Temple Law School is proud to welcome Lonnie T. Brown, Jr. as the Kean Family Dean and Peter J. Liacouras Professor of Law. His leadership and commitment to access, academic excellence, community engagement, and scholarship will carry our mission forward. Welcome, Dean Brown!

Great litigators know the rules of evidence. Master litigators know the judgment behind them. Excelling in Evidence returns to Temple Law this August — a 5-night course for litigators & judges, taught by Prof. Jules Epstein. Details on the flyer 👇 Reserve your spot: https://tinyurl.com/3jd45xev

Prof. Jules Epstein uses his regular column in The Legal Intelligencer to explain why "no one should litigate or decide 404(b) cases without fully immersing themselves in Commonwealth v. Walker, 2026 Pa. LEXIS 138." www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2026/07/14/whats-your-404b-planis-it-linked

What's Your 404(b) Plan--Is It Linked? | Law.com

For judges and practitioners, in the realm of “other act” evidence a slew of older cases are no longer precedent or even guideposts, and no one should litigate or decide 404(b) cases without fully immersing themselves in Walker.

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Prof. Peter Spiro, one of the nation's leading experts on U.S. citizenship law, was cited 3x in Justice Thomas' dissent in Trump v. Barbara for his 1997 article "Dual Nationality and the Meaning of Citizenship"—though Spiro himself argues strongly in support of birthright citizenship.

Know a young Temple alum making an impact? Nominate them for Temple's 30 Under 30 by Sunday, July 19. Celebrate changemakers, innovators, and leaders who embody what it means to be Temple Made. alumni.temple.edu/30under30

Excelling in Evidence begins August 18. Registration is still open for Temple Law's five-night evidence course for litigators and judges. https://law.temple.edu/events/excelling-in-evidence-2026/

Prof. Duncan Hollis and co-author Orde Kittrie explain why they believe the Trump administration is in violation of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, a law requiring the Executive Branch to submit any U.S. agreement on Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for review. https://bit.ly/3RdAYBa

Why Hasn't the Trump Administration Complied with the Law on Reporting Iran Agreements to Congress?

Abstract This article argues that the Trump Administration's Memorandum of Understanding with Iran is subject to the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (INARA) but the administration has not complied...

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"The court has been completely consistent on constitutional arguments, saying trans people are not protected by the Equal Protection Clause," says Professor @darapurvis.bsky.social, who argues the ruling weakens protections for transgender individuals. https://bit.ly/3SKs3ri

Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's school sports

The Supreme Court's ruling in a West Virginia case doesn't mandate that all states adopt similar restrictions on transgender athletes. But it aligns with public concerns about fair competition and the protection of girls from potential injury.

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Immigration arrests have surged in PA, NJ, and DE during the second Trump administration. Prof. Jennifer Lee discussed the factors behind the surge and the impact on immigrant communities with @whyy.org. https://bit.ly/4av8eue

Immigration arrests surge under Trump in Pennsylvania, Delaware and N.J.

New Jersey and Pennsylvania rank among the 10 states with the most immigration arrests during the first 14 months of President Donald Trump's second term.

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Professor Jules Epstein, noting that the case is in "unknown territory," wonders about motive. “What disturbs me is did they actually look at the merits of this decision? Or did they just knee jerk and say, ‘It’s Krasner, we’re going to challenge it’?” he said. https://bit.ly/3SBJZ7t

The Pa. Attorney General's Office seeks to intervene in a murder case that Philly prosecutors helped overturn last month

The attorney general's actions Wednesday provided a first test case since the state Supreme Court issued a forceful ruling against DA Larry Krasner's office last week.

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Prof. @duncanhollis.bsky.social's op-ed on why it matters whether the US-Iran ceasefire agreement is a treaty or not is a Foreign Policy Editor's Pick. https://bit.ly/4wdSAvo

Is the MOU a Treaty or Not? And Why Should We Care?

Confusing language in the U.S.-Iran cease-fire agreement makes its legal status unclear.

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Immigration authorities kept an 8-year-old US citizen separated from his family for months despite what Prof. Peter Spiro (@peterspiro.bsky.social) calls the "straightforward" analysis establishing his citizenship. https://nysfocus.com/2026/06/18/us-citizen-child-detained-brooklyn-shelter-orr

Immigration Officials Held 8yo Citizen in Brooklyn for Six Months

A lawsuit accuses federal officials of ignoring evidence that the boy, born in Mexico, held US citizenship through his mother.

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The Temple 10-Q made it to Capitol Hill. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) cited Blowing the Whistle: A Primer on the False Claims Act during a House Science, Space, and Technology Oversight Subcommittee hearing on grant fraud. https://law.temple.edu/10q/blowing-the-whistle-a-primer-on-the-false-claims-act/

Know a young Temple alum making an impact? Nominate them for Temple's 30 Under 30 by Sunday, July 19. Celebrate changemakers, innovators, and leaders who embody what it means to be Temple Made. alumni.temple.edu/30under30

On Juneteenth, we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and reflect on the continuing pursuit of equality and justice. Temple Law remains committed to expanding opportunity, advancing justice, and educating lawyers who serve their communities.

This @financialtimes.com article quotes me on the vague employment status of co-owners of investment fund managers, & one co-owner's attempt to sue his former firm & the outsourced HR provider, ADP, for allegedly being forced out under the pretext of an employee return to office policy.

Bramshill Used Return-to-Office Policy to Oust Me: Co-Founder Claims

Bramshill Used Return-to-Office Policy to Oust Me: Co-Founder Claims

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Congratulations to Professor Jules Epstein, recipient of the Pennsylvania Innocence Project's 2026 Maureen Rowley Award for his exceptional leadership in advancing justice and addressing wrongful convictions. cc @innocencepa.bsky.social /📸: Colibri Workshop

Join fellow alumni for the 2026 Temple Law Alumni Association Annual Meeting & Reception. Hear the latest Law School updates from Interim Dean Kristen Murray and TLAA President Laura Hutchinson, LAW ’17, and enjoy a CLE program & reception at the Independence Seaport Museum. https://bit.ly/4u2DGYm

To better understand the pros and cons of asking an AI for suggestions on cross-examining an expert witness, Prof. Jules Epstein turned to another expert - Claude. Here's what he learned: https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2026/05/11/ai-suggested-my-cross-examination-stop-before-you-start/

AI Suggested My Cross-Examination? Stop Before You Start. | Law.com

If there is a Listserv, ask for help from humans. Find out what the reputable sources are. And check your jurisdiction's law. Otherwise, what has superficial appeal may lead to disastrous consequences.

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Professor Jennifer Lee explains what to do if someone you know is detained by ICE for @theconversation.com https://bit.ly/4u5ORPZ

What to do if someone you know in Philadelphia or elsewhere is detained by ICE

Pennsylvania's patchwork of ICE detention centers makes it difficult to track loved ones.

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Join Interim Dean Kristen Murray and fellow alumni in welcoming our new Law & Public Policy Scholars at the D.C. Regional Alumni Reception. Reconnect with fellow graduates, hear updates from the Law School, expand your network, and celebrate the Temple Law community. https://bit.ly/4wKAVNl

One week to go until the Class of 2026 crosses the stage. 🎓 Join us in celebrating Temple Law’s graduating class by sharing your congratulations, memories, and words of encouragement for our graduates on the Class of 2026 Commencement page. https://law.temple.edu/events/class-of-2026/

Philadelphia's police department is adding staff and training to address a rise in domestic violence homicides. Prof. Marian Braccia, a former prosecutor in the Philly DA's family violence and sexual assault unit, says "the numbers are going in the wrong direction." https://bit.ly/4sVj03R

As domestic violence homicides rise in Philly, a police unit will expand to work with victims of abuse

Police hope the expanded 20-member team that's part of the Office of Victim Advocacy and Engagement will lead to fewer fatalities.

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Temple Law recently welcomed more than 35 Italian practitioners and students from the EFLIT program, highlighting the connection between our Rome and Philadelphia campuses and Temple’s global approach to legal education. Read here: https://law.temple.edu/news/eflit-italian-study-tour-temple-law/

Congratulations to the Temple Law students who participated in Temple University’s 139th University Commencement ceremony on May 6, 2026! The students will formally receive their degrees during the Law School’s commencement exercises on May 21. 🎓 #TempleProud

Temple Law is proud to welcome Lonnie T. Brown, Jr. as the incoming Kean Family Dean! Currently the dean and Elvin E. Overton Distinguished Professor of Law and Haslam Family Professor at the Winston College of Law at the University of Tennessee, he will join Temple on August 1. bit.ly/3PgBVYt

Join Temple Law Center for Compliance and Ethics for a follow-up lunchtime roundtable hosted by DLA Piper. Use of AI for Compliance Monitoring: A Key Tool for Continuous Program Improvement. To RSVP, contact ComplianceLaw@temple.edu by May 5.

Professor Jaya Ramji-Nogales has filed an amicus brief in a Supreme Court case that will weigh termination of temporary protected status for Syrians and Haitians. The brief discusses the history and purpose of the TPS program. https://bit.ly/3OL2Tr4

"Trials are about story, context, credibility, and burden of proof,” Prof. Elizabeth Lippy tells @cnn.com. “The winning side will be the one that makes the documents fit into a simple human story jurors can believe.” https://tinyurl.com/yjasmfh9

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are about to face off in court. Is an impartial jury even possible? | CNN Business

A group of regular people who might not even know much about artificial intelligence could soon determine OpenAI's future.

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Prof. Laura Little tells The Sydney Morning Herald, "There is no precedent for what level of senility or erratic behavior constitutes incapacity for the purpose of section 4." Read here: https://tinyurl.com/bde6yhac

Could the 25th Amendment be used against Trump?

A president can be made to stand aside if they are unable to govern – but it's never happened. But who decides?

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