Political Conduct and the First Amendment

Tabatha Abu El-Haj, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, authored a July 26 article for the Election Law Blog about political conduct and the First Amendment.

Is NJ Vaccine App for COVID Records Really a Passport?

Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a July 16 NorthJersey.com (USA Today) article about a new NJ vaccine app meant for record keeping, and whether it is in all actuality a vaccine passport.

'Stupidity Tax': Sleuthing Juror Causes Mistrial, Gets Fined More Than $11K

Daniel Filler, JD, dean of the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a June 30 LAW.com article about a strict penalty imposed on a New Jersey juror, a “stupidity tax” that could affect jury service in the long run.

Nebraska's New Hair Discrimination Ban Celebrated at North Omaha Event

Wendy Greene, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a June 19 Omaha World-Herald article about legislative bill 451, which expands a ban on racial discrimination in the workplace to include discrimination based on hair textures or styles historically associated with race, such as protective hairstyles that include braids, locks and twists. 

Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Obamacare Makes Health-Care Business More Predictable

Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, authored a June 17 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act.

The Supreme Court Weighs Religious Rights vs. LGBTQ Rights

David Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed for a June 15 episode of WHYY-Radio's "Radio Times" in anticipation of when the Supreme Court will release their decision this month on Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case involving issues of religious liberty and LGBTQ rights.

SCOTUS Dodges on Human Redemption, Leaves It to States

Rachel E. Lopez, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law and Director of the Andy and Gwen Stern Community Lawyering Clinic, authored a June 11 Bloomberg Law article reflecting on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Jones v. Mississippi decision on juvenile sentencing and human redemption.

Returning to the Office

Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, was interviewed in a May 28 WHYY "Radio Times" segment about what the law says about worker and employer rights during a pandemic.

The Supreme Court Will Take up a Major Abortion Case. Here's What That Could Mean for Roe v. Wade.

David Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in May 17 The Week and TPM articles about the Supreme Court which on Monday, took on its first abortion case since Justice Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation gave the court a 6-3 conservative majority. 

No, You Shouldn’t Ask for Someone’s Vaccination Status. Here’s What To Do Instead. | Elizabeth Wellington

Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 17 Philadelphia Inquirer opinion article about whether it’s acceptable to ask someone’s vaccination status. 

Full FDA Approval of Pfizer’s COVID Shot Could Make Vaccine Mandates More Likely

Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an May 7 Forbes article about whether full FDA approval of Pfizer and BioNTech could make vaccine mandates more likely.

‘Fetal Heartbeat’ in Abortion Laws Taps Emotion, Not Science

David Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an April 28 Associated Press article about the term 'fetal heartbeat' in abortion laws utilizes emotional language versus scientific. The article was picked up by ABC News.