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Medical Board Of California, Kayla Watson, J. D. Fellmeth

California Regulatory Law Reporter

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Public Utilities Commission, Jessica Kirshner, Faye Winkler, R. C. Fellmeth, Bridget Fogarty Gramme

California Regulatory Law Reporter

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The Perils And Possibilities Of Refugee Federalism, Burch Elias

American University Law Review

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Commercial Transactions, John Krahmer

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Conflict Of Laws, James P. George, Randy D. Gordon

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Criminal Procedure: Confessions, Searches, And Seizures, Elena Alicia Esparza, Honorable Michael E. Keasler

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Oil, Gas And Mineral Law, Richard F. Brown

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Beyond The Great Divide: Federalism Concerns In Municipal Insolvency, Andrew B. Dawson

Articles

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Constitutional Challenges And Regulatory Opportunities For State Climate Policy Innovation, Felix Mormann

Articles

This Article explores constitutional limits and regulatory openings for innovative state policies to mitigate climate change by promoting climate-friendly, renewable energy. In the absence of a comprehensive federal policy approach to climate change and clean energy, more and more states are stepping in to fill the policy void. Already, nearly thirty states have adopted renewable portfolio standards that create markets for solar, wind, and other clean electricity. To help populate these markets, a few pioneering states have recently started using feed-in tariffs that offer eligible generators above-market rates for their clean, renewable power.

But renewable portfolio standards, feed-in tariffs, and …

Book Review: Proposals For Creating A Realistic Family Court For The Future, Theresa Furnari, Melissa View

University of Baltimore Law Forum

During one of the snowstorms in the winter of 2016, I sat before the fireplace and read Divorced from Reality: Rethinking Family Dispute Resolution, by Jane C. Murphy and Jana B. Singer. Because I know the authors and their wealth of experience in family law, as well as their sincere interest in improving the effectiveness of the family law court, I was delighted when asked to share my opinion of the book. As a Family Magistrate in a high volume court, it never ceases to amaze me of the variety of issues the court is confronted with on a …

Comment: Maryland State Drone Law Puts Residents At Risk Of Privacy Intrusions From Drone Surveillance By Law Enforcement Agencies, Wayne Hicks

University of Baltimore Law Forum

As technology rapidly advances, society is becoming more efficient and interconnected than ever before. Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("UAS"), more frequently referred to as "drones," have taken on an increasingly involved role in the progression towards a more interconnected society. For example, drones are presently capable of improving our ability to monitor potentially devastating storms, improving wildlife conservation efforts, increasing efficiency in agriculture, transporting goods to underdeveloped countries, and providing several forms of vital assistance to law enforcement.

Although the potential for drones appears promising, the advancements of drone capabilities have been met with increasing concerns regarding the government's ability to …

Recent Development: Mitchell V. Md. Motor Vehicle Admin.: Vanity Licence Plates Constitute Private Speech In A Nonpublic Forum, Which Require Restrictions To Be Reasonable And Viewpoint Neutral, Sarah J. Jentilet

University of Baltimore Law Forum

The Court of Appeals of Maryland held that the Motor Vehicle Administration acted within constitutional boundaries when it recalled a vanity license plate displaying the word "MIERDA." Mitchell v. Md. Motor Vehicle Admin., 450 Md. 282, 288, 148 A.3d 319, 323 (2016). The court found that the message on a vanity plate is considered private speech in a nonpublic forum, and accordingly government speech restrictions must be reasonable and viewpoint neutral. Id.

In 2009, the Motor Vehicle Administration ("MVA") issued vanity plates with the term "MIERDA" to John T. Mitchell ("Mitchell"). Two years later, Mitchell renewed the plates. Thereafter, the …

Antitrust And Consumer Protection, Leslie Sara Hyman, Matthew J. Mcgowan

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Bankruptcy, Honorable Harlin D. Hale, Amber M. Carson

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Franchise Law, Deborah S. Coldwell, Iris Gibson, Jamee Cotton, Lissette Villarruel, Sally Dahlstrom

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Survey Of Recent Mandamus Decisions Of The Texas Supreme Court, Honorable Douglas S. Lang, Rachel A. Campbell

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Alternative Dispute Resolution, Will Pryor

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Civil Procedure: Pre-Trial & Trial, Amanda Sotak, Timothy Daniels, Andrew C. Whitaker, Amber D. Reece

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Partnership Law, Jeff Dorrill, Matthew Schindel, Troy Christensen, Alex Ingle, Joshua Lewey

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Insurance Law, J. Price Collins, Blake H. Crawford, John C. Scott

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Intellectual Property Law, David Mccombs, Phillip B. Philbin, Ellie Simpson, Bethany Hrischuk

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Wills & Trusts, Gerry Beyer

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Securities Regulation, George L. Flint Jr.

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Taxation, Cindy M. Ohlenfrost, Sam Megally, William J. Ledoux

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Professional Liability, Debran L. O'Neil, Joshua D. Kipp, Thomas S. Conner

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Real Property, J. Richard White, G. Roland Love, Amanda Grainger

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Front Matter

SMU Annual Texas Survey

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Gun Rights Or Gun Control? How California's Waiting Period Law Can Pave The Way To Increased Regulation, Natasha Tran

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review

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Delusive Exactness In California: Redefining The Claim, Kami Laberge

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review

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City On A Hill: The Democratic Promise Of Higher Education, Rachel F. Moran

Faculty Scholarship

When we think about the democratic promise of higher education, we often think of public universities. Consider, for example, the civic-minded reflections of Gordon Davies, the former Chancellor of the University of Virginia, who concluded in 1997 that “[e]ducation is not a trivial business, a private good, or a discretionary expenditure. It is a deeply ethical undertaking at which we must succeed if we are to survive as a free people.” This lofty vision has since been undermined by persistent cuts in funding for state universities across the nation. In 2007, James Duderstadt, the former president of the University of …