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David Zarfes Discusses Legal Implications of Breaking a Confidentiality Agreement
November 3, 2011

The woman who accused Herman Cain of sexual harassment now wants to speak up, according to her lawyer, Joel P.

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: Lab teaches real world skills
October 25, 2011

David Zarfes still remembers the look on the faces of his students when he used legal terms like "indemnity" and "subrogation" during one of his transactional courses a few years ago.

They appeared "confounded," said Zarfes, the...

Futterman Questions Police Recording Ban, Posner Disagrees
September 28, 2011

Even if he wanted to, Chicago attorney Craig Benson Futterman said he likely could not comply with an Illinois law that allows citizens to photograph or videotape police officers but bars them from recording the officers’ words.

“I’m not even sure how to turn off the audio on my...

Futterman Comments on Sentencing of Corrupt Chicago Cop
September 9, 2011

Jerome Finnigan, who led a gang of corrupt Chicago cops, was sentenced Thursday for plotting to kill another Chicago police officer.

A.V. Club Chicago covers IJ Clinic "My Streets! My Eats!" Campaign
September 8, 2011

Street food has been a part of America’s culinary history since the hot dog met the bun. For many families, hocking ice cream, tamales, and other fare has helped buy homes and finance college educations.

IJ Clinic Advocates for Mobile Chefs in Chicago's Food Truck Debate
August 23, 2011

Should the city of Chicago be allowed to turn business districts into No-Vending Zones to protect brick-and-mortar restaurants from competition?

Milnikel Talks with Chicago Public Radio's 848 About Chicago Food Trucks
August 23, 2011

On Tuesday, August 23, 2011, Beth Milnikel, Director of the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Law School, appeared on the Chicago Public Radio Program...

Law School To Launch New Environmental Law Clinic
July 27, 2011

The University of Chicago Law School has announced the creation of the Abrams Environmental Law Clinic, which will offer students sophisticated training in environmental litigation, policy and regulation.

Alison Siegler Discusses Federal Sentencing in Light of Blagojevich Verdict
July 1, 2011

NBC Chicago Promotes Upcoming IJ Clinic Hiring Workshop
May 3, 2011

If you think you're ready to hire employees for your start-up, think about this: a daylong conference for entrepreneurs looking to hire.