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Faculty News

Prof. Cotter Quoted in Mpls. St. Paul Business Journal on Patentability of Therapeutic Methods

—The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal quoted Professor Thomas Cotter in a story titled "Supreme Court Sends Mayo Patent Fight Back to Appellate Court." The article discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's…

Prof. Hall in MN Daily on Prescription Drug Website Regulation

—Professor Ralph Hall was quoted in the Minnesota Daily regarding the findings of a recent study that examined 100 best-selling prescription drug websites. The study found lack of consistency in advertising…

Prof. Shaffer Quoted on Monsanto Supreme Court Case

—Professor Greg Shaffer was widely quoted in the online publication, Corporate Counsel, regarding the implications of genetically modified foods in relation to the U.S. Supreme Court decision Monsanto v.…

Prof. Kirtley Discusses Reporters Privilege for Documentary Filmmaker

—Professor Jane Kirtley was quoted in a Reuters story about Chevron Corp.'s attempt to obtain outtakes from a documentary filmmaker's project about a dispute over oil pollution in Ecuador. Chevron argues that there is…

Prof. Monahan Addresses California State Commission on Public Pension Reform

—Professor Amy Monahan appeared before the State of California's Little Hoover Commission to present her work on public pension reform.

Prof. Levinson Elected to American Academy for Jewish Research

—Affiliated faculty member, Professor Bernard Levinson, has been elected a Fellow of the American Academy for Jewish Research (AAJR), the oldest professional organization of Judaica scholars in North America. Fellows…

Prof. Painter's Op-Ed in NYT

—The New York Times published an op-ed entitled, "The Separation of Politics and State," by Professor Richard Painter urging Congress or the President to bar White House staff from engaging in partisan…

Prof. Monahan in Christian Science Monitor on Public Pension Reform

—Professor Amy B. Monahan was quoted in a recent article in The Christian Science Monitor regarding states' ability to amend their pension plans for public employees.

Prof. McGeveran Discusses Facebook Privacy in Minnesota Media

—Fox 9 News, KARE 11 News, and the syndicated radio program Access Minnesota recently featured Professor William McGeveran as a guest discussing privacy in Facebook and other social networks. McGeveran, a…

Prof. Carpenter on MPR Discussing Study on Children Raised by Lesbian Parents

—Professor Dale Carpenter was a guest on Midmorning on Minnesota Public Radio to discuss a long-term study of children raised by lesbian parents who used donor insemination. The study concluded that the…

Prof. Simon in Mpls. City Pages on DWI Laws

—Professor Steve Simon was quoted extensively in an article, "Do Minnesota DWI Laws Work?" in the Minneapolis City Pages. The author quotes several attorneys who question the fairness of Minnesota's Dual Track…

Prof. Hill on MRP Midmorning about Credit Rating Agencies

—Professor Claire Hill was interviewed on Minnesota Public Radio's Midmorning about credit rating agencies and the financial reform bill presently being conferred upon by House and Senate committees.