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Prof. Shen Gives Keynote at Neuroscience Ireland Conference

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Professor Francis Shen gave a keynote talk on law and neuroscience at the Neuroscience Ireland conference at Dublin City University. A new course on law and neuroscience at DCU is now offered based in part on…

Prof. Vaaler Speaks on WCCO TV on Target Lay-Off of 275 IT Workers

—Professor Paul Vaaler was interviewed by WCCO TV's Kate Raddatz for commentary on Target's September 1, 2015, announcement that it was laying off 235 information technology project managers and analysts in…

Prof. Bix Quoted in Christian Science Monitor on Clerk Refusing to Give Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples

—Professor Brian Bix was quoted in two Christian Science Monitor articles about the Kentucky clerk who refused to give marriage licenses to same-sex couples, citing her strong religious beliefs. Bix…

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. Shen Quoted in Healthline Article on Brain Death

—Professor Francis Shen was quoted in a Healthline article exploring neuroscience and the law in the context of the brain death case of Jahi McMath.

Prof. Kappelhoff Comments on Justice Department's Policing Initiative

—Professor Mark Kappelhoff commented on the Justice Department's National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice in MinnPost. The National Initiative is a new Justice Department program designed to…

Prof. Erbsen Cited by the Fifth Circuit

—The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently cited Professor Allan Erbsen's article "Constitutional Spaces." The case (Thomas v. Lynch) considered whether birthright citizenship…

Prof. Erbsen Comments on Class Action Against Target

—Professor Allan Erbsen was quoted in a Twin Cities Business article discussing a class action suit against Target. The suit by credit card issuers seeks compensation for injuries arising from a data breach in 2013…

Prof. Kitrosser's Book Rated 'Essential' by Association of College and Research Libraries Publication

—Professor Heidi Kitrosser's book, Reclaiming Accountability, was reviewed for the September issue of Choice, a periodical of the Association of College and Research Libraries. Reclaiming…

Prof. Vaaler Comments on Target's Legal Settlement Strategy Related to 2013 Data Breach

—Professor Paul Vaaler was interviewed by WCCO Radio's Roshini Rajkumar on Target's proposed legal settlement with Visa for losses to the credit card company arising from the theft of Target customer credit card and…

Prof. Carpenter Speaks on WCCO on Jesse Ventura Defamation Case

—Professor Dale Carpenter spoke on WCCO for a piece entitled "Media Organizations Speak Up In Jesse Ventura Defamation Case."

Prof. Vaaler Comments on Target's Legal Settlement with Visa over 2013 Data Breach

—Professor Paul Vaaler appeared on KARE-11 TV to comment on Target's proposed legal settlement with Visa related to a data breach in late 2013 that left millions of Target customers vulnerable to identity theft and…