Welcome to the Portia
Once called “Faculty Blog” and “Student Blog,” the Portia explores novel topics from the Faculty and Students at New England Law | Boston. The Blog complements our long-standing print and online publication, providing in-depth insight into current legal discourse.
Faculty Blog
Explore the prestigious works and specialties of New England Law | Boston Faculty.
Student Blog
Students from New England Law | Boston can showcase new and innovative ideas and provide unique insight into novel issues.
Recent Posts
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Trump’s War on “Narco-Terrorists” Upends the Rule of Law
Bipartisan leaders are investigating allegations that the Trump administration ordered unlawful killings following U.S. strikes in the Caribbean. As military operations there expand…
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Pulling Offers for Aspiring Government Attorneys is a Dangerous Game
The Trump administration’s rapid policy changes, notably the 90-day federal hiring freeze, have raised concerns about the future of the federal workforce. This…
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Selecting an “A” Student over a “B” Student; Why the Use of Selective Criteria for Vocational Schools in Massachusetts Must End
Massachusetts vocational schools face significant challenges due to discriminatory admissions practices, affecting 40% of applicants. While offering essential career skills, selective criteria disproportionately…
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Climate Change and Taxes
This post examines the economics of sustainability, focusing on “Green Taxes” like carbon tax that targets harmful environmental activities. While such taxes encourage…
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Presidential Election Spectators No More
The 2020 presidential campaign predominantly focused on swing states, leaving non-swing state voters feeling excluded. Despite a majority favoring the direct election of…
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Generating . . . Client Confidentiality Concerns in the Use of Generative AI Technology
Since the emergence of low- to no-cost public access to more sophisticated uses of artificial intelligence (“AI”), there has been lively discussion regarding…