UHLC in the News

Who is responsible for removing dead trees?

Dean Alderman was interviewed for a story that aired on KTRK-TV (ABC-Houston) and in an article posted on the station’s website regarding who is responsible for removing dead trees.

Court challenges likely if Congress passes legislation to dictate the pipeline’s future.

Professor Hester was quoted in an article available on InsideClimateNews’ website regarding possible litigation if Congress approves a bill to override President Obama’s rejection of a permit for the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline.

Campus  ‘Sprucing up’ the UH Law Center
Alumni, faculty plant trees to improve the ‘aesthetic appeal’ of UH

Professor Hester was quoted in the Daily Cougar regarding the importance of the tree-planting event held by the UH Law Alumni Association in conjunction with Trees for Houston this past Saturday.

President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts

President Obama announced his intent to nominate Professor Burke to the post of Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior.

Residents stunned by short notice to move out

Dean Alderman was interviewed for a report that aired on KTRK-TV ABC13. The report is about an apartment complex that has ordered all of its residents to move out by the first week in March so the complex can be demolished.

Regulators Ready and Willing to Flag Banks for Troubled-Debt Miscues

Professor Hill was quoted in the February 6, 2012 issue of the American Banker regarding new accounting rules for classifying loan modifications.

NAACP’s Christina Swarns Talks Race and Gender in Capital Defense Work

Professor Dow was quoted in an article on the ABA Journal’s website discussing the recent Washington Post article that profiled Christina Swarns. This article repeats Professor Dow’s comments from the Post article.

NM Chicano movement figure makes rare appearance

Professor Olivas was quoted in an article on the Associated Press and picked up by various news outlets.  The article discussed a recent public appearance by Reies Lopez Tijerina, a controversial leader of the Chicano Movement. Professor Olivas recounts the shooting of his cousin, a courthouse jailer, in Tijerina’s courthouse raid and the circumstances of his later death.

A Capital Conviction

Professor Dow is quoted in praise of  capital-defense lawyer Christina Swarns in today’s Washington Post. Ms. Swarns successfully worked to have the death sentence of Mumia Abu-Jamal ruled unconstitutional.

Bankrupt video store sends collection letters

In an ABC Action 13 story, Dean Alderman offers advice to former customers of Hollywood Video who are receiving collection letters from the bankrupt company.

Center for Houston’s Future Expands and Comes Full Circle with New Board Chairman

Professor Chase is mentioned as a new board member of the Center for Houston’s Future in an announcement available on the CityBizList-Houston’s website.

Stanford Fraud Case Puts Old Friends at Odds

Professor Gershowitz was quoted in an article in the New York Times, regarding James M. Davis, the chief prosecution witness who is scheduled to testify at R. Allen Stanford’s trial this week.

Marla Dickerson Lecture on Public Interest

Professor Olivas will give the Marla Dickerson Lecture on Public Interest  on Monday, April 16, at the Northern Illinois University College of Law, according to an announcement on the College of Law’s website. His lecture is entitled, "Lessons Learned about the Legalization Debate, or Why Comprehensive Immigration Reform is in the Public Interest."

HPD still quiet on alleged police brutality incident

Professor Thompson was quoted in an article in the Houston Chronicle, commenting on the right to record an alleged incident of police brutality that took place in Houston last week.

Ponzi Trial To Open For R. Allen Stanford

Professor Gershowitz was interviewed for a story on NPR regarding the delays in the R. Allen Stanford trial. 

Stanford saga set to enter its next phase

Professor Gershowitz is quoted in an article on the Houston Chronicle website regarding the upcoming criminal trial of financier R. Allen Stanford.

U.S. v. R. Allen Stanford Begins

Professor Gershowitz is quoted in an article on the KUHF website regarding the upcoming criminal trial of R. Allen Stanford. Stanford is charged with running a $7 billion Ponzi scheme. The website also has a link to a recorded interview with Professor Gershowitz.

Greater Houston Partnership Switches Chairs

Professor Chase was featured in an article on the Houston Chronicle website regarding his speech at the Greater Houston Partnership Annual Meeting as the partnership’s incoming chairman.

Bauer Business Focus: Anthony Chase

Professor Chase was interviewed by KUHF Houston Public Radio’s “Bauer Business Focus” regarding his 2012 chairmanship of the Greater Houston Partnership.

Supreme Court Backs Church in Teacher Case

Professor Griffin was quoted in an article in Education Week regarding the recent US Supreme Court decision in Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. EEOC. Professor Griffin expressed her disappointment in the decision and offered a warning to educational employees working at religious schools.

Getting Houston ahead of the curve

Professor Chase was featured in an article in today’s Houston Chronicle. Professor Chase was interviewed about his goals as incoming chairman for the Greater Houston Partnership.

Teen charged with murder in police shooting

Professor Gershowitz was quoted in an article from the Houston Chronicle regarding a Houston teenager who has been charged with felony murder in a fatal shooting that took place as he allegedly fled the scene. 

Immigration Law: Practice and Policy in the Twenty-first Century

Professor Olivas will be the keynote speaker at the symposium “Immigration Law: Practice and Policy in the Twenty-first Century,” which will be hosted by The Scholar: St. Mary’s Law Review on Minority Issues on March 2, 2012. 

New Hiring Policy: "Quit Smoking"

Professor Roberts was interviewed by KUHF Houston Public Radio on January 17, 2012 regarding the legal issues involved when employers refuse to hire smokers. 

Federal Judge Says Law Schools Need To Change

Professor Olivas was quoted in an article on CTICareerSearch.com regarding Judge Jose A. Cabranes’ address to the AALS annual meeting on the topic of legal education.

At Meeting, Federal Judge Hands Down a Sharp Opinion About Law Schools

Professor Olivas is quoted in an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education regarding Judge Jose A. Cabranes’  address on the topic of legal education to the AALS annual meeting. Judge Cabranes serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York.

Keeping the Dream Alive

Professor Olivas was also quoted in an article in the Jan.-Feb. 2012 issue of International Educator that discusses the various state DREAM Acts (or lack thereof).  Prof. Olivas (whose remarks appear on page 4 of the PDF file) counsels against civil disobedience by undocumented students.  

Association of American Law Schools kicks off annual conference

Professor Michael Olivas was quoted in an article that was posted to the website for Thomson Reuters News & Insight on Thursday, January 5, 2012 regarding the commencement of the Association of American Law Schools' (AALS) annual conference, which began this week in Washington, DC.  Prof. Olivas remarks on why there has “never been a better time to apply to law school.”