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A Better Way to Plea Bargain
Criminal law expert Christopher Slobogin provides a two-step process for restructuring a troubled institution Read MoreJun. 23, 2025
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The Risks and Rewards of the Growing Relationship Between Stablecoins and the U.S. Treasury Market
More than 90% of convictions in the U.S. come through plea bargaining. The process has been blamed for many of the criminal legal system’s ills – including growing incarceration rates, sentences that are too harsh or lenient, and a lack of transparency. But its use and abuse have only increased… Read MoreJun. 18, 2025
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Dividing Marital Assets in Same-Sex and Opposite-Sex Divorces
New study co-authored by Jennifer Shinall finds changing attitudes may be mitigating unequal outcomes at the time of divorce Read MoreJun. 17, 2025
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How Can AI Accelerate Governance Research?
New white paper from Vanderbilt researchers showcases a flexible AI framework, potential applications, and instructions for customization Read MoreJun. 13, 2025
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Converting Regulations into AI Agents
John Nay, visiting scholar and founder of norm.ai founder, gives lecture about utilizing AI to enhance regulatory design and compliance Read MoreMay. 20, 2025
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VPA Releases New Paper on the Global Rise of Public Artificial Intelligence
Public efforts to shape markets are already central to the future of AI, and stakes are high in choosing between these public AI strategies Read MoreMay. 8, 2025
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Companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change, even as government rolls back US climate policy
As the federal government moves to eliminate U.S. climate rules, companies still face pressure to be better stewards of the planet Read MoreApr. 11, 2025
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The EELU 2025 State of the Environment Conference
Faculty, policymakers, and experts discussed a range of issues affecting Nashville and the Southeast, as well as potential solutions Read MoreApr. 8, 2025
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Lessons Learned from Wrongful Convictions in a Death Penalty State
Criminal law expert Christopher Slobogin exposes issues with the criminal legal system as seen in Florida's handling of capital cases Read MoreApr. 4, 2025
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How to Reduce the Rate of Pretrial Detention Using AI Without Compromising Public Safety
Christopher Slobogin advocates for risk assessment algorithms to better identify high- and low-risk individuals Read MoreMar. 27, 2025