Policing, Racism, and the Law Webinar
On Thursday, June 11, Minnesota Law is hosting a free webinar on “Policing, Racism, and the Law,” which will feature discussion on current issues surrounding policing policy and racial injustice.
Law360 Article on Prosecution’s Role in Correcting Wrongful Convictions
The article “Mo. Exoneration Bid Tests Limits Of Prosecutorial Power” tells the story of Lamar Johnson, who was convicted of murder in Missouri in 1995. However, both Johnson and St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner agree he did not actually commit the crime.
How Will COVID-19 Affect the Election? Buckle Up, Say Berkeley Law Experts
In “Berkeley Conversations: COVID-19,” Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Professor Bertrall Ross share their thoughts on how the current crisis may impact the upcoming election.
Principles of the Law, Student Sexual Misconduct Referenced in CA Court of Appeals Dissent
In Boermeester v. Carry, a case involving former USC kicker Matt Boermeester who was expelled from the university in 2017 because of an intimate partner violence charge, the California Court of Appeal found that USC did not provide “a meaningful opportunity to cross-examine critical witnesses at an in-person hearing” as recognized under the new Title IX regulations.
ALI’s Use of Force Principles Available for Free Download
At ALI’s 2017 Annual Meeting, the Use of Force chapter from ALI’s Principles of the Law, Policing project was approved. This Chapter contains best practices for police departments to follow concerning use of force in officers’ interactions with the public.
Fair Elections During a Crisis
An ad-hoc committee of scholars and researchers recently released a report addressing the challenges posed by holding an election in the midst of a public health crisis.
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