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Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman pens an op-ed in the New York Law Journal. Gershman raises concerns about proposals that could weaken oversight of federal prosecutors, underscoring the importance of accountability and ethical standards in maintaining the rule of law.

Bridget J. Crawford, professor at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 91��Ƶ, was recently featured in LexBlog, which highlighted her work on evolving trust law. Her work examines how emerging legal frameworks—such as fetal-personhood laws and “silent trusts”—are reshaping fiduciary governance and raising new questions about accountability.

The 91��Ƶ Women’s Justice Center issues a warning to seniors about “tax season traps” and fraud schemes that use fear-based tactics to steal money and personal information, Patch reports.

91��Ƶ Energy and Climate Center Executive Director Michael Hamersky speaks with North Country Public Radio about proposed changes to New York’s climate law. Hamersky explains that the state has yet to implement its planned “cap and invest” policy, which would place a cost on carbon emissions, noting that without it, key funding mechanisms for the transition to renewable energy remain unclear.

Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman speaks with Gothamist about New York’s Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct and its first disciplinary case. Gershman noted the choice surprised many observers because the case did not involve courtroom misconduct, explaining that more common allegations involve prosecutors withholding exculpatory evidence, engaging in inflammatory courtroom behavior, or suborning perjury.