School of Law in the News

December 2006

Teen courts put youngsters at the mercy of their peers
The Seattle Times
December 23, 2006
Margaret Fisher, Adjunct Professor, School of Law

Retiring doesn't mean slowing down
The Seattle Times
December 23, 2006
Robert Boruchowitz, Visiting Professor, School of Law

Sunnyside City Council study shows dearth of diversity
Yakima Herald-Republic
December 17, 2006
Professor Joaquin Avila comments on a newly released study that says the election system in the mostly Hispanic town of Sunnyside unfairly keeps Hispanics off the City Council.

It's in our interest for banks to make amends for role in payday loans
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
December 14, 2006
Distinguished Practitioner in Residence Helen Howell writes in a commentary that payday lending is immoral, usurious and punitive. Charging outrageous fees for small amounts of credit to those who are least able to afford it is exploitation pure and simple.

Indictment says Kennewick attorneys pocketed defendants' cash
The Seattle Times
December 14, 2006
John Strait, Associate Professor, School of Law

Southern Exposure
Seattle Weekly
December 13, 2006

Seattle U Profs May Spar, but Collaboration Rules
King County Bar Bulletin
December 2006
A profile of Professors Dave Boerner and John Strait and profiled.

Christmas trees going back up at SeaTac Airport
Seattle Times
December 11, 2006
Professor John Strait comments about the legal issues surrounding the exhibition of different holiday symbols.

DUI Blog Author Recognized as a ‘Rising Star Attorney’
1999 gradate of the law school who goes by the pseudonym St0rmshadow was recognized for his work in raising awareness of DWIs.

US Supreme Court to decide on racial tiebreakers
KING TV, “Upfront with Robert Mak” and KING5.com
December 4, 2006
Henry McGee, Professor, School of Law

Gay marriage fight escalates
Case starts in high court tomorrow as both sides brace for long battle
Baltimore Sun
December 3, 2006
Professor Julie Shapiro said recent activity underscores that no single case will resolve all questions on gay marriage.

U.S. Supreme Court to decide on racial tie breakers
KING 5 News
December 1, 2006
Professor Henry McGee is quoted about a Seattle case going before the Supreme Court to allow race as a deciding factor in school placement.