Expert Tip Sheets

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

Public nuisance law, used to secure opioid settlements and more, is ‘at a crossroads,’ University at Buffalo law professor says
6/27/25
Recent settlements are too low to protect consumers, and they don’t deter companies from risky behavior, argues Clayton Masterman.
Proposed 10-year ban on state AI laws would repeat social media mistakes, UB legal scholar says
6/6/25
Congress should create basic safeguards for AI and allow states to test different regulations, says Mark Bartholomew.
Monestier extends challenge of National Association of Realtors class-action lawsuit
5/28/25
Class members got the 'short end of the stick' with the massive NAR settlement, argues Tanya Monestier.
Expert: Rite Aid pharmacies closing will have a ‘monumental negative impact’ on Western New York
5/8/25
The loss of roughly 70 community-based pharmacies will cause confusion, disruptions, and inconveniences for patients and health care systems.
Pharmacy professor discusses latest changes to weight-loss landscape
4/23/25
Shortage of weight-loss drugs ending; WeightWatchers declares bankruptcy.
UB legal experts: ‘Watershed moment’ for collegiate athletics and athletes sits before federal justice
4/11/25
If approved, House v. NCAA antitrust settlement would ‘usher in significant changes’ to college sports, experts say.
Europe could retaliate with tariffs that affect U.S. financial services and tech companies, UB professor says
4/4/25
Leaders may first try to negotiate before imposing reciprocal tariffs, says Timothy Hellwig, an expert on European politics.
UB expert: Signal app leak puts trust in government at risk
3/27/25
Gov’t officials’ blunder could erode voter confidence, says UB military policy expert Carla Martínez Machain.
Encrypted messaging for military operations poses critical risks, UB experts say
3/25/25
What the use of Signal, and platforms like it, means for global security.
Faculty expert on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics explains importance of field’s specialties
3/18/25
Drug efficacy, safety tied to clear understanding of how the body processes medications.

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