Wish List

Dean Ellen Podgor’s blog Wish List for the Obama administration was picked up by the Faculty Lounge, Sentencing Law & Policy, and Pardon Power.

“Florida Legal Community to Ante Up for Indicted Lawyer”

Dean Ellen Podgor was quoted in the Nov. 17 Wall Street Journal law blog “Florida Legal Community to Ante Up for Indicted Lawyer.”

Link to Wall Street Journal Law Blog

“Trial ‘awkward’ as incoming prosecutor finishes defense cases”

Professor Robert Batey spoke with Frank Fernandez at the Daytona Beach News-Journal for the story “Trial ‘awkward’ as incoming prosecutor finishes defense cases.”

Professor Robert Bickel’s Webpage and course was referenced on the Dulcinea Web site regarding the Nov. 13, 1956, U.S. Supreme Court affirmation of a ruling to strike down Montgomery, Ala., segregating bus laws.

Link to Dulcinea

Professor Tadas Klimas’ work was mentioned in the Nov. 6 SNR Russia blog.

Link to SNR Russia blog

Long jail terms possible in Gen Re finite fraud

Dean Ellen Podgor was quoted in the Nov. 10 Business Insurance article, “Long jail terms possible in Gen Re finite fraud,” by Douglas McLeod.

Anthony case

Professor Charles Rose agreed to speak with WDBO radio in Orlando about the defense’s approach in the Anthony case.

“Miranda ruling delights criminal defense lawyers”

Professor Roberta Flowers was quoted in the St. Petersburg Times article by Colleen Jenkins, “Miranda ruling delights criminal defense lawyers.”

Dean Bruce Jacob spoke with Jay Stapleton at the Daytona Beach News-Journal for a story about a man sentenced to life in prison for a sex crime who is attempting to appeal his conviction and some of the challenges of the process in this type of case.

Veterans Issues

Professors Michael Allen and Rebecca Morgan were quoted in the WMNF radio evening news story about Stetson’s National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law hosting a panel on issues facing returning veterans.

“Faith-Based and Community Initiatives: Unconstitutioal Delegations of Executive Power”

Professor Ann Piccard’s paper, “Faith-Based and Community Initiatives: Unconstitutional Delegations of Executive Power,” was the focal point of the Oct. 20 Nonprofit Law Prof Blog.

Professor Candace Zierdt spoke with Mark Douglas at Newschannel 8 for his story about independent truckers who signed contract proposals to obtain equipment leases with a “middleman” who ended up keeping all of their money even though the leases were never executed.