Faculty in the Media

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 Marshall Project September 19, 2024

Could People Facing the Death Penalty Lose the Right to Tell Juries Their Stories

Professor Lee Kovarsky comments on concerns about the protections for death penalty defendants outlined in Wiggins v. Smith, explaining that despite Justice Thomas's objections to death penalty limitations, it is unlikely that it will be enough to upend the court's prior rulings.

More of: Lee Kovarsky

Columbia Energy Exchange September 17, 2024

How Partisanship Is Holding Back Climate Action

Professor David Spence discusses how social media and the news have contributed to a partisan divide in the climate change conversation.

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Law.com September 16, 2024

Positional Conflicts Under ABA and New York Rule 1.7

Professor John Dzienkowski discusses positional conflicts in the areas of litigation, lobbying, and transaction in his article, “Positional Conflicts of Interest."

More of: John S. Dzienkowski

The Baltimore Sun September 12, 2024

Bill seeks to fortify Baltimore’s legal footing in Key Bridge collapse, but experts are ‘skeptical’

Professor Michael Sturley cautions that Baltimore's legislative efforts to recover damages from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse are unlikely to have a substantial impact due to conflicts with federal maritime law.

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Raw Story September 12, 2024

‘Wusses out of the rematch’: Critics call Trump ‘scared’ after he nixes additional debates

Professor Lee Kovarsky's tweet is quoted in this article detailing varied responses to Trump's refusal of a third presidential debate.

More of: Lee Kovarsky

i News September 6, 2024

How the US is cracking down on parents of school shooters

In this article discussing the controversial decision to charge the father of a 14-year-old school shooter, Professor Jamein Cunningham points out the legal precedent for holding neglectful parents accountable for their children's criminal actions.

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Law.com September 5, 2024

Sexual Harassment Trial Shows Challenge With Remote Proceedings: Transcript Errors

Director of Advocacy Mike Golden contributes to discussions on the handling of transcript errors in a recent sexual harassment trial, providing feedback on how to best address obstacles in remote legal proceedings.

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Legal Talk Network September 5, 2024

What Really Happens After a Trial: Taking A Closer Look at Post-Conviction Law with Professor Lee Kovarsky

Professor Lee Kovarsky is interviewed on the key features of post-conviction law, providing his expertise on what these distinct legal proceedings look like following a trial.

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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.

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Spectrum News August 30, 2024

Trump vows to ‘drill, baby, drill,’ as U.S. produces more oil than any country

Professor David Spence counters the idea that producing more oil would lower energy prices and bring down inflation by explaining the reality that it is difficult to influence crude oil prices.

More of: David B Spence

The Regulatory Review August 26, 2024

Ideological Logrolling and Energy Permitting Reform

Professor David Spence discusses legal possibilities for streamlining energy infrastructure development amidst the paralyzing effects of negative partisanship--amplified by both the online media environment and the fact that most congressional seats safely in the hands of one party or the other--on energy policy.

More of: David B Spence