Faculty in the Media

ABC News September 30, 2026

3 GOP states go to US Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states’ abortion ‘shield’ laws

Professor Rachel Rebouché notes that suing other states directly has been a potential legal strategy for Republican states ever since shield laws were first enacted.

More of: Rachel Rebouché

taxnotes.com October 1, 2026

IRS Documents Indicate Low Scrutiny of Life Insurance Vehicles

Professor Andrew Granato comments that offshore Private Placement Life Insurance policyholders would be relieved by the lack of institutional intent to inspect PPLI policies, noting that the situation is unlikely to change given the reduced size of the IRS.

More of: Andrew Granato

Law.com September 28, 2026

Short Shrift? Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Mostly Skips This Appeals Court

Professor Paul Gugliuzza recognizes how, in terms of hiring Supreme Court clerks, perceptions differ regarding clerks at the Federal Circuit and those at the D.C. Circuit, despite both having outstanding credentials.

More of: Paul R. Gugliuzza

The Regulatory Review September 30, 2026

Transparency From AI Labs Is Key to a U.S.–China AI Agreement

In an opinion piece written by Lecturer Kevin Frazier, he argues that American AI companies need to adopt greater standards around transparency to facilitate global cooperation.

More of: Kevin Frazier

Promarket September 24, 2026

Private Equity Is Buying Life Insurers, and the Public Bears the Heightened Risk.

Professor Andrew Granato co-authors an article based on his research supporting the premise that the move of private equity firms into life insurance has increased the probability that insurers will go insolvent.

More of: Andrew Granato

NBC News September 23, 2026

Bernie Sanders and Greg Casar propose AI ‘superintelligence’ ban with a 20-year jail penalty

Lecturer Kevin Frazier agrees that Congress needs to act to ensure that AI development does not lead to unintended negative consequences, but suggests other avenues for enforcing this goal.

More of: Kevin Frazier

KVUE September 23, 2026

Camp Mystic leaders appear to be subject of criminal inquiry after deadly July 2025 floods

Professor Jennifer Laurin reviews the criminal charges included in warrants issued against the leaders of Camp Mystic after the devastating 2025 flooding.

More of: Jennifer E Laurin

PatentlyO September 22, 2026

The Federal Circuit Expands Its Jurisdiction Yet Again

Professor Paul Gugliuzza authors a guest post arguing the Federal Circuit wrongfully answered the jurisdictional question in Insulet v. EOFlow by holding the trade secret case arose under patent law.

More of: Paul R. Gugliuzza

The Federalist September 22, 2026

Architect Of Christian Legal Movement Complains It’s Now Doing Too Much Winning

Professor Emeritus Douglas Laycock warns against politicizing religious freedom, emphasizing that religious liberty is a universal right.

More of: Douglas Laycock

Bloomberg Law September 21, 2026

McKenna West Makes Texas a Flashpoint in Surrogacy, IVF Dispute

Professor Rachel Rebouché points out that abortion opponents have indicated the McKenna West dispute could provide ammunition to push for a surrogacy ban in Texas, providing a template for other states.

More of: Rachel Rebouché

Texas Scorecard September 21, 2026

Conservative Groups Back Native American Church’s Fight to Preserve San Antonio Religious Site

In a case protesting the city of San Antonio's plans to alter an area in Brackenridge Park that is used by a Native American group for religious ceremonies, Professor Steven Collis explains how the city’s actions violate the plaintiffs’ federally recognized religious liberties.

More of: Steven T Collis

The Tartan September 21, 2026

Scholars frame history at Constitution Day Symposium

As the keynote speaker at the Constitution Day Symposium at Carnegie Mellon University, Professor Sanford Levinson reflected on the legacy of the Constitution and its continual impact on government today.

More of: Sanford V. Levinson