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Join us at the Irvine Barclay Theatre on April 7, 2026, for an engaging exploration of justice at the 2026 Shakespeare Trial. Featuring renowned legal minds Bernadette Meyler from Stanford Law and Erwin Chemerinsky from Berkeley Law, this interactive theater event will examine the actions of the
The Merry Wives of Windsor have put Sir John Falstaff in some compromising and even dangerous situations in response to his exploitative advances. ...
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In a recent blog post by Katherine Wu, JD '28, for the Stanford Center for Law and the Biosciences, the challenges of incorporating neuroimaging evidence in criminal trials are examined. Can colorful brain scans truly convey a defendant's mental state during the crime? With foundational ...concepts like actus reus and mens rea at play, understanding how jurors interpret this complex evidence is crucial.
Read the full post: https://brnw.ch/21x05Mu
Grey skies and the sound of rain create an introspective atmosphere at Stanford Law School this week.
Stanford Law Professor Mark Kelman’s "Understanding Harm: How the Law Should Assess Injury" prompts us to reassess our approach to injury within the legal realm.
The book delves into profound questions surrounding injury, welfare, and the legal ramifications of harm. Through ...rigorous analysis, he encourages a clear understanding of the complexities of being harmed, focusing on issues like poverty and discrimination.
By fostering thoughtful discussions and challenging existing norms, Kelman’s work paves the way for more effective and equitable legal remedies: https://brnw.ch/21x03rw