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Prof. Cox Quoted in American Medical News Article on Gay Therapy Suit

—Professor Prentiss Cox was quoted in an American Medical News article regarding a New Jersey consumer fraud suit alleging that a particular gay therapy conversion program is a deceptive practice. Cox stated that…

Prof. Wolf Lectures in Israel for Ministry of Health & European Network on Rare Diseases

—Professor Susan Wolf lectured in Tel Aviv at the invitation of the Israeli Ministry of Health and E-Rare, the European Research Area Network for Research on Rare Diseases. E-Rare…

Prof. Orfield, Thomas Luce Author Study on Open Enrollment

—The Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity has released "Open Enrollment and Racial Segregation in the Twin Cities: 2000-2010," a new study of the Metro area's 69 school districts, written by…

Prof. Feld Quoted in Star Tribune on Sentencing Juveniles

—Professor Barry Feld was quoted extensively in a Star Tribune article on the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on sentencing juveniles. The Court prohibited states from imposing a mandatory life…

Prof. Cox Quoted in Star Tribune on Mortgage Rules

—Professor Prentiss Cox was extensively quoted in a Star Tribune article about new rules issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The rules implemented limits on mortgage lending enacted as part…

Prof. Kirtley Quoted in Pioneer Press on Sheriff's Deputy's Confiscation of Video Recording

—Professor Jane Kirtley discussed a recent incident involving the confiscation of a bystander's video recording of Ramsey County sheriff's deputies in a public place in a Pioneer Press article. "I wish the…

Prof. Cribari's Poem 'No Man's Land' Receives Praise

—Professor Stephen Cribari's poem "No Man's Land" received a commendation in the Pendle War Poetry competition in November 2012, was published in its book War Poems, and was twice read over the radio and…

Prof. Wolf Quoted in Boston Globe on Genome Sequencing in Newborns

—Professor Susan Wolf was quoted in a Boston Globe article on whole genome sequencing in newborns. "A tangled debate centers on newborns' DNA" quotes Wolf on issues raised by newborn sequencing, including…

Prof. Carpenter's Book Flagrant Conduct on NYT's 100 Notable Books of 2012

—Professor Dale Carpenter's book, Flagrant Conduct: The Story of Lawrence v. Texas, was selected by the editors of the New York Times…

Prof. Painter Appears on MSNBC and CNN Regarding NRA's Influence on Gun Control

—Professor Richard Painter appeared on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" on December 20 and…

Prof. Carpenter Quoted on Politics in Minnesota Website

—Professor Dale Carpenter was quoted in a Politics in Minnesota article entitled "Session ’13 Politics: Let the Games Begin." Carpenter was quoted about gay marriage possibly being resolved by the Supreme Court…

Prof. Schwarcz Interviewed on Insurance after Hurricane Sandy

—Professor Daniel Schwarcz was interviewed for a story on Bankrate.com about the "anti-concurrent causation clause," found in many homeowners insurance policies, and Hurricane Sandy.