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Prof. Richard Painter Interviewed on NPR about Classified Documents Found at President Biden's Residence

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Professor Richard Painter was interviewed by NPR on the classified documents discovered at President Biden's residence. As a former White House chief ethics lawyer, Professor Painter offered his expertise on…

Star Tribune Reports on Historic Victory of the Clemency and Juvenile Justice and Child Advocacy Clinics led by Profs. Murray, Walsh, and Sanderson

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The Star Tribune published a lengthy article describing the case of Carlos D., a teenager convicted of murder at the age of 14 during a botched drug deal.  Housed in a segregated unit of an adult facility…

Prof. Hasday Interviewed on WCCO Radio to Discuss Investigation into Leaked Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe

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Professor Jill Hasday appeared on WCCO Radio’s Adam and Jordana Show.

Prof. Ní Aoláin Interviewed by VOA Addressing The Repatriation of Women and Children from the Camps in North-East Syria 

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Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin was interviewed by Voice of America on the topic of the repatriation of women and children from the camps in North-East Syria and other challenging human rights issues.

Prof. Myron Orfield Quoted in Minnesota Lawyer about Hennepin County Tax Case to be Heard by U.S. Supreme Court

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Professor Myron Orfield was quoted in the Minnesota Lawyer on a Hennepin County tax case that was recently announced to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Hennepin County seized the condominium of a 93-year-…

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."…

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…

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…