On September 19, 2011, Michael Barnes appeared on HLN to evaluate whether a pharmacy owner sending large quantities of propofol to Michael Jackson’s girlfriend could be held criminally liable.

On August 8, 2011, Michael Barnes appeared on Fox News to argue that a Missouri law which bans teachers from “friending” their students has positive implications for teachers and students alike.

On June 17, 2011, Michael Barnes appeared on Washington, D.C.’s Fox5 to evaluate the legal risks that Anthony Weiner could face following his resignation from Congress.

In a television interview broadcast to more than 220 million households in more than 100 countries, CLAAD Executive Director Michael Barnes called for insurance companies to “take steps that will prevent people from being able to obtain insurance benefits to go ‘doctor shopping’”.