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National Guard Airman Paralyzed at Walter Reed Petitions Supreme Court To Allow Him to Sue Military

William O. Douglas Clinical Professor of Law Michael Wishnie ’93 spoke about petitions to the Supreme Court by service members and veterans.

National Guard Airman Paralyzed at Walter Reed Petitions Supreme Court To Allow Him to Sue Military
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Law360

VA Asks to Appeal Refusal to Toss Systemic Discrimination Suit

The work of the Veterans Legal Services Clinic in Monk v. U.S. was highlighted as the VA recently requested to appeal the Connecticut federal judge’s decision.

VA Asks to Appeal Refusal to Toss Systemic Discrimination Suit
A corkboard background with two documentary posters, "How to Sue the Klan," and "Fracking the System;" staggered with photos of the documentarians.

Screening Room: Yale Law Clinic Offers Legal Guidance for Documentaries

DocProject, a program of the Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic, provides pro bono advice on media law and journalism for documentary filmmakers.
Screening Room: Yale Law Clinic Offers Legal Guidance for Documentaries
supreme court

Supreme Court Agrees with Clinics’ Amicus Brief on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Two Law School clinics filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Supreme Court Agrees with Clinics’ Amicus Brief on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Early Experience: Wiggin and Dana Partners Help Next-Gen Lawyers

The Appellate Litigation Project, co-led by Visiting Clinical Lecturer David Roth ’12, was highlighted. Ben Alter ’18 was quoted.

Early Experience: Wiggin and Dana Partners Help Next-Gen Lawyers
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The Boston Globe

New Study Claims Israel is Committing Genocide in Gaza

A study co-authored by the Allard K. Lowenstein International Human Rights Clinic that claims that Israel is committing genocide is highlighted.

New Study Claims Israel is Committing Genocide in Gaza
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WGBH

Denied Coverage for Same-Sex Marriage, Mass. Veteran Settles Lawsuit Over IVF Benefits

The Veterans Legal Services Clinic’s efforts to change the eligibility criterion for IVF was highlighted. Renée Mihail ’24 was quoted.

Denied Coverage for Same-Sex Marriage, Mass. Veteran Settles Lawsuit Over IVF Benefits
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NBC News

Service Members and Veterans are Fighting for the Right to Fertility Treatments

This feature highlights the Veterans Legal Services Clinic’s work for service members and veterans’ right to fertility treatments, and the continued effort to prove that infertility is service-connected. Renée Mihail ’24 is quoted.

Service Members and Veterans are Fighting for the Right to Fertility Treatments
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Unanimous Connecticut Supreme Court Sides with Housing Clinic on Foreclosure Defenses

The Connecticut Supreme Court sided with students from the Law School’s Housing Clinic who argued that allegations of a bank's insurance kickback scheme can be raised as defenses in a foreclosure action.
Unanimous Connecticut Supreme Court Sides with Housing Clinic on Foreclosure Defenses
Jim Silk teaching outside with three students

Professor Jim Silk Awarded DeVane Medal for Excellence as a Teacher and Scholar

Professor James J. Silk ’89 was awarded the William C. Clyde DeVane Medal in April by the University’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Professor Jim Silk Awarded DeVane Medal for Excellence as a Teacher and Scholar