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Lawrence news October 6, 2025 - 10:34 pm

Panel of Lawrence public officials wrestle with free speech in government forums

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence elected officials and civic professionals speaking during a panel Monday identified trends they say disrupt the public discourse necessary to make progress.

Crime & Courts September 12, 2025 - 10:03 am

Kansas Court of Appeals judges to hear arguments at KU

by Lawrence Times

A panel of Kansas Court of Appeals judges will convene in Lawrence to hear arguments in two criminal cases and a civil case as part of the court’s observance of Constitution Day.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts January 31, 2025 - 10:39 am

Lawrence attorney nominated to fill Kansas Court of Appeals vacancy

by Lawrence Times

Meryl Carver-Allmond, a Lawrence attorney and general counsel for the Kansas Supreme Court chief justice, is one of three nominees to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Kansas Court of Appeals bench.

Education April 12, 2024 - 3:33 pm

University of Kansas receives $1.6 million to launch law clinic dedicated to issues of veterans

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

A $1.6 million federal appropriation will go toward launching a KU School of Law clinic dedicated to working on issues revolving around veterans.

Crime & Courts January 31, 2023 - 3:45 pm

Law symposium at KU to highlight barriers to re-entry after incarceration

by Lawrence Times

An upcoming symposium at KU will focus on the barriers that people face when they’re trying to re-enter society after they’ve been imprisoned, such as fines and fees and diminished access to housing and employment.

Crime & Courts January 30, 2023 - 11:31 am

KU Law students to offer free help with criminal record expungements

by Lawrence Times

Students with the KU School of Law’s Legal Aid Clinic are preparing to help folks get their criminal records expunged, free for those who qualify.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Education October 28, 2022 - 5:45 am

Panelists explain meanings, possible outcomes of constitutional amendments on Kansans’ ballots

by Maya Hodison

Constitutional amendments dealing with state legislative power and local control will appear on Kansans’ ballots in the Nov. 8 election.

Education October 19, 2022 - 11:58 pm

KU students concerned about speaker from anti-LGBTQ hate group coming to campus

by Maya Hodison

A student organization from the KU School of Law is set to host a member of a group notorious for condemning LGBTQ+ people.

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Lawrence Life March 22, 2022 - 11:28 am

KU Law students providing free tax help for Douglas County residents who qualify

by Lawrence Times

University of Kansas law students want to help with your taxes for free. 

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