Faculty in the Media

Texas Standard June 27, 2023

Understanding the Supreme Court ruling that rejected the independent state legislature theory

Clinical Professor Erin Busby explains the Supreme Court's dismissal of the independent state legislature theory and how the decision will affect the role of state courts in federal elections.

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Bloomberg: Balance of Power June 27, 2023

Supreme Court Backs State Judge Election Role

Professor Tara Leigh Grove is interviewed for a news segment about the Supreme Court's rejection of the independent state legislature theory and also predicts the outcomes of some upcoming decisions.

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KERA News June 27, 2023

LBGTQ advocates want officials to investigate murder of gay Cedar Park woman as a hate crime

Professor Jennifer Laurin provides insight into the legal and ethical requirements to prosecute an offense as a hate crime in the wake of a Cedar Park murder investigation.

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Texas Standard June 26, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down states’ challenge to federal deportation priorities

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman, who is the director of the Texas Law Immigration Clinic, is interviewed about the Supreme Court's recent decision regarding federal detention and deportation powers as well as the case's implications for immigration policy.

More of: Denise L Gilman

New York Post June 23, 2023

Everything you need to know about OceanGate and what’s next for the company: ‘Great risk’

Supreme Court Clinic co-director Michael Sturley shares the opinion that OceanGate could be sued following the Titan disaster based on the CEO's previous claims about the submersible meeting industry safety standards.

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Bloomberg June 21, 2023

Doomed Submersible’s Waivers Aren’t Enough to Ward Off Lawsuits

Supreme Court Clinic Co-Director Michael Sturley weighs in on the possibility that the families of the passengers killed on OceanGate's Titan submersible will sue, noting that there are meaningful reasons for suing other than damage collection.

More of: Michael F Sturley

The Bulwark June 22, 2023

Will Judge Cannon Give Trump a Favorable Jury?

Professor Jeffrey Abramson co-authors an article about potential legal concerns associated with former President Donald Trump's upcoming trial in Florida, including the jury selection process.

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U.S. News & World Report June 21, 2023

How to Pick a Law School for an Immigration Law Career

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman provides factors that future immigration lawyers should consider when choosing a law school and emphasizes the numerous benefits of participating in an immigration clinic.

More of: Denise L Gilman

Austin-American Statesman June 19, 2023

Amid major tech layoffs by Dell, Google, Meta, WARN Act does little to show Austin impact

Professor Mike Golden identifies loopholes in the WARN Act – which mandates that employers provide notice of major layoffs to employees and state governments – and explains how these loopholes can result in a misrepresentation of layoff statistics.

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Scientific American June 15, 2023

There’s No Evidence for Claims That Environmentally Friendly Investments Are Bad for the Poor

Professor David Spence disputes claims that ESG is to blame for the fossil fuel industry's financial woes and instead asserts that investors are being driven away by the price of oil and availability of better investments.

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The Florida Times-Union June 13, 2023

DeSantis tight-lipped on migrant flights as experts ponder potential legal peril

Clinical Professor Denise Gilman speaks on the likelihood that criminal prosecutions or civil lawsuits will result from recent actions taken by Florida's migrant flight program.

More of: Denise L Gilman

Wired June 7, 2023

The Bold Plan to Create Cyber 311 Hotlines

Dean Bobby Chesney is featured in a story about his pilot cybersecurity clinic program at UT Austin that aims to partner with students to launch a Cyber 311 hotline for local businesses.

More of: Robert M Chesney