Good afternoon! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Read below for the latest law school news. Stay healthy!

Lloyd Mayer writes for the Conversation

Lloyd writes about the fraud charges Steve Bannon faces in the article, "Why Steve Bannon faces fraud charges: 4 questions answered." Read the article here.

He is also quoted in the Business Insider article, "Steve Bannon arrested and charged with fraud in connection with 'We Build The Wall' online fundraising campaign." Read more here.

Rick Garnett quoted in Crux

Rick was quoted in the article, "In new term, Supreme Court once again takes up religious liberty." Read more here. 

Tuesday, August 25
Faculty Colloquium, Jim Kelly, 12:30 p.m., Faculty Meeting Room

Wednesday, August 26
Dan Kelly, Real Estate Law Society presentation, 12:30 p.m., via Zoom
Dan will speak on his research regarding eminent domain, specifically how large corporations, such as Walt Disney World, use eminent domain to acquire large areas of land.

Thursday, August 27
The Future of Privacy, from Ireland to America, 12:00-3:00 p.m., register here.
Held in partnership with Twitter, this event explores privacy law in Ireland, its implementation in Dublin, and the effects on U.S. tech companies, Mark McKenna will moderate the discussion.

MINDful Training, 12:30 p.m., 3130 Eck and via Zoom
This event will be a training conducted by the Assistant Director of Diversity Education, Outreach and Assessment of the Multicultural Student Programs and Services at Notre Dame. The goal is to train participants to recognize, understand, and avoid microaggression and language with racist connotations.

Send Dean Link a Birthday Message

Today, August 24, our former Dean (Rev. David Link) will celebrate his 84th birthday. Please keep him in your hearts and prayers, especially during this time of isolation. Cards or emails would be a great way to celebrate his life and dedication to the Law School!  (PO Box 23, Notre Dame, IN 46556 or dlink@nd.edu)

On Research, Universities, and the Love of Dogs—Marie Lynn Miranda

Get to know our new provost, Marie Lynn Miranda, in this podcast hosted by Ted Fox (Ted is married to our own Jenny Fox!). Listen to the podcast here.

The Notre Dame Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2020 Domer Dozen, a program honoring young alumni for their significant contributions and dedication to faith, service, learning and work.

Candidates can be undergraduate, graduate, or professional alumni of the University. If you know a young alum who would make a strong candidate please consider nominating them here. Nominations are due by August 31. More information can be found here.