Law

Outside of Penn Carey Law from sidewalk.

The versatility of the JD/MPA degree

Julian Lutz will graduate in May with an MPA from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs in addition to his JD from the University of Pennsylvania’s Carey Law School.

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In a black-and-white photo, Jimmy Carter stands close to the camera in front of a crowd. He is seen in profile and is smiling.

Jimmy Carter remembered

Penn faculty reflect on the legacy of the former president, who led America almost a half-century ago and whose post-presidency was defined by humanitarian work and service.

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The U.S. Supreme Court.

Power and possibility at the U.S. Supreme Court

“Curation, Narration, Erasure: Power and Possibility at the U.S. Supreme Court,” an article by Seaman Family University Professor Karen M. Tani, analyzes the 2023 Supreme Court term, including major controversies over presidential power, firearms regulation, reproductive rights, and the administrative state.

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Students at the registration table for the Responsible Computing Challenge.

Supporting the next generation of ethical technologists

The Responsible Computing for Just Futures Initiative, an initiative of the Responsible Computing Challenge at Penn Carey Law, has ambitious plans for the mindset with which the next generation of Penn students will engage careers at the intersection of law and technology.

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In the News


Bloomberg

Corporate America’s real worries about Trump are buried in annual reports

Jill Fisch of Penn Carey Law says that the scope and speed of recent regulatory policy changes are especially challenging for companies right now.

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Bloomberg

Musk’s war on Delaware spurs bill to hang on to businesses

Jill Fisch of Penn Carey Law says that recent Delaware legislation on business statutes was imprecise and excessive, driven by fears of further corporate defections from the state.

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Bloomberg Law

TripAdvisor ruling eases ‘DExit’ path for corporate departures

Jill Fisch of Penn Carey Law says that corporate leaders eager to leave Delaware now have a more straightforward path than before a ruling by Delaware’s Supreme Court.

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Newsweek

Maryland teacher allegedly backs ICE raids on schools in social media posts

Sarah Paoletti of Penn Carey Law says that ICE is limited in its ability to come into homes and detain people without a warrant.

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The New York Times

Trump’s actions have created a constitutional crisis, scholars say

Kate Shaw of Penn Carey Law says that a clash between the executive and judicial branches of the federal government would add to an ongoing constitutional crisis.

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The New York Times

Trump argues that courts cannot block Musk’s team from Treasury systems

David Zaring of the Wharton School says that the idea of a professionalized civil service has been around since the 19th century.

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