Richard Daynard University Distinguished Professor of Law r.daynard@neu.edu 617.373.2026 Expertise administrative law, civil liability/litigation, consumer protection, health law, products liability, public health law, public interest advocacy/litigation, tobacco, tort reform Richard Daynard in the Press Article SJC rules Philip Morris USA must pay $37 million to Newton woman who developed brain cancer from smoking The institute was co-founded by Northeastern University Law Professor Richard Daynard, who battled tobacco companies for decades. Article The New Republic This year’s big breakthroughs on climate Establishing liability for prior sales of gas ranges might be impossible, agreed Richard Daynard, a law professor at Northeastern University who has worked for decades to establish the tobacco industry’s liability for death and disease caused by its products. Article The Hill We need punitive damage awards to protect public health Article by Richard A. Daynard, president of the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University in Boston. He is also the university distinguished professor of law at Northeastern University. Article FDA finally moves to ban menthol cigarettes Mark A. Gottlieb is executive director of the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University School of Law, where he is an adjunct professor. Richard Daynard is a University Distinguished Professor of Law at Northeastern University School of Law and president of the Public Health Advocacy Institute. Article NBC News Harvard students file lawsuit demanding school pull investments from prisons Richard Daynard, a distinguished professor of law at Northeastern University who has spearheaded litigation against the tobacco industry, said the Harvard Prison Divestment Campaign’s lawsuit has a chance to gain traction because the plaintiffs are also donors, which adds an extra distinction and an argument that they have more at stake in how the endowment […] Article New York Post Addiction experts fear epidemic as sports gambling legalized “What the Supreme Court has done is to facilitate expanding gambling basically to everybody’s desktop,” said critic Richard Daynard, a law professor at Northeastern University, who runs Public Health Advocacy Institute. Article Subpoenas flying in Tony Gwynn tobacco case as Mr. Padre documentary premieres “The tobacco companies are indeed infamous for their scorched-earth litigation tactics,” said Richard Daynard, a law professor at Northeastern University and tobacco industry critic who is not involved in the case. “This is, indeed, a huge list. They are certainly within their rights in getting medical records from his treating physicians related to his cancer, […] Article Tobacco company says Tony Gwynn was warned Because of Gwynn’s popularity in San Diego, the company might face similar issues during jury selection if the case reaches that point. Tobacco companies “do what they can to blame the victim,” said Richard Daynard, a law professor at Northeastern University and tobacco industry critic who is not involved in the case. “Their basic defense […] Article How Casinos Enable Gambling Addicts All of these data have enabled casinos to specifically target their most reliable spenders, primarily problem gamblers and outright addicts. Despite those customers’ big losses—or rather, because of their losses—the casinos lure them to return with perks that include complimentary drinks and meals, limo service, freebies from the casino gift shop, golf excursions for their […] Article Mass. Treasurer renews push for online lottery games, apps “This is disgusting behavior on Deb Goldberg’s part,” said Richard Daynard, the president of Northeastern University’s Public Health Advocacy Institute, which opposes the Lottery in general as a regressive tax. “Anything that makes it easier for people to bet and lose their money is going to have a disproportionate, adverse effect on poorer people.” Goldberg […] Richard Daynard for Northeastern Global News Ads for sports betting have been more effective than the original cigarette campaigns, Northeastern expert says Ads for sports betting have been more effective than the original cigarette campaigns, Northeastern expert says Close to $300 million was spent last year on TV ads for sports gambling—a figure that promises to be eclipsed this year. 3Qs: Big tobacco firm faces big payout 3Qs: Big tobacco firm faces big payout A $23.6 billion verdict against tobacco company R.J. Reynolds is set to change the landscape of tobacco litigation. Here, professor Richard Daynard, the chair of the School of Law’s Tobacco Products Liability Project, lends his expertise to explain the consequences of the case. Faculty Senate elects leadership members Faculty Senate elects leadership members In its final meeting of the academic year, the senate re-elected University Distinguished Professor Richard Daynard as chairman of the Senate Agenda Committee and passed several resolutions. Smoke-free campus debate moves to Faculty Senate Smoke-free campus debate moves to Faculty Senate Senate members on Wednesday engaged in a lively discussion, the latest in a university-wide effort to gather feedback about a potential smoke-free policy. 3Qs: The Faculty Giving Initiative 3Qs: The Faculty Giving Initiative Professor Richard Daynard, chair of the Senate Agenda Committee, discusses a new initiative that builds on Northeastern’s unprecedented momentum, and explains how it works and how faculty can get involved. Faculty Senate elects new members, leaders Faculty Senate elects new members, leaders On Wednesday, University Distinguished Professor Richard Daynard was elected the new chair of the Senate Agenda Committee at the senate’s final meeting of the academic year. Academic Honors Convocation celebrates excellence, innovation Academic Honors Convocation celebrates excellence, innovation At the second annual Academic Honors Convocation, Northeastern honored its top faculty, students, staff and alumni. 3Qs: Are cigarette warning labels effective? 3Qs: Are cigarette warning labels effective? This summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled graphic new cigarette warning labels that will be required to appear on packages starting next year. We talked to law professor Richard Daynard, the president of the School of Law’s Public Health Advocacy Institute and chair of its Tobacco Products Liability Project, about the effectiveness of warning labels and a lawsuit challenging the new labels’ legality. Researching how tobacco and food companies shift blame to consumer Researching how tobacco and food companies shift blame to consumer With $2.7 million from the National Cancer Institute, a Northeastern law professor will examine how manufacturers exploit the concept of personal responsibility at the expense of public health. Northeastern University School of Law Hosts 5th Annual Conference on Public Health, Law and Obesity Northeastern University School of Law Hosts 5th Annual Conference on Public Health, Law and Obesity International scholars, policy experts on obesity to establish recommendations for next President to deal with nation’s No. 1 health issue Public health officials, scholars, and legal experts from the United States and Europe will join together at Northeastern University on September 19-21 to hammer out recommendations for the nation’s first comprehensive national anti-obesity program as […]
Article SJC rules Philip Morris USA must pay $37 million to Newton woman who developed brain cancer from smoking The institute was co-founded by Northeastern University Law Professor Richard Daynard, who battled tobacco companies for decades.
Article The New Republic This year’s big breakthroughs on climate Establishing liability for prior sales of gas ranges might be impossible, agreed Richard Daynard, a law professor at Northeastern University who has worked for decades to establish the tobacco industry’s liability for death and disease caused by its products.
Article The Hill We need punitive damage awards to protect public health Article by Richard A. Daynard, president of the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University in Boston. He is also the university distinguished professor of law at Northeastern University.
Article FDA finally moves to ban menthol cigarettes Mark A. Gottlieb is executive director of the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University School of Law, where he is an adjunct professor. Richard Daynard is a University Distinguished Professor of Law at Northeastern University School of Law and president of the Public Health Advocacy Institute.
Article NBC News Harvard students file lawsuit demanding school pull investments from prisons Richard Daynard, a distinguished professor of law at Northeastern University who has spearheaded litigation against the tobacco industry, said the Harvard Prison Divestment Campaign’s lawsuit has a chance to gain traction because the plaintiffs are also donors, which adds an extra distinction and an argument that they have more at stake in how the endowment […]
Article New York Post Addiction experts fear epidemic as sports gambling legalized “What the Supreme Court has done is to facilitate expanding gambling basically to everybody’s desktop,” said critic Richard Daynard, a law professor at Northeastern University, who runs Public Health Advocacy Institute.
Article Subpoenas flying in Tony Gwynn tobacco case as Mr. Padre documentary premieres “The tobacco companies are indeed infamous for their scorched-earth litigation tactics,” said Richard Daynard, a law professor at Northeastern University and tobacco industry critic who is not involved in the case. “This is, indeed, a huge list. They are certainly within their rights in getting medical records from his treating physicians related to his cancer, […]
Article Tobacco company says Tony Gwynn was warned Because of Gwynn’s popularity in San Diego, the company might face similar issues during jury selection if the case reaches that point. Tobacco companies “do what they can to blame the victim,” said Richard Daynard, a law professor at Northeastern University and tobacco industry critic who is not involved in the case. “Their basic defense […]
Article How Casinos Enable Gambling Addicts All of these data have enabled casinos to specifically target their most reliable spenders, primarily problem gamblers and outright addicts. Despite those customers’ big losses—or rather, because of their losses—the casinos lure them to return with perks that include complimentary drinks and meals, limo service, freebies from the casino gift shop, golf excursions for their […]
Article Mass. Treasurer renews push for online lottery games, apps “This is disgusting behavior on Deb Goldberg’s part,” said Richard Daynard, the president of Northeastern University’s Public Health Advocacy Institute, which opposes the Lottery in general as a regressive tax. “Anything that makes it easier for people to bet and lose their money is going to have a disproportionate, adverse effect on poorer people.” Goldberg […]