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Faculty News

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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Carbone Writes about Her Book Red Families v. Blue Families in Time Magazine

—Time magazine invited Professor June Carbone and her co-author Naomi Cahn to discuss the implications of their book, Red Families v. Blue Families (Oxford 2010), for marital happiness. They…

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…

Prof. Shen Writes Op-Ed for MinnPost on UMN Athletic Director's Resignation

—Professor Francis Shen wrote an op-ed for MinnPost entitled "Kaler's Moment: Let's Hope He Seizes It." Shen commented on the need for bold leadership in the aftermath of the resignation of University of Minnesota…

Prof. Kitrosser Quoted on Pentagon War Reporting Guidelines

—Professor Heidi Kitrosser was quoted in a story by the global news network Agence France Presse. The story, entitled "New Pentagon Rules May Change War Reporting," concerned statements in a Defense Department…