Can one person close a Philadelphia charter school? Prof. Susan DeJarnatt says Veronica Joyner’s decision to do so reveals a flaw in the system: “It shouldn’t all be under one person’s control.” Read More

Some pharmacy chains have been slow to begin dispensing mifepristone despite a green light from the FDA. Dean Rachel Rebouche cites continued uncertainty amid ongoing litigation as a likely factor. Read More

Intel Corp. is challenging an “eye-popping” $2.2 billion patent verdict before the Federal Circuit. Prof. Paul Gugliuzza expects the Court to “closely scrutinize” the award. Read More

Prof. Zamir Ben-Dan joins PA Humanities’ Re-Vision podcast to discuss the relevance of the Sixth Amendment in today’s era of mass incarceration. Read More

Judge Wendy Pew has come under fire after dismissing charges against Mark Dial, and critics have pointed to her prior connection with a partner at the firm representing him. Prof. Lauren Ouziel says that is not a “conflict that would require recusal.” Read More

A Supreme Court case about fishing boat regulations could impact healthcare regulation if it further erodes the scope of administrative authority. “It’s a longer road to really chipping away at agency discretion and agency expertise to decide what good policy is,” said Dean Rachel Rebouche. Read More

Prof. Jules Epstein talks with Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy about developments in the Bryan Kohberger investigation, including a probe into Amazon purchases connected to the case. Kohberger is accused of fatally stabbing four Idaho college students in November 2022. Watch

Prof. Jennifer Lee calls for the abolition of Pennsylvania’s ChildLine & Abuse Registry. “Child abuse is a real problem. ChildLine is not the answer,” she says. Read More

Prof. Scott Burris says Overdose Prevention Centers can reduce opioid deaths as part of a comprehensive set of community supports, but only if policymakers are able to get community members on board. Read More

West Texas judge Alan Albright, best known as a magnet for patent litigation, issued a 59-page opinion striking down Texas’ book ban law. Prof. Paul Gugliuzza has studied Judge Albright’s work and says the opinion offers a rare window into his decision-writing style. Read More