Faculty in the Media

The National Law Review August 24, 2026

The 2026 Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia

Lecturer Kevin Frazier has been named one of the top legal innovators in academia by The National Law Review for his work on AI legal education.

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The Daily Texan August 24, 2026

Hundreds of data centers to be audited, possibly added to state power grid

Professor David Spence and Adjunct Professor Randy Erben comment on  Governor Greg Abbott's recent directive to the Public Utility Commission of Texas requiring a complete audit of all data centers.

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The New York Times August 24, 2026

What’s next for Mark Walter and the Dodgers? Five key questions.

Professor Andrew Granato points out that Mark Walter’s rushed Lakers sale suggests an urgent need for cash and that the complexity of insurance transactions can enable aggressive financial dealings to escape scrutiny from policyholders, regulators, and the media.

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Daily Journal August 21, 2026

East Texas reclaims its patent crown

Professor Paul Gugliuzza says the Eastern District of Texas remains attractive to patent plaintiffs because of its experienced judges, fast schedules and trial-focused procedures, while defendants—particularly tech companies—have struggled to transfer cases out of the district.

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Chemistry World August 21, 2026

30 US universities ordered to audit foreign research partnerships

Adjunct Professor Scott D. Schneider says universities face major institutional and legal challenges in defining, evaluating, and potentially ending foreign research collaborations under the compressed timeline, while also navigating unresolved questions over who has authority to terminate partnerships.

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The Washington Post August 21, 2026

Texas governor calls for Justice Dept. probe of Muslim washing stations

Professor Steven Collis comments that Governor Abbott's initiative to close Muslim washing stations in Texas airports is part of a broader pattern of state officials targeting Muslims.

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Toronto Star August 21, 2026

What does Mark Walter’s money trouble mean for the future of the PWHL and L.A. Dodgers? We asked an insider

In an opinion piece about the federal investigation that critics believe drove Mark Walter to sell the L.A. Lakers, Professor Andrew Granato explains how the business structure leads to a potential conflict.

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Financial Times August 21, 2026

Mark Walter’s unravelling empire tests the insurance trade behind private credit’s rise

Professor Andrew Granato relates Mark Walter's practice of affiliated transactions to other private capital firms' business models.

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The Grio August 20, 2026

Deion Sanders called to testify in son Shilo’s bankruptcy fight over $11 million debt

Professor Mechele Dickerson questions whether Deion Sanders’ coaching duties are sufficient grounds to quash his subpoena, noting that having a job generally does not excuse a witness from testifying.

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The Ringer August 20, 2026

Derek Thompson on the American Sports Plutocracy, the NBA’s 2016 Black Swan Event, and the WNBA’s Growing Pains

On "The Bill Simmons" Podcast, guest Derek Thompson cites Professor Andrew Granato's work to explain Delaware insurance law.

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Front Office Sports August 20, 2026

Mark Walter Has Been Here Before. What Happens Next?

Professor Andrew Granato comments on how a federal criminal investigation seems to have revealed the true scale of Mark Walter-owned companies' hidden affiliated investments and the inherent conflict of that structure.  

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The Los Angeles Times August 20, 2026

The Dodgers are Mark Walter’s crown jewel. Can he hold on to it amid federal probe?

Professor Andrew Granato comments on the possible sale of the Dodgers following federal and public scrutiny of majority owner Mark Walter.

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