NYT: First ladys slave roots revealed Oct 9, 2009
No one should be surprised anymore to hear about the number of rapes and the amount of sexual exploitation that took place under slavery; it was an everyday experience, said Jason A. Gillmer, a law professor at Texas Wesleyan University, who has researched liaisons between slave owners and slaves. But we do find that some of these relationships can be very complex. (MSNBC -- Politics)
First Lady's roots show complex path from slavery Oct 9, 2009
"No one should be surprised anymore to hear about the number of rapes and the amount of sexual exploitation that took place under slavery; it was an everyday experience, " said Jason A. Gillmer, a law professor at Texas Wesleyan University, who has researched liaisons between slave owners and slaves ... "No one should be surprised anymore to hear about the number of rapes and the amount of sexual exploitation that took place under slavery; it was an everyday experience, " said Jason A. Gillmer,... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Essence National Bestselling Author, Daniel Whyte III Honors Black Fathers Who Stay with New Book, "God Has Smiled On Me" Jun 17, 2009
He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theology from Bethany Divinity College and a degree in Religion from Texas Wesleyan University. He is married to the former Meriqua Althea Dixon, of Christiana, Jamaica. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Craigslist doubles listings as economy falters Mar 24, 2009
This even applies to farmers who trade their produce for another farmer s produce, said Terri Helge, a Texas Wesleyan University law professor and former accounting firm tax manager. There is no threshold for a minimum amount. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Unjustly Enriched Mar 18, 2009
The theory of unjust enrichment is "not boundless in the sense that whenever you think something is unjust you can go and undo it," says Frank Snyder, a law professor at Texas Wesleyan University. But the vagueness of the concept allows for flexibility. (Slate)
Once paid, AIG bonuses will be hard to recover Mar 17, 2009
"If the bonuses have been earned, I don't think there is any good contract remedy for getting them back," said Frank Snyder, a law professor with Texas Wesleyan University. "Some of my colleagues have suggested using a doctrine called changed circumstances or frustration of purpose" under the theory that things have changed so much the contract can be undone. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
