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 27, Number 1 (2024)
Front Matter
Foreword
Foreword: Artificially Intelligent Innovation and Justice Carla L. Reyes3
Symposium Articles
Algorithmic Adjudication and Constitutional AI—The Promise of A Better AI Decision Making Future? April G. Dawson11
Article
Liability Rules for Automated Vehicles: Definitions and Details William H. Widen and Philip Koopman77
Case Notes
A Hard Pill to Swallow: Privacy Implications of Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Services Varsha Challapally105
The Fall of Z-Library: The “Burning of the Library of Alexandria” or Protection for Authors Against AI Companies Lisa Silveira119
Unveiling the Dark Side of Innovation: Sustainability, Cobalt Mining, and Modern-Day Slavery Kaitlin Schleich135
The Game-Changer: Legal Issues Surrounding Wearable Technology in Sports Jack Vande Berg151
