Archives - Volume 73 Issue 1

Legal Autopsies: Assessing the Performance of Judges and Lawyers Through the Window of Leading Contract Cases
73 Alb. L. Rev. 1 (2009)
Gerald Caplan

Annoyancetech Vigilante Torts and Policy
73 Alb. L. Rev. 55 (2009)
Robert F. Blomquist

The Extrapolation of Defendants' Liabilities Under CPLR Article 16 Where the Plaintiff is Contributorily Negligent: An Update Toward Resolving a Perceived Ambiguity of CPLR 1601
73 Alb. L. Rev. 79 (2009)
Hon. Mark C. Dillon

CPLR 3211(a)(7): Demurrer or Merits-Testing Device?
73 Alb. L. Rev. 99 (2009)
John R. Higgitt

Ethics of Lawyer Social Networking
73 Alb. L. Rev. 113 (2009)
Steven C. Bennett

To (b) or Not to (b): Is That the Question? Twenty-First Century Schizoid Plans Under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code
73 Alb. L. Rev. 139 (2009)
David Pratt

Big Bad Pharma: An Ethical Analysis of Physician-Directed and Consumer-Directed Marketing Tactics
73 Alb. L. Rev. 243 (2009)
Amanda L. Connors

Playing the Odds or Playing God? Limiting Paternal Ability to Create Disabled Children Through Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
73 Alb. L. Rev. 283 (2009)
Karen E. Schiavone

A Safe Harbor for Drugs Made Offshore: The Federal Circuit Renders the Bolar Amendment Available in § 337 Actions in Amgen v. U.S. International Trade Commission
73 Alb. L. Rev. 329 (2009)
Teige P. Sheehan, Ph.D.

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.