Faculty in the Media

Texas Standard April 12, 2024

How many landlords pad rent with ‘junk fees,’ and what can be done

Clinical Professor Heather Way is interviewed about the Housing Policy Clinic's new report, "Combating Junk Fees in Texas Rental Housing: A Pathway to Fairer and More Transparent Leasing Practices."

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Slate April 11, 2024

The Chaos Unfolding in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Documents Case

Professor Lee Kovarsky is interviewed about the details of Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida and the involvement of Trump-appointed judge Aileen Cannon.

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The New York Times April 10, 2024

Senate Leaders Look to Curb ‘Judge Shopping’ but in Different Ways

Professor Steve Vladeck expresses concern over the practicality of Senator Mitch McConnell's proposed legislation that would prevent single-district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions, but applauds Congress's bipartisan efforts to address judge shopping.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

CNN Politics April 7, 2024

A conservative appeals court in the South seems to be exasperating the Supreme Court

Professor Steve Vladeck analyzes the relationship between the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court and how the courts' perspectives differ.

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CNN April 6, 2024

Supreme Court slow to resolve potentially election-altering cases as justices inch toward final arguments

Professor Steve Vladeck discusses the Supreme Court's docket, commenting on the pace of its decision making amidst the upcoming presidential elections.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

Texas Monthly April 4, 2024

Exclusive: How a Right-wing Texas Think Tank Ducked Its Property Taxes

Clinical Professor Heather Way discusses the controversy surrounding the Texas Public Policy Foundation's qualification for property tax exemption.

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Fort Worth Report April 4, 2024

International Film Crew Stirs Keller ISD Debate Over Separation of Religion, Education

Professor Lawrence Sager provides context on the First Amendment and separation between church and state in public schools in an article about a controversial filming that occurred on a high school campus.

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CNN April 3, 2024

Texas immigration controversy rekindles fight over Arizona’s ‘show me your papers’ law

Professor Denise Gilman explains that the court’s recent decision regarding immigration in Arizona is significant because Texas SB 4 contains the same objectives overruled in that case.

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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."

More of: Stephen I Vladeck