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Huffington Post: Law Schools in the Dock

Huffington Post: Law Schools in the Dock

From Law professor Bennett Gershman’s regular column on the Huffington Post: Have the nation’s law schools been cheating their students? Have the nation’s law schools been engaged in an ongoing fraud by misrepresenting the value of a legal education? Have law students accepted law school offers based on a law school’s false or misleading representation [...]

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The Journal News: ‘Slam Dunk’ Verdict Called ‘Turning Point’ for Yonkers

The Journal News: ‘Slam Dunk’ Verdict Called ‘Turning Point’ for Yonkers

“I think the jury worked very, very hard and very carefully,” said Bennett Gershman, a legal analyst and professor at Pace University School of Law. “They obviously checked on the issue of credibility because they asked for Mangone’s testimony and Jereis’ testimony. They obviously found that they believed Mangone.”

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Westchester County Business Journal: Law students pursue ideals and jobs in seeking specialties

Westchester County Business Journal: Law students pursue ideals and jobs in seeking specialties

Environmental law is a specialty at Pace, which has had its program for 30 years. It has been rated the third-best environmental program in the U.S. for nearly 20 years.

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The Journal News: Bike Lanes Part of Tappan Zee Bridge Bidding Plan

The Journal News: Bike Lanes Part of Tappan Zee Bridge Bidding Plan

Karl Coplan, co-director of the Pace University Environmental Litigation Clinic, is one commuter who would use the path.

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The Journal News/Lohud.com: Region Can be Ready for Smart Planning

The Journal News/Lohud.com: Region Can be Ready for Smart Planning

Pace Law Professor John Nolon argues that a new Tappan Zee Bridge offers opportunities for smart, transit-oriented development, via state support and assistance from the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council.

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The Record: Demarest resident named national HIV Hero – NorthJersey.com

The Record: Demarest resident named national HIV Hero – NorthJersey.com

Lienhard School of Nursing alumnus Maryann Collins was recently honored as a national HIV Hero for her work with the HIV community. Winners were chosen by a panel of judges that included Grammy Award-winning singer Dionne Warwick, actor Wilson Cruz, movie director Dustin Lance Black, humanitarian and author Malaak Compton-Rock and HIV advocacy leader David Munar.

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Huffington Post: Three Generations of Imbeciles are Enough

Huffington Post: Three Generations of Imbeciles are Enough

Pace Law professor Bennett Gershman’s latest entry on The Huffington Post dicsusses forced sterilizations mandated by Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes in 1927. Read the full article here.

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Bloomberg Businessweek: “Pace: Compliance”

Lubin’s Center for Global Governance, Reporting and Regulation won’t open its doors until February 2. But it has already attracted attention and writeups from leading financial publications, such as Bloomberg Businessweek.

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Huffington Post: Pardoning Criminals — Appropriate Mercy or Perverting Justice

Huffington Post: Pardoning Criminals — Appropriate Mercy or Perverting Justice

Bennett Gershman’s latest Huffington Post article covers politicians and “pardon power” and the ethics and legalities of pardoning hardened criminals.

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Twelve ways to be better than before in 2012.

SpryLiving: “A New You for the New Year”

It’s January. Time to ring in the New Year. And you have, without a doubt, made a ton of resolutions that for once you vow to finally keep. Know that you have the power to thrive, succeed, and become the individual you desire in 2012—without ever having to totally give up Moon Pies. Pace’s Richard Shadick and John Cronin offer advice in Spry Living’s January issue, reaching 9.5 million readers, on how to make your New Year Better Than Before.

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