Faculty in the Media

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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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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WalletHub April 1, 2024

Liability vs. Full Coverage

Professor Abraham Wickelgren offers his expert opinion on the distinction between full coverage and liability insurance, advising only those whose vehicle is relatively more expensive compared to their income to get full coverage.

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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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