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Training Ethical, Technologically Fluent Lawyers for an AI-Driven Legal World
Artificial IntelligenceGenerative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping nearly every profession, including law. To explore its evolving impact, the University of St. Thomas School of Law hosted a panel discussion titled Training Tomorrow’s Lawyers: AI and the New Apprenticeship. The panel brought together local judges, attorneys and technologists to discuss how AI is changing the legal profession,…
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In the News: David Grenardo on Whether Civility Oaths Can Change Lawyer Behavior
In the NewsDavid Grenardo, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with Reuters about California’s new requirement that attorneys reaffirm an annual civility oath and whether such pledges can meaningfully curb incivility in the profession. Grenardo noted that while many states have adopted civility promises and related training, real change will likely require enforceable… -
In the News: Mark Osler Weighs in on Federal Forfeiture Challenges
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with KSTP about why properties tied to the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme remain in the hands of defendants despite federal plans to seize them. Osler said large-scale financial cases often involve lengthy legal steps before forfeiture can be completed, noting that recovering… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Legality of Canceling Biden’s Autopen Pardons
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with Reuters about President Donald Trump’s claim that he can terminate any pardons or documents signed by former President Joe Biden using an autopen. Osler told Reuters there is no constitutional or legal basis for a sitting president to void a predecessor’s pardons,… -
Bankruptcy Legal Clinic Students Build Skills While Helping Clients Relieve Financial Burdens
Business & LawIn St. Thomas Law’s Bankruptcy Litigation Clinic, students have the chance, under supervision, to be practicing attorneys with real clients. They learn how to file a complaint, go through the discovery process and prepare for a possible trial. Students also complete an attestation for their clients, a written accounting of the person's debt and a… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Presidential Pardons
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke with John Katko of PBS about the purpose and use of presidential pardons. The program also featured insights from former United States Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer, Steve Cohen, and Professor Bernadette Meyler, who joined the discussion on how the pardon power should be applied.… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Power and Peril of Recent Presidential Pardons
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke with NPR and Politico about recent presidential pardons, offering insight into the scope of executive clemency and its implications for justice and political accountability. From NPR: President Trump this week pardoned former aide Rudy Giuliani, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and many others… -
In the News: Gregory Sisk on the Chances of a President Winning a Case Against His Own Administration
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Gregory Sisk was featured in The Guardian for his analysis of whether a sitting president could successfully sue his own government, offering insight into the legal challenges and constitutional implications such a case would raise. From the article:... Trump has asked the justice department to pay him $230m in… -
In the News: Mark Osler on House Oversight Committee Call for Investigation
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to NPR host Ailsa Chang on “All Things Considered” about the House Oversight Committee’s call for an investigation into President Biden's executive actions signed by autopen. From the conversation: Chang: ... And just to remind everyone, this is a Republican-led committee. What do you make of… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Clemency Process
Business & LawMark Osler, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and national expert on clemency, spoke with NBC News about President Donald Trump’s recent wave of pardons and commutations. From the article: ... Mark Osler, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minnesota who is…