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Faculty News

Prof. Klass Quoted on Lawsuits Challenging Use of Eminent Domain for Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines

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Professor Alex Klass was quoted extensively in an article in E&E News describing recent federal lawsuits challenging the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to grant eminent…

The New York Times Quotes Prof. McGeveran on Equifax Breach

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The New York Times quoted Professor William McGeveran commenting on regulatory shortcomings that contributed to a massive data breach at the credit reporting company Equifax. McGeveran’s…

Prof. Cox Quoted in StarTribune on Scams

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Professor Prentiss Cox was quoted in a StarTribune article about the prevalance of consumer scams. Cox stated that enforcement aimed at stopping such scams typically will be more effective if there…

Prof. Schwarcz Published Op-Ed in Washington Post on Reforming Flood Insurance

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Professor Daniel Schwarcz argues in a recent op-ed in the Washington Post that Congress should reform the National Flood Insurance Program by drawing on principles from Obamacare.  In…

Prof. Ní Aoláin Selected to the 2017 Irish Legal 100

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Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin has been selected to the 2017 Irish Legal 100, an annual compilation of the most distinguished legal professionals in the United States of Irish descent. Founded in 2008, the…

Prof. Vaaler Comments on Export Control Prosecution by U.S. Attorney for District of Minnesota 

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Professor Paul M. Vaaler was quoted in a Star Tribune article reporting on the arrest and prosecution of foreign nationals seeking to acquire and re-export illegaly to Iran analog-to-digital converter…

Prof. Cotter Quoted in Reuters Article on Attorneys' Fees in Patent Cases

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An article in Reuters Legal quoted Professor Tom Cotter about a case in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided on its own initiative to rehear a case en banc. The case, …

Prof. Ní Aoláin Profiled in the Connacht Tribune

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Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin was featured in a profile in the Connacht Tribune focused on her personal and professional path starting in Galway, Ireland. The article also highlights her new…

Prof. Kritzer Quoted in Star Tribune Regarding Case Challenging Governor’s Veto of Appropriation for the Legislature

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Professor Herbert Kritzer was quoted in an article about coming oral argument at the Minnesota Supreme Court in the Legislature’s lawsuit challenging Governor Dayton’s line item veto of funding for the operation…

Prof. Klass Featured on the Energy Transition Show

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Professor Alexandra Klass was the featured guest on the Energy Transition Show on the topic of legal and policy developments regarding the expansion of long-distance electric transmission lines required to…

Prof. Shen’s Research on President Trump Featured on Politico

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Professor Francis Shen’s research on the relationship between war casualties and support for Donald Trump was featured in Politico Magazine. The recently…

Prof. Vaaler Interviewed About Minnesota Supreme Court’s Decision Permitting Medtronic Shareholders to Sue Firm over Merger-Inversion Deal with Covidien

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Star Tribune business reporter Joe Carlson interviewed Professor Paul M. Vaaler about the legal and business implications of the Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision on August 16, 2017 permitting…