MSU College of Law Faculty in the News
2010
Experts: Trademark law deals in confusion
The Times Herald, March 13, 2010
Controversy builds in matters of juvenile justice
The Niles Daily Star, March 11, 2010
'War on Terror' symposium at MSU expected to be controversial: Torture is one of hot topics to be discussed
Detroit Legal News, February 18, 2010
Will you e-marry me? Law professors propose sweeping changes in state marital statutes
Detroit Legal News, February 17, 2010
How Many Parents?
Professor Jacobs
Letter to the Editor
The New York Times
February 1, 2010
UCSD looking at a law school
The San Diego Union-Tribune
January 28, 2010
Quoted: Dean Howarth
2009
Kevin Lavery speaks with Adam Candeub about online marriage licenses and the E-Marriage project.
Morning Edition, NPR
December 14, 2009
Professor Mae Kuykendall talks about the Legal E-Marriage Project.
The Michigan Talk Network, December 8, 2009
Frank Beckmann speaks with Professor Mae Kuykendall about the Legal E-Marriage Project
WJR, December 7, 2009
The Long Search for Racial Justice? Effects of new N.C. law won't be known immediately
November 15, 2009
Winston-Salem Journal
MSU College of Law Professor's Mae Kuykendall and Adam Candeub launch the E-Marriage Project Which Could Start a Digital "I Do" Revolution
October 28, 2009
Business Wire
High Court Justices to Take Up Lawyer Ethics, Errors
September 28, 2009
The National Law Journal
By Marcia Coyle
Quoted: Professor Renee Newman Knake
Daily News answers questions about Vikings' Kevin Williams and Pat Williams' anti-doping case
September 20, 2009
New York Daily News
By Christian Red and Teri Thompson
Quoted: Professor Robert McCormick
Pet Trusts Revealed
September 3, 2009
Greater Lansing Business Monthly
Quoted: Professor David Favre
Looking Out For All Animals
August 26, 2009
The Atlantic
Quoted: Professor David Favre
Is Obama Wading Into Russian Politics?
Russia Profile Experts Panel
July 10th edition
Contributor: Professor Bruce Bean
Courting Sotomayor
July 2, 2009
Indian Country Today
Quoted: Professor Matthew L.M. Fletcher
The Politics of Picking Sides is so Predictable
July 1, 2009
Forbes (also appearing on Business Wire and Market Watch)
Guest Editorial
Let the Kid Be
The New York Times Magazine, June 14, 2009
How to Fire Your President: Voting 'No Confidence' With Confidence
The Chronicle of Higher Education, June 12, 2009
Explaining GM Bankruptcy
WILX-TV, May 27, 2009
Supreme Court shifts power from juries to judges
Lansing State Journal, May 28, 2009
Madison, Hamilton would be pleased
Detroit Free Press, May 10, 2009
GM Gets Another Bid for Saturn
WLNS-TV, Lansing, April 16, 2009
Bankruptcy Effects on GM Workers
WILX-TV, Lansing, April 13, 2009
Government to GM: Prepare For Bankruptcy
WLNS-TV, Lansing, April 13, 2009
Professor Lawton discusses bankruptcy as it relates to Chrysler, GM, and Ford
1320 WILS-AM, Lansing, April 10, 2009
Professor Favre comments on animal ownership rights in "Parrot Custody Battle."
April 7, 2009
Good Morning America, ABC News
Supreme Court Backs Hawaii in Land Dispute
The New York Times, March 31, 2009
GM's Bridge Loans to Nowhere
March 22, 2009
Lansing State Journal Op Ed
Branching paths GM, Ford could be headed in separate directions
Tribune Chronicle, March 15, 2009
Professor Lawton discusses bankruptcy
KOA-AM, Denver, March 6, 2009
Decision's in. 'Now' begins work to fix Carcieri
Indian Country Today, February 25, 2009
In Need of Help
Cadillac News, February 21, 2009
Professor Spoon explains the possible effects of the foreclosure package on Michigan foreclosures
WLAJ ABC News, February 20, 2009
Professor Spoon discusses the components of the Obama Administration's foreclosure package and its best and worst parts
AM Lansing with Walt Song, February 20, 2009
Bury My Chance At The Supreme Court
CBS News Political Hotsheet Blog, February 20, 2009
Animal rights becomes hot field of legal study
Associate Press, February 14, 2009
Law professor: Intelligent Design expelled for lack of standing
Detroit Legal News, February 12, 2009
Battle Under the Big Top
Legal Times, February 2, 2009
Professor Catherine M. Grosso and Sister Dianna Oritz Issue Letter to President Obama Regarding Torture
Business Wire February 3, 2009
Once Pardoned, Always Pardoned
The Washington Post Op Ed January 26, 2009
Can President Bush be impeached after he is gone?
Forbes Editorial January 19, 2009
Burris May Have Law On His Side
MSU Law Professor Brian Kalt discusses the legalities of Roland Burris' appointment to the U.S. Senate
WBBM, Chicago, January 5, 2009
2008
Is Pardon Reversal a Sign of a Broken System?
ABC News, December 30, 2008
Financial turmoil could pinch local credit
Traverse City Record Eagle, September 16, 2008
Local experts say stock turmoil may be what market needed
The Grand Rapids Press, September 15, 2008
Government take over of Fannie and Freddie
WLNS TV, September 8, 2008
New dean joins MSU College of Law
Business Review Western Michigan, July 17, 2008
Mich. judges face ethical issues over pay cut
Associated Press, July 9, 2008
Alabama adopts code that allows humans to assure pets are cared for
The Birmingham News, June 22, 2008
DNA links inmate to rape
The Macomb Daily, June 29, 2008
Court takes aim at gun rights
The Macomb Daily, June 27, 2008
Give Putin a Break
The Moscow Times, June 6, 2008
Corporal punishment: Spare the rod, say some
The Economist, May 29, 2008
Experiment with online medical privacy
The Detroit News, May 20, 2008
Mich. Constitution requires no handoff if gov. in survery
The Chicago Tribune, May 4, 2008
Kilpatrick can try blocking arguments, but it may take legal miracle to bar electronic notes
The Detroit News, April 8, 2008
Why NCAA won't pay athletes to pay while big-time coaches, schools profit
Detroit Free Press, April 4, 2008
Professor Michael Lawrence discusses Second Amendment case, DC v. Heller, outside the U.S. Supreme Court.
Wood TV, March 18, 2008
Court should side with individual gun rights
Detroit Free Press, March 18, 2008
Evolving Curricula in US High Schools?
Beyond the Frontier, Ecological Society of America, February 22, 2008
Microsoft's Offer for Yahoo Could Spark Antitrust Review
Associated Press, February 2, 2008
Animal Rights Groups Pick Up Momentum
USA Today, January 27, 2008
McCollum suit seeks damages
Lansing State Journal, January 25, 2008
Murder Case Tests Limit on Parents' Right to Hit
The New York Times, January 20, 2008
Law Scores Exceed Average
The State News, January 15, 2008
2007
Interview with Professor Brian Kalt on potential impact of 2008 Supreme Court cases.
KTSU-FM, December 27, 2007
Beast Practices
ABA Journal, November 2007
Dog Fighting Rumors Persist
Dubuque Telegraph Herald, August 22, 2007
Monkey See, Monkey Sue (for Legal Custody)
Newsweek, August 13, 2007
Study of Wrongful Convictions Raises Questions Beyond DNA
The New York Times, July 23, 2007
How Health-Law Degree Can Open New Career Opportunities
The Wall Street Journal, June 5, 2007
Mystery writer spins tale with prof's findings
The Detroit News, May 4, 2007
Experts Ready for Those Seeking Last-Minute Help to File Taxes
Lansing State Journal, April 17, 2007
U.S. Shouldn't Step In
The National Law Journal, April 16, 2007
Matthew L.M. Fletcher
A Gun in My Home: Is it Right?
The New York Times, March 19, 2007
Michael Lawrence