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Timothy D. Lytton

Distinguished University Professor & Professor of Law, Georgia State University

Timothy D Lytton is Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Law at Georgia State University where he teaches regulatory policy, administrative law, and torts. He holds B.A. and J.D. degrees from Yale University. He is author of leading books on gun violence, clergy sexual abuse, and food regulation, as well as dozens of academic articles on regulatory policy, civil litigation, and administrative law. He has served as a Research Fellow at Yale Law School and a Fellow in the Harvard Program on Ethics and the Professions.

Mexico is suing US gun-makers for arming its gangs − and a US court could award billions in damages

Feb 20, 2024 11:14 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

The government of Mexico is suing U.S. gun-makers for their role in facilitating cross-border gun trafficking that has supercharged violent crime in Mexico. The lawsuit seeks US$10 billion in damages and a court order...

Why offering businesses immunity from coronavirus liability is a bad idea

May 04, 2020 13:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Governors around the country are attempting to restart the economy by easing restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The prospect of returning to normal amid a pandemic has businesses lobbying Congress...

MGM is suing the victims of the worst mass shooting in US history. Here's why

Jul 20, 2018 07:59 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

Last October, Stephen Paddock unleashed a barrage of automatic gunfire from a 32nd-floor hotel room overlooking a large crowd of concertgoers attending a country music festival in Las Vegas. With a body count of 59 dead...

Economy

Oil Prices Dip Amid Higher U.S. Output, Trump Policies, and Inventory Concerns

Oil prices edged lower in Asian trade Thursday, extending recent declines as traders braced for higher U.S. crude production under President Donald Trump. Brent futures slipped 0.3% to $78.80 per barrel, while WTI futures...

Electronic Arts Inc. Stock Drops as Bookings Guidance Cut Following Weak Demand

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) saw its stock tumble over 8% in afterhours trading Wednesday after lowering its net bookings guidance for Q3 and the full fiscal year. The gaming giant cited weaker-than-expected...

Dollar Steady as Markets Weigh Tariff Uncertainty

The U.S. dollar rose slightly on Wednesday as markets remained uncertain about President Donald Trumps tariff plans. Trump hinted at a 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting Feb. 1, alongside potential 25% levies on goods...

European Stocks Gain Slightly Amid Trade Tensions and Davos Focus

European stock markets edged higher on Wednesday as investors remained cautious about economic uncertainties tied to trade tensions and monetary policy moves. By 08:05 GMT, Germanys DAX rose 0.6%, Frances CAC 40 gained...

Stock Futures Rise as Netflix Surges and Trump Policies Gain Attention

U.S. stock index futures edged higher Tuesday evening following Wall Street gains, as investors evaluated President Donald Trumps initial policies. SP 500 Futures climbed 0.2% to 6,096.25 points, Nasdaq 100 Futures rose...

Politics

Trump’s Commerce Nominee Howard Lutnick to Face Senate Hearing

The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a January 29 hearing on President Donald Trumps nominee, Howard Lutnick, to lead the Commerce Department. As head of Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Group, Lutnick has built a prominent...

Macron and Scholz Address U.S. Trade Tensions in Paris Meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in Paris on Wednesday to emphasize European unity as the continent faces tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump, who has criticized...

South Korean President Faces Indictment for Martial Law Declaration

South Koreas anti-corruption agency has requested prosecutors indict President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection and abuse of power following his brief declaration of martial law on December 3. The Corruption Investigation...

DOJ Freezes Civil Rights Litigation from Biden Era

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has paused civil rights litigation initiated during the administration of former President Joe Biden, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. The directive halts ongoing...

Rubio Reaffirms U.S. Support for Israel in First Call with Netanyahu

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held his first call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing Washingtons unwavering support for Israel. Rubio, serving under President Donald Trumps administration,...

Science

Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change. In...

Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why

The U.S.s return to the Moon with NASAs Artemis program will not be a mere stroll in the park. Instead it will be a perilous journey to a lunar location representing one of the most extreme environments in the solar...

Why Africa’s young scientists should help check the quality of climate change research

Scientific research is essential for addressing the climate crisis. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations body, assesses the science on climate change through its regular assessment...

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provides in-house science advice for the president

Presidents need science advice. From climate change and pandemics to the governance of AI and the countrys nuclear arsenal, science sits at the center of a range of foreign and domestic policy challenges that reach the...

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Technology

Tesla to Raise Car Prices in Canada Starting February 1

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is set to increase prices for all its vehicles in Canada beginning February 1, as per updates on its Canadian website. The price adjustments will affect the popular Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model...

Meta Joins $10 Billion Databricks Funding Round Amid AI Boom

Meta Joins $10 Billion Databricks Funding Round Amid AI Boom Databricks announced that Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) participated in its $10 billion Series J funding round, valuing the data analytics startup at $62 billion....

HTC Sells XR Unit to Google for $250 Million

Taiwans HTC announced it will sell part of its extended reality (XR) division to Google for $250 million. The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, will see some HTC employees join Google, enhancing the...

LinkedIn Faces Lawsuit Over Data Use for AI Training

Microsofts LinkedIn is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit, accused of sharing private messages from Premium users without permission to train generative AI models. The complaint, filed in federal court in San Jose,...

SoftBank and OpenAI Lead $19B Investments in Stargate AI Initiative

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) and OpenAI have each pledged $19 billion to Stargate, a groundbreaking technology initiative focused on AI data centers, The Information reports. OpenAI and SoftBank will each hold a 40%...