Wayne State University Law School

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Wayne Law Professors in the News

September 25, 2008
Assistant Professor of Law Noah Hall was quoted by Tina Lam in the Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in a story titled "House OKs Great Lakes Compact" on Sept. 24, 2008.
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September 21, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Hammer provided expert testimony in a public hearing headed by Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's role in an $8.4-million settlement with fired police officers who sued the city.
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September 18, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Henning was quoted by David Ashenfelter in the Detroit Free Press in an article titled "Kilpatrick likely to take Fifth in questioning today" on Sept. 16, 2008.
September 16, 2008
Assistant Professor of Law Jocelyn Benson was quoted by Christine MacDonald and Leonard N. Fleming in the Detroit News on Sept. 13, 2008, in a story about nine possible candidates for mayor of Detroit.
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September 15, 2008
Distinguished Professor of Law Robert Sedler was featured by Ben Schmitt in the Detroit Free Press in an article titled "Council panel to hold closed sessions on paying lawyers" on Sept. 12, 2008.
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September 12, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Henning was quoted by Joe Swickard and Jim Schaefer in the Detroit Free Press in an article titled "Worthy withdraws plea offer to Beatty" on Sept. 12, 2008.
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September 12, 2008
Professor of Law Frank Wu was quoted by Laura Berman in the Detroit News in an article titled "Honor, families and a rigid U.S. judicial system" on Sept. 11, 2008.
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September 10, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Henning commented in a story about the transition from outgoing Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to his successor Ken Cockrel Jr. in a story by Corey Williams of the Battle Creek Enquirer on Sept. 6, 2008.
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September 10, 2008
Distinguished Professor of Law Robert Sedler was one of three panelists who discussed the Kwame Kilpatrick situation and what's next for city of Detroit leadership on Sunday morning's Warren Pierce Show on WJR-AM on Sept. 7, 2008.
September 5, 2008
Professor of Law John Mogk commented in an editorial column in the Detroit Free Press regarding the possibility of downsizing the city of Detroit to accommodate a dwindling population. The column, which ran on Sept. 26, 2008, was titled "Downsize for healthier, more attractive city."
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September 5, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Henning was quoted by Darren A. Nichols in the Detroit News in an article titled "Experts: Worthy was tough" on Sept. 5, 2008.
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September 5, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Henning was quoted by Paul Egan in the Detroit News in an article titled "Mayor's legal woes persist" on Sept. 5, 2008.
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September 5, 2008
Distinguished Professor of Law Robert Sedler was quoted by Jackie Jones on BlackAmericaWeb.com in an article titled "For Detroit, Kilpatrick's Resignation Closes a Chapter, But the Story May Not End There" on Sept. 5, 2008.
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September 5, 2008
Professor of Law John Mogk was quoted by Tim Jones on Chicagotribune.com in an article titled "Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick resigns" on Sept. 5, 2008.
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September 5, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Henning was quoted by Jameson Cook in the Macomb Daily in an article titled "Kilpatrick out, but case took toll on area" on Sept. 5, 2008.
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September 5, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Henning was quoted by WDET in an article titled "Kilpatrick Resigns As Part Of Plea Deal" on Sept. 4, 2008.
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September 5, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Henning was featured by Noah Ovshinsky on NPR in an article titled "Detroit Mayor In Plea Deal, Quits" on Sept. 4, 2008.
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September 5, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Henning was quoted by David Ashenfelter in the Detroit Free Press in an article titled "Experts say Granholm shows judicial qualities" on Sept. 4, 2008.
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September 5, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Henning was quoted by David Shepardson in the Detroit News in an article titled "Kerkorian's firm settles GM stock claims" on Sept. 4, 2008.
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September 5, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Hammer was quoted by the Detroit News in an article titled "Excerpts from the hearing" on Sept. 4, 2008.
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September 4, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Hammer was quoted by Ben Schmitt in the Detroit Free Press in an article titled "City lawyer testifies she never saw a secret settlement document" on Sep. 3, 2008.
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September 4, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Hammer was featured by the Detroit News in an article titled "Witness List" on Sep. 3, 2008.
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September 4, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Hammer was quoted by David Josar, Christine MacDonald and Leonard N. Fleming in the Detroit News in an article titled "Stefani testifies about agreement city, Kilpatrick made in text scandal" on Sep. 3, 2008.
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September 4, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Hammer was featured by Ed White and Corey Williams in the Dearborn Daily Tribune in an article titled "Governor's hearing to remove Detroit mayor begins" on Sep. 3, 2008.
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September 4, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Henning was a panelist on a WDIV-TV (4) morning issues-oriented program on Aug. 31, 2008, hosted by Devin Scillian. The topic was the potential removal of Mayor Kilpatrick from office and whether a potential plea agreement is likely.
September 4, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Hammer was an expert witness for the Detroit City Council at the special hearing called by Gov. Jennifer Granholm to look into whether Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick should be removed from office. Hammer testified regarding aspects of contract law. WWJ-AM mentioned his role several times on-air on Sept. 3, 2008.
September 4, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Henning was quoted by JOE SWICKARD in the Detroit Free Press in an article titled "Possible Penalties: Even Plea Could Damage Ability to Practice Law" on Aug. 29, 2008.
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September 4, 2008
Distinguished Professor of Law Robert Sedler was featured by Christine MacDonald and David Josar in the Detroit News in an article titled "Mayor issued $315K in contracts since text scandal" on Aug. 29, 2008.
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September 2, 2008
Assistant Professor of Law Lance Gable was quoted by Jack Lessenberry on the ToledoBlade.com in an article titled "Southfield mayor echoes Obama campaign refrain: 'Yes, I can'" on Aug. 29, 2008.
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September 2, 2008
Professor of Law Peter Henning commented in a story by Joe Swickard about the possibility of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accepting a plea deal on Aug. 29, 2008.
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September 2, 2008
Distinguished Professor of Law Robert Sedler was featured in an article by Zachary Gorchow in the Detroit Free Press in an article titled "Kilpatrick administration has requested $315,500 in legal service contracts" on Aug. 28, 2008.
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