Faculty in the Media

Boston Review June 23, 2022

Beyond Neoclassical Antitrust

Professor William Forbath's book co-authored with Joseph Fiskin, "The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution," is cited as making a powerful case for the affirmative governance obligations created by the Constitution.

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Newsweek June 21, 2022

Could Texas Really Secede? Experts Weigh in

Professor Sanford Levinson weighs in on the unlikeliness of Texas seceding from the United States following a recent Republican convention where the state GOP called for fellow Texans to vote in a referendum.

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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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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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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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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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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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The Nation June 7, 2022

Two of the Trump Era’s Biggest Grifters Are Angling for a Comeback

Professor Thomas McGarity authors an article about the return of two former Trump administration officials to the campaign trail, recapping their Trump-era policies and controversial behaviors in response to ongoing elections.

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CNN June 2, 2022

US confirms military hackers have conducted cyber operations in support of Ukraine

Dean Designate Bobby Chesney provides background on various levels of governmental cyber operations in a news story about Cyber Command, the U.S. military’s hacking unit.

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