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Faculty News

Prof. Jane Kirtley Interviewed by MPR on Defamation Lawsuit Against Hamline University

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Professor Jane Kirtley was interviewed by MPR on a recently announced lawsuit against Hamline University. Professor Erika López Prater is currently suing Hamline for defamation and religious discrimination.…

Prof. Kirtley Discusses Privacy and Press Freedom in Hulk Hogan Suit Against Gawker

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Professor Jane Kirtley was quoted by CNN in its story previewing the Hulk Hogan privacy lawsuit against Gawker Media. The news site posted a tape of the wrestler having sex, arguing that the…

Prof. Kirtley Discusses Freedom of Speech and Incitement with Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Professor Jane Kirtley was interviewed by Oregon Public Broadcasting for a story about criminal charges against Pete Santilli, an internet radio talk show host who was present during the occupation of…

Prof. Kirtley Quoted by Reuters on Texas Grand Jury Indictment of Anti-Abortion Activists Claiming First Amendment Privilege

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Professor Jane Kirtley was quoted in a Reuters report about a Texas grand jury indictment of two anti-abortion activists for fraud after using fake driver's licenses to obtain secure evidence…

Prof. Kirtley Quoted in Star Tribune on Cameras in Court

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Professor Jane Kirtley was quoted in the Minneapolis Star Tribune in a story about courtroom sketch artists and the restrictions on news cameras in Minnesota trial courts. She argued that…

Prof. Kirtley Speaks on Digital Privacy and Copyright at New York and Toronto Conferences

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Professor Jane Kirtley was principal speaker on a panel, "Global Privacy and Data Protection," at the…

Prof. Kirtley Discusses Appeal in Jesse Ventura Libel Case with Local Media

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Professor Jane Kirtley was a guest on WCCO News Radio's The John Hines Show discussing the upcoming appellate argument before the Eighth…

Prof. Kirtley Quoted in Boston Globe on First Amendment Privilege for 'Hacktivist'

—Professor Jane Kirtley was quoted in a Boston Globe article about Gregg Housh, founder of online news site Rebel News and a member of activist group Anonymous, and his plans to visit hacktivist chat rooms…

Prof. Kirtley Quoted by International Press Institute on Revised Law of War Manual's Impact on Journalists

—Professor Jane Kirtley was interviewed by the Vienna-based International Press Institute for an article about revisions to the Department of Defense's Law of War Manual that may undermine journalists' ability to…

Prof. Kirtley Quoted in Pioneer Press Editorial on New St. Paul Email Policy

—Professor Jane Kirtley was quoted in a Pioneer Press editorial regarding a new St. Paul policy permitting government employees to delete electronic communications they consider "no longer useful" to their…

Prof. Kirtley's Article on Hulk Hogan Privacy Case Published by The Conversation

—Professor Jane Kirtley's essay, "Gawker—and First Amendment—May Receive Body Blow from Another Thin-Skinned Wrestler" was published by The Conversation, an online publisher of articles written by members of the…

Prof. Kirtley Discusses Two Supreme Court Free Speech Decisions on WCCO Radio

—Professor Jane Kirtley was a guest on The John Hines Show on WCCO News Radio, discussing the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decisions in Walker…