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Prof. Feld Quoted in The New Yorker on School Interrogation

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Professor Barry Feld was interviewed and quoted in a New Yorker article examining how school administrators are receiving training in police interrogation tactics. Feld noted that because school…

Prof. Vaaler Moderates Panel Discussion on Recent Trends in Legal Services

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Prof. Painter NYT Op-Ed Says Bush Could Have Nominated Garland

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Professor Richard Painter, former chief ethics lawyer in the White House Counsel Office during the George W. Bush administration, published an Op-Ed in the New York Times about the…

Prof. Orfield's Commentary on Minnesota's Proposed Desegregation Rule Anticipates ALJ Ruling

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In an 83 page opinion Adminstrative Law Judge Ann O'Reilly threw out a desegregation rule proposed by the Minnesota Department of Education. The opinion closely follows comments submitted by Professor…

Prof. Painter Interviewed About Garland Nomination

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Professor Richard Painter was interviewed and quoted by several news organizations last week about the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Prof. Hickman's IRS Reform Proposal Endorsed by Forbes Columnist

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Professor Kristin Hickman's recent policy suggestion--that many social welfare and regulatory programs and functions presently being performed by the Internal Revenue Service should be spun off from that…

Prof. Chan Answers WCCO's "Good Question": How are Undocumented Immigrants Counted?

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Professor Linus Chan was interviewed by WCCO News for its "Good Question" segment about how the United States measures undocumented immigrants entering the country. Prof. Chan discussed how difficult…

Ellen Anderson to Speak at Sabo Symposium: "Climate Change After Paris: How do We Get There?"

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Energy Transition Lab Executive Director & Adjunct Associate Professor Ellen Anderson will speak at Sabo Symposium, Augsburg College, Minneapolis at a forum entitled, "Climate Change After Paris: How do We Get…

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. Hasday Answers WCCO’s “Good Question”: How Much Vacation Do We Get?

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Professor Jill Hasday appeared in the “Good Question” segment on WCCO News, answering the question, How Much Vacation Do We Get?  Hasday discussed the number of paid vacation days the average American worker…

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. Warren Speaks Out for Affirmative Action

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Carl Warren, a clinical education and civil rights professor, participated on a panel co-sponsored by the Minnesota Bar Association and the Association of Black Lawyers on Feb. 24 that discussed the affirmative…