Expert Tip Sheets

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

Without complete certainty, families of passengers on Malaysian jet will always cling to hope, UB trauma expert says
7/30/15
Knowing for sure that this is the flight debris will be vital in helping families gain closure, says UB's Nancy Smyth.
UB’s sports law expert praises NFL commissioner for upholding Brady decision
7/29/15
UB sports law expert Nellie Drew says she respects NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s affirmation of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game suspension.
Easing of U.S.-Cuban diplomatic relations will create ‘influx of resources’, but not without concerns, UB expert says
7/20/15
The U.S. has reopened its embassy in Havana. And that will be of great benefit to Cuba, says UB's Henry Louis Taylor Jr.
Obama’s visit to prison of ‘huge symbolic’ meaning to inmates, UB expert says
7/16/15
It was surprising to hear President Barack Obama was the first sitting president to visit a prison, says UB's Teresa Miller.
Despite new information, Pluto will remain a dwarf planet, UB cosmologist says
7/16/15
To make Pluto a planet again, says UB's Dejan Stojkovic, the definition of a planet would have to be re-evaluated.
Quaaludes: Drug behind the Bill Cosby allegations was an icon of the 70s
7/10/15
It's not surprising that the media and the public are so interested in Quaaludes after Bill Cosby put the drug back in the spotlight, says UB's David Herzberg.
Life for inmates could become much harder after recent prison break, UB expert says
6/30/15
Processes that have been considered effective in prisons before will be re-evaluated after the latest escape, says UB's Teresa Miller.
Supreme Court’s heath care decision a ‘chance to live healthy lives’ for all Americans, UB legal expert says
6/26/15
This week’s Supreme Court ruling affirming nationwide tax credits for mandatory insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act preserves access to affordable health insurance in all 50 states and will help narrow the health outcomes gap between lower- and higher-income Americans.
Clash between same-sex couples’ right to marry and religious freedom is up next, UB law professor says
6/26/15
The main battle over same-sex couples' right to marry is over, says UB's Michael Boucai.
Obamacare survives ‘final serious’ challenge, UB health policy expert says
6/25/15
This could be the end of serious legal attacks on Obamacare, says UB's Nancy Nielsen.

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