Faculty in the Media

Lieber Institute July 28, 2022

Cyber Symposium- The Evolution of Cyber Jus Ad Bellum Thresholds

Professor Michael Schmitt writes about the evolving role of international law in cyberspace activities and the development of cyber jus ad bellum thresholds in the "Articles of War" series.

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Bloomberg Law July 27, 2022

Patent Plaintiffs Scrambling After Texas Court Cools Hotspot

Professor Stephen Vladeck provides legal insight on how "judge shopping" has affected the field of patent law, referencing a recent court order in the Western District of Texas.

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The Regulatory Review July 25, 2022

Do Not Blame Us

Texas Law faculty members Thomas McGarity and Wendy Wagner write about the Supreme Court's reference to their publication in West Virginia v EPA, and how the Court’s analysis differed from the pair's understanding of the Clean Air Act.

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Lawfare July 22, 2022

Open-Source Security: How Digital Infrastructure Is Built on a House of Cards

Lecturer Chinmayi Sharma authors an article on the ongoing cybersecurity concerns related to open source software.

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Spectrum News July 21, 2022

Texas is ‘dramatically unprepared’ for baby boom

Professor Elizabeth Sepper provides insight on the lack of healthcare and child care support in Texas, drawing attention to the potential impact of a post-Roe baby boom.

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NPR July 21, 2022

1A Remaking America: The legal minefield for abortions in Texas and Louisiana

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is a guest on a radio news program about the legal struggles arising in states with trigger abortion laws.

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Teen Vogue July 21, 2022

Prayer in Schools: Supreme Court Ruling on Football Coach Upends Precedent

Professor Elizabeth Sepper speaks on the Supreme Court majority's decision in the Kennedy v. Bremerton School District case.

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CNN July 20, 2022

In some states, doctors weigh ‘ruinous’ litigation against proper care for women who have miscarriages

Professor Stephen Vladeck is quoted in a news story about the moral and legal dilemma faced by doctors performing miscarriage surgeries in light of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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Newsweek July 20, 2022

Will Trump Do Time? What It Would Take to Convict the Former President

Professor Michele Deitch is quoted in an article about the possible trial and conviction of President Trump, and what it would involve.

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Associated Press July 19, 2022

Abortion clashes persist in courts; judge blocks ban in West Virginia

In a news story about state abortion laws, Professor Elizabeth Sepper explains that criminal laws are not typically applied to actions that took place when those laws were blocked by the courts.

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USA Today July 18, 2022

The path to prison is often paved by illiteracy. Yet many prisoners aren’t being taught to read.

Professor Michele Deitch is quoted in an article about prison literacy efforts, pointing out that by investing in prison education, people who are incarcerated come out better than when they went in.

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City Journal July 15, 2022

The Problem with “Disinformation”

Senior Lecturer Adam Klein authors an article on foreign intelligence operations, the problem of "disinformation," and First Amendment rights.

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