Faculty in the Media

Bloomberg Law October 6, 2026

Mail Order Abortion Pill at Stake as Red States Go to High Court

Professor Rachel Rebouché comments that if the Supreme Court decides to hear the case for blocking shield laws and the challenging red states lose, it will result in a definitive legal victory for state abortion shield laws.

More of: Rachel Rebouché

Law360 October 6, 2026

La. Abortion Pill Suit A Stretch For Nuisance Laws

Professor Linda Mullenix distinguishes Louisiana’s public nuisance suit against organizations shipping abortion pills across the country from any precedent because of its focus on federal common law rather than state law.

More of: Linda S. Mullenix

Straight Arrow News October 5, 2026

Governors take aim at AI regulation, but others question what they can actually do

Lecturer Kevin Frazier comments that the lack of meaningful action on a federal level is causing governors to call for immediate AI regulation.

More of: Kevin Frazier

Texas Standard October 5, 2026

The US Supreme Court term starts today. Here’s a preview of some big cases.

Professor Tara Grove sets low expectations for blockbuster cases, but anticipates discussion about Second Amendment rights and government regulation of religion in this upcoming U.S. Supreme Court term.

More of: Tara Grove

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

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

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

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

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