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In the News: Rachel Paulose on Sarah Palin Taking NYT to Trial
In the NewsLaw professor Rachel Paulose wrote an op-ed for The Spectator about former Alaska governor Sarah Palin's defamation suit against The New York Times. From the article: Palin’s task in this suit is to show by a preponderance of evidence that NYT published a false statement that was made with actual malice, i.e., “knowledge that it…
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In the News: Thomas Berg on Justice Breyer's Retirement
In the NewsLaw professor Thomas Berg spoke with WCCO Radio on the impact of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement. He mentioned the opportunity that President Biden has to influence the Supreme Court through the process of replacing Justice Breyer. -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Trial of Former Minneapolis Police Officers
In the NewsLaw professor Mark Osler joined the "Dan Abrams Live" show to discuss the federal civil rights case against the three former Minneapolis police officers involved in the ongoing George Floyd case. Osler mentions why this case may be a challenge for prosecutors and speaks on the possibility of Derek Chauvin being called as a witness… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Police Culture in Minneapolis
In the NewsLaw professor Mark Osler commented for the Star Tribune on the trial of former Minneapolis police officers J. Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao and how the verdict of the trial could impact police culture in Minnesota. From the article: "It's a fascinating case and an important one," said Mark Osler, a former federal prosecutor… -
Alumni Profile: Nathan Kumagai '00, '08 J.D.
Business & LawQualcomm, Legal Counsel Why IP law? Out of college, I was a software developer. An opportunity opened to build on that background: When I started practicing law, a partner was buried in interesting technology work and needed an associate. I was lucky to get a great start, which led to my current job in a… -
In the News: Jerry Organ on Law School Admission Rates
In the NewsLaw professor Jerry Organ spoke with the National Jurist on the rising admission rates of law schools in the nation and how that will affect future job opportunities for lawyers. From the article: Sure, that’s the story for every class, but this one is different. It’s bigger. A good number of schools — hit with… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Civil Rights Trial of Former Minneapolis Police Officers
In the NewsLaw professor Mark Osler commented for the Associated Press on how the federal civil rights trial of former Minneapolis officers J. Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao will focus on what they didn't do during the encounter that led to George Floyd's death. From the article: State prosecutors must prove the officers helped Chauvin commit… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Trial of Former Minneapolis Police Officers
In the NewsLaw professor Mark Osler commented for The New York Times on how the civil rights trial of former officers J. Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao could change police culture. From the article: The case is "important because it centers the discussion on what do other people have a duty to do," said Mark Osler,… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Twin Cities PBS
In the NewsLaw professor Mark Osler was part of a panel on Twin Cities PBS that discussed what to expect during the federal trial of former Minneapolis police officers J. Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao, who are charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights. Watch the episode below: -
In the News: Rachel Moran and Mark Osler on the Trial of Former Minneapolis Police Officers
In the NewsLaw professors Rachel Moran and Mark Osler provided insight to KSTP News on the federal trial of former Minneapolis police officers J. Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao, who are charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights. From the article: Moran expects each of the defense teams will choose to give an opening statement. “We…