Faculty in the Media

Bloomberg June 21, 2022

Balance of Power June 21 Show

On an episode of Balance of Power, Professor Tara Grove explains the structure of the Supreme Court, reviews some recent rulings, and discusses anticipated cases as the Supreme Court term comes to a close in October.

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Texas Standard June 21, 2022

These are the cases with Texas implications yet to be decided by the Supreme Court this term

Professor Stephen Vladeck shares insight on 13 pending Supreme Court cases that will have an impact on the state of Texas.

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Newsweek June 20, 2022

Texas Seceding From U.S. ‘Would Mean War,’ Law Expert Says

Professors Jeffrey Abramson and Richard Albert are quoted in an article on Texas Republicans calling for a referendum vote to secede from the United States, describing it as a near impossible feat.

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Washington Post June 19, 2022

Modern ‘redlining’ is pushing some Texans out of their homes

Professor Heather Way’s report about tenants’ rights in Texas cities was cited in an article about San Antonio's aggressive housing code enforcement.

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NPR June 16, 2022

Even if the U.S. escapes a recession, other economies may not be as lucky

On the June 16 "Marketplace" podcast, Melissa Wasserman explains how one of the problems with the patent system is that patent examiners aren't given enough time to do a good job of reviewing patent applications and hence may inadvertently issue invalid patents.

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MSNBC June 15, 2022

The battle that preceded the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

Professor Stephen Vladeck authors an opinion piece about the events leading up to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, including a meeting where White House lawyers and the Trump administration met to discuss contesting election results.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

INSOL Talks June 15, 2022

INSOL Talks: Jay L. Westbrook

In a podcast interview, Professor Jay Westbrook talks about his career in law scholarship and professorship, with a focus in his specialties of insolvency and bankruptcy law.

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CNN June 15, 2022

Supreme Court tosses Republican effort to defend Trump-era ‘public charge’ immigration rule

Professor Stephen Vladeck is quoted in an article discussing the Supreme Court's dismissal of an appeal brought by some Republican-led states defending a Trump-era immigration policy.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

KERA News June 13, 2022

Religious freedom or ‘life safety?’ Clash over Dallas apartment complexes lands in federal court

Professor Steven Collis is interviewed about federal acts being used as protection against the application of city code and zoning violations that infringe on residents' right to religious freedom at a Dallas apartment complex.

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Bloomberg Law June 10, 2022

The Incredible Shrinking Supreme Court Docket

Professor Steve Vladeck discussed the Supreme Court docket and why fewer decisions are being handed down in a podcast hosted by June Grasso.

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CNN June 8, 2022

“This is a matter of life and death” – Rep. Lee on the potential end of Roe v. Wade

Professor Elizabeth Sepper explains the implications of ending Roe v. Wade and what could happen to the future of healthcare and other human rights in a post-Roe society.  

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JD Supra June 9, 2022

A Look Inside UT Law’s U.S. Supreme Court Clinic

Professor Erin Busby reflected on her Supreme Court clerkship experience and spoke about the Texas Law Supreme Court Clinic on a podcast.

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