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."