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Faculty News

Prof. Vaaler Interviewed on WCCO About Mills Fleet Farm Acquisition

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Professor Paul Vaaler was interviewed by WCCO Television's Bill Hudson about today's announcement that Minnesota-based Mills Fleet Farm will be acquired by KKR for $1.2 billion. In the press release, the…

Better Bankers, Better Banks, by Profs. Hill and Painter reviewed in JOTWELL

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Cornell Law School professor Saule T. Omarova reviewed "Better Bankers, Better Banks," by professors Claire Hill and Richard Painter in JOTWELL (The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)) …

Prof. Kitrosser's Book Rated a 2015 "Outstanding Academic Title"

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Professor Heidi Kitrosser's book, Reclaiming Accountability, was named a 2015 "Outstanding Academic Title" by Choice, a periodical of the Association of College and Research Libraries.…

Prof. McGeveran Calls Mall of America Claim "Legally Cray-Cray"

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The St. Paul Pioneer Press interviewed Professor William McGeveran about a lawsuit by the Mall of America against organizers of a pre-Christmas protest at the mall planned by Black Lives Matter. The…

Prof. Kirtley Quoted in Star Tribune on Cameras in Court

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Professor Jane Kirtley was quoted in the Minneapolis Star Tribune in a story about courtroom sketch artists and the restrictions on news cameras in Minnesota trial courts. She argued that…

Prof. Painter quoted in New York Times on Former Government Officials Lobbying on Behalf of Mortgage Banks

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Professor Richard Painter was quoted extensively in an article titled, "A Revolving Door Helps Big Banks’ Quiet Campaign to Muscle Out Fannie and Freddie" that appeared on the front page of the New York…

Prof. Cotter Quoted in Huffington Post on Pfizer-Allergan Merger

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Professor Tom Cotter was quoted in a Huffington Post article on some of the antitrust issues surrounding the proposed merger of pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Allergan. Cotter noted, among other things,…

Prof. Hickman Interviewed by Tax Notes on Florida Bankers Association Case

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Professor Kristin Hickman was interviewed and quoted extensively by Tax Notes regarding the implications of the D.C. Circuit's denial of en banc review in Florida Bankers Association v. Treasury, 799…

Prof. Stein Publishes New Book on The Rule of Law in the 21st Century

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Professor Robert Stein's newest book, The Rule of Law in the 21st Century: A Worldwide Perspective, was published Nov. 23. The book was coauthored and coedited by Stein and Richard J.…

Prof. Gross Discusses Extension of Emergency Powers in France on WCCO Radio's News and Views

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Professor Oren Gross spoke with Roshini Rajkumar, host of WCCO Radio's News and Views, analyzing the extension of the declared state of emergency in France. Gross analyzed the broad police powers conferred by…

Prof. Gross Discusses French Emergency Powers on NPR's All Things Considered

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Professor Oren Gross discussed the French emergency powers put in place in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Paris with National Public Radio’s Robert Siegel. Gross explained the history of the…

Prof. Meili Presents Research on Detained Asylum Seekers in Warwick, England

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Professor Stephen Meili presented his research on the detention of asylum-seekers in the U.S. and the U.K. at the University of Warwick, England. Meili's research, which will be featured in an upcoming article…