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Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 14h

Temple Law D.C. Alumni Reception 🏛️
📅 Oct 29 | 6–8 PM
📍 Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center, 901 K St NW

Welcome Interim Kean Family Dean Kristen Murray and hear the latest Temple Law updates. Hosted by Fred Humphries LAW ’86

https://tinyurl.com/4t73rmew

Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 1d

In Part 2 of @revealnews.org's look at FTX's collapse and bankruptcy, Prof. Jonathan Lipson talks about the "underlying falsehood" in the case, what prompted him to get involved, and why "Joe Public" should care about what really happened. https://bit.ly/42rlLyR

FTX's bankruptcy plan says customers are being paid back “in full.” But many feel they're being shortchanged.

FTX's collapse didn't end with Sam Bankman-Fried. We investigate customer claims that its costly bankruptcy shortchanged them.

revealnews.org

Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 1d

Students in Professor Mary E. Levy's Federal Appellate Litigation Clinic argued and won a precedential decision in an immigration appeal before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

Read here: https://bit.ly/46UHil0

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Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 1d

This week’s Dissent in America Teach-In:
“Democracy and the Fight Over Redistricting”
with Professors David Nickerson, Nyron Crawford, & Lee Hachadoorian.
📍 Weigley Room (Gladfelter Hall 914)
🕒 Friday, Oct. 10 | 3 PM

Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 2d

Temple Law mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Henry J. Richardson III, whose decades of scholarship and service advanced racial and global justice through international law. His teaching, mentorship, and leadership at Temple Law leave an enduring legacy.

Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 4d

The irregular circumstances surrounding James Comey's indictment could bolster a claim that the charges are retaliatory, says Prof. Lauren Ouziel. "Here's this person we want to charge because the president doesn't like him. What charge can we find?" www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...

What to Know About the Criminal Case Against James Comey

Prosecutors allege the former FBI director lied to Congress, but legal experts say there are significant hurdles to overcome.

www.wsj.com

Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 4d

Prof. Jonathan Lipson recounts his participation in the FTX bankruptcy saga and criminal prosecution of Sam Bankman-Fried on the Center for Investigative Reporting's radio show and podcast, Reveal. revealnews.org/podcast/sam-...

Sam Bankman-Fried recounts FTX’s collapse and why he feels he was wrongly convicted of fraud

Through exclusive prison interviews with Sam Bankman-Fried and others, we put fresh eyes on the dramatic collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

revealnews.org

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Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 4d

Temple Law Class of 1975—your 50th Reunion is here! 🎉
📅 Sat. Oct 18 | 6–9 PM
📍 Temple Law School
🎟️ $80 (open bar & hors d’oeuvres)

Register here: https://www.mytlawconnection.com/s/706/c21/interior.aspx?sid=706&gid=1&pgid=3004&cid=4774&ecid=4774&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=2785

Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 5d

Temple Law’s Sports Law Program, led by Prof. Kenneth Jacobsen, hosted Alison Grove of Philadelphia Soccer 2026 for a behind-the-scenes look at Philly’s World Cup bid success and the regional prep underway with matches just 8 months away.

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Knight First Amendment Institute @knightcolumbia.org · 5d

In a new essay for our Regardless of Frontiers series, Jaya Ramji-Nogales (@templelaw.bsky.social) and Nicole Ramos (@alotrolado-org.bsky.social) discuss the U.S. government’s surveilllance and harassment of lawyers who serve migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. knightcolumbia.org/content/surv...

Surveilling Border Lawyering

knightcolumbia.org

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Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 5d

Temple Law is ranked among the top 25 U.S. law schools for salary-to-debt ratio, with graduates reporting a $150K median private-sector starting salary against $79K in average debt, finding strong outcomes across firms of all sizes and industries.

https://bit.ly/42pxU7v

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Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 6d

Temple Law’s Introduction to Transactional Skills (ITS) course—now in its 13th year—gives 1Ls a hands-on start in transactional law through workshops, deal simulations, and real-world feedback from practicing attorneys.

https://tinyurl.com/4nenun8m

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Ellie Margolis @elliemargolis.bsky.social · 7d

Huge congratulations to my colleague Mary Levy and @templelaw.bsky.social's Appellate Litigation Clinic for this win at the Third Circuit! A favorable immigration decision staying the removal of a father with four children.

www2.ca3.uscourts.gov

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Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 7d

Join us for the 22nd Annual PA Bar Ceremony for Newly Admitted Temple Law Attorneys!

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025
📍 Philadelphia City Hall – Ceremonial Courtroom (653)
🕓 4–7 PM | Reception to follow in Conversation Hall

Register here: https://bit.ly/42gGG7K

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Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 8d

Temple Law students, faculty, and staff took a moment this morning to get to know one another over pastries, tea, and coffee. Temple's "Coffee & Conversations" series provides opportunities throughout the semester for students to build connections within the Temple Law community.

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Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 8d

After a semester in Rome, 2L Atoosa Haghani came back focused on sanctions compliance and international trade law, ready to lead and inspired by a global perspective.

🔗 Read her full story: https://www2.law.temple.edu/voices/from-the-trevi-fountain-to-trade-law-finding-my-future-in-rome/

Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 9d

What Do We Mean By [Mahmoud v. Taylor]?

Prof. @darapurvis.bsky.social breaks down how this Supreme Court case could reshape religious freedom & K-12 education.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
🕔 5–6 PM ET | Zoom

🔗 Register here: https://gwu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/OehkbBaESnO4AC_5574dtw

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Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 9d

Celebrate Homecoming with Temple Law & TLAA!

Join fellow alumni at the Temple Alumni Tailgate Village before the Owls take on Navy.
📍 Lincoln Financial Field, Lot K
📅 Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
🎟 $10 Alumni & Guests | $5 Students

Register here: https://bit.ly/3VGsUaQ

Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 12d

Temple Law’s 2025 Environmental, Energy and Climate Justice Fellows will tackle issues from fossil-fuel impacts to the intersection of environmental law and social-justice to community-driven health and development.

Read here: https://bit.ly/3Koqpr9

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Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 13d

Professor Laura Little's work on humor and the law explores the relationship between parody, satire, and democracy.

https://www.forhum.org/blog/are-parody-and-satire-alive-and-well/

Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 14d

President Trump's approach to treaties is more aligned with monarchs from the Middle Ages than modern governments and risks "the death of the entire U.S. treaty system", write Prof. Duncan Hollis (@duncanhollis.bsky.social) and Prof. Gregory Fox in @foreignpolicy.com.

https://bit.ly/4gFgMQN

Is Trump Taking Treaties Back to the Middle Ages?

The White House has usurped the power to make foreign treaties and keeps their texts secret.

foreignpolicy.com

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Center for Public Health Law Research, Temple University @templelegalepi.bsky.social · 15d

Where is PA’s $2.2B in opioid settlement funds going? Our blog shares a @us.theconversation.com article on the new public dashboard tracking the money.
Read the full story here: phlr.temple.edu/news/2025/09...

#opioidcrisis #pennsylvaniaspending #Pennsylvaniafunding

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Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 15d

Interim Kean Family Dean Kristen Murray hosted her first staff breakfast Tuesday, sharing goals for the semester and ways to strengthen our community. Her warm remarks set an encouraging tone, highlighting the collaboration and shared purpose that define Temple Law.

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Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 16d

Amanda Covaleski, 3L, earned 2nd place in The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel's national student writing competition for her paper on how copyright law can override a will.

Read here: https://bit.ly/4nMN6nq

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Temple University Beasley School of Law @templelaw.bsky.social · 18d

Temple Law’s Introduction to Transactional Skills (ITS) immerses 1Ls in transactional law through workshops & a capstone deal simulation with feedback from practicing lawyers.

law.temple.edu/academics/experiential/courses

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