Faculty in the Media

PatentlyO September 3, 2026

Strings Attached: The House Hearing on Renewing USPTO Fee Setting Authority

At the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, Associate Dean Melissa Wasserman recommended three to four years on USPTO fee-setting authority with structured financial reporting and a GAO study.

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UA News September 3, 2026

US Justice Department plans to revive prize law for Iran-linked tankers

Professor Michael Sturley notes a 1789 law that grants federal courts jurisdiction to seize vessels supporting an adversary during an armed conflict if the seized vessel is physically brought to the district where legal proceedings will occur.

More of: Michael F Sturley

The Wall Street Journal September 3, 2026

Many Litigants Try to Challenge Trump. Suing Him Isn’t So Easy.

In an article explaining that suing the president can be difficult because plaintiffs must be able to show they have suffered real, identifiable legal injuries from the action in question, Professor Tara Grove comments on the creativity and persistence of the U.S. legal community.

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The Capitol Forum September 2, 2026

KKR and Kuvare: KKR and Kuvare Life Insurers File Conflicting Sworn Accounts of the Same Reinsurance Deal, $542 Million Apart on the Money Set Aside for Policyholders

Professor Andrew Granato warns that conflicting reinsurance accounting leaves it unclear who is fully responsible for policyholder obligations, potentially endangering policyholders, and also criticizes regulators’ apparent lack of concern.

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Bloomberg Law September 2, 2026

A&O Shearman Brings on Patent Judge Alan Albright: Texas Brief

Professor Paul Gugliuzza shares why he believes Judge Alan Albright will have a positive impact on A&O Shearman's Austin office.

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Insurance News September 1, 2026

Taxpayers are on the hook if Dodgers owner’s insurance companies go under

Professor Andrew Granato highlights how life insurers can exploit state tax credits to shift the burden of failed, high-risk investments onto taxpayers, proposing a pre-funded model.

More of: Andrew Granato

Houston Chronicle August 31, 2026

This secretive West Texas housing agency is building an apartment empire — 1,500 miles away

Clinical Professor Heather Way says that while the El Paso HOME agency may be expanding affordable housing, it is puzzling and unusual for a local housing authority to pursue projects so far outside its own jurisdiction.

More of: Heather K Way

Bloomberg Law August 31, 2026

Trump’s EPA on a Mission to Ease Air Rules by 2028: Explained

Professor Tom McGarity explains that the Trump administration is expediting air rule makings to finish them before April 2028 and avoid Congressional Review Act reversals, while retaining the option to issue emergency interim rules if needed.

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The Daily Texan August 31, 2026

Gov. Abbott calls for 3-year Bachelor’s degree plans from state coordinating board

Adjunct Professor Randy Erben weighs in on Governor Greg Abbott's directive requesting a framework to complete three-year bachelor's degrees for high-demand career and technical subjects.

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The St. Thomas Source August 30, 2026

Major Step Achieved in V.I. Constitution Process

Professor Richard Albert has aided in reviewing and revising the U.S. Virgin Islands proposed V.I. Constitution and advised the Sixth Constitutional Convention on its presentation to the federal government.

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Newsweek August 30, 2026

Map Shows Abortion ‘Shield Laws’ in Each US State

Professor Rachel Rebouché explains the formation and use of shield laws, relating them to New Jersey's new legislation, in a story comparing these types of laws in different states.

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Black Sports Online August 28, 2026

Deion Sanders Blamed For Son Shilo’s Bankruptcy Chaos

Professor Mechele Dickerson says it is unusual in civil litigation for a high-wealth parent to allow a dependent to face a situation that could have avoided with involvement by a lawyer.

More of: Mechele Dickerson