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.
KNPR Vegas Golden Knights Face Trademark Opposition From U.S. Army 1/20/2018 The Vegas Golden Knights find themselves faced with opposition from the U.S. Army to their trademark application. Intellectual Property Professor Mary LaFrance sheds light on the process, and possible outcomes, for the organization.
The Hill It's Hard Out There for an Immigrant; Lemon Lawyers Make it Harder 1/19/2018 Professor Edwards calls for regulators to make more information publicly available.
Las Vegas Weekly From Superheroes to 'Star Trek,' Local Filmmakers Express Their Love with Slick, Self-Made Movies 1/18/2018 Mary LaFrance, IGT Professor of Intellectual Property Law, discusses the legal standard by which local filmmakers must abide when the produce a an amateur movie or web series without permission of corporate ownership.
KNPR Dreamers Can Renew DACA Status...For Now 1/16/2018 Director of the UNLV Immigration Clinic and Professor of Law Michael Kagan discusses the current legal state of DACA and overall US immigration policy.
HuffPost How DACA Could Outlast Trump 1/13/2018 “It’s entirely possible to see that some people will still have DACA permits on Election Day in 2020,” says Professor Michael Kagan on what a courts ruling might mean for the future of DACA.
NPR Westerners Worry About Bundy's Defiant Stand Against Feds 1/11/2018 Cliven Bundy has stated he will continue to let his cattle graze without paying the government. Professor Bartrum discuses how the mistrial may embolden other ranchers to do the same.
Associated Press Bundy Insists US Can’t Own Land, No Matter Who’s President 1/10/2018 Following the dismissal of charges against Cliven Bundy, Professor Bartrum is quoted around the current DC environment which might be more friendly to Bundy's federal land policy beliefs.