‘Shoot first’ laws spread across nation
Professor Robert Batey was quoted in the Sept. 17 St. Louis Daily Record article by Dick Dahl, “‘Shoot first’ laws spread across the nation,” about the castle doctrines laws that became effective last October in Florida and are spreading nationwide.
Ramsar Secretariat’ s
Professor Royal Gardner’s work with the International Wildlife Law Conference was noted in a post on the Ramsar Secretariat’s “What’s New” page.
“Revisit to ‘honest services’ requested”
Dean Ellen Podgor spoke with Kristen Hays at the Houston Chronicle for the story “Revisit to ‘honest services’ requested,” about clarifying the honest services issue and rewriting the law so criminal action is understandable.
Revisit to honest services requested
Dean Ellen Podgor spoke with Kristen Hays at the Houston Chronicle for the article, “Revisit to ‘honest services’ requested.” Dean Podgor suggested that Congress rewrite the law so that “it is clear and people know what is legal and what will be considered criminal.”
Professor John Rains spoke with Jody Tillman at the St. Petersburg Times about a stalled construction project in New Port Richey and how performance bonds operate.
Professor Roberta Flowers interviewed with News Channel 8 invetigative reporter Mark Douglas about the legal definition of child pornography.
Prosecutors want Enron-linked convictions reinstated
Dean Ellen Podgor spoke with Kristen Hays at the Houston Chronicle for the article, “Prosecutors want Enron-linked convictions reinstated.”
Teen Models
Professor Roberta Flowers spoke with Newschannel 8 investigative reporter Mark Douglas about the legal definition of pornography involving underage children for the piece that aired at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. An investigation has been launched.
Link to the video: “Teen Models: Legal or Not,” form the TBO web site.
Accessibility, decor key to offices of elder-law attorneys
Professors Rebecca Morgan and Roberta Flowers spoke with Lawyers USA reporter Nora Lockwood Tooher for her story about creating comfort and accessibility for elder clients in law offices and courtrooms.
Judge sentences car in his spot to lockdown
Professor Robert Batey spoke with Jamal Thalji at the St. Petersburg Times about how the law defines some examples of abuses of power for a story about a judge who blocked a car that took his reserved spot for hours.
Increase in Litigation may Compel Colleges to Disclose More Information, Conference Speaker Says
Professor Peter Lake was quoted in the article, “Increase in Litigation may Compel Colleges to Disclose More Information, Conference Speaker Says,” by Martin Van der Werf. Professor Lake discussed litigations colleges may face from students in the future.
Going the Distance
Dean Ellen Podgor spoke with Leigh Jones at the National Law Journal for the article, “Going the Distance,” about distance learning.