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Berkeley Law’s groundbreaking AI program for Master of Laws (LL.M.) executive track students is expanding — and drawing rave reviews from its first participants. https://bit.ly/4ovl2FD #BerkeleyLaw #AI #LLM
Innovative LL.M. Certificate in AI Law and Regulation expands
The program’s first crop of graduates are already making an impact.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Berkeley Law’s groundbreaking AI program for Master of Laws (LL.M.) executive track students is expanding — and drawing rave reviews from its first participants. https://bit.ly/4ovl2FD #BerkeleyLaw #AI #LLM
“He's taking all this commitment knowing that he's not going to actually face any consequences because he doesn't have a financial stake," Professor Ofer Eldar spoke to @Forbes about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: https://bit.ly/4owm1FO #BerkeleyLaw
Here’s What Happens If OpenAI Can’t Pay For Its $1.4 Trillion AI Deals
OpenAI has gone wild with compute deals this year, committing to spend far more than its balance sheet can currently sustain. So who takes the fall if it can’t pay? It won’t be Altman.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
“He's taking all this commitment knowing that he's not going to actually face any consequences because he doesn't have a financial stake," Professor Ofer Eldar spoke to @Forbes about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: https://bit.ly/4owm1FO #BerkeleyLaw
UC Berkeley Law Professor Daniel Farber and Ethan Elkind, director of @cleeberkeley.bsky.social spoke to @calmatters.org about regulation of greenhouse gases: https://bit.ly/4nMBD6V #BerkeleyLaw
If Trump’s EPA abandons climate policy, could California take over on greenhouse gases?
California, the state that helped define U.S. clean-air policy, is once again considering how far it can go without Washington’s permission.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
UC Berkeley Law Professor Daniel Farber and Ethan Elkind, director of @cleeberkeley.bsky.social spoke to @calmatters.org about regulation of greenhouse gases: https://bit.ly/4nMBD6V #BerkeleyLaw
Matthew Hamilton, a Ph.D. student in the Jurisprudence & Social Policy Program, has recently published several essays and white papers for the Edley Center on Law & Democracy and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. https://bit.ly/4qSYO2g #BerkeleyLaw
Powerful policy ideas
Matthew Hamilton, a Ph.D. student in the Jurisprudence & Social Policy Program, has recently published several essays and white papers for the Edley Center on Law & Democracy and the Carnegie Endowmen...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Matthew Hamilton, a Ph.D. student in the Jurisprudence & Social Policy Program, has recently published several essays and white papers for the Edley Center on Law & Democracy and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. https://bit.ly/4qSYO2g #BerkeleyLaw
Professor Andrea Roth spoke to @bloombergtax.com about a judiciary panel meeting where judges and lawyers debated ways to address artificial evidence. She warned that the use of the words “simple” & “scientific” could “create mischief and unnecessary litigation.” https://bit.ly/43YGMS7 #BerkeleyLaw
Judiciary Panel Debates AI, Deepfakes as Shutdown Continues
The ongoing government shutdown’s impact on the federal courts was front-and-center at a judiciary panel meeting, where judges and lawyers debated ways to address artificial evidence and so-called dee...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Professor Andrea Roth spoke to @bloombergtax.com about a judiciary panel meeting where judges and lawyers debated ways to address artificial evidence. She warned that the use of the words “simple” & “scientific” could “create mischief and unnecessary litigation.” https://bit.ly/43YGMS7 #BerkeleyLaw
Professor Emily Rong Zhang and David A. Carrillo, lecturer and executive director of the California Constitution Center, spoke to @bloomberglaw.com about a lawsuit challenging California's newly approved congressional maps bit.ly/43eGx5k #BerkeleyLaw
California Voting Map Suit Under Time Crunch Ahead of Midterms
California Republicans quickly raised a constitutional challenge to the state’s newly approved congressional maps, with deadlines for the 2026 mid-term election fast approaching and a cloud of of lega...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Professor Emily Rong Zhang and David A. Carrillo, lecturer and executive director of the California Constitution Center, spoke to @bloomberglaw.com about a lawsuit challenging California's newly approved congressional maps bit.ly/43eGx5k #BerkeleyLaw
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“You can’t have access to legal services if you can’t receive legal information, share your story and have that honest, true, trusted communication with your attorney,” said Deborah Schlosberg, @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Pro Bono Program. www.dailycal.org/news/campus/... via @dailycal.bsky.social
Berkeley Law launches 42-language legal access initiative
Last week, the UC Berkeley School of Law’s Pro Bono Program launched its first-ever Language Access Directory, an initiative designed to bridge the “persistent” language barriers in legal access.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“You can’t have access to legal services if you can’t receive legal information, share your story and have that honest, true, trusted communication with your attorney,” said Deborah Schlosberg, @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Pro Bono Program. www.dailycal.org/news/campus/... via @dailycal.bsky.social
Can the Electoral College be changed or abolished?
In this episode of 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘸, Dean Chemerinsky breaks down the requirements for changing the Electoral College. https://youtube.com/shorts/XWmrrZKFh0Q?feature=share
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In this episode of 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘸, Dean Chemerinsky breaks down the requirements for changing the Electoral College. https://youtube.com/shorts/XWmrrZKFh0Q?feature=share
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Can the Electoral College be changed or abolished?
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November 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Can the Electoral College be changed or abolished?
In this episode of 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘸, Dean Chemerinsky breaks down the requirements for changing the Electoral College. https://youtube.com/shorts/XWmrrZKFh0Q?feature=share
#ItstheLaw #BerkeleyLaw
In this episode of 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘸, Dean Chemerinsky breaks down the requirements for changing the Electoral College. https://youtube.com/shorts/XWmrrZKFh0Q?feature=share
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Prof. Emily Rong Zhang (@ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social) says redistricting has long been a “wild west” of the US democratic system. “It’s brute force politics where the fights are some of the dirtiest,” she said. Via @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Rich Donors Bankroll Redistricting Fights Ahead of 2026 Elections
The big money doesn’t want to wait until 2026.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Prof. Emily Rong Zhang (@ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social) says redistricting has long been a “wild west” of the US democratic system. “It’s brute force politics where the fights are some of the dirtiest,” she said. Via @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🏛️ Join us for a free Berkeley Boosts webinar: Conversations on Civil Justice, Profiles in Legal Courage: "Standing Up for the Rule of Law."
🗓️ November 14 @ 1 p.m. PT
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3L Public Interest Scholars Samahria Alpern (pictured), Nick Delehanty, Cindy Nguyen, and Lande Watson recently held a ‘Pearls of Wisdom’ event giving advice on summer jobs, course selection, journals, and more to the program’s 1L cohort. https://bit.ly/43cjUyn #BerkeleyLaw
Third-Year Public Interest Scholars Share Tips With First-Year Students
3L Public Interest Scholars Samahria Alpern (pictured), Nick Delehanty, Cindy Nguyen, and Lande Watson recently held a ‘Pearls of Wisdom’ event that provided advice on summer jobs, course selection, j...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
3L Public Interest Scholars Samahria Alpern (pictured), Nick Delehanty, Cindy Nguyen, and Lande Watson recently held a ‘Pearls of Wisdom’ event giving advice on summer jobs, course selection, journals, and more to the program’s 1L cohort. https://bit.ly/43cjUyn #BerkeleyLaw
Is it legal to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court?
In this episode of It's the Law, Dean Chemerinsky explains the history of the number of Supreme Court justices. https://youtube.com/shorts/SkcbDVd6zCM?feature=share
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In this episode of It's the Law, Dean Chemerinsky explains the history of the number of Supreme Court justices. https://youtube.com/shorts/SkcbDVd6zCM?feature=share
#BerkeleyLaw #ItstheLaw
Is it legal to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court?
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November 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Is it legal to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court?
In this episode of It's the Law, Dean Chemerinsky explains the history of the number of Supreme Court justices. https://youtube.com/shorts/SkcbDVd6zCM?feature=share
#BerkeleyLaw #ItstheLaw
In this episode of It's the Law, Dean Chemerinsky explains the history of the number of Supreme Court justices. https://youtube.com/shorts/SkcbDVd6zCM?feature=share
#BerkeleyLaw #ItstheLaw
"Do amicus, or 'friend of the court,' briefs matter in Supreme Court cases? [...] I often wonder if they are worth the time and effort." Opinion by Dean Chemerinsky in his recurring series, Courtly Observations, on @scotusblog.com bit.ly/4osOegE
The tariffs case and whether amicus briefs matter
Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme Court’s decisions will mean for the law, for lawyers and lower courts, and for people’s lives. […]
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November 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
"Do amicus, or 'friend of the court,' briefs matter in Supreme Court cases? [...] I often wonder if they are worth the time and effort." Opinion by Dean Chemerinsky in his recurring series, Courtly Observations, on @scotusblog.com bit.ly/4osOegE
“It’s very, very unusual to have direct evidence of intent,” Professor Elisabeth Semel, co-director of Berkeley Law's Death Penalty Clinic, spoke to @theassemblync.bsky.social bit.ly/47GIj0m #BerkeleyLaw
It’s Illegal to Use Gender in Jury Selection. That Hasn’t Stopped it From Happening.
The U.S. Supreme Court has forbidden using gender to remove potential jurors, but N.C. appellate courts have done little to enforce that.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
“It’s very, very unusual to have direct evidence of intent,” Professor Elisabeth Semel, co-director of Berkeley Law's Death Penalty Clinic, spoke to @theassemblync.bsky.social bit.ly/47GIj0m #BerkeleyLaw
“We have a small number of students at federal government agencies, and each student is in a different situation," said Susan Schechter, director of Berkeley Law's field placement program, on the government shutdown
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Government Shutdown 'Incredibly Disruptive' to Law School Externships
“On one hand, we've been very, very lucky to be able to find alternative projects for our students, but it's not easy for the students,” said one law school externship director.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“We have a small number of students at federal government agencies, and each student is in a different situation," said Susan Schechter, director of Berkeley Law's field placement program, on the government shutdown
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“Voters created the redistricting commission. What the voters created they can change or abolish,” David A. Carrillo, executive director of the California Constitution Center, spoke to @latimes.com about Proposition 50 https://lat.ms/4nF9qPs #UCBerkeleyLaw
Proposition 50 could disenfranchise Republican California voters. Will it survive a legal challenge?
If Californians vote in favor of the measure on Nov. 4, the number of Republicans in California’s House — nine of 52 total members — would likely be cut in half.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
“Voters created the redistricting commission. What the voters created they can change or abolish,” David A. Carrillo, executive director of the California Constitution Center, spoke to @latimes.com about Proposition 50 https://lat.ms/4nF9qPs #UCBerkeleyLaw
“The two tariff cases before the Supreme Court this week should thus be easy ones, including for the conservative justices.” Opinion by Dean Erwin Chemerinsky www.latimes.com/opinion/stor... via @latimes.com
Contributor: The Constitution is clear when it comes to Trump's tariffs
Will the Supreme Court's conservatives follow the letter of the laws, or be a rubber stamp for Trump?
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November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“The two tariff cases before the Supreme Court this week should thus be easy ones, including for the conservative justices.” Opinion by Dean Erwin Chemerinsky www.latimes.com/opinion/stor... via @latimes.com
"Many states, including California, currently consider voters’ race in drawing their political maps. The Supreme Court could ban the practice." - Opinion by lecturers Stephen Duvernay and David A. Carrillo via @sfchronicle.com https://bit.ly/49FK8gq
How an upcoming Supreme Court ruling could wipe out a Prop 50 victory
Many states, including California, currently consider voters’ race in drawing their political maps. The Supreme Court could ban the practice.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:04 AM
"Many states, including California, currently consider voters’ race in drawing their political maps. The Supreme Court could ban the practice." - Opinion by lecturers Stephen Duvernay and David A. Carrillo via @sfchronicle.com https://bit.ly/49FK8gq
The People's Accolade Law Magazine featured Joshua Abe LL.M. '22 as Africa's Top Legal Millennial. Abe was a 2020 recipient of UC Berkeley’s African Legal Impact Award. https://www.thepalmagazine.com/joshua-abe-africas-legal-millennial/ #BerkeleyLaw
Joshua Abe: Africa’s Legal Millennial – The PALM: Legal Mag®
Joshua Abe is a Partner at Abe & Asotie LP which he co-founded. He is the head of the Firm’s Dispute Resolution Practice namely, Litigation, Arbitration, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. He is reno...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The People's Accolade Law Magazine featured Joshua Abe LL.M. '22 as Africa's Top Legal Millennial. Abe was a 2020 recipient of UC Berkeley’s African Legal Impact Award. https://www.thepalmagazine.com/joshua-abe-africas-legal-millennial/ #BerkeleyLaw
“Disclosing can mitigate the appearance of impropriety. I think people ought to disclose. That’s what I would have done,” Jeremy Fogel, executive director of @bji.bsky.social and former federal judge told @propublica.org: bit.ly/4oKBwJP #UCBerkeleyLaw
“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America
Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:39 PM
“Disclosing can mitigate the appearance of impropriety. I think people ought to disclose. That’s what I would have done,” Jeremy Fogel, executive director of @bji.bsky.social and former federal judge told @propublica.org: bit.ly/4oKBwJP #UCBerkeleyLaw
Can the government legally mandate ideological balance in school curriculums or content?
In this episode of It's the Law, Dean Chemerinsky breaks down the answer. https://youtube.com/shorts/OP6kKXrPAQI?feature=share
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In this episode of It's the Law, Dean Chemerinsky breaks down the answer. https://youtube.com/shorts/OP6kKXrPAQI?feature=share
#UCBerkeleyLaw #ItstheLaw
Can the government legally mandate ideological balance in school curriculums or content?
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October 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Can the government legally mandate ideological balance in school curriculums or content?
In this episode of It's the Law, Dean Chemerinsky breaks down the answer. https://youtube.com/shorts/OP6kKXrPAQI?feature=share
#UCBerkeleyLaw #ItstheLaw
In this episode of It's the Law, Dean Chemerinsky breaks down the answer. https://youtube.com/shorts/OP6kKXrPAQI?feature=share
#UCBerkeleyLaw #ItstheLaw
"Tribes are sovereign nations, and after decades of disrespect for their laws, one can understand why they might wish to have their own laws respected,” Professor Kevin Washburn told @sacbee.com: https://www.sacbee.com/news/business/article312711406.html
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Elk Grove unionization effort extended into yearslong debate
The casino wants union officials to organize an election. Union leaders say it’s not necessary.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
"Tribes are sovereign nations, and after decades of disrespect for their laws, one can understand why they might wish to have their own laws respected,” Professor Kevin Washburn told @sacbee.com: https://www.sacbee.com/news/business/article312711406.html
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We’re deeply grateful to Reidun Stromsheim ’82 for her extraordinary $1 million unrestricted gift to Berkeley Law. Learn how Stromsheim's path from nursing in Norway to law in Berkeley led to a successful career as a bankruptcy attorney: https://bit.ly/47zwLvQ #UCBerkeleyLaw
Reidun Stromsheim ’82 gives $1 million to UC Berkeley Law in unrestricted funds
Stromsheim’s meandering path from nursing in Norway to law in Berkeley led to a successful career as a bankruptcy attorney.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We’re deeply grateful to Reidun Stromsheim ’82 for her extraordinary $1 million unrestricted gift to Berkeley Law. Learn how Stromsheim's path from nursing in Norway to law in Berkeley led to a successful career as a bankruptcy attorney: https://bit.ly/47zwLvQ #UCBerkeleyLaw
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“Being a federal officer is not a ‘get out of jail free’ card that excuses all wrongdoing committed while on the job.” -- @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Dean Erwin Chemerinsky via @berkeleyside.org, @oaklandside.org
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A federal agent shot a pastor in the face with a chemical weapon. What can California do about it?
A violent response to an Oakland protest raises the same legal questions other states are grappling with as Trump’s immigration crackdown intensifies.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
“Being a federal officer is not a ‘get out of jail free’ card that excuses all wrongdoing committed while on the job.” -- @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Dean Erwin Chemerinsky via @berkeleyside.org, @oaklandside.org
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“What we needed was to meet that moment with boldness. There was too much hesitation,” Julie Su, former U.S. labor official & current visiting professor at UC Berkeley Law, spoke to @newrepublic.com about a new report on the Biden administration: https://bit.ly/433pMKf @juliesulabor.bsky.social
Why Is Trump Autocracy Rising? These Dems Have an Unnerving Answer.
A new Biden administration autopsy, based on internal assessments from many government insiders, has crystal clear lessons for the future.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
“What we needed was to meet that moment with boldness. There was too much hesitation,” Julie Su, former U.S. labor official & current visiting professor at UC Berkeley Law, spoke to @newrepublic.com about a new report on the Biden administration: https://bit.ly/433pMKf @juliesulabor.bsky.social