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    "content": "<h1>In the Media 2021</h1>\r\n<h4>The following summary lists many of the instances during 2021 in which Widener Law Commonwealth faculty members have been quoted or featured in coverage by local, regional, or national news media organizations.</h4>\r\n<p><em>Please note that some news sites may require registration in order to view stories and some links</em> <em>may expire shortly after they are posted.</em></p>\r\n<p>THE BURG<br />December 21, 2021<br />A tribute to <a href=\"https://theburgnews.com/community-comment/community-comment-a-tribute-to-harrisburg-attorney-joseph-gordon-skelly-who-argued-landmark-religious-liberty-case-before-u-s-supreme-court\">former adjunct professor and Harrisburg attorney Joseph Skelly</a>.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>AALS NEWS FALL 2021<br />December 17, 2021<br />This <a href=\"https://www.aals.org/about/publications/newsletters/aals-news-fall-2021/spotlight-on-sections-pre-law-education-and-admission-to-law-school/\">Q &amp; A features Associate Dean of Admissions Matthew Kerns</a> discussing several subjects, including recent innovations in admissions and networking during the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>WMAR-TV<br />December 2, 2021<br /><a href=\"https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/experts-explain-what-can-be-learned-from-ghislaine-maxwell-trial\">Professor Michal Buchhandler-Raphael provides analysis</a> regarding the Ghislaine Maxwell trial.</p>\r\n<p>See also <a href=\"https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/experts-explain-what-can-be-learned-from-ghislaine-maxwell-trial\">Denver 7</a>.</p>\r\n<p>ABC 27<br />December 1, 2021<br />Law Professor Michael Dimino <a href=\"https://www.abc27.com/news/pennsylvania/how-the-supreme-courts-abortion-ruling-could-impact-pennsylvania/\">weighs in</a> on how the U.S. Supreme Court case related to federal abortion laws could have an impact on Pennsylvania.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>SIERRA CLUB.ORG<br />November 29, 2021<br />After New York voted to pass a green amendment to help protect environmental rights, <a href=\"https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/how-new-yorkers-won-right-healthful-environment\">Environmental Law Professor John Dernbach&nbsp;is quoted on Pennsylvania&rsquo;s Environmental Rights Amendment</a> and how its passage could support future efforts in other states.</p>\r\n<p>See also <a href=\"https://biznewspost.com/health/how-new-yorkers-won-the-right-to-a-healthful-environment/\">Biz News Post</a>.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>LANCASTER ONLINE<br />November 26, 2021<br />Law professor Michael Dimino <a href=\"https://lancasteronline.com/news/politics/this-warwick-school-board-seat-hinges-on-139-write-in-votes-should-they-be-counted/article_7e87f472-4d61-11ec-a43c-f3f6d4210404.html\">provides commentary on a case in Lancaster County</a> involving a candidate for school board who is challenging the Commonwealth Court's decision to not count certain write-in votes submitted through the county's election software.</p>\r\n<p>WITF-FM<br />November 5, 2021<br />In <a href=\"https://cm-email-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ContactMonkey-Team-4uUKfdPzRh5POzF4Tv2hQRpAzAZDT7ABwVNPUZZxkduiJ0ZMnCA1jVirt25EJ8tYlGDN8Bih2boL6n06drUV9kC2FBW2oCw0pHb0jHtdiqGElJ2LcWlQA5YfsWGDjFsw/Michal%20Buchhandler-Raphael%20WITF%2011.2021.mp3\">this radio segment</a>, Widener Law Commonwealth Assistant Professor&nbsp;Michal Buchhandler-Raphael&nbsp;comments on prosecuting individuals who falsify vaccination identification.</p>\r\n<p>CIRCLE OF BLUE<br /><a href=\"https://www.circleofblue.org/2021/world/2021-election-preview-new-york-considers-right-to-clean-water/\">2021 Election Preview: New York Considers Right to Clean Water</a><br />October 26, 2021<br />John Dernbach,&nbsp;professor and director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center at Widener Law Commonwealth, weighs in on an upcoming vote in New York that would amend the state constitution by inserting language that would secure individual rights to environmental protections.</p>\r\n<p>THE BUFFALO NEWS<br /><a href=\"https://buffalonews.com/opinion/editorial/the-editorial-board-vote-yes-on-five-amendments-to-the-state-constitution/article_996f7ffe-334d-11ec-a8d8-43fe595f0b70.html\">The Editorial Board: Vote yes on five amendments to the state constitution</a><br />October 24, 2021<br />The newspaper talked with Widener Law Commonwealth Professor of Law and Sustainability&nbsp;John Dernbach&nbsp;in weighing its endorsement of a New York State ballot proposal that would establish clean air, water, and a healthful environment as a \"right\" in the New York constitution.<br />See also&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/tribune/regional/editorial-vote-yes-on-five-amendments-to-the-state-constitution/article_73ea268d-9e3e-5820-a1d7-69722146b993.html\">Rome News-Tribune</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.mdjonline.com/tribune/regional/editorial-vote-yes-on-five-amendments-to-the-state-constitution/article_9ebae2ab-cf28-5bd0-9557-d6fb93acbcf7.html\">Marietta Daily Journal</a>.</p>\r\n<p>BALTIMORE BUSINESS JOURNAL<br /><a href=\"https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2021/10/20/loyola-university-maryland-names-new-president.html\">Loyola University Maryland names new president</a>&nbsp;<br />October 20, 2021<br />Widener Law Commonwealth graduate&nbsp;Terrence M. Sawyer&nbsp;has been named the next president of Loyola University Maryland.<br /><br />WITF-FM<br /><a href=\"https://www.witf.org/2021/10/08/the-u-s-supreme-court-term-begins-with-several-high-profile-cases-on-the-docket/\">The U.S. Supreme Court term begins with several high-profile, controversial cases on the docket</a><br />October 8, 2021<br />Widener Law Commonwealth Professor Michael Dimino weighs in on the Supreme Court's term, which will include highly-anticipated cases that relate to abortion and gun rights.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>WHP-TV<br /><a href=\"https://local21news.com/news/local/support-growing-for-legalization-and-decriminalization-of-adult-use-cannabis\">Support growing for legalization and decriminalization of adult-use cannabis in PA&nbsp;</a><br />October 4, 2021<br />Adjunct Professor Judith Cassel&nbsp;comments on a new bill in front of the Pennsylvania House Health Committee to legalize marijuana for adult use. The article also notes Widener Law Commonwealth's first-of-its-kind course dedicated to the study of the law surrounding cannabis.</p>\r\n<p>PENNLIVE<br /><a href=\"https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/09/abortion-privacy-and-voting-rights-seem-on-the-line-place-your-bets-on-which-might-be-diminished-john-baer.html\">Abortion, privacy and voting rights seem on the line, place your bets on which might be diminished</a><br />September 30, 2021<br />Widener Law Commonwealth Professor Michael Dimino is quoted on how the Supreme Court may rule on an upcoming case involving abortion rights in Mississippi.</p>\r\n<p>PENNSYLVANIA CAPITAL-STAR<em><br /></em><a href=\"https://www.penncapital-star.com/covid-19/can-vax-refusers-who-who-lose-their-jobs-still-collect-unemployment-pa-bill-would-guarantee-it/\">Can vaccine refusers who lose their jobs still collect unemployment? Experts explain</a><br />September 15, 2021<br />Widener Law Commonwealth adjunct professor Larry Weisberg provides insights regarding employees who don't receive the COVID-19 vaccine and their rights to unemployment benefits.</p>\r\n<p>PENNSYLVANIA CAPITAL-STAR<br /><a href=\"https://www.penncapital-star.com/commentary/attorney-pa-s-med-marijuana-regulatory-backlog-is-at-a-crisis-state-wednesday-morning-coffee/\">Attorney: Pa.&rsquo;s med. marijuana regulatory backlog is at a &lsquo;crisis&rsquo; state/Wednesday Morning Coffee</a><br />September 15, 2021<br />This Q&amp;A features Widener Law Commonwealth adjunct professor Judith Cassel on her role in the expanding medical marijuana industry, the marijuana law class she teaches, and her predictions for the industry.<br /><br />WCCO-TV/CBS4 MINNESOTA<br /><a href=\"https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/09/14/new-minnesota-law-is-significant-victory-for-survivors-of-sexual-assaults-while-intoxicated/\">New Minnesota Law Is &lsquo;Significant Victory&rsquo; For Survivors Of Sexual Assaults While Intoxicated</a> <br />September 14, 2021<br />As Minnesota expanded its definition of &ldquo;mentally incapacitated&rdquo; in relation to sexual assault cases, Widener Law Commonwealth Professor Michal Buchhandler-Raphael weighs in with data on how similar cases are under prosecuted in other states.</p>\r\n<p>CARLISLE SENTINEL<br /><a href=\"https://cumberlink.com/news/local/communities/carlisle/carlisle-to-begin-research-into-options-for-dealing-with-single-use-plastics/article_58ade215-60fe-542f-abd2-1a09ccea1811.html\">Carlisle to begin research into options for dealing with single-use plastics</a><br />September 13, 2021<br />Widener Law Commonwealth students, in partnership with Dickinson College, will conduct an informal policy analysis to help Carlisle Borough address single-use plastics in the community.</p>\r\n<p>ABC 27<br /><a href=\"https://www.abc27.com/news/local/court-says-former-cumberland-county-judge-should-be-disciplined-for-misconduct/\">Court says former Cumberland County judge should be disciplined for misconduct</a><br />September 9, 2021<br />Professor Michael Dimino from Widener Law Commonwealth says while the former common pleas judge resigned from the bench on June 1, it was important the Court of Judicial Discipline still issue an opinion on his case.</p>\r\n<p>THE FEDERALIST<br /><a href=\"https://thefederalist.com/2021/09/01/federal-judges-dismiss-frivolous-leftist-case-arguing-postage-stamps-are-jim-crow-poll-tax/\">Federal Judges Dismiss &lsquo;Frivolous&rsquo; Leftist Case Arguing Postage Stamps Are &lsquo;Jim Crow&rsquo; Poll Tax</a> <br />September 1, 2021<br />Law Professor Michael Dimino weighs in on the constitutionality of a claim made in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, that absentee ballot postage infringes on the 14th and 24th Amendments.</p>\r\n<p>STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA<br /><a href=\"https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2021/09/01/pa-s-rggi-rule-which-would-put-a-price-on-carbon-dioxide-nears-finish-line-after-oversight-board-vote/\">Pa.&rsquo;s RGGI rule, which would put a price on carbon dioxide, nears finish line after oversight board vote</a> <br />September 1, 2021<br />This article notes that Pennsylvania moves closer to joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and quotes John Dernbach, professor and director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center at Widener Law Commonwealth, on the state's constitutional right to a clean environment.</p>\r\n<p>STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA<br /><a href=\"https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2021/07/28/in-boost-for-environmental-rights-supreme-court-rules-drilling-revenue-from-state-forests-must-be-used-for-conservation/\">In boost for environmental rights, Supreme Court rules drilling revenue from state forests must be used for conservation</a> <br />July 28, 2021<br />Commonwealth Professor of Environmental Law and Sustainability John Dernbach is quoted about a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling saying it is unconstitutional to use certain money raised from oil and gas leases in public forests for general government operations.</p>\r\n<p>REUTERS<br /><a href=\"https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/we-put-these-esg-lawyers-test-2021-07-26/\">We put these ESG lawyers to the test</a> <br />July 27, 2021<br />Commonwealth Professor of Environmental Law and Sustainability John Dernbach weighed in on how law firms are advising clients in the environmental, social, and governance practice area.</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://newsletter.widener.edu/api/v1/tracker?cm_session=7108e59f-ec0e-4236-afca-a32cedcce5b3&amp;cs=8b71b7e0-eecb-4713-89ef-e190231351a4&amp;cm_type=link&amp;cm_link=7801a0e2-7d14-4dba-99b5-7924bd4d870d&amp;cm_destination=https%3A//mms.tveyes.com/mediaview/%3FU3RhdGlvbj03NjEwJlN0YXJ0RGF0ZVRpbWU9MDclMkYyMiUyRjIwMjElMjAyMiUzQTA3JTNBMzImRW5kRGF0ZVRpbWU9MDclMkYyMiUyRjIwMjElMjAyMiUzQTE3JTNBMzImUGxheVN0YXJ0PTA3JTJGMjIlMkYyMDIxJTIwMjIlM0ExMCUzQTAzJlBsYXlTdG9wPTA3JTJGMjIlMkYyMDIxJTIwMjIlM0ExNSUzQTAyJlBhcnRuZXJJRD03MzEzJkV4cGlyYXRpb249MDclMkYyNiUyRjIwMjElMjAxNiUzQTIwJTNBNTYmSGlnaGxpZ2h0UmVnZXg9Jk1vZEVkaXRvckVuYWJsZT10cnVlJk1vZEVkaXRvckRlc3RpbmF0aW9ucz00JnNpZ25hdHVyZT00NjM5ZWVkOGIzODc3Njc1YWZlODFmNzc3ZWYzZjc0OQ%3D%3D\">PENNSYLVANIA CABLE NETWORK</a><br />Pennsylvania House State Government Committee Redistricting Hearing <br />July 26, 2021<br />Commonwealth Law School Professor Michael Dimino provided testimony during a Pennsylvania House State Government Committee hearing about congressional redistricting. His testimony begins at 22:12:02.</p>\r\n<p>PATCH<br /><a href=\"https://patch.com/maryland/annapolis/push-green-amendments-four-state-constitutions\">Push Is On For 'Green Amendments' In Four State Constitutions</a> <br />July 16, 2021<br />John Dernbach, professor and director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center at Widener Law Commonwealth, comments on the difficulty of enforcing environmental protection laws at the state level.</p>\r\n<p>PATCH<br /><a href=\"https://patch.com/pennsylvania/across-pa/pa-election-audit-very-real-possibility-top-pa-senate-republican-says-after\">Pa. Election Audit A 'Very Real Possibility,' Top Pa. Senate Republican Says After Meeting Activists</a><br />June 24, 2021<br />Michael Dimino, professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, weighs in on a Pennsylvania state Senate Committee discussing a forensic audit of the election. See additional coverage in the Pittsburgh City Paper.</p>\r\n<p>BLOOMBERG LAW<br /><a href=\"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/debate-over-h-1b-lottery-revamp-heats-up-as-cases-go-forward\">Debate Over H-1B Lottery Revamp Heats Up as Cases Go Forward</a> <br />June 1, 2021<br />Jill Family, professor and director of the Law and Government Institute, is quoted in this article about the recommended reforms to the H-1B lottery process.</p>\r\n<p>FOX 43<br /><a href=\"https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/birth-of-a-militia-colonial-connection/521-c8e10706-8baf-4648-a93d-90f40875167a\">Birth of a militia: The colonial connection to gun rights</a> <br />May 17, 2021<br />Michael Dimino, professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, explains the language in the Second Amendment in relation to militia groups, which this news segment reports have been on the rise in the past year.</p>\r\n<p>THE CRIME REPORT<br /><a href=\"https://thecrimereport.org/2021/05/11/under-prosecution-of-sex-crimes-harms-poor-and-minority-victims-paper/\">&lsquo;Under-Prosecution&rsquo; of Sex Crimes Harms Poor and Minority Victims: Paper</a> <br />May 11, 2021<br />Michal Buchhandler-Raphael, assistant professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, writes about the under-prosecution of crimes such as rape and sexual assault.</p>\r\n<p>WALLET HUB<br /><a href=\"https://wallethub.com/edu/ci/bodily-injury-liability/8607#expert=Christopher_J._Robinette\">Bodily Injury Liability Insurance</a> <br />April 21, 2021<br />Christopher Robinette, professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, offers expert commentary on bodily injury liability insurance.</p>\r\n<p>PENN FUTURE<br /><a href=\"https://www.pennfuture.org/News-Environmental-Groups-Law-Center-File-Friend-of-Court-Brief-in-Opposition-to-Challenge-to-Delaware-River-Basin-Commission-Fracking-Ban\">Environmental Groups, Law Center File &ldquo;Friend of Court&rdquo; Brief in Opposition to Challenge to Delaware River Basin Commission Fracking Ban</a> <br />April 15, 2021<br />Widener Law Commonwealth&rsquo;s Environmental Law and Sustainability Center was one of three institutions that filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. District Court to challenge opponents of the Delaware River Basin Commission&rsquo;s ban on fracking within the watershed. This article quotes John Dernbach, professor of law and director of the Center.</p>\r\n<p>WITF<br /><a href=\"https://www.witf.org/2021/04/12/some-in-power-are-still-mad-that-pa-s-supreme-court-ruled-on-election-law-heres-why-it-matters-now/\">Some in power are still mad that Pa.&rsquo;s Supreme Court ruled on election law. Here&rsquo;s why it matters now.</a> <br />April 12, 2021<br />As some lawmakers still disagree with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's ruling on the 2020 election, Michael Dimino, professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, offers expert commentary on the court's involvement.</p>\r\n<p>CRIMPROF BLOG<br /><a href=\"https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/crimprof_blog/2021/04/buchhandler-raphael-on-under-prosecution-and-sexual-assault.html\">Buchhandler-Raphael on Under-Prosecution and Sexual Assault</a> <br />April 7, 2021<br />Michal Buchhandler-Raphael, assistant professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, writes about the under-prosecution of sexual assault.</p>\r\n<p>NEW YORK TIMES<br /><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/us/minnesota-supreme-court-rape-ruling.html\">Court Overturns Sex Crime Conviction Because Victim Was &lsquo;Voluntarily Intoxicated&rsquo;</a><br />March 31, 2021<br />This article points to research by Michal Buchhandler-Raphael, professor at Widener Law Commonwealth, that examines voluntary and involuntary intoxication laws across the country.</p>\r\n<p>See also:<a href=\"http://newsletter.widener.edu/api/v1/tracker?cm_session=2474c584-1eb0-4baf-89cc-5c6e6419d7ad&amp;cs=5978c56c-0f5e-496a-ab4e-001b9a704232&amp;cm_type=link&amp;cm_link=6ab1c7d4-7aab-4a22-9e95-c07a8f32f333&amp;cm_destination=https://www.newsweek.com/blurred-lines-consent-laws-leave-many-sexual-assault-victims-unprotected-1580175\"> Newsweek</a></p>\r\n<p>ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INSTITUTE<br /><a href=\"https://www.eli.org/news/making-america-better-place-all-sustainable-development-recommendations-biden-administration\">Making America A Better Place for All: Sustainable Development Recommendations for the Biden Administration</a> <br />March 31, 2021<br />John Dernbach, professor and director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center at Widener Law Commonwealth, co-edited the article \"Making America A Better Place for All,\" which recommends steps the Biden-Harris Administration should take now to advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, both domestically and abroad.</p>\r\n<p>NEWS NATION<em><br /></em><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&amp;v=Mip16HahzBE\">News Nation Prime</a> <br />March 28, 2021<br />Michal Buchhandler-Raphael, assistant professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, is a guest expert in this discussion about a Minnesota statute that led to a rape conviction being thrown out.</p>\r\n<p>THE MERCURY<br /><a href=\"https://www.pottsmerc.com/news/coronavirus/wolf-administrations-covid-orders-have-the-power-of-law-legal-experts-say/article_9a2e89b6-6149-5756-b49b-5490e8e9aaf6.html\">Wolf administration's COVID orders have the power of law, legal experts say</a> <br />February 22, 2021<br />COVID-19 restrictions authorized by Gov. Tom Wolf's office, though different from laws passed by the legislature, are still enforceable because of power delegated to the governor by the state legislature, according to Michael Dimino, professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth.</p>\r\n<p>CENTRAL PENN BUSINESS JOURNAL<br /><a href=\"https://www.cpbj.com/taxes-immigration-climate-among-issues-watch-bidens-first-100-days-panelists-say/\">Taxes, immigration and climate among issues to watch in Biden&rsquo;s first 100 days, panelists say</a> <br />February 17, 2021<br />Christian Johnson, professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, offers his legal expertise on what to expect during the first 100 days of the Biden administration.</p>\r\n<p>ZENGER<br /><a href=\"https://www.zenger.news/2021/01/31/u-s-reaches-lowest-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-three-decades-largely-due-to-pandemic-way-of-life/\">U.S. Reaches Lowest Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Three Decades, Largely Due to Pandemic Way of Life</a> <br />January 31, 2021<br />A recent study reported a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the United States in 2020. John Dernbach, professor and director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center at Widener Law Commonwealth, comments on the findings and how the expiration of stay-at-home orders may impact emission numbers.</p>\r\n<p>See also: <a href=\"https://thewestsidegazette.com/u-s-reaches-lowest-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-three-decades-largely-due-to-pandemic-way-of-life/\">The Westside Gazette</a></p>\r\n<p>PENN LIVE<br /><a href=\"https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/01/president-biden-may-attend-mass-but-policies-on-abortion-alienate-him-from-conservative-catholics.html\">President Biden may attend Mass, but policies on abortion alienate him from conservative Catholics</a> <br />January 29, 2021<br />This article examining President Biden's relationship with the Catholic community, particularly in relation to his stance on abortion rights, quotes Randy Lee, professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, whose expertise includes matters of religion and the law.</p>\r\n<p>ABC 27<br /><a href=\"https://www.abc27.com/investigators/judge-placey-not-running-to-retain-seat-in-cumberland-county/\">Judge Placey not running to retain seat in Cumberland County</a> <br />January 26, 2021<br />Widener Law Commonwealth Adjunct Professor Robert Davis, Jr. is quoted on the Court of Judicial Discipline profess in an article about Cumberland County Judge Thomas Placey.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>",
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