Heidi Gorovitz Robertson, Steven W. Percy Distinguished Professor of Law at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and Professor of Environmental Studies with the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, wrote an article for Crain’s Cleveland Business entitled “Proposed law may saddle cities and towns with unwelcome costs and ugly well sites.” Professor Robertson’s article is available on Crain’s website here. In this article, Professor Robertson discusses several issues of concern regarding House Bill 8, which, if passed, would amend Ohio’s laws on unitization.
Professor Mead Takes on Pro Bono Matter in Cooperation with ACLU of Ohio
Assistant Professor Joseph Mead recently sent a letter to Youngstown City Council threatening a lawsuit if the City does not repeal a citywide ban on “begging.” The letter points out that the apparent scope of the law prohibits all charitable requests of any sort anywhere in the city, although it appears that the law is being selectively enforced only against individuals perceived as poor. The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has already held that bans on begging violate the First Amendment. In the letter, available here, Professor Mead explained: “Freedom of speech belongs to the rich and the poor alike, and applies whether the community finds the speech or the speaker to be agreeable or not. No one is required to donate to charity or to individuals, but by allowing all voices into the marketplace of ideas, the First Amendment entrusts citizens—not their government—with the choice to decide which causes to heed and which requests to answer.”
Professor Mead has given two media interviews regarding this case: one to WKSU (available here) and another to the Youngstown Vindicator (available here). Most recently, according to press reports, Youngstown has already stopped enforcing this “begging” law.
In a forthcoming article in the Ohio State Law Journal’s online supplement (“First Amendment Protection of Charitable Speech”), Professor Mead explains the First Amendment problems with ordinances that restrict requests for charity (including charitable solicitation, panhandling, and begging), pointing out defects in laws found in Akron, Dayton, and other places in Ohio and across the country. Professor Mead holds a joint appointment as Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Management and Public Administration in the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs and at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, and is handling this matter pro bono in cooperation with the ACLU of Ohio.
Professor Mead’s Articles Forthcoming in Administrative Law Review, Pittsburgh Law Review, and Ohio State Law Journal Furthermore
Professor Joseph Mead, who holds a joint appointment at the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs and the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, has three law review articles slated for publication.
“Choosing a Court to Review the Executive” (with N. Fromherz) is forthcoming in the Administrative Law Review; this article is available here.
“Courts, Constituencies, and Nonprofit Corporations: Enforcement of Fiduciary Duties in the Nonprofit Sector” (with M. Pollack) is forthcoming in the Pittsburgh Law Review; this article is available here.
“First Amendment Protection of Charitable Speech” is forthcoming in the Ohio State Law Journal Furthermore.
Professor Mika Presents at Association of Legal Writing Directors Biennial Conference
Professor Karin Mika presented at the Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD) Biennial Conference held at the University of Memphis Law School June 3-5th. Her presentation was titled, “The Times are a Changing … and they’re not changing back anytime soon — meeting students where they are, not where we would like them to be.”. The presentation discussed the growing perception (and frustration) that students are ill-prepared to be attending law school and are difficult to teach. The presentation discussed how the world we live in (information overload, helicopter parenting, increased stress, technology, over-scheduling, standardized testing formats in primary schools, etc….) has changed the nature of how students grow up and how they are educated prior to attending law school. The presentation asserted that most students are not ill-equipped to learn, but learn differently and/or at different paces. Professor Mika concluded that we must figure out how best to connect with our students (or revamping curriculum appropriately) rather than spending most of our time lamenting what students are not.
“Prosecuting Maritime Piracy” Published by Cambridge University Press – Professor Sterio Served as Editor and Chapter Contributor
Professor Milena Sterio with a newly published copy of “Prosecuting Maritime Piracy” at the Cambridge University Press stand at the Law and Society Annual Meeting 2015 in Seattle.
Cambridge University Press published “Prosecuting Maritime Piracy: Domestic Solutions to International Crimes” (edited by Michael P. Scharf, Michael Newton, and Milena Sterio). In addition to her role as editor on this collected volume, Professor and Associate Dean Milena Sterio contributed two chapters: “Incorporating International Law to Establish Jurisdiction over Piracy Offenses: A Comparative Examination of the Laws of the Netherlands, South Korea, Tanzania, India, and Kenya,” and “Pirates’ Right to a Speedy Trial.”
Professors Lewis, Ray and Sterio Present at Law and Society Annual Meeting in Seattle
Three professors from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law presented at the Law and Society Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington, from May 28-31.
Professor Browne Lewis
Professor Browne Lewis presented her paper entitled “The Equitable and Legal Consequences of Human Oocyte Cryopreservation,” on a panel focused on the discussion of “Sexuality in the 21st Century: Law and Gender Equality Norms.”
Professor Brian Ray
Professor Brian Ray presented his paper entitled “Anti-Land Invasion Units and South Africa’s Third-Generation Eviction Cases” as part of a panel on “Courts, Human rights Institutions and Rights Enforcement in South Africa- Recent Developments and Reform Proposals.” Professor Ray also served as Chair of this panel.
Professor Milena Sterio
Professor and Associate Dean Milena Sterio presented her paper entitled “The Covert Use of Drones: How Secrecy Undermines Oversight and Accountability” on a panel focused on “Terrorism, Security, and Counter-Terrorism: Narratives, Decisions and Responses.
Dean Boise Participates in Panel on Innovations for the Legal Market
Deborah Epstein Henry, Geralyn Presti, Deborah Read and Craig Boise at the ‘Innovations for Today’s Legal Market’ hosted by Thompson Hine law firm. Photo available on Crain Cleveland Business at http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20150528/NEWS/150529819/thompson-hine-hosts-forum-focusing-on-issues-facing-firms-adapting.
Dear Craig Boise participated as a panelist in a forum focusing on issues facing firms adapting to the new legal landscape on May 28. The forum took place at the offices of Thompson Hine in downtown Cleveland, and it was entitled “Innovations for the Legal Market.” Other participants, in addition to Dean Boise, included Deborah Epstein Henry, Geralyn Presti, Deborah Read. The panel was moderated by the Cleveland City Club CEO Dan Moulthrop, and additional details about the panel are available here.
Professor Witmer-Rich’s Op-Ed on Brelo Verdict Published by the Plain Dealer
Professor Jonathan Witmer-Rich’s op-ed entitled “Brelo verdict’s legal flaw” was published by the Plain Dealer on May 29. In this op-ed, Professor Witmer-Rich discusses the recent Brelo verdict and argues that the judge applied the wrong but-for causation test in order to determine that the accused officer Brelo was not guilty. Professor Witmer-Rich’s op-ed is available here.
Professor Forte’s Essay Published on the Onilne Library of Law and Liberty Website
Professor David Forte‘s essay, “Barack Obama’s Yalta” has been published on the Online Library of Law and Liberty website. Professor Forte’s essay can be accessed here.
Dean Boise Participates in WCPN/90.3 Sound of Ideas Program
Dean Craig M. Boise
Dean and Joseph C. Hostetler – BakerHostetler Chair in Law, Craig Boise, participated as a panelist in a WCPN/90.3 radio program, The Sound of Ideas, on May 27. The program focused on the recently negotiated consent decree on policing reform between the City of Cleveland and the Department of Justice. In addition to Dean Boise, other panelists included Subodh Chandra, former Cleveland law director, Julia Shearson, Collaborative for a Safe, Fair and Just Cleveland, and Mark Urycki, ideastream reporter. The archived show is available for listening here.
CSU Law Faculty 