law

3Qs: Free speech in the digital age

Dale Herbeck, professor and chair of the Department of Communication Studies, says the Internet, globalization, and the speed at which technology evolves has raised many questions regarding the law, freedom of expression, and privacy.

by Greg St. Martin February 6, 2013

‘Genius’ alumna advocates for elder-abuse reform

Marie-Therese Connolly, a 1984 School of Law graduate who received a prestigious MacArthur Foundation grant in 2011, returned to campus this week as a Daynard Distinguished Visiting Fellow.

by Matt Collette January 30, 2013

3Qs: Case closed on steroid era in baseball?

Law professor Roger Abrams analyzes the repercussions of baseball great Roger Clemens’ acquittal Monday of lying to Congress about steroid use.

by Greg St. Martin June 21, 2012

Cracking down on human trafficking

A report by Northeastern researchers released on Monday outlines ways local, state and federal law enforcement can improve the identification, investigation and prosecution of human trafficking.

by Greg St. Martin June 19, 2012

No harm done

Northeastern professor Leo Beletsky dissects interplay between law and public health.

by News@Northeastern May 9, 2012

Northeastern law student wins on ‘Jeopardy!’

To conquer Jeopardy!, IBM may have Watson, but Northeastern has Doug Lloyd. The law student, who graduates next month, bested the competition on…

by Greg St. Martin April 17, 2012

Photo by Christopher Huang/Northeastern University.

Fighting terror by building ties

Law professor Deborah Ramirez leads a crusade to use community-based approaches to preventing terrorism.

by Matt Collette August 11, 2011

Arguing for the public good

Law student Asia Watson’s co-op at a U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tennessee has proved a valuable learning experience, and helped guide her career path.

by Matt Collette August 9, 2011

3Qs: A lawyer’s-eye view of pro football’s latest victory

Roger Abrams, the Richardson Professor of Law at Northeastern’s School of Law, examines the new NFL labor agreement and the state of the sport.

by Greg St. Martin July 28, 2011

QuickTake: On new ideas for fueling discovery

Law expert Michael G. Bennett foresees a future in which intellectual reputation, salaries, and professional opportunities play a greater role in fueling innovation.

by Matt Collette July 7, 2011