Many students have asked for advice about making course selections. The most proactive route for a student interested in labor and employment law is to immediately concentrate in the subject area, but these recommendations are generally applicable to any student. The general principle is: life is short. A student who knows they want to be …
Jun 11
Concert Event – Friday June 14, 2013
On Friday, June 14, the Catholic Worker Maryhouse, (55 East 3rd between 1st and 2nd) is hosting a song fest, Dylan and Dorothy! Works will be performed by a graduate theology student on guitar. This event was inspired by the Labor Law Society event, Songs of Labor and Love. Admission is free and open to …
Jun 02
Congratulations to the 2013 Graduates!
Congratulations to the St. John’s University School of Law Class of 2013! The graduates were honored today in a ceremony on Sunday, June 2 at Carnesecca Arena at the Queens campus. The Honorable Jonathan Lippmann, Chief Judge of the State of New York, and the Honorable Theodore T. Jones Jr., ‘72L, ‘07HON were also awarded at …
Apr 12
Blowing the Whistle: An Employment Law Perspective on the Rutgers Basketball Situation, Part Two
In Part One of this two-part series on the Rutgers basketball situation, we explored potential employment law issues surrounding Mike Rice and his actions. In part two, we will look at one of the other major players in the Rutgers basketball story – Eric Murdock. It should be noted that Murdock has filed a …
Apr 10
Foul Shot: An Employment Law Perspective on the Rutgers Basketball Situation, Part One
By now, most have heard about the series of events that transpired at Rutgers University involving the head coach of the men’s basketball team. Many have seen the video that has caused public outcry. The actions of Coach Mike Rice and the response of Athletic Director Tim Pernetti raise a number of legal questions, …
Apr 01
The Roast of Professor Gregory: A Celebration of 30 Years of Teaching at St. John’s Law: April 5, 2013
On Friday, April 5, 2013, a group of alumni, faculty, students and friends joined to pay tribute to Professor Dave Gregory at a roast in his honor. As a member of the St. John’s Community for more than 30 years, Professor Gregory has been a integral part of the faculty, sharing his talents as a …
Apr 01
Arbitration in Professional Sports Symposium
On April 19, 2013, the Center for Labor and Employment and the Labor Relations and Employment Society will host a spring symposium; presenting a full day of learning focusing on how arbitration has affected labor management relationships in sports. This symposium will bring together key players in the world of sports arbitration. This is a …
Mar 25
NLRB Appeals to Supreme Court
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced on March 12, 2013, that it had decided it will not seek en banc rehearing of the Noel Canning v. NLRB decision. (Noel Canning Div. of Noel Corp., D.C. Cir., No. 12-1115, action announced 3/12/13). In that decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled …
Mar 20
President Obama Nominates Thomas Perez as Labor Secretary
President Obama has nominated Thomas E. Perez as the next Secretary of Labor.[1] If appointed, Perez would replace former Secretary Hilda Solis, who stepped down in January,[2] and Acting Secretary Seth Harris.[3] Perez has served as the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice since 2009.[4] The son …
Mar 06
Labor Law around the World: Lessons from China
China’s meteoric rise as an economic superpower has saturated American news for years. China’s massive exports of inexpensive consumer goods are one of the chief causes of its recent prosperity.[1] However, many are beginning to realize that some of China’s gains may be ill-gotten, with portrayals of horrific incidents like the Foxconn Technology plant suicides[2] …
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