SMU Science and Technology Law Review
Published twice a year, the SMU Science & Technology Law Review is a journal produced by the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law's Science and Technology Law Review Association. Each issue features articles authored by leading scholars that address key legal, economic, and political developments and issues within science, technology, and innovation, including the legal use and limits of artificial intelligence, data privacy, and intellectual property law.
The journal also proudly hosts an annual symposium on cutting-edge issues in the science and technology field. The 2025 Symposium will take place on January 31, 2025, and will explore the crucial theme of "Retail Law, Technology, and Policy."
Current Issue: Volume 29, Number 1 (2026)
Front Matter
Articles
An Empirical Examination of Law Student Attitudes Toward Legal Writing with Generative AI Abigail L. Perdue3
Suing the Ghost in the Medical Machine Jason R. Cheek113
Operational Agency: A Permeable Legal Fiction for Tracing Culpability in AI Systems Anirban Mukherjee and Hannah H. Chang163
State AI Therapy Regulations – Analyzing the Illinois Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act Natalie Browne233
Beyond HIPAA: The FTC’s Expanding Role in Digital Health Privacy Enforcement Sandhya Srinivasa245
