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Law School Intellectual Property Competition Teams Achieve National Success
Business & LawThe University of St. Thomas School of Law’s intellectual property (IP) competition teams were in the national spotlight this year, earning top honors against schools from across the country and continuing a history of team successes. “We are extremely proud of our IP moot court teams,” said Dan Kelly, dean and Mengler Chair in Law.…
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In the News: Rachel Moran on Probation Sentences
Law NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, talked with KSTP-TV about a man who was released early from probation and is a suspect in a mass shooting. From the story: “It is fairly common in Minnesota to receive a probation sentence for that type of offense,” said Rachel Moran, an associate… -
In the News: Charles Reid on the Conclave
In the NewsCharles Reid, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently talked to PBS News about the history and intricacies of the conclave that selects a new pope. From the story: The world won’t know the next bishop of Rome, apostolic successor to St. Peter the Apostle and leader of the world’s 1.4 billion… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on New Plea Offer Policy
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently talked to KARE 11 and WCCO-TV about a new plea offer policy being implemented in the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. From the KARE 11 story: Starting April 28, prosecutors in Hennepin County will be required to consider race when offering plea deals, according… -
In the News: Benjamin Carpenter on Embryo Disputes
In the NewsSchool of Law Associate Professor Benjamin Carpenter recently talked to Michigan Public Radio about a Michigan Supreme Court hearing concerning legal rights over embryos. From the story: Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court held a hearing on a case involving a divorced couple who could not agree on what should happen to their remaining embryo. The… -
In the News: Gregory Sisk on Legal Disputes and El Salvador Flights
In the NewsGregory Sisk, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, talked to The Wall Street Journal about a judge ruling that Trump officials likely committed criminal contempt by flying migrants to El Salvador despite a court order forbidding it. From the story: A federal judge said he had found probable cause to hold… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Milwaukee County’s Brady List
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, talked to WTMJ-TV regarding Milwaukee County’s Brady list. The Brady list tracks officers with alleged credibility concerns due to allegations of past crimes, dishonesty or other integrity issues. From the story: A Milwaukee police officer convicted of a crime nine years ago has been… -
In the News: Mark Osler on El Salvador Flights
In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to Forbes about a judge ruling that Trump officials likely committed criminal contempt by flying migrants to El Salvador despite a court order forbidding it. From the story: Federal law states contempt charges should be prosecuted by the government, “unless the interest of… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on MPD Radio Encryption
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to KARE 11 about the Minneapolis Police Department encrypting radio communications, along with potential citizen concerns for the restriction of information. From the story: Minneapolis will cease public broadcasts of its police radio communications starting in May and shift to online dashboards for… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Tracking Police Officer Dishonesty
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to WTMJ-TV Milwaukee on how Wisconsin could better track police officer dishonesty. From the story: When someone is charged with a crime, law enforcement testimony can play a crucial role in court, even determining whether the defendant lands in prison. That’s…