Faculty in the Media

Washington Post December 31, 2021

Opinion: In an acrimonious time, some welcome fresh attention to Socrates and the art of civilized arguing

Dean Ward Farnsworth's book “The Socratic Method: A Practitioner’s Handbook” is cited in this op-ed promoting civilized debate.

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TaxProf Blog / SSRN January 11, 2022

The 50 Most Downloaded U.S. Law Professors Of 2021

Professors Robert Chesney and Richard Albert are ranked among the top 50 law professors who authored the most downloaded research papers from SSRN's eLibrary in 2021.

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The Hill December 20, 2021

No, Congress should not codify ‘Chevron deference’

Professor Wendy Wagner is quoted in an op-ed regarding a controversy over the Chevron Deference.

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Texas Observer December 20, 2021

How Code Enforcement Fuels Displacement in San Antonio

Professor Heather Way is quoted in an article about by the findings of a report she co-authored regarding housing in San Antonio.

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The Hill December 17, 2021

An emergency brake to stop a runaway Supreme Court

Professor Richard Albert authored an opinion piece regarding the Supreme Court's interpretative powers of the U.S. Constitution.

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ProPublica December 15, 2021

When Home Is a Toxic Hot Spot

Professor Wendy Wagner is quoted in an article regarding cancer-causing air pollution in communities.

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Bloomberg Law December 10, 2021

Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Paves Way for Copycat Laws

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding how the Supreme Court's ruling may be paving the way for the future of abortion bans.

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Bloomberg December 11, 2021

Supreme Court Leaves Texas Abortion Providers With Few Remedies

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding the future for abortion providers in Texas.

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The Wall Street Journal December 7, 2021

Commission Approves Report on Supreme Court Amid Partisan Differences

Professor Sanford Levinson is quoted in an article regarding a report made about resolving political controversies in the Supreme Court.

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NPR December 10, 2021

Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law as legal fights move forward

Professor Steve Vladeck is interviewed in a podcast regarding the Supreme Court's response to the Texas abortion ban.

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Los Angeles Times January 16, 2022

Op-Ed: What do we teach law students when we have no faith in the Supreme Court?

Professor Jeffrey Abramson co-authored an op-ed about teaching constitutional law when doubting the current Supreme Court's actions.

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CNN December 16, 2021

Gorsuch deals abortion providers another setback by sending Texas SB8 lawsuit to a conservative appeals court

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold Texas abortion law while allowing providers ability to sue and block enforcement.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck