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Carliss Chatman

@carlissc.bsky.social
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Professor of Law at SMU. Teaching all things business and commercial and writing on personhood, corporate governance and ethics.

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Jonathan Feingold @jpygold.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
be kind to yourself & spend an hour w @carlissc.bsky.social & the #RaceClass Podcast breaking down the myth of "free markets," how everything traces to slavery, the fools bringing "reverse racism" cases under Section 1981, and our very antidemocratic universities.
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Ep. 63 | Carliss Chatman on White Economic Comfort & the Myth of Free Markets
SMU Law Professor Carliss Chatman joined the #RaceClass podcast to discuss DEI
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Jonathan Feingold @jpygold.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
wildly inappropriate conduct by @wlulaw.bsky.social's admin obstructing student run law review from publishing the annual Black Scholars Book. shocking yet familiar affront to academic freedom & civil rights. @carlissc.bsky.social breaks it down here: www.linkedin.com/posts/carlis...
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Our article Values Primacy & Total Governance Through Activism was analyzed today by @corpgov-net.bsky.social We argue that stakeholder activism is governance—and already shapes corporate identity and accountability. Grateful for the thoughtful engagement. www.corpgov.net/wp-content/u...
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The Samuel DuBois Cook Center @sdcookcenter.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
New post for @bloomberglaw.com from Faculty Affiliate @carlissc.bsky.social: "By constitutionally entrenching its pro-market posture, Texas is betting that predictability is the new subsidy." news.bloombergtax.com/tax-insights...
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Texas Plan to Ban Securities Taxes Would Bolster Business Image
Opinion: A new ballot measure to constitutionally ban securities-transfer taxes could quietly reshape Texas' tax landscape if approved in November.
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The Samuel DuBois Cook Center @sdcookcenter.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
New post from our Faculty Affiliate @carlissc.bsky.social! news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
At the University of Bologna, I spoke on “Corporations and the Value of Identity,” introducing the Governance Triangle—regulators, investors, and markets. When regulation retreats and shareholders lose voice, markets and values govern instead.
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Disney’s Kimmel reversal shows why governance is about values—not just profits. Boards ignore civic accountability at their peril. My latest commentary with Bloomberg: news.bloomberglaw.com/legal-exchan... #CorporateGovernance #TotalGovernance
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Disney’s Jimmy Kimmel Flip Shows Why Values Matter for Governance
Opinion: Disney's decision to cancel Jimmy Kimmel's program, only to reinstate him days later, shows why companies must put values at the center of corporate governance.
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Presented Contracting for Reparations at the 9th Slavery: Past, Present and Future Global Meeting in Amsterdam 🇳🇱 I proposed a private-sector model—The American Reparations Trust—that frames reparations as a contractual remedy for the economic breach of emancipation. No state action needed.
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Thrilled to share my latest article in Bloomberg Law: “Justice Jackson Warns Timing Rules Shield Systemic Workplace Bias.” Read the full article here: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
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Justice Jackson Warns Timing Rules Shield Systemic Workplace Bias
Opinion: SMU associate law professor Carliss Chatman writes that Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's overlooked dissent tries to reorient courts to recognize discrimination in contract disputes.
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
I'm thrilled to announce that my latest work in progress, 1981, has been accepted for publication in the Washington and Lee Law Review. The current draft is available for download on SSRN: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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The Samuel DuBois Cook Center @sdcookcenter.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
As legal attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives rise, Faculty Affiliate Carliss Chatman (@carlissc.bsky.social) speaks to @marketplace.org and provides insights on the decisions of companies such as Costco continuing their DEI practices: www.marketplace.org/2025/02/11/a...
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Companies like Costco have a strong legal case for keeping DEI
Under the Trump administration, more companies have been rolling back their DEI policies, but there are some holdouts, including Costco.
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A snow day nap.
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Joy-Ann Reid @joyannreid.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Ahem…
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SSRN @ssrn.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
1981: This article by @carlissc.bsky.social discusses the limitations of enforcing 42 USC § 1981, a law intended to address contract #inequality & systemic #racism in American capitalism. Read: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... Subscribe: www.ssrn.com/link/Souther... #LawSky
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Thanksgiving menu may be in the we’re doing too much range: Turkey Brisket Ham Sausage and boudin Dressing Greens Cabbage Green beans Dirty rice Mac and cheese Rolls Cheesecake Red velvet cake Lemon pound cake Yellow cake with chocolate frosting Chocolate pie Sweet potato pie
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
1 Gaetz = 1/64 of a Scaramucci #TrumpMath
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Clearly Gaetz was having freakoffs and that report is about to be leaked.
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Joy-Ann Reid @joyannreid.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
It will never stop being utterly insane to me that Trump fans rioted, shat in the Capitol, smashed windows, battered police and terrorized people nationwide when he was fired by 80 million voters for condemning 1 million to die of COVID then 73 million rehired him and they demand we "come together."
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
A dispatch from TX: my GYN offered sterilization or a longer acting IUD “while I still can.” I complained about the difficulty in scheduling and she said “gyn residents aren’t coming here and the population is growing.”
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Blue Heron Farm @blueheronfarm.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
These motherfuckers. Sure, they say it's optional. But schools that use it get $60 a head for using it. And it's not optional for the kids in the schools that take it.
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Are we allowed to complain about the Biden administration yet, or are we still doing that thing where we blame Democrats for not centering white identity politics enough?
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DocSwiner @docswiner.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Join me next weekend! My first official BGV Webinar ✨️ @blackgirlvitamins In this webinar, we’ll be unpacking the topic with Dr Swiner and we’re sure you’ll find many gems! Date: Sat Nov 23 Time: 12 PM EST Link To Sign Up: In our bio
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Welcome to all the Black women who are retiring their capes. Some of us did that a while ago thanks in part to my friend @docswiner.bsky.social and her No Superwoman Movement showcased in her best-selling book How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex: 12 Ways to Balance Mind, Body & Spirit a.co/d/fUCaUGg
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Thank you in advance to whichever of my season ticket holder friends is taking me to the Beyoncé Christmas concert.
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 17/11/2024
Cozying up to Trump may not sit well with many Apple employees, but Tim Cook will likely do what it takes to protect Apple from tougher trade policies.
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Apple’s Tim Cook Has Ways to Cope With the Looming Trump Tariffs
With its heavy reliance on China, Apple remains vulnerable to Donald Trump’s tariffs. But Tim Cook likely has a plan to soften the blow. Also: A detailed look at Apple’s upcoming smart home device, an...
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 18/11/2024
BREAKING: Oil tycoon OK Lim gets a 17.5-year jail sentence for cheating HSBC and instigating forgery in one of Singapore's biggest trading scandals
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Singapore Oil Tycoon OK Lim Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years in Jail
Singapore oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin has been sentenced to 17 and a half years in jail for cheating HSBC Holdings Plc and instigating forgery, bringing closer to an end a case that has shaken the city-st...
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
First full day in CDMX starts with Frida
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Does the remain in Mexico policy apply to Americans? Happy to use it as an excuse to just set up shop in Mexico City.
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 19/11/2023
Such a treat to get reprints in the mail! It’s nice to have the final product in hand. Thanks to UCLA Law Review for your patience and diligent work helping us to get this piece in such great shape. The full article is available at uclalawreview.org/federalizing-c…
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 28/09/2023
Channeling @blueheronfarm.bsky.social and made Loki take a chair picture.
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 24/09/2023
Celebrating Beyoncé weekend in Houston.
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 29/06/2023
Affirmative action is a partial remedy to centuries of injustices. Let’s take this as an opportunity to come up with something better. Something that provides access AND outcomes. As a business professor and capitalist, I always think the solution is money via reparations.
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Blue Heron Farm @blueheronfarm.bsky.social · 24/05/2023
When they (accidentally?) gave me five invites, here's who I asked and why. In case you want to follow more folks @keribla.bsky.social for ACAB/cj news @carlissc.bsky.social for smart legal & reprostuff and bring generally good at the medium @andreagrimes.bsky.social for repro justice and sass
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 25/05/2023
There are few things more offensive than not playing Cuff It and Energy together and in the proper order. It’s basically one song. It’s a perfect transition.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 22/05/2023
E. Jean Carroll is seeking new damages from Trump for comments he made on CNN after she won a $3 million defamation claim against him
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E. Jean Carroll Seeks New Damages From Trump for Comments on CNN
The former president’s repeated denials that he sexually abused Ms. Carroll “show the depth of his malice” and merit heavy damages, her lawyer wrote.
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 17/05/2023
Yesterday my friend and colleague Russ Miller hosted a get together in my honor. It was so great to hang out with everyone and feel loved and appreciated. If you’re in one of his classes and don’t have your grades yet, it’s because he spent a day making this graphic for the invite.
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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 17/05/2023
“…He is a conspiracy theorist, and the arc of conspiracy is short and bends toward the Jews.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2…
Elon Musk Among the
Anti-Semites
Criticizing George Soros is not inherently anti-Semitic. But casting him as an avatar of evil is.
By Yair Rosenberg
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Carliss Chatman @carlissc.bsky.social · 17/05/2023
Me: why is my bag 47 pounds?!? Friend: cause it’s your birthday trip! On my way to this.
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