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Professor Thomas Nachbar of the University of Virginia School of Law offers insights on the possible implications of the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple.

Most interventions and reforms in criminal justice have little enduring impact, argues University of Virginia School of Law professor Megan T. Stevenson in a new article that reviews 50 years of data.

University of Virginia School of Law professors Naomi Cahn and Barbara “Bobbie” Spellman discuss the legal implications of singlehood as Valentine’s Day rolls around.

University of Virginia School of Law professor George Cohen discusses questions raised about the concept of attorney-client privilege after three lawyers for former President Donald Trump agreed to plea deals to testify against him.

University of Virginia School of Law professor J.H. “Rip” Verkerke explains the UAW-Ford agreement and what it may mean for the future of unions after a year of notable strikes.

University of Virginia School of Law professor Frederick Schauer explores the tensions between political speech and conspiracy allegations in the criminal charges against former President Donald Trump.

Professor and privacy expert Danielle K. Citron of the University of Virginia School of Law calls for reforming the “permanent surveillance state” imposed on American public school students.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday effectively struck down the ability of public and private universities to include affirmative action in admissions decisions. The opinion reverses longstanding precedent that allowed universities some leeway to consider an applicant’s race as a way to better

A new paper by University of Virginia School of Law professors Ashley S. Deeks and Andrew Hayashi explains how U.S. tax sanctions could hinder Russia’s ability to keep fighting in Ukraine.

With TripAdvisor and Elon Musk in the headlines for moving their companies from Delaware to Nevada, University of Virginia law professor Michal Barzuza discusses what the moves mean for shareholders, for Delaware and for regulators.

With two U.S. presidents now facing special counsel investigations and one facing legal jeopardy on a host of other matters, University of Virginia law professor Saikrishna B. Prakash explains the differing visions of presidential immunity.

University of Virginia School of Law professor Ashley Deeks discusses the legal and ethical concerns with San Francisco voting to allow its police department to use robots to kill suspected criminals.

University of Virginia School of Law professor Paul B. Stephan’s legal career was taking shape as the Soviet Union was collapsing — and as Mikhail Gorbachev’s influence reached its peak. Stephan reflected on the former Soviet leader’s role in ending the Cold War and why he couldn’t hold on to power or the esteem of his fellow Russians.

University of Virginia School of Law professor Payvand Ahdout’s new article examines how lower federal courts have been able to act as an effective check against executive power.

In the wake of two mass shootings committed by 18-year-olds, University of Virginia School of Law professor Richard Bonnie ’69, an architect of red-flag laws, discusses how those laws can be used and improved to prevent future tragedies.

What does the leak of the Dobbs opinion mean for the U.S. Supreme Court? Professor Douglas Laycock of the University of Virginia School of Law offers his quick take.

Christopher A. Ripple ’08, a lecturer at the University of Virginia School of Law, explains how global food insecurity could expand in the wake of conflict in Ukraine and why food markets are so vulnerable.

Tesla founder Elon Musk has put money on the table in a bid to acquire Twitter, but has he shown all his cards? University of Virginia School of Law professor Cathy Hwang, a mergers and acquisitions expert, explains.

Russia expert Paul B. Stephan ’77, a University of Virginia School of Law professor, said it’s important to understand what Moscow really wants from the conflict over Ukraine.