Faculty in the Media

New York Times February 26, 2023

Student Loan Case Before Supreme Court Poses Pressing Question: Who Can Sue?

Professor Tara Grove comments on the potential impact of the Supreme Court case in which states are arguing against the loan forgiveness program and asserts that states should not have special power to sue the federal executive branch.

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The New Yorker February 23, 2023

How the Government Cancelled Betty Ann’s Debts

Professor Stephen Vladeck provides insight into the Supreme Court's upcoming student loan forgiveness lawsuits in a story about aging student debtors and the future of debt cancellation policies.

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Spectrum News NY1 February 23, 2023

White House accuses Texas of ‘judge shopping’ over border issues

Professor Stephen Vladeck comments on Texas' use of judge shopping and asserts that random judge assignment is a hallmark of fair civil litigation systems.

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The Dallas Morning News February 22, 2023

Dallas’ 75-year, tax-free lease deal to developers kills needed revenue: critics

Professor Heather Way discusses property tax exemptions for affordable housing developers after a controversial lease agreement between the city of Dallas and a private developer was settled.

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Lieber Institute Westpoint February 22, 2023

Prisoners of War in Contemporary Conflict

An article by Visiting Professor Michael Schmitt highlights an upcoming book, which he co-edited, about the treatment of prisoners of war in light of recent conflicts and new warfare technologies.

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NTD February 21, 2023

Supreme Court Rejects Request to Hear Case Seeking to Overturn 2020 Election

Professor Stephen Vladeck gives his opinion on the Supreme Court's rejection to hear a case seeking to overturn the 2020 election.

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The Washington Post February 21, 2023

Mormon Church, investment arm to pay $5 million to resolve SEC case

Professor Henry Hu is quoted on the SEC imposing fines on the Mormon Church for failing to properly disclose its securities holdings from 1997 to 2019.

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Law360 February 17, 2023

Judge Shake-Up In Texas Could Impede Forum Shopping

Professor Stephen Vladeck comments on challenges to Biden administration policies in single-judge divisions in Texas and possible effects of two new judges being appointed in the Victoria division.

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Reuters February 14, 2023

Column: How mass tort defendants ‘exploited’ a landmark study of plaintiffs in multidistrict litigation

Professor Lynn Baker's article "Anecdotes Versus Data in the Search for Truth About Multidistrict Litigation" is referenced in a column discussing how mass tort defendants benefited from a 2022 study about multidistrict litigation.

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Bloomberg Law February 10, 2023

Biden Agenda Hits Wall in Sought-After Texas Federal Judge

Professor Stephen Vladeck comments on the impact of Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, federal trial court judge in the Northern District of Texas, in a story about recent roadblocks to the Biden administration's policies.

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Reuters February 10, 2023

Analysis: Abortion pill lawsuit faces Texas judge who often rules for conservatives

Professor Stephen Vladeck provides insight into the practice of judge shopping, as anti-abortion groups seeking a nationwide ban on abortion pills file their suit under U.S. district judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's jurisdiction.

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The Daily Texan February 9, 2023

Let’s make more dreams possible

Professor Elissa Steglich authored an opinion piece about the importance of increasing access to education for low-income and first-generation college students.

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