Law (2005)
February
The Right Court to Judge Darfur Atrocities
"Unless something is done about the crimes already committed, you can add Darfur to the long list of unpunished international crimes," says Cesare P.R. Romano
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Steroid Use Linked to Fans’ Unrealistic Demands on Athletes
Athletic officials and medical researchers have not made a convincing case for why steroids should be prohibited, says law professor James Coleman
Thursday, February 17, 2005
The Court Must Protect the Right of States to Choose
"No choice is more deeply personal or more profoundly important than whether to live in pain or die in peace"
Friday, February 25, 2005
Duke University Graduate, Professional Schools Rank High in Latest U.S. News Survey
Medical, business, law schools all rank among the top dozen in annual report
Monday, February 28, 2005
Law Conference Examines Life Tenure for Supreme Court Justices
A proposal to limit Supreme Court terms while preserving lifetime appointments to the federal judiciary will be among ideas examined
Monday, February 28, 2005
News Tip: Preventing School Shootings May Require Rethinking Individual Liberties
"The problem of emotionally dysfunctional children who would hurt themselves and others is bigger than just the school environment," says Doriane Lambelet Coleman
Monday, February 28, 2005
News Tip: Preventing School Shootings May Require Rethinking Individual Liberties
Monday’s shooting in northern Minnesota points to the limitations of how American society currently deals with an epidemic of dysfunctional youth and violence, says Doriane Coleman
Monday, February 28, 2005
March
Ignoring the Constitution for Political Gain
"Republicans using Terry Schiavo in this way is sad, but their ignoring the most basic principles of constitutional law for their political gain is shameful," says Erwin Chemerinsky
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Law Conference Focuses on Strategies for the War on Terrorism
Experts from government, academia and many other disciplines will examine the interrogation of terrorists and other timely issues related to fighting terrorism worldwide
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Duke in the News: March 31, 2005
Federal Judge Condemns Intervention in Schiavo Case | The Coming Cancer Boom | Rising Child Obesity Offsets Gains, and more…
Thursday, March 31, 2005
April
Prosecuting Milosevic
International criminal law expert discusses work of Yugoslavia tribuna
Monday, April 4, 2005
Attorney Alan Dershowitz to Discuss ‘The Case For Israel’ at Duke April 17
The 'demonizing of Israel' is counter to the peace process, Dershowitz says
Monday, April 11, 2005
Congress Should Respect Independence, Shorten Supreme Court Service
Justices' longer life spans increase the court's power and embitter debate on appointments
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Law Professors Debate Reforming the Supreme Court
Term limits, reducing the number of clerks discussed
Friday, April 22, 2005
June
The Need for Protection of Reporters’ Sources
"Protection for reporters in federal courts is long overdue," says law professor Erwin Chemerinsky
Tuesday, June 7, 2005
July
Don't Close Guantanamo Without Protecting the Rights of the Detainees
"After a legal battle lasting more than three years, American courts finally are in a position to protect the rights of the Guantanamo detainees"
Friday, July 1, 2005
News Tip: President Should Nominate Moderate to Replace O’Connor
President Bush "has it within his power to make this process much less destructive, painful and polarizing," says Neil Siegel
Friday, July 1, 2005
President Should Choose Moderate Conservative to Replace O'Connor
"Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s recent announcement is not just significant -- it is seismic."
Thursday, July 7, 2005
Rigorous Questions Would Be Only Fair
"We would do our democracy a disservice by allowing (Judge) Roberts to keep his views to himself," says Neil Siegel
Friday, July 22, 2005
Senate Democrats Must Demand Answers From Judge Roberts
"What is very troubling about Roberts is there is nothing in his record that shows any support for civil liberties and civil rights," says Erwin Chemerinsky
Friday, July 22, 2005
August
City Testing Law School Water Supply After Chemicals Enter System
Some people drank the water Friday morning before the problem was discovered, with one person complaining in the afternoon of an upset stomach
Friday, August 5, 2005
Water System Back on at the Law School
The drinking water was taken off-line on Aug. 5 after water from the chilled water system entered the drinking water system
Thursday, August 25, 2005
September
The Excitement of Law School
Law dean welcomes new students to school
Friday, September 2, 2005
Following Rehnquist's Death, Supreme Court 'Dynamics' Sure to Change, Law Professor Says
Death of chief justice also highlights the importance of the John Roberts nomination, says constitutional law expert Erwin Chemerinsky
Sunday, September 4, 2005
Both Nominees for the High Court Must Be Considered Together
The Senate should not vote on John Roberts’ confirmation to be chief justice until after both Sandra Day O’Connor and William Rehnquist’s successors are named, say two Duke law professors
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Law Students, Community, 'Stuff the Truck' for Katrina
Truck filled with food, household items heading to hurricane victims
Friday, September 16, 2005
Watching Trials in Class
Kaplan's course brings a literary perspective to the study of trials
Friday, September 16, 2005
Podcasting Symposium at Duke Sept. 27-28
Scholars, journalists and podcasting practitioners to discuss how technology intersections with business, law, journalism and Internet culture.
Monday, September 19, 2005
No Answers Should Mean No Confirmation
The Democrats need to oppose John Roberts because he simply would not answer their legitimate and necessary questions, says a constitutional law expert
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Founders' Day Convocation Sept. 29 in Duke Chapel
Honorees to include human rights activist Paul Farmer, former university archivist William E. King and Ambassador Robin Chandler Duke
Thursday, September 22, 2005
School Policy Mandating ‘Intelligent Design’ Unconstitutional, Duke Law Expert Says
"The Court said that there is no secular purpose in having creationism taught in the schools," said Erwin Chemerinsky
Monday, September 26, 2005
Duke Conference Examines World of Podcasting
Record industry meets grassroots media.
Friday, September 30, 2005
October
Supreme Court Vote Could Be Close on Challenge to Death With Dignity Law
Neil Siegel says the Oregon case potentially highlights differences in conservative viewpoints
Monday, October 3, 2005
Using the Military During National Emergencies
Law professor Scott Silliman examines the much misunderstood Posse Comitatus Act
Thursday, October 6, 2005
Symposium to Focus on Ocean and Coastal Management
Experts will explore challenges and opportunities for developing a regional ocean governance system in the U.S.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Curtis Bradley: What International Law Means to Us
Law professor challenges ideas on international law
Friday, October 21, 2005
News Tip: Indictments Symptomatic of Second-Term Missteps, Says Duke Historian
Presidential personalities have public consequences, professor says.
Friday, October 28, 2005
John Hope Franklin Collection, Autobiography Recognized
Symposium Nov. 18 at Perkins Library Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Monday, October 31, 2005
November
Duke in the News: Nov. 9, 2005
Canadian Teen in Wartime Powers Challenge | Fllow of Chinese Textiles to Slow with Export Deal | Mammogram Made More Comfortable, and more…
Thursday, November 10, 2005
New Law Clinic Helps Low-Income Taxpayers in IRS Disputes
Law students, under faculty supervision, will represent clients in tax matters pending before the IRS
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Duke in the News: Nov. 10, 2005
Duke Plans Islamic Center | Supreme Court to Hear Case on Military Tribunals | Bush’s Failing Grade on Racial Issues | Duke Professor Edits Bin Laden's Writings | Body of Work and more...
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Duke Law Students, Professor Assist Guantanamo Defense Team
Law students will research and write briefs and help craft strategy for the military lawyers defending Guantanamo Bay detainees
Friday, November 11, 2005
News Tip: Lesson of Nuremberg Trial is Only National Courts Can Finish Justice Begun by International Ones, Duke Professor Says
"An individual country ultimately must assume or reject responsibility for judging its past.”
Friday, November 11, 2005
News Tip: Upcoming Supreme Court Case 'Huge' for Abortion Rights, Law Professor Says
“The question in this case isn’t whether Roe v. Wade is going to be overturned, but whether it is going to be severely undermined,’’ says Neil Siegel
Monday, November 28, 2005
December
Law Library Receives Nixon Letter Claiming Executive Privilege
Sirica's son donates historic document
Thursday, December 1, 2005
The Execution of Steve McHone
Steve McHone was executed at 2 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, because he did not have the money to hire a competent defense lawyer at his trial, writes Erwin Chemerinsky
Monday, December 5, 2005
The Fuss Over Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
"We as a nation must clearly and unambiguously proclaim that acts of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, like torture, serve no useful purpose and must never be condoned," writes Scott Silliman
Thursday, December 8, 2005
Duke in the News: Dec. 27, 2005
Science Notebook: Problems With Planting Forests | Engineering: Is the U.S. Really Falling? | A Visit from Big Nick and more…
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
