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Executive powers examined by Yale law dean, congressman in Kastenmeier Lecture

November 9, 2007

Legislative oversight of executive powers - especially during times of national emergency - will be examined by two noted experts in the 2007 Kastenmeier Lecture on Friday, Nov. 30, at the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Researchers underscore limitations of genetic ancestry tests

October 19, 2007

Although many people rely on commercially available genetic tests for insights into their ancestry, consumers should be aware of significant limitations in such testing, according to a group of researchers commenting in today's issue of the journal Science.

Scott Turow to give free lecture

March 28, 2007

Lawyer and best-selling author Scott Turow will give a free lecture, "Reflections of a Man with Two Heads," at 5 p.m. Monday, April 9, in Room 1100 of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave.

Consumer law clinic offers help, hope to low-income clients

March 15, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Consumer Law Clinic provides legal help to low-income victims while serving as a classroom, teaching UW law students through firsthand experience.