Faculty in the News 2018

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The News Journal
Alan Garfield, interviewed on 12/07/18
Discussed the First Amendment and embattled Temple Professor Marc Lamont Hill (no link available) 

The News Journal
Alan Garfield, wrote opinion piece on 12/06/18
Opinion: Controversy over Temple professor's Israel comments doesn't advance peace 

WHYY
Judith Ritter, quoted on 11/27/18
Jury selection could be tougher in next four trials on Delaware prison riot 

Delaware Law Weekly
Rod Smolla, quoted on 11/14/18
Lawyers' Statements Defamed Litigant in Del. Battle Over Software Co., Law Dean Argues to NY Court (subscription may be required) 

WDEL 101.7 FM and 1150 AM
John Culhane, interviewed on 11/08/18
Discussed resignation of US Attorney General Jeff Sessions (no link available) 

NBC News 10
Thomas Reed, interviewed on 11/02/18
Discussed Delaware Department of Justice investigating possible criminal abuse by Catholic priests in Delaware (no link available) 

The Washington Post
Rod Smolla, quoted on 10/24/18
While Stormy Daniels publicly battles Trump, Summer Zervos’s defamation suit against him quietly advances 

Delaware Business Times
Rod Smolla, quoted on 10/19/18
Project New Start relocates to Delaware Law School 

Law360
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 10/15/18
$4.8B Akorn Ruling More Outlier Than Shift At Chancery 

WDEL 101.7 FM and 1150 AM
Thomas Reed, quoted on 10/09/18
Discussed the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh (no link available) 

WDEL 101.7 FM and 1150 AM
John Culhane, quoted on 10/08/18
Discussed the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh (no link available) 

Exec Review
Jean Eggen, quoted on 10/08/18
‘The world is against them’: new era of cancer lawsuits threaten Monsanto 

Guardian Web
Jean Eggen, quoted on 10/08/18
‘The world is against them’: new era of cancer lawsuits threaten Monsanto 

Politico
John Culhane, quoted on 10/06/18
Is Brett Kavanaugh Damaged Goods? 

Law360
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 10/04/18
Del. Chief Justice Strine Warns Of Growing Investor Unrest 

Politico
John Culhane, wrote opinion column on 10/03/18
What Happens if a Democratic House Votes to Impeach Kavanaugh? 

Reuters UK
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 10/01/18
Delaware judge says Fresenius can walk away from $4.8 billion Akorn deal 

Delaware State News
Judith Ritter, quoted on 09/29/18
Kavanaugh allegations put new focus on sex crimes 

WDEL 101.7 FM and 1150 AM
John Culhane, interviewed on 09/28/18
Discussed Senate’s recommendation for an FBI investigation into allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh (audio available) 

The Philadelphia Inquirer
Rod Smolla and John Culhane, quoted on 09/28/18
Two local law school deans endorse call for FBI investigation of Kavanaugh allegations 

WDEL 101.7 FM and 1150 AM
John Culhane, interviewed on 09/25/18
Spoke with Allan Loudell on WDEL radio about Rod Rosenstein and Judge Brett Kavanaugh (no link available) 

Citizen Truth
Rod Smolla, quoted on 09/20/18
How a School Class President Video Became a First Amendment Freedom of Speech Battleground 

Politico
John Culhane, wrote opinion piece on 09/21/18
Ed Whelan’s Troubles Might Be Just Beginning 

Delaware Law Weekly
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 09/21/18
Del. Gov. Names 2 Women for New Chancery Seats as Business Court Expands 

Courthouse News Service
Rod Smolla, quoted on 09/18/18
Student Video Fuels School Free Speech Debate 

Politico
John Culhane, quoted on 09/17/18
What Should the Senate Do With Brett Kavanaugh? 

Law360
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 09/14/18
2 Court Vets Emerge As Potential New Chancery Judges 

The News Journal
Alan Garfield, wrote column on 09/10/18
Courts should protect the powerless. Judge Kavanaugh would do the opposite 

Law360
Rodney Smolla, interviewed on 09/04/18
Back To School: Widener's Rod Smolla Talks Free Speech 

The News Journal
Ken Kristl, quoted on 08/30/18
Delaware cracks down on lead paint as contaminant continues to raise concerns nationwide 

Bloomberg
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 08/28/18
Would-be Judge Fighting Delaware’s Two-Party Court Rule 

WBAL News Now with Bryan Nehman
John Culhane, interviewed on 08/24/18
Discussed the latest round of litigation involving Jack Phillips (no link available) 

The News Journal
Alan Garfield, wrote column on 08/22/18
Abusive non-disclosure agreements like Trump's need to be stopped 

Law360
Jean Eggen, quoted on 08/17/18
Internal Docs Led To Couple’s $117M Win In J&J Talc Case 

WDEL News Radio 101.7 FM and 1150 AM
Alan Garfield, interviewed on 08/17/18
Discussed legalities of non-dsclosure agreements (no link available) 

Politico
John Culhane, wrote column on 08/16/18
The Cake Controversy That Just Won’t Go Away 

Virginia Mercury
Rod Smolla, quoted on 08/10/18
Was last year’s rally in Charlottesville really protected speech? City may yet get an answer 

CSPAN
Rodney Smolla, participated in First Amendment Panel Discussion on 08/08/18
Spoke on a panel on the limits of free speech, including whether the First Amendment protects so-called offensive or hate speech 

The News Journal
Alan Garfield, wrote opinion column on 08/08/18
No, Jeff Sessions, there isn't a war on religion 

Reuters
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 07/30/18
CBS CEO Moonves survives board meeting amid misconduct probe 

BNN Bloomberg
Jean Eggen, quoted 07/25/18
Bayer Essure Lawsuits Skyrocketed as FDA Pushed Stronger Warnings 

Sheboygan Press
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 07/23/18
Papa John’s can’t remove John Schnatter from board right away 

Law360
Jean Eggen, quoted on 07/19/18
Asbestos Link In $4.7B J&J Verdict Adds Twist To Talc Suits 

Bloomberg
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 07/18/18
CBS Directors Had Prior Talks on Contesting Redstone Control 

The Street
Jean Eggen, quoted on 07/17/18
J&J Vows to Fight Verdict Linking Baby Powder to Ovarian Cancer 

Delaware Law Weekly
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 07/15/18
Kavanaugh's Time as Stapleton Clerk Was First Step on Judicial Career Path (susbscription required) 

The Green Podcast and WDDE 91.1 FM radio
Rod Smolla, interviewed on 07/13/18
Local legal expert says Pres. Trump’s nominee could case “tectonic shift” on Supreme Court 

Bloomberg
Jean Eggen, quoted on 07/13/18
J&J’s $4.69 Billion Talc Verdict May Open Floodgates to Suits 

WDEL 101.7 FM and 1150 AM
John Culhane, interviewed on 07/11/18
VIDEO | Law professor: Kavanaugh as SCOTUS nominee was 'safest bet,' will come under scrutiny 

The News Journal
Alan Garfield, quoted on 07/11/18
With new SCOTUS nominee, what will happen to abortions in Delaware? 

Politico
John Culhane, quoted on 07/09/18
Trump Picked Kavanaugh. How Will He Change the Supreme Court? 

The News Journal
Romie Griesmer, quoted on 07/06/18
Supreme Court ruling on police use of cellphone data may derail Hockessin murder case 

Bloomberg
Jean Eggen, quoted on 07/05/18
J&J Gets Two Talc Appeals Wins, but Broad Impact Questioned 

The News Journal
Alan Garfield, wrote column on 07/03/18
The next Supreme Court justice should have an open mind like Kennedy's 

The Daily Journal
John Culhane, interviewed on 06/29/18
The End of the Kennedy Court (audio) 

Politico
John Culhane, quoted on 06/28/18
Did US Justice Anthony Kennedy just destroy his own legacy? 

WDEL 101.7 FM and 1150 AM
Rod Smolla, interviewed on 06/27/18 (no link available)
Discussed retirement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy 

Inside Higher Ed
Rod Smolla, quoted on 06/27/18
A More Nuanced View of Law on Campus Speech 

The Chronicle of Higher Ed
Rod Smolla, quoted on 06/27/18
When Professors Stir Outrage, What’s a University to Do? (subscription required) 

WDEL 101.7 FM and 1150 AM
Mary Brigid McManamon, interviewed on 06/26/18
UPDATE | Supreme Court upholds travel ban, Delaware reacts 

WDEL 101.7 FM and 1150 AM
Mary Brigid McManamon, interviewed on 06/23/18
Why Gov. Carney was able to refuse sending the Delaware National Guard to help at the southern border? 

Bloomberg Law
Larry Hamermesh, quoted on 06/25/18
Funds Prop Up Merger Price Case Filings Despite Risks 

The News Journal
Alan Garfield, wrote opinion piece on 06/14/18
Trump's call for forced patriotic display by NFL players out of place in a free society 

Philadelphia Inquirer
Judith Ritter, quoted on 06/12/18
Uber changes direction on drivers' criminal history 

WDEL 101.7 FM and 1150 AM
Rod Smolla, interviewed on 06/09/18
Law school dean quells private school woes on Equal Rights Amendment 

Slate
John Culhane, wrote column on 06/06/18
In an Often Hostile World, Children of Queer Parents Need Strong Family Narratives 

Bloomberg
Jean Eggen, quoted on 06/06/18
J&J Faces High-Stakes Trial Over 22 Women's Talc Claims 

Politico
John Culhane, wrote column on 06/04/18
The Supreme Court Punts on Cakes for Same-Sex Couples 

Bloomberg
Jean Eggen, quoted on 06/01/18
Imerys Unit Settles Talc Claims for at Least $5 Million 

Bloomberg
Larry Hamermesh, quoted on 05/29/18
Shari Redstone Says CBS Director Gifford Once Grabbed Her Face 

Noted
John Culhane, quoted on 05/26/18
Stormy Daniels could sink Trump faster than Robert Mueller – here's why 

Delaware Public Media
Ken Kristl, quoted on 05/22/18
Milton-area residents continue battle against wastewater recycling facility 

MSNBC
John Culhane, interviewed on 05/19/18
Discussed article he wrote in Politico entitled “Why Donald Trump Should Fear Michael Avenatti More Than Robert Mueller” (no link available) 

Politico 
John Culhane, wrote opinion piece on 05/18/18
Why Trump Should Fear Michael Avenatti More Than Bob Mueller 

Bloomberg
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 05/17/18
CBS-Redstone Fight Isn't Over -- in Court or the Boardroom 

Bloomberg
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 05/15/18
Moonves Sets Stage for Final Showdown With Redstone Family 

Delaware State News
Rod Smolla, quoted on 05/12/18
Democrats target Senate Minority Whip Lavelle over ERA vote 

The Final Call
Judith Ritter, quoted on 05/10/18
Mumia Abu Jamal Relief Hearing Delayed—Again 

The News Journal, Delaware State News
Rod Smolla, quoted on the defeat of Delaware ERA bill
Delaware ERA bill fails in state Senate (The News Journal on 05/10/18)
Equal Rights Amendment fails in Senate (Delaware State News on 05/10/18) 

Delaware Public Media
John Culhane, quoted on 05/02/18
Overdoses rise over the weekend; Delaware's case against Big Pharma to remain in state court 

Philadelphia Inquirer
Judith Ritter, quoted on 04/30/18
Mumia Abu-Jamal isn’t there, but he’s the focus inside and outside Philly courthouse 

The Bradford Era and Community Media Group
Judith Ritter (quoted on the Bill Cosby verdict)
Law professor opines on Cosby sex assault conviction (The Bradford Era on 04/27/18)
Law prof opines on Cosby sex assault conviction (Community Media Group on 04/27/18)

Time and Yahoo! News Rod Smolla, quoted on Bill Cosby verdict
Bill Cosby Was Found Guilty of Assault. But His Legal Battle Is Just Beginning (Time on 04/27/18)
Bill Cosby Was Found Guilty of Assault. But His Legal Battle Is Just Beginning (Yahoo! News on 04/27/18)

Risk.net
Bruce Grohsgal, quoted on 04/11/18
Bridge to nowhere: gaps in Treasury G-Sib bankruptcy plan

CNN
Jean Eggen, quoted on 04/11/18
Does talcum powder cause cancer? A legal and scientific battle rages

Univali
Rodney Smolla, signed articulation agreement on 04/10/18
Univali Signs International Teacher Mobility Agreement with Delaware Law School 

WDEL 101.7 FM and 1150 AM
John Culhane, interviewed regarding comments of retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens on the 2nd Amendment on 03/28/18
WDEL 101.7 FM (audio) 

WDEL 101.7 FM and 1150 AM
Mary Ellen Maatman, interviewed on 03/28/18 regarding employment dispute that led to the firing of the principal of Padua Academy in Wilmington
WDEL 101.7 FM

Poughkeepsie Journal
Alan Garfield, quoted on 03/22/18
Stormy Daniels scandal reveals more about 'contracts of silence'

WDEL.com
Mary Ellen Maatman, quoted on 03/22/18
Law professor outlines 3 possible outcomes to Mann gender discrimination lawsuit

Bloomberg
Jean Eggen, quoted on 03/15/18
Senate Passes Bill Rolling Back Dodd-Frank Rules (Audio)

NBC News
Alan Garfield, wrote opinion piece on 03/09/18
Trump’s NDA with Stormy Daniels is about much more than infidelity. What else is he hiding?

Bloomberg
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 03/09/18
Qualcomm’s Delayed Board Election Spurs Lawsuit

PBS Frontline
Alan Garfield, quoted on 03/02/18
What Happens If Someone Breaks a Non-Disclosure Agreement?

The News Journal
Romie Griesmer, quoted on 03/02/18
Joyner-Francis family 'cannot find peace or justice' in Delaware, spokeswoman says

Slate
John Culhane, wrote article on 03/01/18
Little Mirrors of Mortality

WDEL.com
Rod Smolla, quoted on 02/27/18
Students accuse Caesar Rodney School District of censoring on social media

Good Law Bad Law
Rod Smolla, interviewed on 02/23/18
Good Law | Bad Law #66 - Let them eat cake? The Supreme Court weighs free expression versus non discrimination W/ Rod Smolla (audio) 

USA Today
John Culhane, quoted on 02/16/18
Florida shooting rampage sparks review of mental health restrictions on gun purchases

NPR
John Culhane, quoted on 2/15/18
Dover joins the ranks suing Big Pharma 

Delaware Public Media
Ken Kristl, quoted on 02/02/18
Are we next? Delaware refinery workers worry after Philadelphia plant files for bankruptcy

Big Law Business
Lawrence Hamermesh, quoted on 01/31/18
Investor Appraisal Suits Face Rocky Future After Del. Rulings

Reading Eagle
Rod Smolla, quoted on 01/24/18
Does free speech need protecting on Pa. college campuses?

SCOTUSblog
Rod Smolla, wrote piece on 01/23/18
Symposium: Nothing undignified about political messaging — in America, we call that democracy

Philadelphia Business Journal
Rod Smolla, quoted on 01/22/18
Law schools considering familiar alternative to LSAT for admissions (subscription required) 

VICE News
Jean Eggen, quoted on 01/11/18
The Next Millennial Trend Is Suing Big Oil for Destructive Climate Change

WHYY
Bruce Grohsgal, quoted on 01/10/18
Prominence of Delaware bankruptcy court threatened