Waiting for Release
Professor Sharon Beckman is quoted in the Boston Globe about Innocence Program client Ronnie Qualls after a judge threw out his double murder convictions.
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"You are going to be challenged. You are going to be learning from people who are constantly challenging themselves."
- Vincent Rougeau, Dean
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Undo Influence?
Professor Oei detects flaws in the new tax law's rulemaking process.
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'Deportation World'
Professor Kanstroom warns of a rule-of-law and human rights catastrophe.
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Putting Prophetic Rhetoric in Its Place
Professor Kaveny offers prescription for ravaging forces of public discourse.
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Saying Yes to Reins on Net Neutrality
Professor Lyons argues zero-rated plans are good for consumers.
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Crime-Based Deportation Is ‘Absurd’
Professor Hong comes out swinging in a fight to make immigration law more fair.
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A Charitable Sleight of Hand
Professor Madoff launches an effort to fix the wrongs of donor-advised funds.
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Fighting Malfeasance with Pen, Not Sword
When Professor George Brown writes about corruption, even Supreme Court justices listen.
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Making International Tax Laws Just
Professor Diane Ring gives voice to the concerns of emerging nations.
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Hashimoto Investigates Opioid Crisis
Our lawyer-scientist's research shapes national guidelines on overuse.
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Throwing the Book at Federal Regulators
Professor Patricia McCoy's pivotal role in righting the mortgage market.
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Novel Theory Gets Its Day in Court
Professor Kent Greenfield's research has real impact in Hershey case.
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A Unique Opportunity: The Rappaport Fellows Program
Today I’m hosting a guest blog from Kadie Martin, a second-year student and Rappaport Fellow, about her experience with the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy at...
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United States v. Bhagat Singh Thind: On Gaining Citizenship & Losing Identity
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? To give up loyalty to other countries. I remember this very question from my parents’ civics test a...
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