.

	National Public Radio “Million-Dollar Setback for Merck in Vioxx Cases” August 17, 2006 www.npr.org Professor Howard Erichson was quoted in this story about two major setbacks for Merck in the product liability litigation over its painkiller Vioxx. In one of those setbacks, a New Jersey judge threw out a November 2005 verdict that favored Merck. Erichson explained that the ruling is “the sort of decision that a judge is unlikely to make unless the judge is concerned injustice was done.” He also was interviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

	New Jersey Lawyer “State Law Grads; Got a Degree? Get a Job!” August 14, 2006 www.njlnews.com Seton Hall Law graduates were noted in this article as being highly successful at obtaining employment fresh out of law school. Nine months after graduation, 95 percent of Seton Hall Law graduates were employed, compared to a national average of just under 90 percent.

	Reviewjournal.com “Fees for USA Capital Case $550,800 a Week” August 8, 2006 www.reviewjournal.com Professor Stephen Lubben was interviewed for this article about the USA Capital bankruptcy case and the money being paid to lawyers and others involved in the case. Professor Lubben noted that typically professional fees run 2.5 percent of assets, but “can really vary widely, depending on the facts of the case and depending on how complicated the case is.”

	The Charlotte Observer "Complaint: Firings Benefited Hispanics" August 4, 2006 www.charlotte.com Professor Shavar Jeffries was interviewed for this article about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filing a federal discrimination complaint against a Charlotte supermarket accusing the store of firing workers because they were not Hispanic. Professor Jeffries noted that too often minorities find themselves competing for a dwindling pool of blue-collar jobs. "African Americans, Hispanics and the great majority of whites in blue-collar jobs need to seek education reform so that they can find their full potential, rather than fighting over scraps," he said.

	National Public Radio "Merck Fights Vioxx Cases One at a Time" August 4, 2006 www.npr.org Professor Howard Erichson was interviewed for a Morning Edition segment on Merck's decision to fight the lawsuits over Vioxx one case at a time rather than settle with a large group of plaintiffs. Professor Erichson said that while a recent Vioxx verdict in California is helpful to Merck, it does not mean that other plaintiffs will drop their cases. Understanding litigation, he noted, requires more than simply tallying wins and losses. "This is litigation, not a horse race," he said.

	The New York Times "Coach is Allowed to Pray with Team" July 26, 2006 www.nytimes.com Professor Ronald Riccio was quoted in this article about a recent federal court ruling involving his client, an East Brunswick High School football coach. Ruling in favor of the coach, U.S. District Judge Dennis Cavanaugh declared that the Middlesex County school district could not order the coach to stand still while his players prayed a pre-game prayer. "What's happening is that a lot of football coaches in New Jersey are congratulating him for taking a stand," said Riccio regarding his client, Marcus Borden. "Last year, when the whole controversy erupted a lot of schools clamped down on what coaches can do. That's now been washed away."

	The Star-Ledger “His Verdict: U.S. Guilty in Guantanamo” July 24, 2006 www.nj.com/news/ledger Professor Mark Denbeaux was interviewed for this column written by Bob Braun about the three reports Professor Denbeaux and eight Seton Hall Law students have written about the detainees at Guantanamo. Professor Denbeaux, who along with his son Joshua Denbeaux, is representing two Guantanamo detainees, noted that if it were, indeed, true that all the detainees were the “worse of the worse,” then the United States “could give up all airport security and be perfectly safe.”

	Los Angeles Times “Administration Says It’s Meeting Geneva Convention Standard” July 12, 2006 www.latimes.com Professor Mark Denbeaux was quoted in this article about the Bush administration acknowledging that it is legally obligated to apply Geneva Convention protections to the detainees being held at Guantánamo Bay. “I think it’s a public relations stunt,” said Professor Denbeaux, who recently released a third report on the detainees noting that rather than being a serious threat to their guards are more likely to harm themselves.

	San Jose Mercury News “Bush Allows Terror Detainees Some Rights Under Geneva Convention” July 11, 2006 www.mercurynews.com Professor Raymond Brown was interviewed for this article about the Bush administration’s announcement that all detainees in U.S. military custody are entitled to Geneva Convention protections. Calling the development a “big story,” Professor Brown stated that it “clearly marks a departure” from the administration’s previous position. “The only reason they are changing is because of Hamdan. Hamdan gives them no choice. I’d argue it gives them no choice even if Congress says they have a choice, but there will be debate,” he added.

	WCBS TV “Booker Unveils ‘100-Day Plan’ to Battle Crime” July 10, 2006 www.wcbstv.com Dean Patrick E. Hobbs was interviewed about Mayor Cory Booker’s 100-day plan to clean up the streets of Newark and to increase the presence of police throughout the city. “Perception is as important as anything,” noted Dean Hobbs,“and with the recent spat of homicides, some of the gang violence, this is a very important issue.”

	The Star-Ledger “Lawyer Has Risen Far, and Works to Bring Newark’s Kids Up with Him” July 6, 2006 www.nj.com/news/ledger Professor Shavar Jeffries was profiled in this article about his work on behalf of Newark children and his recent receipt of the first Honorable Brendan T. Byrne and Mrs. Ruth Zinn Byrne Distinguished Public Service Award. The award was presented by the New Jersey Network Foundation in recognition of Professor Jeffries’ work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark. “The opportunities I had shouldn’t be happenstance,” said Jeffries. “Children need opportunities to fulfill their potential.”

	Associated Press “Justices: No Special Trials for Detainees” June 30, 2006 www.ap.org Professors Baher Azmy and Mark Denbeaux were quoted in this article about the Supreme Court ruling that President Bush’s plans to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in special military tribunals violate U.S. and international law. “This strikes me as an utterly devastating opinion for the ultimate stakes of the administration in all of this litigation,” said Azmy. Denbeaux described the ruling as “an assertion of freedom of democracy for which all Americans should be grateful.”

	NBC4.com “High Court: Bush Overstepped with Guantanamo” June 29, 2006 www.nbc4.com Professor Mark Denbeaux was interviewed about the Supreme Court ruling that the Bush administration’s use of special courts to try prisoners held at Guantanamo violate both the Uniform Court of Military Justice and the Geneva Convention. Denbeaux commented that the ruling is “a resounding repudiation” of the administration’s efforts to assume more power. The article also appeared on numerous other media websites across the county. Denbeaux and his reports on the detainees being held at Guantanamo also were recently cited by The Washington Times, The Kansan, and KFVS12 News.

	Council on Foreign Relations “The Impact of Hamdan v. Rumsfeld” June 29, 2006 www.cfr.org Professor Raymond Brown was interviewed for this article about the Supreme Court ruling in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld that President Bush’s plans to try detainees at Guantanamo Bay in military war tribunals are illegal. “The fundamental concept is: What did (Salim Ahmed Hamdan) do that violated some principal of international law? They don’t seem to be able to link him to some violation of the laws of war, which is what they need to do,” said Brown, an expert on international humanitarian law.

	New York "The Minutes of the Guantanamo Bay Bar Association" June 26, 2006 www.nymag.com Baher Azmy was featured in this article about the "Guantanamo Bay Bar Association," the informal name used for a group of lawyers, including Professor Azmy, who represent detainees in Guantanamo. Professor Azmy's client is a 22-year-old German-born individual of Turkish extraction who seems to have been detained largely because of his association with a particular person claimed to be suicide bomber who, in fact, is still alive.

	The Star-Ledger “Jersey’s Chance for Eminent Domain Reform” June 21, 2006 http://www.nj.com/starledger/ Professors Paula Franzese and Marc Poirier authored this op-ed calling for New Jersey to enact meaningful eminent domain reform. “Over the past 50 years, New Jersey’s statutory definition of ‘blight’ has drifted and broaden in ways that allow condemnation wherever property could be put to more profitable use. Too often, ‘blight’ targets the working poor and people of color,” they noted.

	The Record “Rival Indian Grocers Sue Over Common Ground” June 16, 2006 www.bergen.com Frank Pasquale was interviewed for this article about a suit involving a trademark dispute over the use of the name of Patel. In the article, Pasquale noted that “surnames are weak as trademarks because the courts don’t want to protect you instead of me.” Rather, he added, “courts want to permit business owners to name their stores after their last names unless another prior competitor has clearly associated a product or service with the last name.”

	The Star-Ledger “Advocates Demanding End to Double-Dipping” June 16, 2006 www.nj.com/news/ledger Paula Franzese was quoted in this article about a study – “One to a Customer” – that calls for eliminating the practice of allowing elected officials in New Jersey to hold more than one elected position. In the article, Franzese, who serves as chair of the State Ethics Commission, commented that there are problems with allowing such a practice. “Invariably, even the most high-minded,” she said, “will be forced to make some solomonic choices that are less than honorable.”

	USA Today “Bush: Guantanamo’s Future up to Supreme Court” June 14, 2006 www.usatoday.com Mark Denbeaux was quoted in this article about President Bush’s statement that he would like to close Guantanamo but the Supreme Court first needs to decide how terrorism suspects should be tried. Denbeaux’s response was that the president does not need the high court’s ruling to close the prison or to provide detainees with a hearing. “Surely, the president is powerful enough to give people he’s held for four years a hearing,” said Denbeaux. Denbeaux also recently was interviewed on “Nightline” and quoted about conditions in Guantanamo in Periodico, the local newspaper of Las Tunas, Cuba; The Washington Times; and “Bloomberg Radio.”

	National Post “UN ‘Kick’ to U.S. Threatens Funding June 10, 2006 www.nationalpost.com Elizabeth Defeis was interviewed for this article about U.S. threats to step up efforts to withhold funding to the United Nations unless it reforms. “There has to be reform because the U.N. is under attack for so many different things,” said Defeis. “The Western world is really united on this.”

	The Associated Press “Guantanamo Suicides Identified as Condemnation Grows” June 12, 2006 www.ap.org Mark Denbeaux was interviewed for this article about the three Guantanamo detainees who committed suicide. “A stench of despair hangs over Guantanamo,” said Denbeaux. “Everyone is shutting down and quitting.” The AP article was printed in newspapers across the country and around the world, including the Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Ottawa Citizen, and Sydney Morning Herald.

	The New York Times “Dollars and Dreams: Immigrants as Prey” June 11, 2006 www.nytimes.com Lori Nessel was quoted in this article about businesses that prey on illegal immigrants, including “immigrant consultants,” or “notarios,” who are claiming they can assist with processing people under the new law, although no new law has yet to be passed. “The concern is that you have notarios out there saying, ‘Pay now and get your applications in now for amnesty,’ when there is no reason to be taking people’s money until there is a law,” noted Nessel.

	The Record “Drug Deals” June 11, 2006 www.bergen.com Edward Hartnett was interviewed for this article about the $1.5 billion pharmaceutical companies have paid over the past two years in settlements. “The ability to settle without admitting liability is an important facilitator in reaching settlements,” noted Hartnett.

	National Post “His Threat Went Well Beyond Iraq” June 9, 2006 www.nationalpost.com Elizabeth Defeis was interviewed for this article on the extent of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi’s power. “He was the face of terrorism in Iraq,” said Defeis, “and the fact Iraqis turned on him could mean they’ve had enough.” Defeis also was interviewed on the Jim Bohannon radio show about Zarqawi and what his death may mean for the future of Iraq, al Qaeda and the war on terror.

	Business Week “Jury Selection to Begin in Vioxx Trial” June 1, 2006 www.businessweek.com Howard Erichson was quoted in this article about the beginning of the seventh Vioxx trial against Merck & Co. The article noted that Merck planned to argue that the plaintiff’s risk factors, including high blood pressure, caused her heart attack, while the plaintiff’s attorneys planned to argue that elderly people with such risk factors were the exact group Merck targeted in advertising the drug. “It’s a wonderful aikido move, taking the strength of Merck’s defense and then turning it against Merck,” commented Erichson.

	American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics “Review in Medical Ethics” Summer 2006 Carl Coleman’s book, The Ethics and Regulation of Research with Human Subjects was the subject of a recent review by David B. Resnik, J.D., Ph.D, professor of Medical Humanities at The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. In the review, Resnik noted that “the book contains just about everything one needs to know for a thorough grasp on human subjects research.”

	The Star-Ledger “Court: Illegal Immigrant Can Collect from Accident” May 19, 2006 www.nj.com/starledger Lori Nessel was interviewed for this article about a recent state Supreme Court ruling that an illegal immigrant who was a passenger in an uninsured car when it crashed can collect from a fund set up to reimburse state residents for such injuries. “I don’t think it opens the door to other types of benefits,” said Nessel. The ruling, however, she noted, “recognizes that people can be residents of the State of New Jersey, regardless of their immigration status.”

	Reuters “Telecom Privacy Suits: Penalties Seen Unlikely May 17, 2006 www.reuters.com Frank Pasquale was interviewed for this article about U.S. telephone companies and whether they are likely to be hit by more lawsuits over growing concerns about violating the privacy of their customers. Pasquale noted that while a negative outcome for telecommunications companies could not be ruled out, it is unlikely that a Supreme Court showdown would not end up in the companies’ favor. Such a case, he said, “could well be quashed.” The article appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, MSN Money, WAVE and Moneycontrol.com.

	The Daily Record “Opus Dei Members: ‘Da Vinci’ Distorted” May 14, 2006 www.dailyrecord.com John Coverdale was interviewed for this article about “The Da Vinci Code” and its portrayal of Opus Dei. In the article, Coverdale spoke about being a member of Opus Dei, noting that it is incorrect to refer to the order as a religious order of monks, given that members work as bankers, doctors and lawyers, do not wear robes and are part of the world. Coverdale also was quoted in The Record and The Star-Ledger about “The Da Vinci Code” and Opus Dei.

	The Salt Lake Tribune “Suicide Bombers Misread Doctrine,” May 10, 2006 http://www.sltrib.com Bernard Freamon was quoted in this article about suicide bombings and Islamic teachings. In the article, Freamon commented that Islamic teachings that justify such behavior have been stretched and misinterpreted. "I would say that about 95 percent of the suicide bombings we are seeing these days are murder/suicides condemned under Islamic law," he said. "People doing these acts are misadvised by clerics and others who are trying to create political advantage."

	Los Angeles Times “As Tech Advances, Privacy Laws Lag,” May 12, 2006 http://www.latimes.com Frank Pasquale was interviewed for this article about the effects of technology on personal privacy and reports about the National Security Agency's attempts to gather customer calling records from the nation's largest telephone companies. "Substantively, I don't really care if they know my address and phone number and calling habits," said Pasquale, "but if all the systems of checks and balances are torn down, then that's a matter of concern. How far can they go?"

	St. Louis Countian “New Jersey Case Worries Employment Lawyers” May 8, 2006 Charles Sullivan was quoted in this article about a recent New Jersey appellate court decision that reversed summary judgment for an employer, holding that because the employer had notice that an employee was using a workplace computer for pornography, it had a duty to investigate. In the article, Sullivan noted the decision is bad for employers and employees alike. “To the extent that employers take this decision seriously, it would require them to have and enforce appropriate use policies, and under fear of liability, check out every employee’s computer to see if there is any hint of something that might be illegal,” said Sullivan. The article originally appeared in Lawyers USA.

	LAW.COM “Alito Pens First Opinion as Supreme Court Justice” May 2, 2006 www.law.com Charles Sullivan was quoted in this article about Justice Samuel Alito’s first opinion for the Supreme Court. The article noted that Justice Alito had used a single asterisk footnote, which was the subject of a tongue-in-cheek article that Sullivan wrote for the 2005 Georgetown Law Journal. Sullivan commented that it was likely that Justice Alito had used an asterisk rather than a number since “some people think it’s odd if you use a “one” and there is no “two.”

	The Star-Ledger “Court: Pay Interest with Child Support,” April 17, 2006 www.nj.com/news/ledger Claudette St. Romain was quoted in this article about a recent appellate court ruling that the Department of Human Services is obligated to charge interest on past-due child support payments. The article additionally noted that The Center for Social Justice assisted with the case. In the article, St. Romain commented that the ruling “will help shift money due to children from welfare to their dads.”

	The Associated Press “3-3 Vioxx Tie Shows Pattern for Merck” April 24, 2006 www.ap.org Howard Erichson was interviewed for this article about a South Texan trial where jurors found Merck responsible for the death of a 71-year-old man who suffered a heart attack after taking Vioxx for a month. In the article, Erichson commented that a series of losses could push Merck to think about settling suits brought by long-term users of Vioxx.

	The Associated Press “Pentagon Identifies More Gitmo Detainees” April 20, 2006 www.ap.org Mark Denbeaux was quoted in this article about the government’s release of information about the detainees at Guantanamo in response to a Freedom of Information lawsuit filed by The Associated Press. The new information, said Denbeaux, will help lawyers for the detainees and human groups that are trying to monitor Guantanamo Bay. “Lawyers have been asking for this stuff for two-and-a-half years,” noted Denbeaux. The article appeared in The New York Times and more than 50 other newspapers around the country.

	The Record “Double Trouble” April 16, 2006 www.northjersey.com Paula Franzese was quoted in this editorial on the holding of dual elected positions. “There’s too much potential for abuse,” said Franzese, who also is chair of State Ethics Commission. “Invariably there will be conflicts of interests in representing multiple constituents simultaneously. We need independence.”

	The Star-Ledger “For Jersey Hospitals, Tragic Number is 450” April 13, 2006 www.nj.com/news/ledger Abbott Brown was interviewed for this article about the state’s Patient Safety Reporting system. “Basically, the hospitals are saying, ‘If we don’t have confidentiality, we’re not going to cooperate or tell the truth.’ No other segment of society has this kind of protection,” said Brown.

	National Public Radio “Vioxx Jury Adds $9 million in Punishing Merck” April 12, 2006 www.npr.org Howard Erichson was interviewed by NPR on the Vioxx trial in New Jersey where the jury awarded a man and his wife $9 million in compensation. He also was interviewed by The Boston Globe, The Record, The Star-Ledger, and The Wall Street Journal.

	In These Times “A Legal Limbo” April 12, 2006 www.inthesetimes.com Mark Denbeaux’s first Guantanamo Report was cited in this article about the detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay. The article noted that the “Seton Hall Law team examined the redacted government filings against 517 detainees and found that slightly more than half have not been accused by the U.S. government of a single hostile act.” The report also recently was cited by Free Market News Network, The Salt Lake Tribune, The Talking Dog, and Tribune Media Services.

	Khaleej Times “World Court Marks 60th Anniversary” April 11, 2006 www.khaleejtimes.com Elizabeth Defeis was quoted in this article about the anniversary of the International Court of Justice and its increasingly heavier case load. “It’s taking on some cases that it might have shied away from in the past,” said Defeis. “At first, its steps were tentative. It is becoming more confident of its jurisdiction.”

	Professor Hartnett in The Star-Ledger, “Wherein, the Law is a Tongue-Twister,” April 10, 2006 www.nj.com/news/ledger Edward Hartnett was quoted in this article on the efforts to rewrite and clarify the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which dictate the steps a federal case takes through the courts. “The restyling project isn’t worth it,” said Hartnett. “My initial reaction was, ‘These are clearer, easier to read.’ But each time I went through… there were more and more situations where it looked to me like they would make a change (in the law).”

	Professor Franzese, in The Record, “Double Dippers Defend 2 Paydays,” April 9, 2006 www.northjersey.com Paula Franzese, who has been appointed chair of the New Jersey State Ethics Commission, was quoted in this article about state legislators who also hold another elected position. “The practice of holding multiple offices… allows for a consolidation of influence that really alters the very delicate power of balance in politics,” said Franzese. “There’s too much potential for abuse. Invariably, there will be conflicts of interest in representing multiple constituents simultaneously. We need independence.”

	Professor Erichson in the New York Times, “Analysts Unsettled by Jury Findings on Marketing of Vioxx,” April 6, 2006 www.nytimes.com , www.ap.com Howard Erichson was quoted in this article about a jury’ sp

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