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Yelena Duterte

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Yelena Duterte is an assistant professor and Director of the Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Her scholarship focuses on the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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OPINION ANALYSIS

In veterans’ benefits case, court says Congress chose a firm rule over a flexible standard

By Yelena Duterte on Jan 23, 2023 at 2:24 pm

ARGUMENT ANALYSIS

Does it walk and quack like a statute of limitations? Justices consider whether equitable tolling is available to veterans.

By Yelena Duterte on Oct 5, 2022 at 8:20 pm

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CASE PREVIEW

Justices will consider equitable tolling for a veteran suffering from PTSD

By Yelena Duterte on Oct 3, 2022 at 9:17 am

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