text: News & Events / News print News View All Faculty Alumni Students General RSS Feeds YEAR 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 12.28.13 Paul A. Gangsei Named Executive Director of CUBE Brooklyn Law School is proud to announce that Paul A. Gangsei has been named Executive Director of the Law School's new Center for Urban Business Entrepreneurship (CUBE), a hub for exploring legal issues surrounding entrepreneurship and the provision of effective legal representation and support for new commercial and not-for-profit businesses. Read More 12.20.13 Two Recent Graduates Appointed to the BLS Board of Trustees The Brooklyn Law School Board of Trustees appointed two outstanding recent graduates as its newest members, each for a two-year term: Sasha Linney '11, an associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; and Tyler J. Korff '12, who has his own firm. Read More 12.19.13 Caitlin Russell '15 Named 2014 Ella Baker Fellow; Third Consecutive BLS Student to Win For the third year in a row, a Brooklyn Law School student has received the prestigious Ella Baker Fellowship. Caitlin Russell '15, a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law and the Moot Court Honor Society, was named a 2014 winner. Read More 12.18.13 Barry Salzberg '77 Named 2014 Commencement Speaker; Ceremony to be Held at BAM Brooklyn Law School is pleased to announce that Barry Salzberg '77, Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL), will deliver the 2014 Commencement address on May 28. This year also marks a return to Brooklyn, with the ceremony taking place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Read More 12.17.13 Weather Update: Law School is open. All scheduled activities, including exams, will go forward as planned. The Law School is open today, December 17 from 8:00 am until 2:00 am. All scheduled activities, including exams, will go forward as planned. Read More 12.16.13 Professor Bradley Borden Interviewed on ESPN Regarding PGA Tour's Nonprofit Status Professor Bradley Borden appears in a new ESPN investigative report on the PGA Tour's nonprofit status, which has allowed the organization to avoid paying up to $200 million in federal taxes over the past 20 years. Read More 12.11.13 Jane Hoffman '84, Leader in Animal Shelter and Rescue, Profiled in New York Law Journal Jane Hoffman '84 recently sat down with the New York Law Journal to describe her role as president and chair of the board of directors of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, a nonprofit organization that provides resources to about 150 animal shelters and rescue groups in New York. Read More 12.11.13 Dean Nick Allard Describes New Legal Frontiers in Entrepreneur Op-Ed In a new op-ed for Entrepreneur, Dean Nick Allard describes his experience in working with entrepreneurs, recounting the "short tempers, dark days, great victories, multi-million-dollar paydays and multi-million-dollar misses." Read More 12.09.13 Rio Guerrero '98 Receives Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York Award Rio Guerrero '98 recently received The Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York (TOFA-NY) award in the category of Public Service. At TOFA-NY's annual awards event at Carnegie Hall, Guerrero was recognized for his 15+ years of pro bono legal service benefiting individuals and organizations in the Asian Pacific American community. Read More 11.27.13 Leanne Welds '14 and Elizabeth Geddes '15 in Spotlight for Achievements Brooklyn Law School's students are often in the limelight for their accomplishments. Among them are Leanne Welds '14 and Elizabeth Geddes '15, whose achievements have earned them prominent scholarships and national visibility, respectively. Read More 11.26.13 Professor Nelson Tebbe on Birth Control Mandate in Slate Op-Ed, Blog Series In a Slate op-ed and a series of blog posts, Professor Nelson Tebbe dissects Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Read More 11.21.13 Professor David Reiss Comments on JPMorgan Settlement in Christian Science Monitor, Appears on High-Profile 11/21 Panel In a lead story in the Christian Science Monitor, Professor David Reiss commented on JPMorgan's $13 billion civil settlement with the Justice Department, the largest settlement ever reached between the government and a corporation. Read More 11.20.13 Elder Rights Clinic Attracts Coverage, Holds 11/21 Debate on Euthanasia Brooklyn Law School's newly launched Elder Rights Clinic, a collaboration with the South Brooklyn Legal Services Elderlaw Project and the Weinberg Center for Elder Abuse Prevention, is attracting media attention for its work. Read More 11.20.13 BLS Faculty and Alumni Rank High in Two Significant Reports Brooklyn Law School's greatest assets are its students, faculty, and alumni. In addition to the ongoing achievements of BLS students, two recent studies highlight the stature of the Law School's faculty and graduates. Read More 11.15.13 Professor Roberta Karmel Challenges 'Independent Director' Model in Harvard Law Forum Post The Securities and Exchange Commission's insistence that independent directors dominate the boards of public companies deserves reexamination, writes Professor Roberta Karmel in a new post for the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation. Read More 11.14.13 BLS Announces New Center for Urban Business Entrepreneurship (CUBE); Dean Allard Discusses in NY Observer Brooklyn has become a world magnet for new businesses. The Center for Urban Business Entrepreneurship (CUBE) – an extraordinary venture launching in November – will harness this energy. Read More 11.14.13 Professor Jonathan Askin on 'Clueless Tech Lawyers' in VentureBeat Guest Post Why not train this next generation of lawyers to think like the next generation of entrepreneurs? Such is the question driving Professor Jonathan Askin's new guest post for VentureBeat. Read More 11.12.13 Brooklyn Law School Names Karen Eisen Assistant Dean of Career Development Brooklyn Law School is proud to announce that Karen Eisen has been named the new Assistant Dean of Career Development. Eisen comes to the Law School with a wealth of experience in the public sector as a prosecutor and in private practice as a legal recruiter and director of professional development at several global law firms. Read More 11.04.13 Media Seek Out BLS Professors on Stop-and-Frisk Controversy Experts and political candidates are still trying to sort out the implications of a federal appellate court ruling in the landmark stop-and-frisk case, Floyd v. New York, which asserted that stop-and-frisk tactics of the New York Police Department violated the constitutional rights of minorities. Read More 10.31.13 Record-Breaking Bar Passage Rate for Class of 2013 Brooklyn Law School is pleased to announce that 94% of BLS first-time test takers passed the July exam – far surpassing the 86% statewide average for first-time test takers from ABA-approved institutions. The Class of '13 bar passage rate is the Law School's highest in the past 25 years. Read More 10.31.13 Panel Discussion Features Past and Present Councilmembers of the 33rd District On October 29, Brooklyn Law School hosted a panel discussion with past councilmembers who represented Brooklyn's 33rd District, which includes Brooklyn Heights. Read More 10.30.13 Professor Joel Gora on "Outside" Money in Daily News Op-Ed In a New York Daily News op-ed, Professor Joel Gora praised the recent ruling by a New York federal appeals court that limitations on contributions to independent political organizations — or "super PACs" — are likely unconstitutional. Read More 10.24.13 Professor Lisa Smith Discusses Domestic Violence in BlogTalkRadio Interview One in three women worldwide have been victims of domestic violence. In observance of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Professor Lisa Smith spoke with Dr. Annie Abram on BlogTalkRadio about legal help and support for women at risk. Read More 10.24.13 Professor Joel Gora Comments on Campaign Finance Limits in the National Law Journal In a recent article in the National Journal, Professor Joel Gora commented on the state of campaign finance law. Read More 10.22.13 Law School Proudly Announces New Deans This summer, Dean Nicholas W. Allard announced the appointment of four new deans at the Law School: Professors Michael Cahill and Dana Brakman Reiser, as Vice Deans; Professor Stacy Caplow, as Associate Dean for Professional Legal Education; and Jennifer Lang, as Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. Read More 10.21.13 Professor Norman Poser's New Book Praised in the Wall Street Journal In a recent Wall Street Journal review, Professor Emeritus Norman Poser was praised for his "fascinating portrait" of Lord Mansfield, the legendary 18th-century judge and statesman. Read More 10.12.13 Dean Nick Allard Discusses 2-Year J.D. in Bloomberg Law Video In a new interview with Bloomberg Law, Dean Nick Allard discussed the 2-year J.D. program (at 1:28) and the balance between quality and value (at 4:35), among other timely issues in legal education. Read More 10.09.13 Brooklyn Law School Reinvents Third Year with New Public Interest/Public Service Fellowships Program Following a year-long analysis of how to better serve students seeking an alternative to the traditional third year, Brooklyn Law School announced this week the Public Interest/Public Service Fellowships ("PipS"), a new two-year program in partnership with governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations. Read More 10.09.13 Brooklyn Law School Mourns the Passing of Mary Lee Bedford, Beloved Member of BLS Community It is with profound sadness that Brooklyn Law School mourns the loss of Mary Lee Bedford, longtime executive assistant and pillar of the BLS community. Over nearly three decades, Mary Lee assisted four deans and numerous associate deans, worked with all of the faculty and staff, and assisted countless students with her unfailingly calming presence. She looked forward to retiring in just a few weeks. Read More 10.07.13 Professor Joel Gora Lends Expertise to Campaign Finance and First Amendment Issues With campaign finance law restrictions and First Amendment rights in the headlines, Professor Joel Gora — one of the country's most renowned authorities in these fields — has been frequently called upon to share his expertise. Read More 10.07.13 Brooklyn Law School Graduates Recognized as New York Super Lawyers More than 400 Brooklyn Law School graduates were recognized in the annual New York Metro edition of Super Lawyers Magazine. The magazine honors attorneys in each state based on peer recognition, professional achievement, and independent research. Read More 09.27.13 Larry Bortstein '94 on Risk and Rebirth in Corporate Counsel Profile Larry Bortstein '94 was the subject of an extensive profile in Corporate Counsel, which traced his path from Lehman Brothers in its darkest hour to his own highly successful firm today. At the time of the financial services giant's collapse, Bortstein served as a senior in-house attorney and global head of Lehman's Technology Law group. Then, in the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, he and thousands of other employees were at risk of losing their jobs. Read More 09.26.13 Brooklyn Law School Partners with Labaton Sucharow on New Securities Arbitration Clinic In recent years, millions of individuals — many of them with limited income or small dollar-amount claims — have lost money due to bad advice, unauthorized trading, or misrepresentation. Enter the Securities Arbitration Clinic at Brooklyn Law School, a new partnership formed in September with Labaton Sucharow, one of the world's leading firms in securities litigation. Read More 09.25.13 Dean Nick Allard on the 'Business of Legal Education' in Bloomberg Law Op-ed In a new Bloomberg Law op-ed, Dean Nick Allard highlights the need to strike a balance between preparing future lawyers to be critical thinkers and providing a legal education that delivers immediate value. Read More 09.25.13 Professor Nelson Tebbe Featured as Frequent Commentator on Constitutional Law and Religious Freedom Issues Recent headlines have brought constitutional law and religious freedom into sharp focus. As one of the country's foremost experts in these areas, Professor Nelson Tebbe has been frequently called upon to share his expertise. Read More 09.19.13 Professors Bennett Capers and William Hellerstein Appointed to 'Stop-and-Frisk' Advisory Council Professors Bennett Capers and William Hellerstein have been named to a new panel that will oversee changes to the New York City Police Department's stop-and-frisk policies. They join 11 other members of the academic advisory council appointed by U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin, who ruled last month that existing stop-and-frisk policies violated the constitutional rights of minorities. Read More 09.16.13 Professor Stacy Caplow Named Associate Dean for Professional Legal Education For nearly 40 years, Brooklyn Law School's Clinical Education Program has stood among the most respected training grounds for lawyers. Every semester, hundreds of students receive high-quality practical training in its varied clinics and externships, taught by nationally recognized clinical educators. Behind this success has been Professor Stacy Caplow, who has served as the program's Director since 1984. Read More 09.16.13 Dean Nick Allard Comments on 2-Year J.D. 'Balance' in New Jersey Law Journal In an op-ed for the New Jersey Law Journal, Dean Nick Allard commented on the balance between affordability and educational excellence in legal education. Among the innovations designed to address this balance is the 2-year J.D. program – a concept recently endorsed by President Obama – as well as an increase in "real-world" initiatives for students before or during the third year. Read More 09.13.13 Professor Joel Gora Comments on Campaign Finance Case in USA Today In a USA Today article, Professor Joel Gora offered context in advance of McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme Court's first major case of the fall 2013 term. The case concerns whether individual limits on federal election campaign contributions that have stood for nearly 40 years should be eliminated – a decision that will ultimately fall to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Read More 09.12.13 Brooklyn the "Borough of Kings" in Upcoming Election, Says New York Times The New York Times today strongly echoed sentiments expressed in the cover story of the Spring Issue of LawNotes, "Greetings from the New Brooklyn", which paid homage to this booming borough by profiling the alumni who have played key roles in propelling Brooklyn forward and who have worked to transform it into such a noteworthy neighborhood. Read More 09.11.13 Frederick Cohen '67 Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers Frederick Cohen '67, a Partner at Duane Morris LLP and a member of the Law School's Board of Trustees, was recently named a "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers. Only one individual in each practice area and city is awarded this honor, and Cohen was selected as the best in the New Litigation - Construction Law category for New York City. Read More 09.05.13 Brooklyn Law School Launches Elder Rights Clinic This fall marks the launch of the Elder Rights Clinic at Brooklyn Law School. The news is timely: As more baby boomers enter the 60+ age bracket, the legal needs of older adults will continue to expand dramatically. Read More 08.26.13 Dean Nick Allard Comments on President Obama's 2-Year J.D. Remark In a town hall-style meeting at Binghamton University in New York last Friday, President Obama said, "This is probably controversial to say, but what the heck. I am in my second term, so I can say it. I believe that law schools would probably be wise to think about being two years instead of three years." Read More 08.21.13 Dean Nick Allard Featured as Frequent Commentator on Technology and Law Dean Nick Allard has published several articles this month, each of them framing recent technology-related headlines in a legal context. Read More 08.14.13 Stan Wilcox '88 Named Athletics Director at Florida State University Stan Wilcox '88 was recently named Athletic Director at Florida State University, becoming the first African American and the 15th person in the school's history to hold the title. Read More 08.13.13 Professor Bennett Capers Comments on Stop-and-Frisk Ruling in New York Times Op-Ed In a New York Times op-ed today, Professor Bennett Capers hailed the ruling in Floyd v. City of New York, which asserted that stop-and-frisk tactics of the New York Police Department violated the constitutional rights of minorities. Read More 08.07.13 Professors Brad Borden and David Reiss Discuss Foreclosure Commentary in New Thomson Reuters Interview In an interview with Thomson Reuters, Professors Brad Borden and David Reiss discussed their recent commentary "Show Me the Note!" (Westlaw Journal Bank & Lender Liability, 2013) – the title of which references a defense used to forestall or prevent a foreclosure. Read More 08.02.13 Professor Rebecca Kysar Cited by D.C. District Court in Affordable Care Act Ruling Professor Rebecca Kysar continues to draw attention for her scholarship, most recently by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Read More 08.02.13 Sary Udashkin '13 Receives National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Outstanding Law Student Award Sary Udashkin '13 was recently named an Outstanding Law Student Award recipient by the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL). Udashkin is the sole BLS student to receive the award, presented annually to one standout student per graduating class across participating ABA-approved schools. Read More 07.29.13 Dean Nick Allard on Demand for Energy Lawyers in Breaking Energy Op-Ed The Northeast has joined strongholds like Texas in the demand for energy lawyers, wrote Dean Nick Allard in a new Breaking Energy op-ed – a need that will only surge in light of an "insatiable demand for energy and the lack of a coherent energy policy." Read More 07.25.13 Professor Dana Brakman Reiser Comments on Benefit Corporations in the Wall Street Journal This week, Delaware passed legislation providing for the creation of "benefit corporations," which require board directors to balance social mission with the bottom line. In advance of the news, Professor Dana Brakman Reiser spoke to the Wall Street Journal about such companies. Read More 07.23.13 Outstanding Brooklyn Law School Alumni Named Rising Legal Stars Brooklyn Law School has a long history of producing graduates who quickly establish themselves as rising stars and win praise from the legal community for their accomplishments. Continuing this tradition, four more alumni have been recognized for their distinguished service and leadership. Read More 07.23.13 Professor Mark Noferi Praised for Work to Provide Immigrants Counsel; Progress Reflected in City Council Announcement Carey Dunne, President of the New York City Bar, recently thanked Professor Mark Noferi and others from City Bar's Immigration and Nationality Committee for "actively helping shape immigration legislation before Congress" to include groundbreaking provisions for appointed counsel to immigrants. Read More 07.19.13 Professor David Reiss on the Continued Success of FIRREA In a recent Law360 article, Professor David Reiss commented on the continued success of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA), in particular, the prosecution of credit agency Standard & Poor's over fraudulent ratings. Read More 07.17.13 Professor Lawrence Solan Featured in Wall Street Journal Blog about J.K. Rowling Revelation The Wall Street Journal Speakeasy Blog cited Professor Lawrence Solan's scholarship in an article about The Cuckoo's Calling, the crime novel revealed to be written by J.K. Rowling. Read More 07.16.13 BLS Mourns the Passing of Leonard Garment '49, Counsel to Richard Nixon and Dedicated Alumni Leader Leonard Garment '49, counsel to President Richard Nixon, former member of the BLS Board of Trustees, and, most recently, Adjunct Professor of Law, died on July 12. He was 89. Read More 07.16.13 Dean Nick Allard on Need for Lawyers in Compliance and Risk Management in New Yahoo! Finance Op-Ed In an op-ed for Yahoo! Finance, Dean Nick Allard highlighted the need for highly skilled compliance and risk officers – and the growing desire among hiring managers for J.D. degrees. Read More 07.15.13 Professor Edward Janger and "Ice-Cube Bonds" Featured in Press; Forthcoming Article in Yale Law Journal A forthcoming Yale Law Journal article co-written by Professor Edward Janger and Professor Melissa Jacoby of the University of North Carolina was recently featured in the press, including Bloomberg and the Wall Street Daily Bankruptcy Review. Read More 07.15.13 Alexander Goldman '14 Awarded Public Service Stipend from FCBA Foundation Alexander Goldman '14 has been awarded a $5,000 stipend from the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) Foundation. Read More 07.03.13 Joseph Lynch '02 Tapped to Lead New York Office of Nixon Peabody; Succeeds Arthur Rosner '76 Joseph Lynch '02 will become managing partner of Nixon Peabody's New York office on August 1, following a decade-long career at the firm. Read More 07.03.13 Professor Susan Herman Discusses Historic Supreme Court Decisions on Smiley & West Radio Show In a radio interview with Tavis Smiley and Cornel West, BLS Professor and ACLU President Susan Herman commented on a week of extraordinary Supreme Court rulings, from changes to the Voting Rights Act to the strike down of the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8. Read More 06.28.13 Professor Minor Myers Draws Significant Attention for Paper on Stockholder Appraisal Professor Minor Myers continues to draw attention for "The Law and Economics of Merger Litigation: Do the Merits Matter in Shareholder Appraisal?", the paper on stockholder appraisal that he co-authored with Charles Korsmo, a former visiting associate professor at BLS. Read More 06.27.13 Professor David Reiss Comments on Renewed Trend of Low Credit Card Rates Professor David Reiss recently spoke about the renewed trend of low-interest credit cards. Read More 06.26.13 Jeet Gulati '13 Awarded Coveted NYC HPD/HDC Housing Fellowship Jeet Gulati '13 has been awarded the HPD/HDC Housing Fellowship after a national search of accomplished master's and law graduates. Moira Skeados '09 was awarded the same two-year fellowship in 2009. Read More 06.25.13 Professor Cynthia Godsoe on Placement of Children with Gay and Lesbian Parents With so much focus on same-sex marriage, we're paying little attention to the placement of children with gay and lesbian parents, argues Professor Cynthia Godsoe in a new Huffington Post op-ed. Read More 06.25.13 Professor Jonathan Askin Comments on Reforming the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Professor Jonathan Askin spoke to ECommerce Times about a newly introduced bill that aims to reform the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). Read More 06.20.13 Professor Roberta Karmel Describes Challenges Facing New SEC Leadership in New York Law Journal Op-Ed In her newest New York Law Journal op-ed, Professor Roberta Karmel outlines the challenges facing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has seen several new changes in leadership. Read More 06.19.13 BLS Alumni Steven S. Elbaum '74 and Michael D. Grohman '83 Honored For Giving Back Brooklyn Law School has a long and proud tradition of giving back to the community. Earlier this month, two prominent alumni, Steven S. Elbaum '74 and Michael D. Grohman '83, were honored by high-profile public service organizations for their distinguished service and leadership. Read More 06.19.13 Professor David Reiss Comments on Beltway's "Top Complainers" Status in Baltimore Sun Professor David Reiss was quoted in a Baltimore Sun article about Maryland's No. 2 ranking in grievances to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Read More 06.18.13 The New York Times Profiles Career of Judge Edward Korman U.S. District Court Judge Edward Korman '66, a member of the Law School's Board of Trustees, was profiled in the New York Times for a 28-year career defined by several high-profile cases. Read More 06.14.13 Professor Minor Myers in Spotlight for New Perspective on Shareholder Appraisal The stockholder's appraisal remedy has never been the most glamorous facet of shareholder litigation. But Professor Minor Myers's new take on the topic is not only upending assumptions, but also winning acclaim. Read More 06.14.13 Dionne Shuler '14 Awarded NYSBA Minority Summer Internship in Health Law Dionne Shuler '14 was recently awarded the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Minority Summer Internship in Health Law. Read More 06.14.13 Professor Jonathan Askin Comments on Concerns about NSA's PRISM Program Professor Jonathan Askin recently spoke to TheLaw.tv about information leaks concerning the National Security Agency's (NSA) PRISM surveillance program. Read More 06.12.13 President Joan G. Wexler Stepping Down as President of Brooklyn Law School Stuart Subotnick '68, Chairman of Brooklyn Law School's Board of Trustees, announced today that President Joan G. Wexler will be stepping down from her position as President on June 30, 2013, and will become Dean and President Emerita. President Wexler, who will remain a tenured faculty member, will begin a two-year sabbatical in July 2013, during which time she will continue to assist the Law School with regard to certain real estate matters. Read More 06.12.13 Professor Gerald Shargel Discusses Closing Office to Join Corporate Firm in New York Times In the latest chapter of a storied career, Professor Gerald Shargel '69, BLS Practitioner-in-Residence and noted criminal defense lawyer, has closed his law office after nearly four decades to become a partner at the global law firm of Winston & Strawn. Read More 06.10.13 Youth Represent Named NYC Innovative Nonprofit Award Winner, Led by Adjunct Professor Laurie Parise '04 of Youth Reentry Clinic Every week, dozens of underrepresented youth affected by the criminal justice system—many of them finding it difficult to successfully reenter society—receive legal help through Youth Represent ("YR"), a nonprofit organization founded and directed by Adjunct Professor Laurie Parise '04. Read More 06.06.13 New Learning Times Interviews Professor Jonathan Askin about BLIP Professor Jonathan Askin was recently interviewed by New Learning Times about the Brooklyn Law Incubator & Policy (BLIP) Clinic and its role in online and digital rights advocacy. Read More 06.06.13 Professor Jonathan Askin on Federal Benefits for Unmarried People In a Huffington Post op-ed, Professor Jonathan Askin discusses the need for federal benefits for unmarried Americans. Read More 06.04.13 Jeffrey Schulman '00 Lauded by the New York Law Journal and The Legal 500 Jeffrey Schulman '00, a Partner at Dickstein Shapiro LLP, was selected by the New York Law Journal ("NYLJ") as one of its 44 Rising Stars for 2013. Read More 05.30.13 Benjamin Kaser '13 and Hang Liu '13 Named Among Presidential Management Fellows Finalists Two members of the graduating class of 2013, Benjamin Kaser and Hang Liu, have been selected as finalists in the Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) program. Read More 05.29.13 Rising Star Eric Eingold '15 Charts a Steady Course in Public Service Eric Eingold '15, who will enter his second year at the Law School in the fall, is already charting an impressive and strong course as a public service lawyer. Read More 05.23.13 Professor Claire Kelly Confirmed as Judge on U.S. Court of International Trade Brooklyn Law School is pleased to announce the confirmation of Professor Claire R. Kelly '93 by the United States Senate as a Judge on the United States Court of International Trade. Read More 05.23.13 Professor Lisa Smith Elected Co-Chair of the Externship Section of the AALS Professor Lisa Smith was recently elected co-chair of the Clinical Section Externship Committee of the American Association of Law Schools (AALS) for a two-year term. Read More 05.23.13 Professor Mark Noferi and BLS Students Advocate for National Reform for Immigrants' Rights Immigrants detained in deportation proceedings deserve legal representation, writes Professor Mark Noferi in a new Slate op-ed—a right that "criminal defendants have received for 50 years." Read More 05.23.13 Military Clinic Launches JAG Careers In March 2011, BLS added an innovative program to its roster of clinics. Taught by then-Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Hennigan, a Major in the Air Force reserve with 12 years of Judge Advocate General (JAG) experience, the Military Legal Practice Clinic provides a foundation in military law to BLS students. Read More 05.22.13 Professor Elizabeth Schneider Discusses Assemblyman Vito Lopez's Resignation on NY1 Professor Elizabeth Schneider was a recent guest on the NY1 show, "Road to City Hall," to discuss the resignation of New York State Assembly member Vito Lopez and the sexual harassment allegations against him. Read More 05.16.13 Cassye Cole '14 Awarded Ruth Whitehead Whaley Scholarship; Committed to Giving Back Cassye Cole, class of 2014, was awarded the Ruth Whitehead Whaley Scholarship by the Association of Black Women Attorneys (ABWA). Read More 05.16.13 From St. Petersburg to Midtown: Dean Nicholas W. Allard Speaks at Home and Abroad In his first year as Dean of the Law School, Nicholas W. Allard has championed several new innovations that the Law School and faculty have developed, including a two-year accelerated J.D. program, the Washington, D.C. semester immersion program, Business Boot Camp over intersession break, and the upcoming two-year fellowship in practice program for third-year students. Read More 05.15.13 Professor Lisa Smith on the Trial of the Cleveland Kidnapper in the Christian Science Monitor Professor Lisa Smith spoke to the Christian Science Monitor about the upcoming trial of Ariel Castro, who was charged with the kidnapping and rape of three women he allegedly held in his house in Cleveland for a decade. Read More 05.15.13 Professor James Park Comments on New York State Case against Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Professor James Park's comments on the New York State case against Bank of America/Merrill Lynch were recently featured in several news sources, including Reuters, the Chicago Tribune, and Insurance Journal. Read More 05.10.13 BLSPI Awards Michael Madow Bar Grant to 15 Graduating Students Brooklyn Law Students for the Public Interest ("BLSPI") is pleased to announce that it has awarded 15 Michael Madow Bar Grants to graduating students who will be pursuing public interest careers. Read More 05.10.13 Judge Edward Korman '66 Reflects on Career in New York Law Journal Profile In a front-page New York Law Journal profile, U.S. District Court Judge Edward Korman '66 – a member of the Law School's Board of Trustees – discussed his career on the bench. Read More 05.10.13 Adam Horowitz '13 Receives Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing Adam Horowitz '13 has been selected as a recipient of the 2013 Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing for his Brooklyn Law Review note, "Giving Battered Immigrant Fiancées a Way Out of Abusive Relationships: Proposed Amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act" (2012). Read More 05.09.13 Professor David Reiss on the Success of FIRREA Professor David Reiss spoke to Law360 about recent civil cases that demonstrate the broad interpretation of the Financial Institutions Reform Recovery Enforcement Act (FIRREA). Read More 05.08.13 Brooklyn Law School Creates the First Accelerated 2-Year J.D. Program in New York Metro Area Last night the Board of Trustees of Brooklyn Law School ("BLS") approved an accelerated 2-year J.D. program beginning in summer 2014. With the creation of the program, BLS will be able to offer a range of flexible 2-, 2.5-, 3-, 3.5- or 4-year options—called "Brooklyn 2-3-4"—to adapt to prospective students' needs. Brooklyn Law School is the first in the New York metropolitan area to enable students to earn a J.D. in 2 years. Read More 05.07.13 Professor Robin Effron Earns National Attention for Recent Scholarship Even for an accomplished scholar like Professor Robin Effron, few thrills compete with that of peer recognition. Read More 05.07.13 Brooklyn Law School Mourns the Loss of Board of Trustee Members George G. Gallantz '35 and Frank A. Dellomo The Brooklyn Law School community mourns the loss of two former Board of Trustee members, George G. Gallantz '35 and Frank A. Dellomo. Read More 05.07.13 Professor Brad Borden on the Resurgence of the Legal Profession in Huffington Post Op-Ed In an op-ed in the Huffington Post, Professor Brad Borden discusses how third-party litigation financing (TPLF) may ignite the resurgence of the legal profession. Read More 05.07.13 Dominic Saglibene '14 Wins Trandafir Writing Competition Dominic Saglibene, class of 2014, has won the Trandafir Writing Competition with his note, "The U.K. Bribery Act: A Benchmark for Anticorruption Reform in the U.S." Read More 05.01.13 Professor Mark Noferi Discusses Protection for Detained Immigrants in New Jersey Star-Ledger Op-Ed In an op-ed for the New Jersey Star-Ledger, BLS Professor Mark Noferi and Robert Koulish from the University of Maryland discussed changes that must be made in immigration detention laws. Read More 05.01.13 Gideon Martin '14 and Charlette Matts-Brown '15 Awarded Peggy Browning Fellowships Gideon Martin '14 and Charlette Matts-Brown '15 have each been awarded 10-week summer fellowships supported by the Peggy Browning Fund, a nonprofit organization that encourages students to pursue careers in public interest labor law. Read More 05.01.13 Professor Brad Borden Interviewed on Voice of Russia about Proposed Online Sales Tax Professor Brad Borden spoke with the Voice of Russia about the Marketplace Fairness Act, which would allow states to collect sales tax from Internet retailers for online purchases. Read More 04.30.13 Safe Harbor Clinic Gains Asylum for Transgender Client Ilan Wong '12, Sara Fraser '13, and Natalie Serra '13 from the Safe Harbor Clinic successfully gained asylum for their client, a transgender woman from Mexico. Read More 04.30.13 Professor David Reiss Comments on Empire State Building IPO In television and print interviews, Professor David Reiss commented on today's ruling to allow the public to buy shares in the Empire State Building. The court rejected arguments by a small group of current investors that the initial public offering of stock would violate state law. "This represents a kind of watershed moment for the case," Professor Reiss said. The IPO is expected to raise $1 billion for a new company called Empire State Trust Inc. Read More 04.25.13 Professor David Reiss Discusses Loan Ramifications of Cherryland Case In a new Law360 article, Professor Davis Reiss commented on the latest in Wells Fargo's loan default fight with Michigan's Cherryland Center mall, a case that attorneys say could complicate loan negotiations and jeopardize deals in other states. Read More 04.25.13 Professor Susan Herman Argues Against Detaining American Citizens as "Enemy Combatants" in U.S. News & World Report Op-ed In light of the Boston bombing, Professor Susan Herman, president of the ACLU, argues in U.S. News & World Report against detaining an American citizen suspected of committing a crime within the United States as an enemy combatant. Read More 04.24.13 New York Supreme Court Dismisses Meritless Class Action Against Brooklyn Law School As we expected, the class action suit that alleged misrepresentation of published employment statistics by Brooklyn Law School (BLS) was dismissed yesterday. Read More 04.23.13 Clinical Education Program Highlighted in Brooklyn Daily Eagle The Brooklyn Daily Eagle featured BLS in a recent article detailing how New York law schools are addressing the 50 hours of pro bono work required for getting a license. Read More 04.23.13 23rd Annual BLSPI Auction Draws BLS Community and Boosts Fellowship Funding On Thursday, March 21, Brooklyn Law Students for the Public Interest (BLSPI) held its twenty-third annual Auction fundraiser, designed to support students pursuing careers in public interest law. Read More 04.23.13 Ritika Kapadia '15 Wins Blank Rome Diverse Scholarship; Championed by Michelle Gitlitz Courtney '04 Ritika Kapadia '15 recently won the Diverse Scholarship, sponsored by Blank Rome LLP and its Diverse Scholars Program. Kapadia is the first BLS student to win this award. Read More 04.19.13 Professor Roberta Karmel Offers Latest Perspective on Amgen Case in New York Law Journal Op-Ed In a new op-ed for the New York Law Journal, Professor Roberta Karmel again applies her securities law expertise to the case of Amgen v. Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds. Read More 04.18.13 Dennis Brown '83 Tapped to Head Suffolk County Attorney's Office Dennis Brown '83 has been appointed head of the Suffolk County Attorney's Office. Brown assumed the County Attorney position in early March and his appointment was approved by the County Legislature shortly thereafter. Read More 04.15.13 Professor Stacy Caplow on Gubernatorial Pardon Power in National Law Journal Op-Ed In a recent op-ed for The National Law Journal, Professor Stacy Caplow discusses the "sound public policy" of gubernatorial pardon power in preventing deportation of worthy residents. Read More 04.12.13 Nicole Wyskoarko '04 Named Senior Vice President at Island Def Jam Music Group Nicole Wyskoarko '04 was recently named Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at Island Def Jam Music Group. Read More 04.10.13 Professor Rebecca Kysar's Articles on Tax Legislative Process Published in Top Law Journals Tax matters have dominated the political landscape in recent months, from the Affordable Care Act to the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Helping to navigate the waters is Associate Professor Rebecca Kysar, whose teaching and scholarship in the areas of federal income tax, international tax, and legislation are earning significant attention. Read More 04.09.13 Professor David Reiss Featured as a Frequent Media Commentator on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Professor David Reiss, an expert in real estate and consumer finance law, has been a frequent commentator on issues concerning the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Read More 04.08.13 David Kober '14 Wins Competitive Fellowship from New York Bar Foundation David Kober '14 was recently awarded a Trusts and Estates Law Section Fellowship by the New York Bar Foundation. As one of only two recipients of the $5,000 fellowship, Kober will serve in the chambers of Richmond County Surrogate Judge Robert J. Gigante this summer. Read More 04.08.13 Hastings Law School Takes Top Honors at Prince Evidence Moot Court Competition Saturday marked the conclusion of Brooklyn Law School's 2013 28th Annual Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Competition. The premier appellate advocacy evidence competition drew 36 teams from law schools nationwide, exemplifying the very best of legal education. Read More 04.05.13 Recent Graduates Rachel Bien '05, Leila Hull '09, and Eleonora Zlotnikova '11 Making Real Impact on the Law Three graduates of the last decade, Rachel Bien '05, Leila Hull '09 and Eleonora Zlotnikova '11 have been making names for themselves as advocates. These women are but three of the many BLS graduates that have made a real impact on the law within just a few years of leaving school. Read More 04.05.13 Stacy Kanter '84 Named "Dealmaker of the Year" by The American Lawyer Stacy Kanter '84, a corporate finance partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, was included in The American Lawyer's list of "Dealmakers of the Year." Read More 04.03.13 Professor Brad Borden Answers Common Consumer Tax Questions on Card Hub Professor Brad Borden was featured in Card Hub's "Ask the Expert" series, answering common consumer tax questions. Read More 04.03.13 Strong Showing of Brooklyn Law School Scholars in Work of United Nations Commission When the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) meets in New York this month, Brooklyn Law School will be represented by more scholars than any educational institution in the world, with Professors Neil Cohen and Edward Janger and Adjunct Professor (and Bankruptcy Judge) Elizabeth Stong each contributing to the Commission's work. Read More 04.03.13 Sparer Public Interest Law Forum Explores Legal Issues Presented by Hurricane Sandy On Thursday, March 14, the Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Fellowship Program hosted its annual Sparer Public Interest Law Forum at Brooklyn Law School. Read More 04.02.13 BLS Team Wins Best Draft at the Mid-Atlantic Division of the National Transactional LawMeet Sonal Mehta '14, Boyan Toshkoff '14, and Paul Fraulo '15 won Best Draft at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Meet for the 2013 National Transactional LawMeet held at the Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Read More 04.02.13 Online Scholarly Journal Practicum Launches at Brooklyn Law School Brooklyn Law School is pleased to announce the launch of Practicum, an online scholarly journal. Read More 03.19.13 Professor David Reiss Discusses Leadership Changes in the Federal Housing Finance Agency Professor David Reiss spoke to Law360 about the call by nine state attorney generals for the replacement of Federal Housing Finance Agency acting director Edward DeMarco over his handling of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read More 03.19.13 Professor James Fanto Comments on Recent SEC Decisions Professor James Fanto, an expert on corporate finance and securities law, commented on decisions that have recently come out from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Read More 03.19.13 Brooklyn Law School Mourns the Loss of Professor Albert DeMeo '34 The Brooklyn Law School community mourns the loss of a beloved colleague, teacher, and friend, Professor Albert DeMeo. Read More 03.15.13 Professors Brad Borden and David Reiss Launch REFinblog.com with Focus on Real Estate Finance Brooklyn Law School is pleased to announce the launch of REFinblog.com, a collaborative effort between Professors Brad Borden and David Reiss and law students, focused on tracking the latest law and practice developments in the rapidly changing field of real estate finance. Read More 03.14.13 Professor James Fanto Quoted on Judicial Decision to Block Supersized Drinks Professor James Fanto was quoted in an article in Investor's Business Daily focusing on the separation of powers issue in the case of the recent blockage of Mayor Bloomberg's proposed ban on supersized sugary drinks. Read More 03.13.13 BLS Awards a Record Eight Criminal Justice Post-Graduate Fellowships Brooklyn Law School is pleased to announce that eight graduates have been awarded Criminal Justice Post-Graduate Fellowships, the most that have been awarded in one year since the inception of this innovative fellowship program nearly two decades ago. Read More 03.12.13 Professor Minor Myers' Article on Retired Supreme Court Justices Cited in Washington Post Professor Minor Myers' article, "The Judicial Service of Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justices," 32 Journal of Supreme Court History 46 (2007), was prominently cited in a recent Washington Post article. Read More 03.11.13 Dean Nick Allard on the Relationship Between Startups and Lawyers in Fast Company Op-Ed In a recent op-ed for Fast Company, Dean Nick Allard discusses the important relationship between tech startups and lawyers. Read More 03.08.13 Professor Stacy Caplow Discusses Clinical Legal Education in the New York Times A recent article in the New York Times discussed the growing trend of "law firms" developed by law schools across the country that pair students in need of practical experience with low-income clients. Read More 03.06.13 Seventh Annual Sara Robbins Spelling Bee Raises Money for Memorial Scholarship On February 7, students, faculty, and members of the BLS community filled the Subotnick Center to capacity for the seventh annual Sara Robbins Spelling Bee. Read More 03.06.13 Professor David Reiss Comments on Upcoming Changes to Multifamily Finance Operations Professor David Reiss recently spoke to GlobeSt.com about the Federal Housing Finance Agency's new plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily finance operations. Read More 03.01.13 Professor Karmel's Students on a Winning Streak; Papers Selected for Business and Law Journals Professor Karmel's students are on a hot streak. Four of her students —Emily Kehoe '13, Tyler O'Reilly '13, Kan Zhang '13 and Julia Zukina '13— have had papers written for Karmel's securities courses selected for publication in well-respected business and law journals. Read More 02.27.13 Professor Bennett Capers Discusses "Cannibal Cop" Trial on WNYC On February 26, Professor Bennett Capers was featured on a WNYC radio broadcast discussing the trial of Gilberto Valle, the so-called "Cannibal Cop," a 28-year-old New York City police officer charged with conspiracy to kidnap, kill, and eat women. Read More 02.21.13 Professor Mark Noferi Discusses Immigrant Detention Reform in Baltimore Sun Op-Ed In an op-ed for the Baltimore Sun, BLS Professor Mark Noferi and Professor Robert Koulish from the University of Maryland discuss recent efforts to reform U.S. immigration detention policies. Read More 02.19.13 Kenneth R. Feinberg to Deliver 2013 Commencement Address Brooklyn Law School is pleased to announce that Kenneth R. Feinberg will deliver the 2013 Commencement address on June 7, at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center. Read More 02.15.13 International Business Law Center Hosts SEC Commissioner Troy A. Paredes On February 1, Brooklyn Law School faculty, alumni, and current and former Fellows of the Block Center for International Business Law gathered at the Down Town Association for a "Fireside Chat" with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Troy A. Paredes, moderated by Professor Dana Brakman Reiser. Read More 02.13.13 Professor David Reiss Discusses Florida Robosigning Crisis Professor David Reiss spoke to Law 360 about the robosigning crisis that was recently overlooked by the Florida Supreme Court. Read More 02.12.13 Professor Bradley Borden Discusses Tax Loopholes on Voice of Russia Radio Professor Bradley Borden was the featured guest on Voice of Russia radio to discuss President Obama's plan to close tax loopholes as a means of generating more revenue. Read More 02.11.13 Professor David Reiss Speaks about Tactics in the S&P Federal Lawsuit Professor David Reiss recently commented on the Justice Department's lawsuit against credit ratings giant Standard & Poor's. Read More 02.07.13 Professor Susan Herman Awarded Prize for Her Book Taking Liberties: The War on Terror and the Erosion of American Democracy Professor Susan Herman has been awarded the 2012 IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law/Roy C. Palmer Civil Liberties Prize for her book Taking Liberties: The War on Terror and the Erosion of American Democracy. Read More 02.06.13 Media Law Team Wins Americas Round of Price Media Law Moot Court Competition Brooklyn Law School is pleased to announce that its Media Law Moot Court Team has won the Americas Regional Round of the Price Media Law Moot Court Competition. Read More 02.01.13 Community Development Clinic Charters NYC Peace Museum With the aid of Professor David Reiss and the students in the Community Development Clinic, the NYC Peace Museum is one step closer to opening its doors. Read More 01.30.13 Professor Christopher Serkin on the Costs of Hurricane Sandy Property Buy Outs Professor Christopher Serkin recently commented on Governor Andrew Cuomo's new proposal to buy homeowners out of properties that were severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Read More 01.30.13 Death Penalty Abolishment Essay by Professor Bennett Capers Praised by the Open Society Institute - Baltimore Professor Bennett Capers' essay "Defending Life" was recently discussed by the open Society Institute - Baltimore. Read More 01.30.13 Teisha Ruggiero '14 Wins National Italian American Foundation Scholarship Teisha Ruggerio '14 was awarded a $5,000 scholarship by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) in collaboration with the National Italian American Bar Association. Read More 01.28.13 Professors Nelson Tebbe and Bill Araiza Take to the Stage After the curtain call at a mid-January performance of the Public Theater's Arguendo, a dramatic and humorous theatrical verbatim reading of the oral argument court transcript of the 1991 U.S. Supreme Court case of Barnes v. Glen Theatre, Inc., Brooklyn Law School Professors Nelson Tebbe and Bill Araiza took to the stage for an audience "talkback." Read More 01.25.13 Senate Judicial Confirmation Hearings Held for Hon. Nelson Stephen Román '89 and Prof. Claire R. Kelly '93 Five federal judicial nominees appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 23. Of the five nominees, two were Brooklyn Law School graduates: Nelson S. Román '89, who was nominated by President Barack Obama to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and Professor Claire R. Kelly '93, who was nominated by the President to the Court of International Trade. "We are extraordinarily proud of the accomplishments of these two distinguished graduates. They embody the best of Brooklyn Law School," said Dean Nick Allard. "When they are confirmed, as we expect, they will join the long line of BLS graduates who have served and are serving the nation on the bench," he added. Other nominees included Analisa Torres for the Southern District of New York; Raymond Moore for the District of Colorado; and Derrick Watson for the District of Hawaii. Read More 01.23.13 Professor Lawrence Solan's Op-Ed on Law Firm Associate Pay Featured in Huffington Post Professor Lawrence Solan's op-ed "Pay Associates Less? A Novel Response to a Rapidly Changing Legal Market" was recently featured in the Huffington Post. Read More 01.23.13 Mary Willis White '13 Fighting Cancer "One Show at a Time" Mary Willis White '13, co-founder of Heiress Productions, is turning a family history of cancer into a legacy of great theater, cancer awareness, and fundraising for charitable cancer organizations. Read More 01.16.13 Brooklyn Law Incubator and Policy Clinic (BLIP) Clients Making Headlines BLIP clinic students, led by Professor Jonathan Askin, have been busy supporting the innovative tech startups of Brooklyn and are understandably quite proud when their client's young businesses take off, gaining traction in the media and winning notable victories in uncharted areas of internet law. Read More 01.11.13 Brooklyn Law School Teams with Deloitte to Promote Thinking Like a Business Person This week, Brooklyn Law School, in collaboration with Deloitte Financial Advisory Services and John Oswald '84, President and CEO of Capital Trust Group, conducted a business "Boot Camp" designed to teach law students valuable skills for succeeding in the business world. This unique course, the first of its kind, involved over 200 students during the winter break. Read More 01.09.13 Professor Lisa Smith Comments on Social Media and Ohio Rape Case in the Christian Science Monitor Professor Lisa Smith recently spoke to the Christian Science Monitor about the developing role of digital devices and social media in the criminal justice system. Read More 01.08.13 Adjunct Professor Lauren Burke Named to Forbes "30 Under 30" List Forbes has named Adjunct Professor Lauren Burke, to its "30 Under 30: Law and Policy" list. She was recognized for her advocacy on behalf of undocumented immigrants and victims of survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence. Read More 01.07.13 Professor Brad Borden Discusses Effects of Payroll Tax Increase in Radio Interview On January 3, 2013, Professor Brad Borden was a featured guest on the Morning Show radio broadcast of The Voice of Russia: American Edition. Read More 01.04.13 Spreading Holiday Cheer, Public Service Style On November 28, the Public Service Office and BLSPI, in co-sponsorship with Themis Bar Review and the Career Center, hosted an end of year event in support of the Children's Law Center (CLC), which is dedicated to representing abused and neglected children. Read More 01.04.13 Amgen Case Mooted at Brooklyn Law School; Professor Karmel as Judge and Expert Commentator On November 5, the case of Amgen v. Connecticut Retirement System was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. The case explored whether materiality must be proved at the class certification stage in a securities fraud case that relies on the fraud-on-the-market theory. At stake is whether the traditional rules for certifying class actions in the securities area will be toughened to make it more difficult for investors to bind together to form class actions. Read More 01.03.13 James Renken '07 Receives the 2012 Christopher Slattery Young Professional Award On December 5, the Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) recognized the immense dedication to pro bono work by James Renken '07, presenting him with the 2012 Christopher Slattery Young Professional Award. Read More 01.03.13 Federal Bar Association Honors Judge Glasser '48 and Judge Spatt '49 for Service During World War II On December 5, at the American Airpower Museum, Hon. I. Leo Glasser '48 and Hon. Arthur D. Spatt '49 were among five federal judges honored by the Federal Bar Association, Eastern District Chapter for their service during World War II. The three other judges honored at the ceremony were Hon. Leonard D. Wexler, Hon. Thomas C. Platt, and Hon. Jack B. Weinstein, who previously taught at Brooklyn Law School. Read More Read the latest issue of Brooklyn Law Notes Upcoming Events: View all events


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24 April 2013 | News | By BioSpectrum Bureau
Selventa's Systems Diagnostics (SysDx) multi-omic analytics platform and Seegene's TOCE and DPO multiplex PCR technology combine to form MoDx
Singapore: Seoul-based Seegene and Selventa entered into a strategic collaboration to develop novel molecular diagnostics including autoimmune, cancer and infectious diseases. The synergistic combination of Selventa's Systems Diagnostics (SysDx) multi-omic analytics platform and Seegene's TOCE and DPO multiplex PCR technology will result in powerful new MoDx that accelerate the adoption of personalized medicine in major classes of disease.
Selventa' SysDx works by analyzing a holistic range of a patient's molecular information to identify a panel of "multi-omic" biomarkers that can accurately diagnose a patient's disease and response or non-response to a therapy. By leveraging a powerful, first-in-class multiplexing technology, SysDx's multi-omic biomarker approach can be the basis for a range of high value MoDx.
Seegene's qTOCE technology provides real-time simultaneous detection and quantification of multiple targets in a single channel. qTOCE can work with any qPCR instrument to differentiate as many as seven targets per channel from a single sample, in a single reaction. qTOCE enables multiplex assay development across a wide range of applications, including high-multiplex quantitative real-time PCR and highly selective mutational analysis.
"We are excited to collaborate with Seegene, a leading molecular diagnostic technology innovator," said Dr David de Graaf, president and CEO, Selventa. "Seegene's world-class detection technology and assay development in combination with our SysDx platform can result in a wide range of novel MoDx with high clinical utility."
"Selventa's SysDx platform is a breakthrough approach to biomarker identification that has the potential to vastly improve patient diagnosis and care," said Dr Jong-Yoon Chun, founder, CTO and CEO of Seegene. "Our multiplex PCR technology detecting a wide range of SysDx-derived biomarkers can facilitate better patient diagnostics, improved patient care, and reduced healthcare costs."

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Shalom everyone!
As you may know, a couple of months ago I gave a talk at the #140conf in NYC about Tweet Your Prayers @TheKotel. I think the talk went well; I got laughs, applause, and hugs. I hope to have a video of my talk up soon, and in the meanwhile, I'd like to share a few photos from the event. These were taken by Amanda McCormick a.k.a. Jellybean Boom (flickr page, Twitter). These photos are published here with Amanda's permission, and more can be found at Amanda's flickr page.
Amanda has also written a blog post about my talk (read it here), here's an excerpt:
I certainly was taken by surprise by this idea of "Tweet your prayers" and the presentation of it. I'm not religious, but I found the creativity of this idea very appealing indeed. And Alon Nil framed it in a quite witty and self-deprecating way as the "anti-startup."
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But his testimonials of people who's lives had been improved by participating in his service were moving, too, prompting my deep appreciation of the creativity that he has applied to Twitter.
So, thanks a lot to Amanda for the blog post and of course the photos, and I hope to have a video of my talk up soon!
Best regards from the Holy Land :),


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Submission portal will be open 1-August through 1-September 2020: Migration Management
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As a journal grounded on empirical abduction, AMD's mission is distinct from but complementary to the missions of other Academy of Management publications. AMD papers report novel findings or unusual empirical patterns in their particular indigenous contexts that are either not adequately explained by current theory or that may play a critical role in the development or testing of new theory.
Accordingly, AMD papers use data to isolate the plausible nature of new or poorly understood phenomena, identify their plausible antecedents and/or consequences, and/or shed light on the conditions potentially governing these relations. Ideally, these empirically driven insights provide a framework to guide further theory generation and a basis upon which to ground testable hypotheses.
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Researchers visualize memory formation for the first time in zebrafish
In our interaction with our environment we constantly refer to past experiences stored as memories to guide behavioral decisions. But how memories are formed, stored and then retrieved to assist decision-making remains a mystery. By observing whole-brain activity in live zebrafish, researchers from the RIKEN Brain Science Institute have visualized for the first time how information stored as long-term memory in the cerebral cortex is processed to guide behavioral choices.
The study, published today in the journal Neuron was carried out by Dr. Tazu Aoki and Dr. Hitoshi Okamoto from the Laboratory for Developmental Gene Regulation, a pioneer in the study of how the brain controls behavior in zebrafish.
The mammalian brain is too large to observe the whole neural circuit in action.
But using a technique called calcium imaging, Aoki et al. were able to visualize for the first time the activity of the whole zebrafish brain during memory retrieval.
Calcium imaging takes advantage of the fact that calcium ions enter neurons upon neural activation. By introducing a calcium sensitive fluorescent substance in the neural tissue, it becomes possible to trace the calcium influx in neurons and thus visualize neural activity.
The researchers trained transgenic zebrafish expressing a calcium sensitive protein to avoid a mild electric shock using a red LED as cue. By observing the zebrafish brain activity upon presentation of the red LED they were could visualize the process of remembering the learned avoidance behavior.
They observe spot-like neural activity in the dorsal part of the fish telencephalon, which corresponds to the human cortex, upon presentation of the red LED 24 hours after the training session. No activity is observed when the cue is presented 30 minutes after training.
In another experiment, Aoki et al. show that if this region of the brain is removed, the fish are able to learn the avoidance behavior, remember it short-term, but cannot form any long-term memory of it.
"This indicates that short-term and long-term memories are formed and stored in different parts of the brain. We think that short-term memories must be transferred to the cortical region to be consolidated into long-term memories," explains Dr. Aoki.
The team then tested whether memories for the best behavioral choices can be modified by new learning. The fish were trained to learn two opposite avoidance behaviors, each associated with a different LED color, blue or red, as cue. They find that presentation of the different cues leads to the activation of different groups of neurons in the telencephalon, which indicates that different behavioral programs are stored and retrieved by different populations of neurons.
"Using calcium imaging on zebrafish we were able to visualize an on-going process of memory consolidation, for the first time. This approach opens new avenues for research into memory using zebrafish as model organism," concludes Dr. Okamoto.
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If you have a fantasy league team – or just like to play Closer Roulette – there is nothing more perversely fascinating than to watch an actual big league club suddenly go to Bullpen Plan B, or even Plans C and D, seven weeks into the season.
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Good stuff, Keith. It was also "perversely fascinating" to see the Orioles go to Plan C against the Red Sox during a game while Plan B was still on the mound having already replaced Plan A (now the O's have to go to Plan D because Simon is on the DL– I actually saw his injury trying to cover first against the Nats). But against Boston, Johnson (Plan B) had already replaced Gonzalez (Plan A) earlier in the year, but Johnson was doing so poorly in this inning that Trembley wouldn't even give him the opportunity to blow the save– he made the long walk out to the mound, brought in Simon (Plan C) and one could tell right away that Simon had the presence and demeanor of a closer. The scary thing about the Yankees is they don't have one guy other than Mariano who has that look. Joba looks pumped up but not unflappable– not a strike-throwing machine. The Brewers should definitely not make Coffey the closer. Sometimes the youngsters are the best choice, like Corpas for Colorado in late 2007 (though not since then).
As a long time fan & neighbor of Hoffy's, it kills me to see him sliding. I love that man more for who he is off the field than on it even (and Bullpen Gospels just solidified that feeling).
As a Padres fan, I'm selfishly glad we made the move we did to let him go and elevate Heath Bell last year. I'm thinking it would have been even harder on our manager & front office to make the decision to bench him than it was to outright let him go.
It's hard to watch heroes fade.
The Cardinals, as you may be aware, have had to resort to Plan B with their starters. With Brad Penny on the 15 day DL and Kyle Lohse iffy at this point, the rotation is bleeding somewhat. Hopefully Penny's strained lat will not keep him out for more than 15 days (all indications are that is the case). As far I know, as of yesterday, Lohse has not been put on the DL. Rookie P.J Walters will get his first start tomorrow, so we will see what kind of stuff he has. The reports from the minors have been favorable. Carpenter, Wainright, and Garcia have had excellent starts and unless one of them is injured (God forbid) they will be the linchpin for the Cards until Penny comes off the DL. It won't be easy for the Cards, but as the season is young, the impact will not be felt as much as it would be at the end of the season. Even with all the starters healthy, it appears the NL CD will be more competitive this year. The Reds will be very competitive (as you predicted, and by the way, you are in my baseball doghouse for that one. :>) ) It will be an interesting season, that much is clear.
P.J Walters got his first win today. Looks like the tea leaves went the Cardinals' way. Lohse is now on the DL (having surgery on his forearm). Cards called up Fernando Salas from the minors. Can't wait to see what he has to offer.
You may know all of this already but I just like watching myself type (a/k/a listening to myself talk) :>)
Nothing sadder than some rotis geek bitching about his club or the season! C'mon! I thought you were better than that.
As you can tell…I'm not playing this season…and it feels GREAT! Liberating!


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written by Rami G. Khouri NEW YORK—Many significant things related to the Middle East and its relations with Western societies happened on Monday of this week, some more significant than others. Benjamin Netanyahu squaring off with Barack Obama. Egyptian policemen sentenced to jail for torturing to death Khalid Saeed three and a half years ago. […]
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The Unparalleled Magic of City and Stage
By Martin E. Segal Theatre Center | Published: March 5, 2014
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* Walking from the Central Station, it takes about 10 to 15 minutes to get to the Avanti. Leaving the Station at the front, you cross the large bridge and turn left. You walk along the Prins Hendrikkade towards the IJ-Tunnel. Just before the tunnel you will find the Oosterdok on your left. The Avanti is moored on Jetty 2 just beside the historical VOC ship.
Another well recognisable �neighbour� is Nemo, a large green building that looks like a ship. It is built right on top of the IJ-Tunnel.
* By car, the thing to do is get to the circular highway (Ring A10) of Amsterdam. From the North side of the A10 you take the exit S116 (Centrum) and go through the IJ-Tunnel. At the end of the tunnel you turn right at the traffic lights, onto the Prins Hendrikkade. Directly after the lights there is a bus stop. Turn right immediately after the bus stop (before the bridge) and you will go round the corner, down to the jetties of the Oosterdok.
* Parking space directly next to the jetties is limited and expensive (� 3,40 per hour!). It is possible to use these spaces shortly to unload and then park in a different part of town, where parking is cheaper or even free.
Free parking is only a few bus stops from the Oosterdok.
Please note the following:
- Breakfast is from 08.30 till 10.30
- Check-out time is 10.30.
- The 90% putstanding amount of booking is to be paid upon arrival at Passenger Ship Avanti in cash only.
- No smoking in the cabins.
- The accomodation is not suitable for children up to 4
- No using of any kind of drugs in the ship.
-Cash only upon arrival.
-No bachelor parties
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Check-in end hour 17.00


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Motor vehicles for the commercial use of goods and passengers and their trailers are not only inspected regularly but due to their intense use inspected also randomly and unexpectedly on public roads ("roadside inspections") in order to be able to assess their compliance with technical rules and environmental requirements at any time. Now the Commission wishes to harmonise and strengthen the existing rules (Directive 2000/30/EC) in order to enhance transport safety and to improve environmental protection.
In its Communication, the Commission proposes to Member States measures to create new jobs in the EU.
The Commission outlines its medium-term strategy for EU consumer policy by 2014 under the European Consumer Agenda.
The Commission wishes to improve the access of European providers to public contracts in third countries and therefore extend the right to exclude providers from third countries from public procurement in the EU.
Motor vehicles and their trailers (vehicles) must, after having been registered for the first time, be regularly submitted to periodic roadworthiness tests in order to ensure that vehicles on the road remain roadworthy and safe. The Commission now wishes to harmonise and tighten the existing test requirements in order to increase traffic safety and to improve environmental protection.
The Commission wishes to reform the EU data protection law fundamentally with the General Data Protection Regulation. It is mainly aimed at an EU-wide full harmonisation of the data protection standard while taking account of the latest technical challenges of the internet age. It is to replace the existing Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC).
In view of the challenges of an increasing global population, the depletion of resources, increasing environmental pressures and climate change, the Commission is calling for a "bioeconomy strategy" to "radically" change the use of biological resources. The strategy comprises proposals for measures in the EU and/or Member States for investments in research, innovation and qualification, closer political cooperation at a national, EU and global level and strengthening the markets and competitiveness of the bioeconomy sector.
The Commission identifies six key enabling technologies (KET) which are essential for the EU's economy and presents a strategy on how the EU and Member States could better coordinate KET funding and use it more efficiently. The proposed measures are aimed at the technology development stages following basic research (technological research, product demonstration, competitive manufacturing activities). Thus the gap between basic KET knowledge generation and its commercialisation into goods and services is to be closed.


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I found this entry on Thomas Knapp's blog, Kn@ppster, and found it quite interesting. Here is an excerpt; you can read it in its entry in its entirety at the link:
I'm not one for silver bullets—no one thing will put third party candidates into contention for the presidency—but some changes just make sense. One of those changes is nominating earlier. My recollection is that the Libertarian Party used to nominate its presidential candidates the year before the election. Andre Marrou was nominated for president in 1991. Ron Paul was nominated in 1987. And so on, and so forth. It was only in 1996 that the LP moved its nominating convention into the year of the election itself.
Late nominating conventions handicap third parties. We can't expect the kind of pre-nomination media coverage that "major party" candidates get. The sooner a party positions itself behind a nominee, the sooner that nominee has access to the party's full pool of presidential contributors and can get to work reaching beyond the party to the American public. It's all well and good to hope that a pre-nomination third party candidate will "break out" and catch the mainstream media eye … but it seldom works out that way.
I think Tom Knapp makes a very good point. As far as I can see, the only downside to nominating earlier is that third parties won't get any media attention at all during the primaries. Right now they don't get much, but it does get them at least mentioned in many newspapers.
Then again, can the third parties overcome that negative, and list their presidential nominee on the primary ballot, as just one candidate for that office? I'm honestly not sure. If so, it would look in the press as if that one candidate has a great deal of support within the party, rather than as it is now when it appears to the public that each candidate receives a little support here, and a little support there. Making third party candidates appear to have overwhelming support during the primaries can only be a good thing.
On the other hand, many third party voters wouldn't even bother to vote during the primaries, if they knew their candidate had already been chosen, so there may be no reason to mention them at all in the mainstream media.
It's a complicated issue, and one which should be thoroughly explored.
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Two sources at the start, two rivers at the end: the Werra Valley Cycle Route follows the river from its very beginnings to its confluence with the Fulda, and has much to offer along the way.
The tour begins in Neuhaus am Rennweg. From the sources of the river there's a leisurely descent downstream. The town of Meiningen, home to the English Garden and South Thuringia State Theatre, is reputed to be the place where the Thuringian dumpling was invented. A Celtic spa awaits in Bad Salzungen, while Merkers visitor mine invites you to swap your bike for a trolley and travel below ground. Towards Eisenach you can travel some of the way by canoe. Known as the gateway to Thuringia, the Werra gorge marks the beginning of a rugged, rocky section of the valley, followed by a series of medieval Hessian towns. In Hannoversch Münden the Werra and Fulda rivers join to form the Weser.
Terrain: this long-distance cycle route runs on back roads, asphalt paths or farm tracks. Steep descents at the outset, followed by gently rolling hills and then a largely flat stretch of countryside.
Scenery: lofty peaks in the Thuringian Forest, flat river plains along the Werra, dense areas of woodland and a number of small half-timbered towns, primarily in Hessen.
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Monsoon, Babylon: Chinese new year, $35 special
Monsoon, Newsday's top-ranked fine-dining restaurant of 2012, celebrates the Chinese lunar new year with a $35 fixed-price menu on Saturday and Sunday.
The Year-of-the-Snake special will be available after 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9; and from 5 p.m. to closing on Sunday, Feb. 10.
Chef Michael Wilson's menu includes any appetizer and main dish from the Asian restaurant's regular menu and house-made ice cream. Sushi appetizers carry a $5 supplement. And the house's Beijing duck, Long Island's best, must be ordered as an entree for two diners.
Monsoon, which earned a four-star rating last year, also will have traditional Chinese lion dancing on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10.
Reservations recommended.
Monsoon, 48 Deer Park Ave., Babylon; 631-587-4400.
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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday announced the members of a High-level Panel to advise on the global development agenda beyond 2015, the target date for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The Secretary-General has appointed three co-chairs: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia; President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia; and Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom.
"I have asked my High-level Panel to prepare a bold yet practical development vision to present to Member States next year," said the UN chief. "I look forward to the Panel's recommendations on a global post-2015 agenda with shared responsibilities for all countries and with the fight against poverty and sustainable development at its core."
The Panel will hold its first meeting at the end of September in the margins of the annual high-level debate of the UN General Assembly. It is expected to submit a report to the Secretary-General in the first half of 2013.
The Panel is part of the Secretary-General's post-2015 initiative mandated by the 2010 MDG Summit. Member States have called for open, inclusive consultations involving civil society, the private sector, academia and research institutions from all regions, in addition to the UN system, to advance the development agenda beyond 2015.
The work of the Panel will reflect new development challenges while also drawing on experience gained in implementing the MDGs, both in terms of results achieved and areas for improvement.
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With stronger intervals it was very consistent, but with weaker intervals and intervals in 2-EDO(TT) or 3-EDO(+) it was more unpredictable. A lot of music just moves out of them. It's definitely one way of solving the issue.
Where we're headed with this though that's not going to work. We need to stay firmly attached to the Key even though it may be hanging by a thread. The route may have weaker intervals that we need to perceive a certain way.
The m3rd interval can be perceived as 5:6 which is slightly larger than 1 1/2 steps, or it can be 6:7 which is smaller than 1 1/2 steps.
Dom7 Key Chord with Ratios.jpeg
To me the Dom7 as a Key chord is a good way to memorize the differences in the perceived ratios. For starters the simpler note (natural interval tonic) is reversed, in 5:6 it's the high note and in 6:7 it's the low note. Also the default tension note is Bright vs Bluesy.
As an example you could take a dim7 arpeggio (which is all min3rds) and hear it as A-Tonal 4-EDO or you could manipulate it to sound like "This old Man" for one of the intervals and "Hound Dog" for another one.
This is perceiving Tonality where there technically isn't any if measured by a machine.
Blue b3 and Blue b2
Another aspect of Blue Notes for me is that they can sound like they bend even when I'm not bending them. Here's an example to hopefully bring out more of that perceived bend on a Blue b3. Kinda Monk and Motherlode inspired.
Direct Link to Blue b3 and Blue b2 Audio file
I also took another route than earlier for the b3. This time I went through octaves to the 6 (to get 6:5) and then used 5:7 or 6:7 to connect to the Blue b3.
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Then I connected directly to 6 (3:5) and then to the blue b3 (5:7) in the lower octave and then confirmed my Tonic higher.
To me this is the sound of a Bluesy Min6 Key Chord. It's not "minor" in the sense that there's no Coexisting Relative. It also can go directly to Maj or lydian or Dom7 Key Chords without a hint of a negative b2 because there's only one Tonic.
The last example on the audio file has another more extended route to the 6 and then to the blue b3. Once I reach there then I connect another blue note for a Double Blue b2!
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The Houston Dynamo Reserves dropped only their second match of the season Saturday night, losing 4-1 to the Charleston Battery of the USL Pro division at Blackbaud Stadium. Dynamo midfielder Brian Ownby scored the lone goal for Houston.
The match saw the return of forward Omar Cummings in a limited substitute role.Cummings had been on the injury report with a knee injury for the past several weeks.
The Dynamo used three players from the Dynamo Academy: Louis Thomas, Elo Ozumba both started and Irvin Ramirez made a substitute appearance.
Nicki Paterson was instrumental for the Battery with two goals on the night. Paterson scored in the 18th minute to make it 1-0 with a well-taken free kick that he finessed home past Dynamo keeper Tyler Deric.
Battery midfielder Jose Cuevas snuck in behind the Dynamo Reserves defense in the 62nd minute and played an angled ball into the side netting to give the Battery a 2-0 advantage.
Dynamo midfielder Brian Ownby responded quickly for Houston with a goal off an attempted Battery clearance in the 63rd minute. The ball was headed right to Ownby, who took a touch in stride and buried it to cut the Batterylead to one. The goal was Ownby's third of the year with the Dynamo Reserves.
In the 77th minute, Charleston midfielder Quinton Griffith played across into the box for Paterson who snapped a header into the net and put the Battery on top, 3-1.
Late in stoppage time, Quinton Griffith connected on a cross from Mike Azira to put the Battery up 4-1 and secure the victory for Charleston. Azira crossed it to the far post for Griffith who played a nice volley past Deric.
The Dynamo Reserves remain in first place of the MLS Reserve League East Division with 12 points and a 4-2-0 record. Their only previous loss came at the hands of this same Charleston squad on May 19 at BBVA Compass Stadium.
The Dynamo Reserves' next match is scheduled for August 4 against the Columbus Crew at Houston Amateur Sports Park at 10 a.m.
Scoring Summary:
Charleston: Paterson 18'
Charleston: Cuevas 62'
Houston: Ownby 63'
Charleston: Paterson (Griffith) 77'
Charleston: Griffith (Azira) 90+'
Disciplinary Summary:
Charleston: Cody Ellison (caution) 2'
Houston: Tyler Deric (caution) 57'
Houston: Brian Ownby (caution) 70'
Charleston: Paterson (caution) 87'
Houston Dynamo—Tyler Deric, Warren Creavalle, Louis Thomas*, Michael Chabala, Brian Ownby, Luiz Camargo, Alex Dixon, Bryan Salazar (Irvin Ramirez* 73'), Elo Ozumba* (Omar Cummings 81'), Jason Johnson
Substitutes not used: Kofi Sarkodie
*Academy Player
Charleston Battery—Odisnel Cooper, Mark Wiltse, Colin Falvey, Cody Ellison, Taylor Mueller, Zach Prince (Quintin Griffith 57'), Jarod Van Schaik, Jose Cuevas, Nicki Paterson (Shawn Ferguson 89'), Bryce Alderson (Mike Azira 70'), Dane Kelly (Helviel Cordoves 77')
Substitutes not used: Kevin Klasila, John Wilson, Mikael Chang
Referee: Mark Kadlecik
Assistant Referees: Dustin Thorne, David Erbacher
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