University of Wisconsin Law School

Reminder: Applications are still open for the Fall 2027 William H. Hastie Fellowship. The Hastie Fellowship has supported aspiring scholars preparing for a career in law teaching since 1973. Apply and learn more: buff.ly/E5Vwl57

Join us on Monday, Nov. 9, for "What is a Human?" a public lecture by novelist, poet and author of "Against the Machine: On the Unmaking of Humanity," Paul Kingsnorth, presented by @uw_csld. Learn more and register: buff.ly/kQkhfQg.

Wisconsin launched the new Temporary Restraining Order e-filing portal to make the filing process easier to navigate for survivors of domestic abuse and harassment. Ryan Poe-Gavlinski walks through the new system and points out remaining gaps. Read the full story: buff.ly/JPJ707h

In-person absentee voting opens today in Wisconsin. Learn more about the 3 proposed constitutional amendments on the Wisconsin ballot at go.wisc.edu/904q9r

Meta is updating its commercial terms in a way that has raised concerns about broad scraping of websites associated with business accounts. Even after the company made an adjustment, legal experts, including our own Benjamin Sobel, say that openings remain. buff.ly/ByhIcB2

@uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social Staff Attorney @bgodar.bsky.social discusses Wisconsin's proposed state amendments that voters will decide on the November 2026 ballot. Watch the interview: buff.ly/dfpfQW3.

Interview: 📺 🖥️ 💻 📱 Watch a talk with Bryna Godar, an attorney with the State Democracy Research Initiative @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social at the University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu, about three proposed state constitutional amendments on the November 2026 ballot.

When egg prices surged in 2022, many focused on bird flu and supply chain disruptions. Peter Carstensen suspected price collusion. Investigators have since found evidence of a scheme involving three of the country's largest egg producers to artificially drive up prices. Learn more: buff.ly/Sbv5n6m.

Montana is just one of many states that have seen renewed interest in ballot measures over the last decade, according to @derekclinger.bsky.social with @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.com. Learn more: buff.ly/ML1uV2m

People had ?s about Katie Zacharia's legal credentials when she was hired (and quickly fired) as White House press secretary. @Snopes.com asked John Ohnesorge, who has researched the Chinese regulations of lawyers. "There's no possibility that she passed the Chinese bar exam, ever." buff.ly/LO3pk4l

UW Law Dean Dan Tokaji and Franciska Coleman are among the panelists for "Open Inquiry at UW–Madison: The Faculty Survey in Conversation," where they will discuss academic freedom and intellectual pluralism at UW-Madison. Learn more and register: buff.ly/5uWGN6P.

@Alex-huneeus.bsky.social explores the rise of moral conservative engagement with the Inter-American Human Rights System and considers the implications for the future of human rights in her new paper, "Moral Conservatives and the Future of Human Rights in Latin America:" buff.ly/JY4G6Al #FridayReads

A Wisconsin law is supposed to allow domestic abuse and stalking victims break leases for their safety. But it doesn't always work the way some might expect. Ryan Poe-Gavlinski, director of the Restraining Order and Survivor Advocacy Clinic, comments in this @wmtv15news.com story. buff.ly/5NcoJGt

SDRI Legal Director Danielle Friedman explains the law related to armed officers at polling places in @us.theconversation.com

#TBT to last month's UW Law Alumni Cocktail Reception, where alumni and colleagues heard updates from Dean Dan Tokaji and learned more about the important work being done at the school's Immigrant Justice Center. Shoutout to Sidley for hosting us in their wonderful space!

Canes, tossed! ✅️ Over 100 third-year law students ran across Camp Randall field and tossed their canes over the goalpost, keeping the Cane Toss tradition going strong! Revisit photos and highlights from the event: buff.ly/IsQpqID

Check out SDRI Senior Counsel @derekclinger.bsky.social's latest @statecourtreport.org piece discussing two recent California Supreme Court decisions finding a local sheriff's seizure of 650,000 ballots unlawful and the lessons for voters, officials, and courts.

Amanda White Eagle is leading an effort to create a handbook addressing legal barriers to donating land to tribal nations. “I’m really excited about what we can uncover, and sort of demystify the process,” she tells the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Learn more: buff.ly/Ja9Wj9t

Congratulations to Pedro Colón '94, who was named one of Wisconsin’s 23 Most Influential Latino Leaders for 2026 by Madison365. He is a judge on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I, and running in the 2027 election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Learn more: buff.ly/ZeDjgE0

For Camille Townsend Granville ’06, a UW Law education was just the beginning. Today, as Airbnb’s chief ethics officer and associate general counsel, she draws on lessons from professors, mentors and every chapter of her career: buff.ly/WvYQeX7.

Jason Reinecke joins the Wisconsin Law in Action Podcast to discuss innovation policy, patents, judicial decision-making and AI, including research into whether AI can effectively answer student questions. Listen to the podcast: buff.ly/2GCvOca.

@uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social's @bgodar.bsky.social explains Wisconsin's write-in voting law: “If you vote for other candidates throughout the rest of your ballot, that would still be counted, but the vote for Mickey Mouse just wouldn’t be tallied if Mickey Mouse has not registered:” buff.ly/OxwwwH4.

In the upcoming November election, Wisconsinites will be asked to vote on three proposed amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution. In a series of explainers, we describe the proposals, identify arguments for and against, and assess likely impacts. statedemocracy.law.wisc.edu/our-work/nov... 1/4

Some traditions never get old. Relive this year's Cane Toss in our full video: buff.ly/uS2NWNM. And this is just the beginning — we’ll be sharing more photos from the day in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

Check out the latest paper by @emilycauble.bsky.social, "Guiding Tax Return Preparers Informally," now available on SSRN. Read the paper: buff.ly/56youCy. #FridayReads

GHI's Oct 27th Webinar: Climate Change & Global Displacement. Sumudu Atapattu of UW's Law School moderates with panelists from Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Georgetown University, and University of London. Free & open to all: https://ow.ly/xzR450ZMCO6

The flamingos have landed! Show your support for the Law School with Fill the Hill until 5 p.m. CT today. Join the flock: buff.ly/b47m3hp.

Join us for a talk with Professor Judith Resnik on her new book, Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy, on Thursday, Oct 29, from 3-4 pm in Lubar Commons (Rm 7200) at UW Law School. Register here: go.wisc.edu/8wfl02

Yesterday, DOJ’s lawsuit seeking Georgia’s sensitive voter data was dismissed, making it the 27th such case DOJ has lost (including appeals). We’ve been tracking the suits here: go.wisc.edu/k7mw0w And we recently updated our deep-dive into the underlying legal issues here: go.wisc.edu/p002lc

Congratulations to Associate Director of Public Services Kristopher Turner on being named one of the National Law Review's 2026 Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia, a national recognition honoring educators and academic leaders shaping the future of legal education. Read more: buff.ly/fD9rC4G.

For @toreydolan.bsky.social, the Wisconsin Idea means making sure the law serves Tribal communities. From her time as a Hastie Fellow to her work today, she’s committed to scholarship that has practical impact: buff.ly/wwZxHTd.

Amanda White Eagle, director of the Great Lakes Indigenous Law Center, says whether a native nation is acquiring land or receiving it, it matters for everyone. Learn more in this WBAY story: buff.ly/BLhlETb

Taking the bar exam and want to see what Bar Review Courses have to offer? Swing by the Atrium for lunch and chat with representatives from Barbri, @helixbarreview.org, Kaplan, Themis, AccessLex, @statebarofwi.bsky.social, and the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners. Register: buff.ly/rDOizpM

I have a piece out today in The Daily Star (Bangladesh) on the special challenges of poison detection given cremation practices in colonial Bengal (drawing from my Open Access book, Fear of the False): www.thedailystar.net/slow-reads/f... #legalhistory

Check out the latest article by William Clune, "Reforming Public Security in Brazil: Federal Coordination and Institutional Change," now available on SSRN. Read the article: buff.ly/pmbI1Gf. #FridayReads

Fill the Hill is one week away! Ready to join the flock and plant a flamingo on Bascom Hill? Learn more: buff.ly/fR6iL1y

The Environmental Protection Agency is removing rules regulating emissions for coal and gas power plants, but Steph Tai @saltislife.bsky.social told Wisconsin Public Radio this won't ultimately buck the economic trend toward cleaner fuels. Read the full story: buff.ly/JXWSF7v.

In a recent faculty workshop, Alexandra Huneeus discussed the rise of moral conservative engagement with the inter-American human rights system and implications for the future of human rights. The paper is a work in progress with Jorge Contesse. You can read the paper here: buff.ly/vt3nUFD.

This week, the Wisconsin Values Exchange: Beliefs in Practice Across Professions convened the Professional Perspectives in Practice Panel, featuring professionals from law, pharmacy, nursing and veterinary medicine. Thanks to all who joined us for this lively discussion!

Congratulations to Alysa Steenport, who is being honored by the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) with the 2026 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Outstanding Law Student Award. Learn more: buff.ly/d0p2Ej2

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Great Lakes Indigenous Law Center is using a new grant to help native nations.

Applications are now open for the Fall 2027 William H. Hastie Fellowship. The Hastie Fellowship has supported aspiring scholars preparing for a career in law teaching since 1973. Apply and learn more: buff.ly/E5Vwl57

At UW Law, Patti Needham 3L found her voice — and her passion for trial advocacy. After joining mock trial, Patti grew from a self-described soft-spoken student into a confident courtroom advocate. Now, she’s helping the next generation of students build those same skills: buff.ly/fjdMovG.

@uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social Faculty Co-Director @robyablon.bsky.social spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio about the recent SCOTUS rejection of federal efforts to rework absentee mail-in voting requirements and the administration's attempts to collect undedacted voter lists: buff.ly/1MEI7ui.

How does independent, nonpartisan journalism support democracy? Join author and attorney @ianrosenberg.bsky.social and Prof. Emeritus Donald Downs on Oct. 5 for a discussion of Rosenberg’s new book and the media’s role in informing the electorate. Learn more and register: buff.ly/U4l0Yzo.

Check out the latest article by @emilycauble.bsky.social, “Consumer Protection from Tax Misinformation," now available on SSRN: buff.ly/6hmCgBm. #FridayReads

Check out the latest article by @miriamseifter.bsky.social, "Oppositional Gubernatorial Administration," now available on SSRN. Read the article: buff.ly/wVBT0NL. #FridayReads