Faculty in the Media

USA Today April 3, 2024

Activists say S.B. 4 immigration law could be key to flipping GOP hold on Texas

Professor Denise Gilman comments on the unprecedented mass organization occurring along the border in response to Governor Greg Abbott's immigration initiatives.

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Bloomberg Law April 2, 2024

Baltimore Bridge Lawsuits & South Carolina’s Map

Professor Michael Sturley discusses the lawsuits arising from the crash of a container ship into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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Business Insider April 2, 2024

2 ship companies are invoking a 200-year-old law to try to skirt huge legal liabilities from the Baltimore collision

Professor Michael Sturley discusses how a potential limitation of owners' liability for the Baltimore bridge disaster may affect billions of dollars in insurance claims.

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Bloomberg Law April 1, 2024

US Judge Shopping Curb Thwarted as Texas Court Resists

Professor Stephen Vladeck discusses the likelihood of Congress passing a bill addressing the practice of "judge shopping."

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The Daily Texan April 1, 2024

Gov. Abbott announces plan to ensure stronger SB 17 compliance

Professor Randall Erben tells The Daily Texan that, as long as Republican lawmakers continue to hold both legislative houses, he expects the state to continue to increase SB-17's restrictions on public universities.

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Marine Insight March 29, 2024

MV Dali Ship Owner Utilizes Titanic Law To Limit Liability In Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Professor Michael Sturley explains that, in the case of the Baltimore bridge collapse, damage claims are likely to fall on the ship owner rather than the agency that operates the bridge.

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KXAN March 29, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches investigation into Boeing parts supplier, requests DEI documents

Professor Randall Erben explains that companies must comply with requests for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) documents.

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Business Insider March 28, 2024

Owner of ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge will likely try to invoke 1851 law used to cap damages after Titanic disaster

Professor Michael Sturley says it is almost certain that Grace Ocean Private Ltd, the owner of ship which struck the Baltimore bridge, will file a limitation action.

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The Guardian March 27, 2024

US supreme court hearing not a success for anti-abortion doctors, experts say

Professor Elizabeth Sepper predicts that the Supreme Court will not find standing for a case challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone, but notes that Justice Alito and Justice Thomas likely will side with anti-abortion doctors.

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CBS News March 27, 2024

Why Supreme Court Justices Appear Skeptical About Abortion Pill Challenge

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses the Supreme Court case surrounding the Food and Drug Administration's move to expand access to mifepristone.

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Huffington Post March 27, 2024

Some Legal Scholars Push For Justice Sonia Sotomayor To Retire

Professor Lucas Powe comments on recent calls for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire amidst the looming presidential election.

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Scripps News March 27, 2024

How maritime law will impact those seeking damages after Baltimore bridge collapse

Professor Michael Sturley explains that damages in the Baltimore bridge collapse case could be impacted by an 1851 maritime law that could limit the financial liability of the ship's owner.

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