Faculty in the Media

New York Times September 12, 2022

Lawyers for Uber’s Ex-Security Chief Say Company Scapegoated Him

Lecturer Chinmayi Sharma is quoted in an article about an ongoing federal trial involving Joe Sullivan, former federal prosecutor and ex-security chief for Uber, who was accused of not disclosing a data breach while at the company.

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Yahoo News September 11, 2022

Everything’s Bigger in Texas — Including Taxes, Which Are Outpacing California

Professor Robert Peroni discusses a 2018 report from the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) that displays similar, if not higher, taxes for most Texans when compared to taxes paid by California residents.

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New Republic September 6, 2022

Economics, Democracy, and Freedom: It’s All One Argument

The book co-authored by Professor William Forbath, "The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution," is quoted in an article about the relationship between economic equality, political equality, and democracy.

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NPR September 4, 2022

Catholic health care’s wide reach can make it hard to get birth control in many places

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses the negative impact that Catholic health care has on access to contraception during a time where many conservative states are facing an outright ban on abortion.

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The Bond Buyer September 2, 2022

All eyes on Texas as culture war creep continues in muni market

Professor Randall Erben predicts that companies with policies that provide travel benefits to employees seeking an abortion out of state will be the next target for Texas lawmakers, as statewide office and legislative races approach in November.

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Associated Press August 31, 2022

Texas governor pushes back on raising gun age after Uvalde

Professor Sanford Levinson speaks on Abbott's claim that raising the gun age in Texas is unconstitutional.

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EarthJustice August 31, 2022

Texans Hold Exxon Accountable For Years Of Illegal Air Pollution

Professor Kelly Haragan is quoted in an article about one of the longest-running environmental enforcement suits ever brought under the federal Clean Air Act, filed by plaintiffs Sierra Club and Environment Texas against Exxon.

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Texas Tribune August 30, 2022

After a decade of hype, Dallas-Houston bullet train developer faces a leadership exodus as land acquisition slows

Adjunct professor Luke Ellis comments on the definition of eminent domain in a story about the lack of progress surrounding the construction of a Dallas-Houston bullet train.

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Connecticut Public Radio August 29, 2022

Connecticut punitive damages law could limit what Sandy Hook plaintiffs get from Alex Jones

Professor Ronen Avraham is quoted about why some states cap punitive damages, in an article on the upcoming deliberation on the amount to be awarded to Sandy Hook victims in the Alex Jones trial.

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CNBC August 26, 2022

Texas accuses 10 financial companies, including BlackRock, of ‘boycotting’ energy companies and orders state pension funds to divest from holdings

Professor David Spence comments on the polarization of climate change amidst energy companies boycotting fossil fuels, calling the trend a political stunt.

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Economist August 25, 2022

Dictators and utopians are fond of fiddling with constitutions

Professor Richard Albert is quoted in an article about a new Russian constitution that is masquerading as amendments aimed to prolong and strengthen Putin’s power.

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KENS5 August 25, 2022

Arredondo’s attorney hints at lawsuit in lengthy statement

Professor Mike Golden analyzes a letter released by former Uvalde police Chief Pete Arredondo, where Arredondo's attorney argues that the Uvalde school board broke federal law when he was fired.

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