Expert Tip Sheets

Commentary from University at Buffalo faculty experts on breaking news and other events.

Another mass shooting, yet legislative change to gun laws unlikely, UB law expert says
12/3/15
Pro-gun organizations have too much control over Congress, says UB's Anthony O’Rourke.
VTech hack is the first major attack to gain access to minors’ accounts
12/1/15
More than 200,000 of the 5 million accounts stolen in a cyberattack on the digital toymaker VTech belonged to children, information that hackers could use to open credit card accounts, according to a UB expert in cyber deception.
Syrian refugees more likely fleeing terrorism, than actual terrorists themselves, UB expert says
11/19/15
The refugee screening process is already largely effective, says Hilary Weaver.
UB experts available to discuss the Paris terror attacks
11/17/15
Experts can discuss topics that range from refugees to the impact on the psyche.
Medical marijuana should be held to same standard as other drugs, UB pharmacist says
11/10/15
People are advocating for medical marijuana for less than pure reasons, says UB's Edward Bednarczyk. It needs to be studied.
Ex-speaker Hastert’s misconduct allegation could weigh on judge during sentencing, UB criminal law expert says
10/28/15
Former U.S. House speaker Dennis Hastert is likely to get prison time, says UB's Anthony O'Rourke.
Trudeau election not just a win for Canada, but huge for U.S. too, says UB Canadian studies experts
10/22/15
Justin Trudeau understands how important the U.S.-Canada relationship is, UB experts say, and he is eager to re-establish it.
Emotional toll, Clinton’s debate performance end run that never started for Biden, UB political scientists say
10/21/15
With Biden out of the election, the nomination is Hillary Clinton's to lose, says UB political scientists.
Federal decision on paying college athletes could bring changes for athletes, UB sports law expert says
10/1/15
The importance of a federal appeals court ruling that NCAA restrictions against paying college athletes violates anti-trust laws “cannot be overstated,” according to a UB sports law expert.
The real lessons of the VW scandal
10/1/15
UB corporate responsibility expert Trina Hamilton, who bought one of the cars that VW plans to recall, weighs in on what we can learn from the company’s deception.

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