Faculty in the Media

USA Today June 11, 2024

Bankruptcy case of Deion Sanders’ son Shilo comes down to these two things

Professor Angela Littwin weighs in on the bankruptcy case of college football player Shilo Sanders, stating that debts are generally dischargeable in the status quo, but that there are exceptions to this norm.

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Texas Tribune June 10, 2024

To fight poverty, some Texas cities gave aid with no strings attached. Conservatives are pushing back.

Professor Randall Erben explains how tax-funded financial aid programs must demonstrate that the funding is used to meet specific goals for the good of the public and not for the benefit of private parties.

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USA Today June 10, 2024

False claim SCOTUS ruled Texas SB4 immigration law is constitutional in May 2024 | Fact check

Professor Denise Gilman provides insight into a false Supreme Court announcement circulating social media and discussed potential impacts of Senate Bill 4.

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The Guardian June 8, 2024

‘They have no options’: Texas court dims hope of timely abortion care for high-risk patients

Professor Elizabeth Sepper comments on the Texas legislature's recent rejection of a lawsuit regarding life-saving abortion care, stating that the decision overall maintains the status quo.

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NBC News June 5, 2024

Bid to thwart pardon of Texan who killed BLM protester is likely to fail, experts say

Professor Sanford Levinson provides his expert opinion in an article discussing Travis County District Attorney José Garza's attempt to challenge the governor’s authority to grant pardons.

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The New York Times June 4, 2024

D.A. Seeks to Overturn Texas Governor’s Pardon of Man Who Killed Protester

Professor Sanford Levinson comments on the Travis County district attorney's efforts to overturn Governor Abbott's pardon of a man convicted of fatally shooting a Black Lives Matter protester in Austin.

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USA Today June 4, 2024

Why jewelry has been an issue in Shilo Sanders’ bankruptcy case: `Don’t wear it’

Professor Mechele Dickerson explains the legal advice regarding jewelry and appearance in bankruptcy cases in a new story about college football player Shilo Sanders.

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Texas Standard June 3, 2024

Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion laws

Professor Elizabeth Sepper contributes her expertise to discussions about the Texas Supreme Court's unanimous decision to reject the most recent challenge to Texas' abortion laws.

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WBUR June 3, 2024

What do Steward Health Care and Alex Jones have in common? A bankruptcy judge

Professor Jay Westbrook comments on a recent increase in bankruptcy cases in Houston and what it means for local judges.

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USA TODAY May 30, 2024

How Deion Sanders’ son ended up declaring bankruptcy: ‘Kind of stunning’

Professors Mechele Dickerson and Angela Littwin provide legal insight on college football player Shilo Sander's unexpected declaration of bankruptcy following his accumulation of more than $11 million in debt.

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JAMA Network May 30, 2024

The Texas Medical Board and the Futility of Medical Exceptions to Abortion Bans

Professor Elizabeth Sepper co-authored an article exploring the inconsistencies surrounding medical exceptions to abortion bans and discussing the consequences of these poorly defined exceptions for physicians and their patients.

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USA TODAY May 24, 2024

Idaho law will require parental consent to use certain names, pronouns in schools

Clinical Professor Steven Collis provides insight on HB 538, Idaho's law targeting pronoun usage in public schools, explaining that it will not prevent employees or students from using others preferred pronouns if they choose to do so.

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