The Daily Beast Woman Faces Deportation After Another Woman Rear-Ends Her Car 3/26/2018 UNLV Immigration Clinic Director, Professor Michael Kagan, is quoted in this story about a woman facing deportation after her car is rear ended.
The Nevada Independent At UNLV lecture, Ken Starr Says Trump's Firing of Mueller Would be Like 'Saturday Night Massacre' 3/23/2018 “My thesis for your consideration is this,” said Starr during his talk at UNLV. “In light of our unflinching and admirable insistence on honesty and the long history of presidential investigations...there is no perfect way to investigate the president.”
UNLV News Center Presentation: Lydia Nussbaum and Eve Hanan 3/22/2018 Lydia Nussbaum and Eve Hanan presented "Reducing the School-to-Prison Pipeline Through Restorative Justice" for the National Council of Family and Juvenile Court Judges' conference in San Diego earlier this month.
Las Vegas Sun In UNLV Address, Ken Starr Cautions Trump on Firing Mueller, Sees No Collusion Yet 3/22/2018 Judge Ken Starr presented "Investigating the President" at UNLV Law where he offered his analysis and insights on historical events and current political issues.
Las Vegas Review-Journal UNLV Boyd School of Law Moves Up on US News' Best Law Schools List 3/20/2018 “This reflects UNLV Boyd’s recognition as one of the top public law schools in the United States,” says Dean Daniel Hamilton in this story about UNLV Law's 2019 U.S. News & World Report’s rankings.
Las Vegas Sun UNLV Law School Program Earns Top Billing Nationally 3/20/2018 The Boyd School of Law continues to rise in the rankings of the nation’s top law schools, earning its highest-ever spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of best graduate and professional schools.
The Hill Fix the Flaw in Financial Self-Regulation 3/19/2018 In this op-ed, Professor Benjamin Edwards argues that financial self-regulation must internalize the costs it generates to optimally protect the public.
The Nevada Independent With New Grant From NextGen America, UNLV Clinic Hopes to Defend More People in Deportation Proceedings 3/9/2018 Thanks to a gift from NextGen America, the UNLV Immigration Clinic will be able to provide dedicated legal services for the students and campus community.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog D.C. Circuit Makes Geoblocking De Facto Mandatory for Copyright Law Purposes–Spanski v. TV Polska 3/8/2018 Professor Marketa Trimble explains the significance of a recent decision by the D.C. Circuit Appeals Court in Spanski Enterprises v. Telewizja Polska S.A on the issue of geoblocking.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog The European Union Anti-Geoblocking Regulation Isn’t the End of the Anti-Geoblocking Battle 3/5/2018 A guest post in which UNLV Law’s Professor Trimble explains the significance of an EU Anti-Geoblocking Regulation, arguing that differences between the regulation as introduced and as published signal the debate over anti-geoblocking is far from over.
KSNV-TV (NBC) GCB to Gaming: Implement Anti-Harassment Policies, or Else 3/2/2018 Nevada’s Gaming Control Board has sent a memo stating the board will enact regulations to prevent sexual harassment. Professor Ann McGinley of Boyd’s Workplace Law Program explains why she applauds, but is also cautious, of the new policies.
KLAS-TV (CBS) I-Team: Doctors, Experts, and Patients Discuss Other Side of Opioid Epidemic at Conference 2/23/2018 The William S. Boyd School of Law and the UNLV Health Law Program brought together leading experts to answer key questions and explore policy options as the opioid crisis continues to devastate communities in Nevada, the country, and the world.
KUNR Legal Experts Say Bill Targeting Gangs Might Also Endanger Victims 2/23/2018 Nevada Senator Dean Heller has introduced a bill aimed at curbing gang violence by making it easier to deport known gang members or immigrants associated with gangs. Professor Kagan explains why the bill may impact more than those the bill targets.
Reno Gazette Journal City Demands List of Workplace Lovers from Woman Suing for Sexual Harassment 2/15/2018 Can the Reno City Attorney demand a plaintiff in a sexual harassment lawsuit against the city provide a list every workplace love affair she may have had in the past 18 years? Employment Law Professor Ann McGinley provides legal insights.
Las Vegas Sun Are U.S. College Campuses Free Speech Zones? Experts Talk It Out at UNLV 2/14/2018 "Free speech is not free. It turns out to be very expensive,” says Mark Yudof, president emeritus of the University of California system, during UNLV Law's recent free speech on college campus symposium.
Las Vegas Review-Journal UNLV Symposium Discusses Importance of Free Speech on Campus 2/13/2018 The Las Vegas Review-Journal recaps Boyd's recent conference on free speech on college campuses.
Las Vegas Review-Journal Las Vegas Gaming Company Boards Below Average in Women Members 2/13/2018 Female representation on the board of Las Vegas' gaming employers remains low. Professor Edwards addresses how increased diversity could reduce the likelihood of sexual misconduct allegations.
Financial Planning Magazine FINRA Releases Data About Unpaid Arbitration Awards 2/9/2018 Professor Benjamin Edwards discusses unpaid arbitration awards with Financial Planning Magazine.
The Nevada Independent Wynn Allegations Are the Tip of the Iceberg 2/2/2018 "To be sure, Las Vegas is a city where sex sells. But a sexualized environment is not inconsistent with fostering a culture of respect for women" says Professor Ann McGinley in this op-ed around the Wynn allegations.
KSNV-TV (NBC) On Wynn Allegations: “What the Hell Happened Here” Asks Massachusetts Official 1/31/2018 Shareholder lawsuits? What is the liability of the Wynn Board of Directors? Benjamin Edwards dives into these topics amidst the ongoing allegations.
The Intercept The Man from Sullivan & Cromwell 1/30/2018 UNLV Law's Benjamin Edwards is quoted in this story encouraging investors to proceed carefully if they buy the Spotify direct listing.
The Wall Street Journal As More Companies Demand Arbitration Agreements, Sexual Harassment Claims Fizzle 1/25/2018 Jean Sternlight, Director of the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution, offers her insights in this story on mandatory arbitration and its impact on sexual harassment claims.
Las Vegas Sun Is This Man the New Best Friend of Illegal Pot Sellers? 1/21/2018 How might the recent action of Attorney General Jeff Sessions impact Nevada's marijuana industry? Dr. David Orentlicher, UNLV Health Law co-director and law professor, weighs in.
The Atlantic The Ghost of Chae Chan Ping 1/20/2018 A recent article by Michael Kagan in the "Nevada Law Journal" is referenced in this story regarding a Chinese laborer expelled from the U.S., and how the case remains relevant in the ongoing litigation around President Trump’s travel ban.