Professor Robert Batey talked with Carrie Weimar this afternoon at the St. Petersburg Times regarding the decision in the Lawrence Storer case, finding Storer not guilty of manslaughter for running down a robber with his car.

Dean Ellen Podgor was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal blog on the 5th Circuit overturning the Enron Barge/Merrill Lynch verdicts.

Professor Luz Nagle was featured in a lengthy in-depth piece in the July 31 Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education by Frank DiMaria, "Failing States, Land Mines, Human Trafficking, and the Law." The piece is part of the magazine's spotlight on faculty mentoring in their current issue.

Professor Robert Batey spoke with Patricio Bolona at the Daytona Beach News Journal about whether the judge will follow the jury's recommendation to put two of three men convicted of beating six people and a dog to death in Deltona over an Xbox will be put to death per the jury's instruction. The jury suggested life in prison for the third man convicted in this crime.

Professor Roberta Flowers agreed to talk with St. Petersburg Times reporter Chris Tisch regarding some specific financial guidelines outlined for lawyers, trust account requirements, and standards required of attorneys. Tisch is researching the potential of doing a story about a lawyer who has no trust account who is a candidate for a judicial position.

Professor Michael Allen spoke with the Sarasota Herald Tribune for the article, "Lawyers are correct to question Bush's use of 'signing statements.'"

Professor James Fox spoke with Tampa Bay's 10 on campus this afternoon regarding the likelihood of a federal appeal in the "pat down" suit against the Tampa Bay Bucs. A federal judge Friday upheld a ban on security pat-downs outside Raymond James Stadium before Tampa Bay Buccaneers games, ruling the practice violates the constitutional rights of fans. The piece airs on Channel 10 at 6 p.m. this evening.

Professor Michael Allen joined Kathy Fountain's "Your Turn" panel this afternoon in the Fox studios to discuss the implication of municipalities adopting strict illegal immigration ordinances. The first ordinance popped up in Hazelton, Pa., Avon Park, Fla., and other cities are considering similar measures.

Dean Ellen Podgor was quoted in Peter Lattman's popular online LawBlog in the article, "U.S. Attorney's Offices: Fighting Crime & Rationing Binder Clips." Please visit the article on the web to read more.

Professor Rose joined Kathy Fountain's panel at 12:30 p.m. for the Fox 13 "Your Turn" program discussing the Jessica Lunsford Act.

Professor Charles Rose spoke with Mike Gentine with radio wire service Florida Radio Networks this afternoon regarding the decision in the highly publicized Xbox murders in Deltona, Fla. in which all three defendants were found guilty in the murder of six people.

Professor Rebecca Morgan agreed to talk with Bridget McCrea at the Maddux Business Report early next week to discuss the new elder-friendly Eleazer Courtroom and plans and programs for the future of the courtroom on campus.