More Renters Are Using Tools to Skip Security Deposits, but There’s a Catch
Professor Heather Way contributed to a report by the National Consumer Law Center, which was referenced in this article discussing alternatives to traditional rental security deposits.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX is going for a dual-listed IPO in Texas. Here’s why experts say that’s a win.
Professor James Spindler explains that Texas law shields executives from minor investor lawsuits, assuming Elon Musk and his management team run SpaceX's daily operations from Texas.
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In Defense of “Crackpot Schemes” for AI Governance
AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier discusses the need for more concrete and inclusive approaches for AI governance, emphasizing that public engagement should play a larger role in shaping AI policy. He argues that citizen input can help identify both the benefits and the risks of emerging AI technologies.
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The Great U.S. Artificial Intelligence Jobs Transition
AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier argues that AI companies should help lead workforce policy experiments that Congress can later scale, especially to support younger workers affected by AI job disruption. He emphasizes that public-private partnerships, standardized metrics, and accountable training programs will be key to preparing jobs for the AI transitions.
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Bloomberg News June 4, 2026
Micron Battle Reveals Need for Clear Patent Jurisdiction Rules
Professor Paul Gugliuzza contends that, as state “anti-troll” statutes become more commonly used in patent disputes, courts need a jurisdictional rule that is clear and respects the difference between federal patent cases and state-law cases that simply have patents in them.
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KVUE June 1, 2026
Texas Congressman Casar proposes tax on AI companies to fund jobs program
Lecturer Kevin Frazier comments on Texas Rep. Greg Casar's proposal to tax AI tokens, explaining that token needs vary widely—from billions for Fortune 500 companies to far fewer for small businesses.
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Austin American-Statesman June 1, 2026
Texas ICE detention tracker
Clinical Professor Elissa Steglich discusses factors that contribute to Texas continuing to receive many of the hundreds of detainees transferred domestically between detention centers.
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Deseret News May 31, 2026
Utah leaders are looking toward the future with optimism
In an op-ed piece, Lecturer Kevin Frazier argues that communities can address challenges related to AI, energy, housing, and infrastructure through innovation and an optimistic approach to the future.
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The Texas Tribune May 21, 2026
Ken Paxton wanted to limit forum shopping. Now lawyers say he’s improperly seeking favorable courts.
Professor Paul R. Gugliuzza questions the legality of Attorney General Ken Paxton's pattern of filing lawsuits in counties with little connection to the alleged wrongdoing.
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Reason May 19, 2026
Should a Murder Victim Have Rights in the Criminal Justice Process?
Professor Lee Kovarsky is cited for his challenge of the conventional practice of deceased-victim representation in criminal proceedings, arguing in his article "The Victims' Rights Mismatch" that when a victim is killed, the justifications for victim participation and influence in the criminal justice process largely collapse.
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El Paso Matters May 19, 2026
More data centers could be coming to El Paso. What will that mean for your electric bills?
Professor Emeritus David Spence explains that when data centers increase electricity demand on underused portions of the grid, the fixed costs of maintaining that infrastructure get spread across more users, which ultimately lowers the cost per kilowatt hour for everyone.
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The Fulcrum May 30, 2026
Fulcrum Roundtable: Moving From Aspirational Statements to Hands-On AI Policy
Lecturer Kevin Frazier discusses the need for more community-focused approaches to AI governance, emphasizing the importance of local engagement and policy making to help ensure that benefits of AI are broadly shared.
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