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Faculty News

Prof. Jane Kirtley Interviewed by MPR on Defamation Lawsuit Against Hamline University

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Professor Jane Kirtley was interviewed by MPR on a recently announced lawsuit against Hamline University. Professor Erika López Prater is currently suing Hamline for defamation and religious discrimination.…

Court of Appeal for England and Wales Cites Professor Cotter's Article on Extraterritorial Patent Damages

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On January 17, 2023, the Court of Appeal for England and Wales handed down its decision in Anan Kasei Co. v.

Professor Ní Aoláin, UN Special Rapporteur, Meets With Government Officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin met with Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH PA) Denis Zvizdić and Deputy Speaker Marinko Čavara to discuss…

Prof. Matt Bodie Quoted in New York Times about Employee Privacy and COVID-19

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Professor Matt Bodie was quoted in a New York Times article covering federal guidelines that require employers to keep employee health information confidential. These requirements have posed…

Professor Chomsky's Research Noted in Star Tribune Letter

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In a letter to the Star Tribune, retired Supreme Court Justice Sam Hanson discussed Prof. Chomsky's 1990 Stanford Law Review article, "The United States-Dakota Wars Trials: a Study of Military Injustice."…

Prof. Murray’s Paper Quoted in the New Yorker about Second Chances for Incarcerated Individuals

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A New Yorker Magazine article addressing second chances for incarcerated individuals quoted a paper that was lead-authored by Professor JaneAnne Murray, Director of the Law School's Clemency Project.  The…

Dean Garry W. Jenkins Interviewed on Fox 9 about New Jones Day Diversity Fellowship

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Garry W. Jenkins, dean and William S. Pattee Professor of Law, was interviewed on Fox9 News this week about the Law School's recent announcement of the Jones Day Diversity Fellowship. Discussing the need for…

Visiting Professor David Schultz '98 Pens Op-Ed in Bloomberg Law About Attorneys Easing the Way for Illegal Acts 

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Visiting Professor David Schultz '98 authored an opinion piece in Bloomberg Law about why it is easy in some cases for attorneys to pave the way for clients to commit illegal acts. In particular, Shultz…

Prof. Megan Walsh Interviewed by MinnPost for Q&A on New Gun Violence Prevention Clinic

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Professor Megan Walsh was interviewed by MinnPost on Minnesota Law's new Gun Violence Prevention law clinic, which she will be leading. The clinic will partner with the Minnesota…

Prof. Rozenshtein Co-Writes Article in The Atlantic on January 6 Committee's Vote and Potential First Amendment Troubles with Prosecuting Trump

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Professor Alan Rozenshtein recently published an article in The Atlantic, with co-writer Jed Shugerman, on the House January 6 Committee's unanimous vote to recommend that former President Donald…

The Clemency Clinic, led by Prof. JaneAnne Murray, Wins Victory for Prisoners Released on Medical Grounds During Pandemic

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As reported in the Star Tribune, on Monday this week, Judge Mark Ireland in Ramsey County denied the state Department of Corrections' (DOC) request to return to prison several people previously released on…

Prof. Murray Participates in Panel with U.S. Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer about President Biden's Marijuana Pardons

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Prof. JaneAnne Murray, Director of the Law School's Clemency Project, participated in a webinar with the U.S. Pardon Attorney, Liz Oyer, addressing the significance and potential impact of President Biden's…