Featured Faculty Experts

Lipton Q&A – Domains

LiptonFor years, the non-profit organization that administers Internet domain names has been deliberating on how to expand the system to meet the voracious demands of cyber users. more...

 


 

Susan SakmarUH Law Center professor to address global gas conference

Sakmar sees 'golden age' of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a foundation fuel for the future. more...


 

Aaron BruhlGeoffrey HoffmanThomas OldmanUH Law Center Experts Available to Comment on Supreme Court's Same-Sex Marriage Cases more...


 

Sapna KumarSapna Kumar – Genetic Testing Q&A

Scientists today are rapidly developing diagnostic tests to detect mutations in our genetic code that contribute to disease. more...


 

Stephen ZamoraZamora on the Center for U.S. and Mexican Law's research initiatives

University of Houston Law Center Professor Stephen Zamora was interviewed by the editor of The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel regarding the Center for U.S. and Mexican Law at the University of Houston Law Center. more...


 

Geoffrey Hoffman Hoffman on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

President Obama recently outlined his proposal for overhauling the nation's immigration laws and for the first time providing a pathway to earned citizenship for more than 11 million undocumented persons. more...


 

Melissa HamiltonHester Q&A – BP

A federal  judge on Jan. 29 approved an agreement between BP and the U.S. Department of Justice to settle criminal charges against the energy giant with payment of $4 billion in penalties for the 2010 oil rig explosion and spill that killed 11 workers and fouled hundreds of miles of Gulf shoreline. more...


 

Melissa HamiltonMelissa Hamilton's Gun Control Q & A

On January 16th, President Obama unveiled a sweeping plan to curb gun violence. more...


 

ThompsonHawkins on fertility clinics

Infertility is big business in the United States.  more…

 


 

ThompsonThompson on Tom DeLay appeal

The former U.S. House Majority Leader was convicted on campaign finance changes and faces time in prison.  more…

 


 

HesterHester on climate change decision

Alaskan villagers lose appeal, but future tort lawsuits likely.  more…

 


 

Paul janickeJanicke on Apple-Samsung verdict

Jury awards $1.05 billion in patent case, but it is still before the district court for post-trial motions.  more…

 


 

MedicineUHLC health law experts on high court ruling

What did the Supreme Court rule and how will it affect you? more...

 


 

Hoffman on Arizona immigration ruling

Geoffrey HoffmanHigh Court finds three provisions preempted, but leaves open question of “papers, please” law. more…

 

 

 


 

Bush on Southwest Airlines expansion

Darren BushUnder the new plan, Hobby will offer international service beginning in 2015. more…

 

 


 

Olivas on Plyler v. Doe

Paul JanickeUHLC prof examines impact of 30-year-old U.S. Supreme Court ruling requiring public education of school-age children regardless of citizenship. more…

 

 


Hawkins on CARD Act’s effectiveness

Jim HawkinsNew research shows students are still the targets of aggressive credit card marketing despite strict regulations. more…

 

 


Thompson on the Trayvon Martin shooting

Sandra ThompsonProfessor explains 2nd-degree murder charge and “Stand Your Ground” defense. more…

 

 


Gray on health care hearings

Jessica RobertsThe U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether to uphold or overturn Obama’s Affordable Care Act. more…

 




Gershowitz on the Stanford trial

Jessica RobertsThe financier was found guilty on 13 of 14 counts of criminal conspiracy, fraud and other charges. more…

 




Roberts on new hiring policy

Jessica RobertsTexas employers are moving towards a ban on hiring smokers or anyone who tests positive for nicotine. more…




Paust on alleged maltreatment of Afghan bodies

Jordan PaustMarines urinating on dead would constitute war crime. more…

 




Olivas on undocumented children’s rights

Paul Janicke New book examines history of the landmark immigration case Plyler v. Doe. more…





Thompson on Occupy Wall Street Houston arrests

Sandra ThompsonHouston authorities and Occupy protestors clash over demonstrations. more…

 

 


Zamora on the death of Mexico’s No. 2 official

Stephen ZamoraHow will the loss of Mexico’s top Cabinet secretary impact Mexico’s battle with drug cartels? more…





Ellen Marrus on child discipline

Ellen MarrusWhen does corporal punishment cross the line into abuse? more…





Thompson on wrongful convictions

Sandra Guerra ThompsonNew book offers legislatures guidance on statutory changes that could discover and prevent wrongful convictions. more…




Olivas on Alabama's new immigration law

Paul JanickeUniversity of Houston Law Center Professor Michael A. Olivas is participating in this week's Room for Debate, a weekly online debate hosted by the New York Times. more…


 


Paul M. Janicke on new patent act

Paul JanickeWith three goals in mind, the first overhaul of patent law since 1836 is a mixed bag of hit and miss. more…

 

 


Geoffrey A. Hoffman on new deportation rules

Geoffrey HoffmanBackdoor amnesty or prioritizing proceedings? more…


 


Jessica L. Roberts on genetic information and the law

Jessica RobertsGenetic law will evolve and grow in importance as science advances further into this fascinating area with implications beyond medical into everyday lives. more…




Tracy Hester on climate change case before U.S. Supreme Court

Tracy HesterJustices hear arguments on whether public nuisance laws give states the power to sue companies over emissions. more…

UPDATE: Tracy Hester on SCOTUS greenhouse gas ruling

Court turns down states’ efforts to sue under federal public nuisance laws. more…