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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 11h

What advice would Fordham Law graduate Mark Goldstein '10, a prominent mental health advocate in the legal industry, give to young lawyers? "Treat every assignment—no matter how big or small—as important and ask questions to understand where it fits into the bigger picture of a particular matter."

Rising Stars: Mark S. Goldstein

Mark S. Goldstein of Reed Smith

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 13h

Kai Trump's logo for her new clothing label has sparked debate for its similarities to the one that is being used for Travis Kelce's collection with American Eagle. Susan Scafidi, founder of Fordham Law's Fashion Law Institute, spoke with Women's Wear Daily about the possible "trademark kerfuffle."

Kai Trump’s and Travis Kelce’s Logos Attract Analysis

President Trump's eldest granddaughter and the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end have new apparel collections.

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 14h

Fordham Law Professor Cheryl Bader spoke with the BBC about whether she was surprised by the outcome of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking trial in New York City last week.

Diddy sentencing: Sean Combs jailed for more than four years in prostitution case

The hip-hop mogul told the court his actions were

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 14h

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clients face. That perspective will strengthen my day-to-day work assisting Fordham Law’s clinical program and, ultimately, my future practice as an attorney.”

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the Project’s supervising and staff attorneys after my first year as an evening student,” Hawsey said. “Balancing the internship with my full-time job was demanding, but being a trusted point of contact for pro se litigants sharpened how I connect what I learn in Civil Procedure to the realities

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 14h

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Assistance Project, Hawsey worked with self-represented plaintiffs and defendants in the Southern District of New York, assisting with the procedural aspects of cases revolving around intellectual property defenses and wage-and-hour disputes.

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 14h

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After concluding his summer internship with the City Bar Justice Center—the New York City Bar Association’s charitable arm providing free legal services—Brennan Hawsey ’28 returned to Fordham Law with a clearer view of the challenges people face in court. Through the Center’s Federal Pro Se Legal

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 2d

Fordham Law graduate Steven Cordero ’99 says Latinos are needed in the legal profession and shares his story of his modest upbringing to becoming a litigation partner at Akerman LLP.

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Charting His Course: Steven Cordero ’99 on Building a Career in Law

The way Steven Cordero ’99 remembers it, he didn’t set out to become a lawyer. It was a month-long shift of night duty in the U.S. Army while stationed in

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 2d

While Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act has historically protected tech companies from liability for third-party content, Fordham Law Professor Chinmayi Sharma (@chinmayisharma.bsky.social) says its applicability to AI-generated content is unclear and in some cases, unlikely.

Why “the 26 words that made the internet” may not protect Big Tech in the AI age | Fortune

As Big Tech turns to AI-powered chatbots, legal experts warn that Section 230 is unlikely to apply.

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 3d

Fordham Law is proud to have recently co-hosted the International Access to Justice Forum 2025, which convened approximately 150 scholars, researchers, & dispute resolution experts from 20 countries to discuss new research, theory, & policy in the global movement for civil justice across 35 panels.

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 4d

Fordham Law graduate John F. Calvelli ’87, who was elected the National Italian American Foundation's new chairman this year, is playing an instrumental role in advancing the organization’s mission to preserve Italian heritage and culture.

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National Italian American Foundation Elects John F. Calvelli as New Chairman - The National Italian American Foundation

NEW YORK (April 11, 2025) – The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce the election of John F. Calvelli as its new Chairman, effective immediately. Mr. Calvelli succeeds Ro...

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 4d

Fordham Law Dean Emeritus Matthew Diller spoke with Law.com about teaching Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility this semester at the Law School with a focus on access to justice.

Law Schools Work to Tackle Access to Justice

“Our whole system of structuring representation and counsel and the provision of legal services in this country leaves out a massive number of people,” Matthew Diller, professor of law and dean emeritus at Fordham University School of Law, told Law.com.

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 5d

#FutureFordhamLawyer Taylor Doaty ’28 worked in HR at Google, where she investigated harassment, retaliation, & discrimination-related complaints. Now, she’s inspired to study law & advocate for others.

📝: https://news.law.fordham.edu/blog/2025/10/03/advancing-workplace-equity-meet-taylor-doaty-28/

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to Fordham Law Professor Ethan J. Leib, who was recently elected a member of the American Law Institute, which produces scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and improve the law. He is the 17th Fordham Law faculty member to be part of the prestigious national organization.

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 6d

LOCATION UPDATE! Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Haslett will read from his latest novel, speak w/ Fordham Law Profs. Jennifer Gordon & Julie Suk, & have a book signing in 7-119 next week. RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqWRXS5TEXdSM0B3O07sDojg6SSpN10Msl_QSYSpamfmXeBg/viewform

Promotional poster for a book talk at Fordham School of Law featuring Pulitzer-Prize finalist Adam Haslett on October 8, 2025. The event includes a discussion of his book 'Mothers and Sons' from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with an introductions by Dean Joseph Landau. A book signing will follow. The poster includes a photo of Adam Haslett and a QR code for registration.

Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 6d

Family members of first-year Fordham Law students got to attend classes, hear from Dean Joseph Landau, and enjoy a lunchtime reception as part of this year's annual Family Day experience, which brings together students and loved ones at the Law School.

View more photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCvZ16

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 6d

Fordham Law Professor Jeffrey Colon spoke with The Daily Upside about what he considers to be "inappropriate" tax arbitrage as wealthy investors are now found to be deferring, or even avoiding, capital gains tax liabilities.

The 351 Exchange ETF Is Here. More Are on the Way

The ETF strategy lets wealthy investors defer, or even avoid, capital gains tax liabilities.

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Robin Wigglesworth @robinwigglesworth.ft.com · 7d

You’d think I might get tired of it, but I still bloody love literally talking my book. And there’s fortunately lots more to say now, four years after it first came out!

I even got a chance to give a little sneak preview of my next book. Thanks to Amy and Fordham Law for the invite. 🙏

Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 8d

On this week’s Bite-Sized Business Law Podcast, Fordham Law Prof. Amelia Martella ’07 discusses the rise of passive investing with @financialtimes.com’s @robinwigglesworth.ft.com.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-index-revolution-how-one-heretical-idea-changed/id1671246836?i=1000729239851

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 7d

Fordham Law Professor John Brooks spoke with Forbes (@forbes.com) about whether the 1988 Berman Amendment applies to President Donald Trump’s recently proposed tariffs on films made outside the United States.

Are Trump Film Tariffs Legal? Why The Berman Amendment Could Block Them

Federal law prohibits presidents from regulating imports of “informational materials,” including films.

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 7d

Would the Supreme Court make exceptions for a ruling that strikes down Humprey's Executor, a 1935 precedent limiting the president's authority to remove officials from independent agencies? Fordham Law Prof. Jane Manners (@janemanners.bsky.social) shares her expert legal opinion w/ American Banker.

Experts say Supreme Court could combine independence cases

Legal experts say the outcome of Slaughter v. Trump, which considers Trump's termination of a Federal Trade Commission member, could have profound implications for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's...

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to Fordham Law Professor Harlan Cohen (@harlangcohen.bsky.social) who has been elected one of the incoming editors-in-chief of the American Journal of International Law (@ajil.bsky.social). His tenure will begin in April 2026.

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Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 8d

On this week’s Bite-Sized Business Law Podcast, Fordham Law Prof. Amelia Martella ’07 discusses the rise of passive investing with @financialtimes.com’s @robinwigglesworth.ft.com.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-index-revolution-how-one-heretical-idea-changed/id1671246836?i=1000729239851

Fordham Law School @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social · 8d

Fordham Law graduate Walter O'Malley '30 famously transformed baseball's business side with legal prowess as the Dodgers' vice president and owner. Now, the 2008 Hall of Famer is highlighted in the new book, "Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame: A Collection of Biographical Essays."

Judge and Attorney Uncover Link Between Law and Baseball

A South Florida judge and a law professor set out to determine how many Hall of Famers were attorneys, and the results surprised them. Among the famous: a current Florida Bar member.

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Sam Adler @samadler.bsky.social · Aug 29

Excited to share a draft of my Note—AI Procurement as Regulatory Reconnaissance—forthcoming in the Fordham Law Review. Inspired by @cary-coglianese.bsky.social, I contend that federal procurement offers a compelling information-forcing tool to inform AI regulation.

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AI Procurement As Regulatory Reconnaissance

Artificial Intelligence ("AI") is a black box technology in a black box industry. Some view AI as a lifechanging technology capable of advancing socie

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 19d

Cool upcoming event: On Friday, October 10, 2025, the Fordham Law Review presents Antitrust Law and Oligarchy: The Intersection of Markets, Democracy, and Power.

The event will take place in-person and on Zoom, and CLE credit will be available.

Antitrust Law and Oligarchy: The Intersection of Markets, Democracy, and Power

The Fordham Law Review presents Antitrust Law and Oligarchy: The Intersection of Markets, Democracy, and Power

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