Archives - Volume 71 Issue 2

Introduction to the Honorable Hugh R. Jones Sixth Memorial Lecture
71 Alb. L. Rev. 453 (2008)
Judith S. Kaye

Courting Court Reform: Looking Back, Moving Forward
71 Alb. L. Rev. 457 (2008)
Richard J. Bartlett

Lopez Torres and Judicial Selection in New York: An Argument for Merit-Based Appointment to the State Supreme Court
71 Alb. L. Rev. 475 (2008)
Justin S. Teff, Esq.

How Far is Too Far?: The Spending Clause, the Tenth Amendment, and the Education State's Battle Against Unfunded Mandates
71 Alb. L. Rev. 519 (2008)
Michael J. Pendell

Judicial Activism and Progressive Legislation: A Step Towards Deceasing Hate Attacks
71 Alb. L. Rev. 545 (2008)
Kathleen A. Bantley, Esq.

The Law Review Article Selection Process: Results from a National Study
71 Alb. L. Rev. 565 (2008)
Jason P. Nance & Dylan J. Steinberg

Inside Judicial Chambers: How Federal District Court Judges Select and Use Their Law Clerks
71 Alb. L. Rev. 623 (2008)
Todd C. Peppers, Micheal W. Giles, and Bridget Tainer-Parkins

Slavery in the 21st Century and in New York: What has the State's Legislature Done?
71 Alb. L. Rev. 647 (2008)
Kathleen K. Hogan

Public Use & Public Benefit: The Battle for Upstate New York
71 Alb. L. Rev. 673 (2008)
Robert F. Manfredo

Shining the Light on Greyfields: A Wal-Mart Case Study on Preventing Abandonment of Big Box Stores Through Land Use Regulations
71 Alb. L. Rev. 697 (2008)
Betsy H. Sochar

Albany Law Review Events

Call for Submissions for BP Oil Spill Issue

The Albany Law Review is currently seeking submissions for the BP Oil Spill Symposium book that will be published in conjunction with this Fall's symposium.  If you are interested in submitting an article, please click here for additional details.

Albany Law Review to Host Fall Symposium on the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster

On October 14, 2010, the Albany Law Review is presenting a symposium exploring the aftermath of the continuing oil spill.  The immediate legal impact of the oil spill lies in the countless pending and forthcoming actions against BP.  We plan to explore lawsuits arising from the private sector, as well as civil and criminal claims from several state and federal government agencies.  Dissecting these actions will not only help gauge the repercussions of causing such terrific economic and environmental harm, but it will outline how legal action can be used to shape the new laws and regulations that will undoubtedly arise from this ordeal.

For more information, visit our Symposia page by clicking the tab above or contact the Executive Editor for Symposia, Joe Dier, at jdier@albanylaw.edu.

Law Review Hosts Lieutenant Governor Ravitch for Town Hall Discussion on the State Budget

On Monday, April 19, 2010, the Albany Law Review hosted Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch who spoke about the impact of the nation's fiscal crisis on New York and his work to stabilize the state's economy.  The Lieutenant Governor recently published a short essay on this subject for the symposium issue of volume 73.  To listen to the event, please click HERE.

Chief Judge Lippman Moderates Symposium on Wrongful Convictions, Manhattan DA Vance Announces New Initiative 

On March 4, 2010, the Albany Law Review hosted its fourth annual Chief Judge Lawrence H. Cooke State Constitutional Commentary Symposium on Wrongful Convictions: Understanding and Addressing Criminal Injustice.  As opening speaker and moderator, New York Court of Appeals Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman led a discussion on wrongful convictions and efforts to address this issue of state and national importance.  Speaker Cyrus Vance, Jr., Manhattan District Attorney, announced his creation of a Conviction Integrity Program that will address many of the issues and concerns discussed by the panel.  The event followed Chief Judge Lippman’s recent appointment of a permanent New York State task force on wrongful convictions. 

To view a video of the event, please click HERE.

Albany Law Review News

Inaugural Albany Law Review Alumni Reception Held in NYC

On April 8th, the Law Review, with special appreciation to our generous host, Dan S. Grossman '78, held its inaugural alumni reception at the New York office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.  The event was an outstanding success with over 100 Law Review alumni in attendance.  Over a half century of members were on hand to celebrate the proud tradition of the Albany Law Review, with attendees ranging from the Class of 1958 to our most recent 2009 graduates.  

Albany Law Review Announces Partnership with the School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany

In partnership with the University at Albany School of Criminal Justice, the Albany Law Review will publish an annual issue entitled "Miscarriages of Justice," which will be dedicated to exploring injustice in the criminal justice system.  The issue will invite legal, social science, and policy perspectives on topics including wrongful convictions, actions and policies that impede the apprehension, prosecution, and punishment of the guilty, and other subjects that explore how and why the criminal justice system falls short in achieving its objectives or can enhance its truth-seeking and other functions.  The format of the volume will consist of an Articles section and a section for Notes and Comments.  The Miscarriage of Justice issue will also have a Professional Board of Editors comprised of faculty members of the School of Criminal Justice, Albany Law School, and other scholars and professionals with relevant expertise.  The inaugural issue has an anticipated publication date of Fall 2010.

Albany Law Review Publishes Biannual E-Newsletter

To facilitate contact with alumni, faculty, staff, students, and the broader legal community, the Albany Law Review publishes a biannual E-Newsletter.  This publication highlights current developments of the Law Review, as well as recent successes of our alumni.  If you want to receive the E-Newsletter, or have content you would like included please contact Rachel Clattenburg at RClattenburg@albanylaw.edu.