Faculty in the News

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A May 1, 2023 Law360 article titled Questions Abound On EU Plan For New Essential Patent Rules discusses a draft regulation the European Commission released last week concerning standard-essential patents (…

Professor Richard Painter was quoted in The Week in an article covering the numerous concerns over potential ethical issues in SCOTUS. With confidence in SCOTUS at record lows across both party…

Prof. Jane Kirtley was interviewed for a KSTP story on social media platforms' regulation of violent live streamed content.  The story aired on 5 Eyewitness News Nightcast at 10 p.m. on April 28,…

Visiting Prof. David Schultz was quoted by Business Insider in an article covering Disney's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Visiting Professor David Schultz, who teaches constitutional law…

Professor Megan Walsh was quoted by Minnesota Lawyer on the recent ruling of Worth v. Harrington, which concluded that Minnesota's law preventing 18- to 20-year olds from obtaining…

Professor Alan Rozenshtein was quoted by the Star Tribune about the recent leak of classified U.S. government documents on the popular forum and messaging service Discord. While the full validity of the…

Professor Tom Cotter was interviewed by Minnesota Lawyer on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on a case involving an Andy Warhol illustration of Prince. Based on a photograph original destined…

Dean Garry Jenkins was interviewed by Minnesota Lawyer about the benefits of a liberal arts education, especially for those considering law. After seven years, Dean Jenkins will be departing from…

Professor Richard Painter was quoted in Bloomberg Law in an article discussing the wealth of U.S. Supreme Court Justices. Professor Painter commented, “We have a court that may be out of…

Professor Paul Vaaler was quoted by the Star Tribune in an article covering the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to side with the owners of the Mall of America in case regarding a vacant retail…

Professor Jane Kirtley was quoted by Time in an article covering the defamation trial between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems. Professor Kirtley stated, “It’s going to be a very fact-…

Professor Richard Painter was interviewed on Detroit Today to discuss the new findings revealing that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to financially disclose 20 years worth of…