School of Law in the News

May 2009

After four years as Dean at Seattle University School of Law, Kellye Testy moves to the University of Washington to serve as law school dean, and professors comment on topics including student loan debt and the failure of courts to provide defendants with proper legal advice.

May 27

WVDEP's 'slippery logic' on mercury limits

The Charleston Gazette
Professor Catherine O'Neill comments on West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's slippery logic.

May 21

Washington Investment Board sues Lehman Brothers

KUOW
Professor Charles O'Kelley is a guest in "The Conversation" radio program.

May 16

House built on Pasado's property entangled in divorce

Everett Herald
Tax law professor, Sheldon Frankel, comments on the conflict of interest that arises when money passes between charitable organizations and directors.

May 14

Seattle U law dean moving to UW

Seattle Post Intelligencer and multiple outlets
After serving four years as Dean of Seattle University School of Law, Kellye Testy will become the law school dean of University of Washington effective September 1, 2009.

This article appeared in numerous outlets, including Atlanta Business Chronicle, The News Tribune, The Bellingham Herald, The National Law Journal, MSN Money, The Columbian, and The Seattle Times.

May 12

Understanding Assisted Suicide: nine issues to consider

Journal of the American Medical Association
Professor John Mitchell's book, "Understanding Assisted Suicide," is reviewed and deemed "a concise, well-written, captivating, thought-provoking guide."

May 12

College graduates struggle to repay student loans

USA Today and multiple outlets
Professor Rafael Pardo is quoted in a column discussing the impact of student loan debt. This article appeared in multiple news outlets.

May 12

Indian Law program expands at Seattle University School of Law

Indian Country Today
The School of Law expands its curriculum and programming in Indian Law, including welcoming Eric Eberhard as a distinguished practitioner in residence.

May 12

The cost-benefit dodge

Philadelphia Inquirer
Professor Catherine O'Neill writes an opinion on the choices Cass Sunstein, President Obama's nominee, will face if confirmed into office.

May 8

House plan falls short, public defenders say

The Columbus Dispatch

May 7

Why is it important to learn history?

Northwest Asian Weekly
This editorial discusses the role of Fred Korematsu plays in history, as well as why he is so deserving of the law center named after him at the School of Law.

May 6

National report criticizes municipal court

The Enterprise Newspapers
Professor Robert Boruchowitz cites Lynnwood Municipal Court as one of the many courts failing to provide defendants with adequate legal advice.

May 6

Change needed in prosecuting minor crimes

The News Tribune and multiple outlets
Seattle University School of Law professor makes a good case for changing the way courts handle misdemeanors such as marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license.