Updates from the University of North Dakota School of Law.
The University of North Dakota School of Law congratulates Professor Blake A. Klinkner on his service as the 2025-2026 President of the Central States Law Schools Association (CSLSA). CSLSA brings together law schools and legal scholars with a shared mission of supporting law professors in pursuing meaningful, innovative, and cutting-edge legal research. Through its work, […]
Law professor shares practical guidance with Midwest professionals on protecting data and navigating cybersecurity obligations. Professor Blake A. Klinkner recently presented “Cybersecurity & Privacy Essentials: What Every Young Professional Should Know to Safely Manage Their Data” at the 2026 Young Professionals Regional Summit in Grand Forks. Speaking to several hundred professionals from across the Midwest, […]
Professor Blake A. Klinkner welcomes legal scholars from across the United States and around the world to the University of North Dakota for the 2026 CSLSA Annual Scholarship Conference. UND Law is thrilled to host the 2026 Central States Law Schools Association (CSLSA) Annual Scholarship Conference on September 11–12, 2026. Professor Blake A. Klinkner, President […]
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Professor Blake A. Klinkner analyzes major jury verdicts involving Facebook and YouTube, examining how evolving legal standards could reshape future lawsuits against tech companies. Professor Blake A. Klinkner was interviewed on the international news program, The World Today, to discuss several recent landmark verdicts against social media companies. In his interview, Professor Klinkner analyzed a […]
Insights from Professor Blake A. Klinkner on cybersecurity risks and responsible legal practice Professor Blake A. Klinkner’s recent article, Understanding “Agentic” Artificial Intelligence & the Perils in its Use, offers a timely exploration of a rapidly evolving form of artificial intelligence that is reshaping professional workflows—particularly in the legal field. At its core, agentic artificial […]
A Spring Break study abroad experience brings international law to life in the Netherlands and Belgium Professors Blake A. Klinkner and Kimberly Dasse recently returned from an enriching Spring Break study abroad trip to Europe, where they led 12 students through an immersive exploration of international law and institutions. Both professors teach International Organizations & […]
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Professor Blake A. Klinkner Examines the Supreme Court’s Direction— and What May Come Next Professor Blake A. Klinkner’s recent article, “Are Age Verification Laws a Constitutional Method to Regulate the Online Activities of Juveniles?”, offers a timely and rigorous analysis of recent caselaw from the United States Supreme Court to explain the constitutionality of state […]
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Closing out the Foundation’s 2025 CLE series with insights on cyberthreats, best practices, and ethical duties. In late December, the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation hosted Professor Blake A. Klinkner for the Foundation’s final CLE presentation of 2025. His CLE addressed the increasingly important topic of cybersecurity and attorney ethics, an area of growing concern […]
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National Moot Court Competition in Lexington Tackles Complex Legal Questions on Rare Earth Elements, Environmental Law, and Presidential Authority The 2025 Energy and Mineral Law Moot Court Competition brought together top law students from across the United States to the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky, for a weekend of advocacy. This year, Professor Blake […]
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Professor Blake A. Klinkner was recently invited to speak at the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation’s Fall Symposium in Lexington, Kentucky. His presentation, titled “Ethics: Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Attorney Ethics,” explored the ethical responsibilities attorneys face regarding cybersecurity and the use of AI. He addressed these issues specifically for practitioners in energy, environmental, and […]