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In the News: Rachel Moran on Brady Lists
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the School of Law, commented for an article in InvestigateWest on Brady lists. These lists reveal law enforcement officers with histories of misconduct. From the story: Joshua Grasseth is now running for sheriff as a Republican in Wahkiakum County. InvestigateWest found that Grasseth has been convicted of at least two crimes…
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Q&A With School of Law Alumnus Nathaniel Fouch '20 J.D.
Humans of St. ThomasWhen Nathaniel Fouch '20 J.D. graduated from law school at the University of St. Thomas, he went from the classroom to the courtroom. Now he is back in the classroom. Fouch is currently in his first semester as a full-time doctrinal faculty member at Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. We recently caught up… -
In the News: Thomas Berg on Free Speech Rights
In the NewsThomas Berg, James L. Oberstar professor of law and public policy, recently spoke on MPR News about the state of free speech in the current political environment. Berg talks about government pressure, the concept of hate speech and social media’s impact on speech. From the interview: Host: So speech and what shape it takes has… -
Law School’s David Grenardo Published in Mississippi Sports Law Review
People & CultureA forthcoming edition of the Mississippi Sports Law Review will highlight a paper from University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor David Grenardo. In it, he reflects on how an experience that initially made him angry, gave way to an understanding about ways to address systemic racism. The paper, “Angry at Herbstreit,” recounts Grenardo’s… -
St. Thomas Legal Clinic Files SCOTUS Brief for Religious Liberty Case
Business & LawThe University of St. Thomas School of Law Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic filed an amicus curiae brief with the United States Supreme Court in the case Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety, et al. The case asks the Court to decide whether individuals in state institutions can sue state or local officials,… -
In the News: Mark Osler on New Strategies for Presidential Pardons
Law NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to Billboard and Music Times about how the legal team of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs is strategizing to petition for a presidential pardon. Combs could serve up to 20 years after being convicted on two counts of transporting people for prostitution. From the story: Mark Osler,… -
In the News: Nicole Kettwick on Vance Boelter Trial
In the NewsNicole Kettwick, University of St. Thomas School of Law adjunct faculty member, spoke to WCCO-TV about the complexities of bringing Vance Boelter to trial. From the interview: Vance Boelter, the man charged in the deadly Minnesota lawmaker shootings, pleaded not guilty in federal court last week. Nicole Kettwick, an adjunct professor at the University of… -
Law Students Help Pass Legislation That Will Allow Crime Victims to Heal
In the fall of 2024, Professor Mark Osler invited a group of guests to speak to his students in the University of St. Thomas School of Law Commutations Clinic. The clinic assists those who are or were formerly incarcerated prepare petitions for federal clemency. He wanted his students to hear from the family and friends… -
In the News: Law Dean Daniel B. Kelly Profiled in Hennepin Lawyer
In the NewsSchool of Law Dean Daniel B. Kelly was profiled in Hennepin Lawyer about his journey from Notre Dame to his first year leading the law school at the University of St. Thomas. From the story: “My rookie season has been a blast,” Dean Daniel B. Kelly remarked, when asked how he's settled into his role… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Racial Justice and Police Reform
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with The Christian Science Monitor on the sentencing of the police officer who shot Breonna Taylor. From the story: A federal judge sentenced a former Louisville, Kentucky, police officer to 33 months in prison, with three years of supervised release, for his…