School of Law in the News

September 2007

Above All, an Advocate for Justice
Emory Wheel
September 28, 2007
Distinguished Alumnus Charles Swift ’94 joins Emory University as visiting professor.

As Law Classes Start, Mandatory Attendance Debated
The National Law Journal
September 28, 2007
Professor Rafael Pardo comments on why it’s important for students to attend classes and how he enforces that.

Hustler Publisher Gives Seattle U an Earful
The Stranger
September 26, 2007
Larry Flynt speaks at an event organized by the American Constitution Society.

Court upholds Md. gay marriage ban
Baltimore Sun
September 20, 2007
Professor Julie Shapiro comments on the implications of the Maryland same-sex marriage case.

Md. lawmakers begin preparing for 2008 battle
Clash in legislature seems certain
Baltimore Sun
September 19, 2007
Professor Julie Shapiro comments on how states that do not ban same-sex marriage in their constitutions, but whose high courts have upheld same-sex marriage bans, have become battlegrounds over issues of gay and lesbian rights.

Caterpillar Escapes Liability For Israeli Bulldozer Operations
New York Sun
September 18, 2007
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals refused to reinstate a lawsuit brought against Caterpillar Inc. by the family of peace activist Rachel Corrie, who was crushed to death by an Israeli bulldozer and represented by the law school’s Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic, cannot sue Caterpillar over the use of its bulldozers in Israel.

Court won’t reinstate Corrie family's lawsuit against Caterpillar
September 17, 2007
Associated Press

Microsoft antitrust case a fact of global trade
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
September 17, 2007
Professor Jack Kirkwood comments on the philosophical differences between antirust policies of the EU and U.S.

Director leaves her post at OC Poulsbo
September 1, 2007
North Kitsap Herald
After more than four years of serving as Olympic College Poulsbo branch director, Kelly Woodward is heading back to class herself at Seattle University School of Law.

2007 Tina Grillo Public Interest and Social Justice Law Retreat
Salt Equalizer
September 2007
The School of Law hosted the retreat with the theme "Justice Across Borders." Story and photos of law school faculty and staff. (E-mail hedlandk@seattleu.edu for a copy.)