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In the News: Mark Osler on the Financial Impact of Pardons
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler provided insights to PolitiFact for an article analyzing the cost of pardons issued by President Donald Trump. Liz Oyer, a former Justice Department attorney handling pardons, has publicly criticized the administration, including its approach to pardons. From the story: Liz Oyer, a longtime Justice Department…
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In the News: Mark Osler on Prison Sentences for Human Smugglers
In the NewsMark Osler, law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke to MPR News about the prison sentences for convicted human smugglers after an Indian family’s deaths on the Canada-U.S. border. From the story: More than three years after a family of four from India froze to death while trying to… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Minneapolis Consent Decree
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, talked with KARE 11 about the consent decree for the Minneapolis Police Department being dismissed. From the interview: Host: The words like consent decree could be a little bit confusing. What does that mean? Tell us what a consent decree is and why, in… -
Law Alumni Earn Awards, Elected to Lead Bar Associations
Business & LawSeveral University of St. Thomas School of Law graduates have recently been recognized with awards and elected to lead as president of their professional organizations. Congratulations to the following alumni: The Power List, Minnesota Lawyer Alumni Jon Farnsworth and Alyssa Troje were named to two of Minnesota Lawyer’s Power Lists. The publication’s Power List feature… -
In the News: Thomas Berg on Broadening Religious Rights
In the NewsThomas Berg, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas, commented on a recent Supreme Court case in a Reuters article about broadening religious rights. From the article: Thomas Berg, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, said the Oklahoma case could have a major impact on the establishment clause… -
School of Law Celebrates 2025 Commencement
PhotosThe University of St. Thomas School of Law conferred degrees to 170 students on May 17, 2025. Among them, 145 students earned their Juris Doctor (J.D.), 15 earned an LL.M. in U.S. law and 10 earned a master’s degree in organizational ethics and compliance. Professor David Grenardo, who was elected professor of the year by… -
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.… -
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…