Charles M Silver in the Media

Sensible Medicine October 22, 2024

Using Contracts to Encourage Post-Marketing Research

Professor Charles Silver co-authored a piece promoting conditional contracts between health insurers and drug manufacturers to improve follow-up studies for newly approved drugs and devices.

Bloomberg Law September 19, 2024

Lawyers Seeking Fees Can Be Less Shamelessly Self-Interested

Professor Charles Silver comments on the status quo expectations for class-action fee petitions.

The Wall Street Journal September 4, 2024

You Aren’t as Sick as Government Claims

Professor Charles Silver authored an opinion piece, detailing the flaws of government healthcare programs, like Medicare, that give rise to "upcoding" and other fraudulent activities.

Reason May 22, 2024

It’s Time for Over-the-Counter Ozempic

Professor Charles Silver co-authors a piece advocating for the over-the-counter sale of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, arguing that making these drugs more accessible and affordable could significantly impact public health without the need for prescriptions.

Texas Standard April 24, 2024

Smokehouse Creek wildfire victims line up lawsuits against utility

Professor Charles Silver discusses the Smokehouse Creek wildfire, explaining whether the victims can expect to be compensated for their losses.

ProPublica January 31, 2024

Under Ken Paxton, Texas’ Elite Civil Medicaid Fraud Unit Is Falling Apart

Professor Charles Silver shares his view that the Civil Medicaid Fraud Division will struggle to detect Medicaid waste after a series of attorney departures left the department with more cases than its ability to handle.

The Hill January 31, 2024

If Trump is disqualified, will mayhem ensue?

Professor Charles Silver, in an opinion piece, discusses the potential consequences of the Supreme Court affirming decisions in Colorado and Maine that disqualify Donald Trump from being on the ballot.

The Orange County Register January 13, 2024

SCOTUS should uphold the Constitution by deciding the Colorado appeal on the law

Professor Charles Silver authors an opinion piece asserting why Donald Trump should be subject to the same eligibility requirements as all other presidential candidates.

Reuters January 3, 2024

Dell case’s $267 million legal fee appeal sparks law profs’ fierce debate

A report co-authored by Professors Lynn Baker and Charles Silver was referenced in an article about a legal dispute over a $267 million fee award to plaintiffs' lawyers who secured a $1 billion settlement with Dell Technologies.

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