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The framework of means-end scrutiny – where a court evaluates the constitutionality of a law by assessing whether it is sufficiently tailored and justified – has played a foundational role in constitutional law since the mid 20th century. Through several recent rulings, the Roberts Supreme Court has signaled a shift… Read More

Interdisciplinary article by Vanderbilt professors evaluates the “moral boundary” of a firm Read More

Vanderbilt Law Professor Michael Newton details the threat of grey zone conflict to international law and how to combat it Read More

Patent law expert Sean Seymore proposes an alternative theory of patentability for serendipitous discoveries like Ozempic Read More

Access to Justice scholar Lauren Sudeall identifies three key values to assess court systems and guide reform efforts Read More

Trip Johnson, Kyle Blasinsky, and Sydney Schoonover authored and co-authored papers on a variety of environmental issues Read More

Christopher Slobogin offers a package of inquisitorial-based reforms to address weaknesses in America's adversarial criminal justice system Read More

Criminal law expert Christopher Slobogin provides a two-step process for restructuring a troubled institution Read More

A new paper from Yesha Yadav and Brendan Malone draws much needed attention to the engine anchoring this growth: the U.S. Treasury Market. Read More

New study co-authored by Jennifer Shinall finds changing attitudes may be mitigating unequal outcomes at the time of divorce Read More