Year: 2023

• Prof. Julie Hill Comments on Federal Reserve’s Master Account Database – Axios

    In Axios, Professor Julie Hill commented on how the Federal Reserve treats cryptocurrency banks versus traditional banks. Click here to read more. https://www.axios.com/2023/06/30/fed-master-account-crypto

• Prof. Ronald Krotoszynski Comments on Supreme Court Decision in Affirmative Action

  Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, University of North Carolina, et al. overturning the use of race-based affirmative action in admissions processes for public universities and private universities that accept federal funding, Professor Ronald Krotoszynski commented on the potential impact of this decision on…

• Prof. Bryan Fair Comments on Impacts of Supreme Court Overturning Affirmative Action – CBS42

  Last week, the Supreme Court issued an opinion overturning the use of race-based affirmative action in the college admissions process. Professor Bryan Fair commented on the impact that could have on the racial make-up of student populations. Read more here: https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/alabama-higher-education-official-says-scotus-ruling-on-affirmative-action-could-have-unexpected-impacts/  

• Prof. Luke Herrine Comments on Student Loan Forgiveness

  Last week, the Supreme Court issued an opinion declaring President Biden’s proposed Student Loan Forgiveness Plan unconstitutional. Now, the White House is moving on to Plan B. Professor Luke Herrine commented on potential strategies for student loan forgiveness, specifically the use of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA)’s “compromise and settlement” authority. Click here…

• Alabama Law Foundation Announces 2023 Fellows

  The Alabama Law Foundation has announced its newest class of Fellows. The Fellows “provide leadership and support for the Alabama Foundation’s programs that promote access to justice.” Each year, current Alabama Law Foundation Fellows have the opportunity to nominate a fellow member of the Alabama State Bar. The nominations are then reviewed by a committee…

• Professor Joyce Vance Interviewed on NPR’s “Now & Then” Podcast

  Professor Joyce Vance was interviewed on NPR’s “Now & Then” podcast about the potential challenges of litigating a case involving classified documents, such as in the case against former President Trump regarding his handling of classified documents after he left the White House. Listen to the episode here:  https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2023/06/20/trump-handling-documents

• Professor Susan Pace Hamill Comments on Alabama Legislator’s Resignation – AL.com

  Professor Susan Pace Hamill commented on Fred Plump’s resignation from the state legislature and his guilty plea to federal charges of conspiracy and obstruction of justice in an article published on AL.com. Read more here:  https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2023/06/inside-the-birmingham-kickback-scheme-that-took-down-a-legislator.html

• Professor Julie Hill Comments on Current State of Regional Banks – Marketplace

  Professor Julie Hill commented on the current state of regional banks following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and others. Read more and listen to the episode here: https://www.marketplace.org/2023/06/16/regional-banks-still-face-challenges-after-bank-runs/

• Professor Joyce Vance Quoted in “USA Today”

  Professor Joyce Vance commented on the potential charges former President Donald Trump could face regarding his role in the “Jan. 6 Capitol riot.” Read more here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/06/19/will-trump-face-indictment-over-jan-6-fbi/70335807007/

• Balch & Bingham Commits $500,000 to Establish Roundtable in Law and Business at Alabama Law

  Tuscaloosa, AL—Balch & Bingham—a corporate law firm based in Birmingham—pledged $500,000 to the University of Alabama School of Law to establish the Balch & Bingham Endowed Roundtable in Law and Business. This roundtable is designed to bring together legal scholars, business practitioners, and persons engaged in enterprise to discuss issues, opportunities, and areas of concern…