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Tamir Speaks at Australian Institute of Administrative Law Virtual Seminar   

Associate Professor of Law Oren Tamir was a speaker for the Australian Institute of Administrative Law New South Wales Chapter virtual seminar, “The end of Chevron deference: Comparative perspectives on Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo,” on August 8. Tamir joined other experts in administrative law and statutory interpretation from the United States and Australia to explain the ruling in Loper Bright, and explore its implications, as well as similarities and differences between Australian and American doctrine. 

Lett Article Published in Saint Louis University Law Journal  

Associate Clinical Professor of Law Sylvia Lett’s article, “Flattening the Learning Curve for International JD Students,” has published in the Saint Louis University Law Journal. The article recounts why Arizona Law saw the need for the Introduction in Lawyering Skills (ILS) for international JD students.  

Milczarek-Desai Article Published in the Arkansas Law Review 

Associate Professor of Law and Co-Chair of the Bacon Immigration Law and Policy Program Shefali Milczarek-Desai's article, “(Hidden) in Plain Sight: Migrant Child Labor and The New Economy of Exploitation,” has published in the Arkansas Law Review. The article analyzes the current migrant child labor crisis in the United States.  

Media  

Hedge fund's $100M Arizona farmland buy stirs fears of water grab 
Arizona Daily Star 
Aug. 24, 2024  

A New York City-based hedge fund spent $100 million to buy farmland and water rights in Western Arizona, stirring concerns about a future "water grab" from that rural area and of corporate control over a major groundwater source. Regents Professor Emeritus of Law Robert Glennon is quoted. 

US Water Warning As 'Widespread' Drops in Reservoir Levels Revealed 
Newsweek 
Aug. 23, 2024 

Regents Professor Emeritus Robert Glennon, a water law expert, is quoted in article on widespread drops in water reservoirs.  

The Show: Recent AZ Supreme Court rulings show a divided court, not a biased court, U of A professor says 
KJZZ-Radio 
Aug. 21, 2024  

Arizonans will get the chance to vote to expand abortion access in the state in November. The Arizona Supreme Court ruled unanimously to allow the Arizona Abortion Access Act to appear on the ballot – rejecting a bid by abortion opponents to get it thrown off. The decision came as the court faces public and political scrutiny following months of high stakes decisions on abortion that began when the court ruled to revive a 1964 near-total abortion ban in April of this year. Professor Emerita of Law Barbara Atwood explains why she believes the decision provides proof that the state's highest court is not politically biased. 

Lake Powell's and Lake Mead's new water level projections released 
Newsweek 
Aug. 16, 2024 

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation last week announced both Lake Mead and Lake Powell will remain above dead pool level to start 2025. The projection will keep the Colorado River in a Tier 1 water shortage for the coming year, the least severe shortage condition. Regents Professor Emeritus Robert Glennon discusses dead pool.  

Who’s Taking America’s Water?  
Climate Town  
Aug. 14, 2024  

Regents Professor Emeritus Robert Glennon helped Climate Town in an episode about water in the western U.S. and gets a shout out from host in episode for his assistance.  

Alaska Prosecutor Accused of Exploiting Judge Ties for Recusal 
Bloomberg Law 
Aug. 14, 2024 

Alaska prosecutor allegedly tried to spur recusal with conflicted lawyer. Professor Keith Swisher, a legal ethics expert, weighs in.  

Capital One-Discover antitrust concerns may be overblown 
Payments Dive 
Aug. 9, 2024 

Capital One’s proposed acquisition of Discover has sparked antitrust concern, but legal experts who specialize in antitrust law don’t see much legal standing for the Justice Department to block the deal. Robert H. Mundheim Professor of Law and Business Barak Orbach weighs in.  

Experts say Musk’s antitrust lawsuit against advertisers holds water 
The Globe and Mail  
Aug. 7, 2024 

X sued a coalition of companies alleging anti-competitive behavior for not advertising on his social media platform. Robert H. Mundheim Professor of Law and Business Barak Orbach weighs in.  

Should Academic Freedom Be a Constitutional Right? 
Podcast: Advisory Opinions 
Aug. 6, 2024 

Advisory Opinions podcast hosts kick off August book series and include Assistant Director of Legal Writing Tessa Dysart's new Supreme Court Counting Book.  

U of A Veterans Clinic to use financial gift to expand staffing, service 
Arizona Daily Star 
Aug. 1, 2024 

The Veterans' Advocacy Law Clinic (VALC) has been awarded a $300,000 gift from Philip Morris International allowing the Clinic to provide additional services to veterans in Southern Arizona. Kristine Huskey, director of VALC, discusses how the gift will impact the Clinic.  

Remember that ABA Survey of Law Schools with AI Classes? This May Be A More Accurate List 
LawSites 
Aug. 1, 2024 

University of Arizona Law is included in a list of law schools currently offering courses related to artificial intelligence. 

Don't channel the sloth in email responses 
Arizona Attorney Magazine 
July/August 2024 

Associate Clinical Professor of Law Diana Simon writes about good email practices.  

American Indian Treart Rights in Arizona 
Arizona Attorney Magazine 
July/August 2024 

An article by Professor Emeritus Robert Hershey and John Welch focuses on treaty law as it applies to tribes.