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Boyd School of Law In The News

Sample news articles and op-eds to see how the William S. Boyd School of Law and its faculty and staff are covered in local, national, and international outlets. 

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.
The Oregonian

Rancher Cliven Bundy Renews Range Fight, Pledging to 'Do Whatever it Takes'

1/10/2018
UNLV Law's Professor Ian Bartrum sheds light on the larger meaning of the post-trial Bundy family message.
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.
Los Angeles Times

Judge Dismisses Case Against Nevada Rancher Cliven Bundy and His Sons

1/8/2018
"While the court decision was a defeat for the Justice Department, it could be seen as a victory for Trump administration policy to shrink national monuments" says Professor Batrum.
The Sunday

How Businesses Can Protect Themselves as the Reckoning on Sexual Harassment Continues

1/8/2018
Professor Ann McGinley offers insights on the law and protection from retaliation for employees who file a sexual harassment claim.
Fortune

Trump Gets His First Medical Exam as President This Week. Here's What to Expect

1/8/2018
Health Law program co-director and UNLV Law professor Dr. David Orentlicher comments on the importance of the president’s health to the general public.
Associated Press

US Judge in Las Vegas May Dismiss Ranching Standoff Case

1/7/2018
Professor Bartrum explains why the ranching standoff case is more than a criminal trial to the Bundy family.
SCOTUSblog

Academic Highlight: Telling Stories in the Supreme Court

12/26/2017
"Constitutional decisions should not be made either by polling citizens or by emotional reactions to tearful stories. Far from it. But neither should we entertain the fantasy that legal decisions can ever be made in a hermetically sealed environment."

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