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Study finds real estate taxes hit poor hardest, not necessarily used for assumed purposes
For many people, especially those who are not wealthy, their home is their most valuable asset. But what happens when a person sells this asset? Are they taxed? If so, how much? A University of Kansas study found that municipal real estate transfer taxes in Illinois hit low-income homeowners the...
KU Law team finishes second in environmental law moot court competition
U.S. News & World Report lists 49 KU graduate programs in top 50 among public schools in 2021 rankings
The University of Kansas has nine graduate programs in the top 10 and 49 programs ranked in the top 50 among public universities in the 2021 rankings from U.S. News & World Report, released today. ...
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Book outlines how agriculture can be revolutionized, supported by new international bodies
Revolutionizing the way humans practice agriculture by implementing new practices supported by international bodies might sound like a radical idea. Yet it's possible, according to a University of Kansas legal expert whose new book shares how similar international bodies have already moved beyond the 16th century idea of sovereignty. A...
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KU Law team claims top advocacy prize at Indian law moot court competition
A University of Kansas School of Law team received the highest advocacy honors at the National Native American Law Students Association Moot Court Competition in Berkeley, California. ...
Alumnus pledges $1 million for future needs at School of Law
When Michael Davis was a professor at the University of Kansas School of Law in 1971, he made a big impression on law student Christopher “Kit” Smith — so big that Smith and his wife, Diana, have pledged $1 million to create a fund at KU Law in Davis’ name. ...
Law Journal symposium to explore ever-changing work environment
Legal scholars, academics, practitioners and policy experts will gather in Lawrence to discuss how changes to the work environment impact the legal landscape at the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy’s annual symposium. ...
Law students, Legal Services for Students can help file your taxes for free
Are you a Kansas, Missouri or Illinois resident? Do you make less than $56,000 per year? Do you not itemize your tax deductions? ...
KU law professor co-writes latest edition of frequently cited guide to civil litigation
Concerns about environmental disclosure from companies overblown, legal analysis finds
Companies often argue that requiring more information disclosures from public companies could overload investors. Those concerns are overblown, an analysis of comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission by a University of Kansas law professor shows. The study also reveals some surprising areas of common ground among companies and investors...
KU Legal Aid Clinic to host fourth annual expungement clinic
The University of Kansas School of Law’s Legal Aid Clinic and the Douglas County District Attorney's Office are hosting the fourth annual Clean Slate Expungement Clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. The free clinic will be held at the Douglas County District Court, 111 E. 11th...
Alumni gift establishes center for diversity and inclusion at KU Law
A new center for excellence at the University of Kansas School of Law aims to foster diversity within the law school community. The Dru Mort Sampson Center for Diversity and Inclusion, launched in late fall 2019, will encourage community engagement while helping students adjust to the demands of law school. ...
KU Law voted 'Best of Midwest'
KU law professor outlines how Title IX protects transgender students
Transgender rights have made significant progress in recent years thanks to court decisions and high-profile transgender individuals putting a spotlight on the issue. Much discrimination still exists, though, especially for young people without political power. ...
KU Law community mourns passing of former dean
The University of Kansas School of Law community is mourning the passing of former dean and longtime professor Martin Dickinson, who died Jan. 5 in Estes Park, Colorado. He was 81. ...
Study explores and compares how humans, animals innovate
A gorilla putting a stick in a termite mound to get a meal, a house cat learning how to open a door and a pensioner inventing a product for safe walking that goes on to earn millions in sales may not seem similar on the surface, but they all come...
Law professor receives International Educator Award
Winter family accelerates $1.7M gift to law, athletics
For University of Kansas alumni Nancy and Wint Winter Sr., the only thing as satisfying as giving was seeing the good a gift could do. ...
Law Review Symposium to explore antitrust law, policy
Antitrust law has returned to prominence on the national stage. This year’s Kansas Law Review Symposium will bring together scholars of varying backgrounds to explore the legal and economic questions raised by recent developments in antitrust law. ...
KU Alumni Association, Black Alumni Network honor alumni for achievements
Six alumni will receive the University of Kansas Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Network Mike and Joyce Shinn Leaders and Innovators Award for their contributions to the university, their profession and their communities. The award is named for the late Mike Shinn, a 1966 School of Engineering alumnus, who helped found...
Author to discuss racism, white fragility at KU lecture
is invited to attend the free lecture in Forums A and B of the Burge Union. The talk will start at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a book signing. Book sales will be provided by the KU Bookstore. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and light refreshments will...
KU announces 2019-2020 Staff Fellows
The University of Kansas has announced participants selected for the 2019-2020 Staff Fellows Program, which seeks to strengthen the university by developing leaders at all levels of the institution. ...
Article examines corporate renewable energy pledges, how they interact with state laws
After Donald Trump was elected president and put a renewed focus on fossil fuels, several large corporations made headlines by setting goals to increase the renewable energy they buy. Many are making progress on those pledges, while varying state energy laws have made it easier in some parts of the...
KU's Medical-Legal Partnership sees increase in patient referrals
Since its launch in 2008, the KU Law Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) has provided free legal assistance to thousands of low-income patients at area hospitals while providing hands-on training to law students. ...
KU professor writes brief for Supreme Court arguing Title VII protects against transgender discrimination
In one of the first cases of its upcoming term, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of a transgender woman who was fired from her job and determine if Title VII protects against discrimination against transgender individuals. A University of Kansas law professor has co-written an amicus brief,...
Law school chooses 12 students to serve as Dean’s Fellows, mentor incoming law students
Twelve students at the University of Kansas School of Law have been chosen as Dean’s Fellows for the 2019-20 academic year. ...
Legal scholar to deliver Distinguished Water Law Lecture
Professor Robin Kundis Craig will explore the law and policy surrounding water law topics when she delivers the Distinguished Water Law Lecture at the University of Kansas School of Law. ...