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The archaic law stopping climate activists from keeping oil in the ground
September 9, 2021
Allowing conservationists to bid on public resources — held to a “use it or lose it” standard — could be a game-changer, experts say.
How the Purdue opioid settlement could help the public understand the roots of the drug crisis
September 2, 2021
The multibillion-dollar settlement will trigger the release of troves of documents that may shine new light on what caused the opioid crisis.
Restoring access to culturally significant species with the Yurok Tribe
August 26, 2021
Law students work alongside tribal leaders to assist in a longstanding project to restore access to ancestral resources.
DACA in doubt after court ruling: 3 questions answered
August 5, 2021
The Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that DACA, a policy that shields undocumented young immigrants from deportation, could continue. Now a Texas court says it can’t. An immigration lawyer explains.
Holding world leaders accountable for environmental destruction
July 8, 2021
“Ecocide” is an evolving legal term — now with new international heft.
Research security symposium focuses on protecting America’s intellectual capital
February 17, 2021
Security experts, higher education leaders convene in late Jan. to address the rise of foreign threats.
Professor launches Center for Athletes’ Rights and Equity
February 11, 2021
New research center is the brainchild of Eddie Comeaux, a higher education professor and former Division I athlete.
Another opportunity for DACA students
December 22, 2020
A federal ruling restores the program for undocumented students. Jennifer Nájera, associate professor and chair of Ethnic Studies, tells us why this matters.
An incomplete victory
August 17, 2020
The 100th anniversary of women's right to vote is coming up — but not all women benefited.
Legacy of Berkeley Law’s first Black female graduate lives on
August 6, 2020
Alumna Annie Coker is a little known, but important figure in history — the first Black woman in California to become a lawyer.