David Missirian

A General practice attorney, who specializes in courses involving business law, (specifically contracts and U.C.C.) also a Massachusetts title examiner and real estate attorney.

Education

• The University of Tulsa College of Law - Law Degree, Law, Property law, Oil & Gas Law 1979 - 1982
• Brandeis University - Bachelor of Arts, Major:Philosophy

Teaching Interests

Real Estate Law, Contract Law, U.C.C., Ethics. I also particularly enjoy introducing Freshman to various areas of legal thought.

Research Interests

Marginalized groups, (indigenous peoples), Public Policy, Constitutional law, Real Estate law, Contract Law and Indigenous Peoples Law.

Consulting/Practice Interests

General legal practice with a concentration in the area of real estate law from the residential side and lending side.

Awards and Honors

• 2021, President of CALSB, Canadian Academy of Legal Studies in Business
• 2018, Excellence in Academic Mentoring and Advising, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences
• 2012, Nominated for Teacher of the year, Student Activities
• 2009, Teacher of the Year 2009, Student Activities

Publications

Journal Articles

• Missirian, D. E. (2021). The Use of Emoji in International Communication: A Cultural Bridge for Businesses or a Potential Pitfall. American Journal of Trade and Policy (AJTP, (Volume 8 ) 32
• Missirian, D. E. (2021). Native Nations Land Ownership and Our Disservice to their People and Culture: A Proposed Legislative Solution and a Lesson to Be Learned. American Indian Law Journal.
• Missirian, D. E. (2021). Question: “How about Dinner?” Answer: “ ” What have you just agreed to. Information & Communications Technology Law.
• Missirian, D. E. (2020). The Opioid Dragon of Johnson and Johnson is Slayed, All Hail the Killing of the Not Guilty. Rutgers Law Record. 47 Rutgers Law Record 305
• Missirian, D. E. (2020). AI Software Development is Outpacing Business Law: A Cautionary Tale [and a Proposal For Better Alignment]. Albany Law School Science and Technology Law Journal.. 31.
• Missirian, D. E. (2020). Artificial Intelligence: Is it a Good under the UCC or a Service under the Common Law or is there a Need for a New Category. Arizona State University Corporate and Business Law Journal. 25.
• Missirian, D. E., Kulow, M. D. (2019). Defenseless Against Rape: Outdated Laws and a Proposed Solution. American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy and the Law, (28) 1
• Missirian, D. E. (2019). The Death of Moral Freedom: How the Trademark Dilution Act has Allowed Federal Courts to Punish Subjectively Defined Immoral Secondary Use of Trademarks . Chicago Kent Journal of Intellectual Property, (Volume 18, Issue 3 ) Volume 18, Issue 3 28.
• Kulow, M. D., Missirian, D. E. (2019). Building STEPs Down the Precipitous Cliff from University to Workplace: A Proposal to Modify Regulation of Higher Education Mental Disability Accommodations . Texas Journal on Civil Liberties & Civil Rights (U Texas Austin), (24) 2
• Missirian, D. E. (2019). Have Universities Sold Their Souls to the Devil: The Unacceptable Cost of Prioritizing Athletics Over Academics. The Sports and Entertainment Law Journal at the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law.
• Missirian, D. E. (2018). Is Man's Best Friend Great for Personal Protection or a Law Suit waiting to Happen?. University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Journal of Animal and Environmental Law, (Fall 2018) Forthcoming.
• Missirian, D. E. (2018). Why Are Universities Playing Russian Roulette with their Students? The Ignored Legal and Ethical Duty. Sports and Entertainment Journal at Denver University, Sturm College of Law, (Spring 2018) 21 / 89
• Thomas, S. R., Missirian, D. E., Alexander, M. M. (2018). Stick‘em Up This Is A Breach: A Case for Punitive Damages for Contract Holdups. Business Law Review.
• Missirian, D. E. (2017). ARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETES TICKING TIME BOMBS?. Mississippi Sports Law Review, (6) 2
• Missirian, D. E. (2017). Student Athlete Concussions: The Often Overlooked Legal and Ethical Minefield. The Berkeley Journal of Entertainment and Sports Law, (Vol 6 (2017))
• Missirian, D. E. (2016). Net Neutrality: The Information Highway Which Only The Wealthy Will be Allowed to Travel. University of Toledo Law Review, (Vol 47) 2 327 - 348.
• Missirian, D. E. (2015). Extended Warranties, The Great Lie: Why The King has No Clothes. The Tennessee Journal of Business Law / Tennessee College of Law, (Volume 17) 1 25.
• Thomas, S., Missirian, D. E., Alexander, M. M. (2015). Greed Trumps Ethics in the Sports World, Business Law Review, Spring 2015, Vol. 48. Business Law Review.
• Alexander, M. M., Hayward, J. O., Missirian, D. E. (2015). Asadi: Renegade or Pecursor of Who is a Whistleblower Under Dodd Frank. Pace Law Review, (35) 3
• Missirian, D. E., Alexander, M. M. (2014). From the Corvair to the Cobalt: Corporate Social Responsibility Lessons Unlearned. Business Law Review, (47) 55-75.
• Missirian, D. E. (2013). Let the Sun Shine In: An Examination of Solar Easements and a Proposed Statute. Real Estate Law Journal/ Thompson Reuters/West Publications, (41) 3 303-330.
• Earle, B. H., Madek, G. A., Missirian, D. E. (2012). The Legality of Employment Credit Checks: A Proposed Model Statute to Remedy an Inequity. Virginia Journal of Social Policy and Law, (20) 1
• Missirian, D. E. (2007). Separate But Equal? Same sex couples in New England. West Real Estate Law Journal.