Judges appointed by Trump, especially under 55, are more likely to side with the government in #immigration cases, with lower court nominees twice as likely to favor the government than other Republican appointees. Read: spkl.io/63325AbGHd Subscribe: spkl.io/63329AbGH9

This study finds that #AI-driven #investment funds trade similarly but don’t always increase market volatility. Their stress-time behavior varies by strategy, calling for more nuanced risk monitoring. Read: spkl.io/63321AbimL Subscribe: spkl.io/63322Abim0#AI#investment#AICommunity

This paper reviews recent developments in the multivariate autoregressive index (MAI) model, which links vector autoregressive (VAR) & dynamic factor models (DFM). Read: spkl.io/63323Ab1hX Subscribe: spkl.io/63326Ab1hw #EconSky

This report emphasizes the need for next-generation wireless #technologies to adapt to #AI-driven traffic patterns, however, U.S. #supply constraints pose challenges to deploying 6G compared to other regions. Read: spkl.io/63321Ab14B Subscribe: spkl.io/63327Ab14H

With 2.4 million #authors at the heart of SSRN, we’d like to share some thoughts from #researcher Asaf Lubin, Indiana University Maurer School of Law. #AcademicChatter #OpenAccess #LawSky #Research @asaflubin.bsky.social @iumaurerlaw.bsky.social

This paper by Folmer et al. explores how dairy and plant proteins gel differently under acid and rennet coagulation. Findings help tailor sustainable dairy alternatives. spkl.io/63320Ab5vE #FoodScience #Sustainability #Cheese

This paper by Estremera et al. shows supercritical CO₂ can remove up to 99% of volatile contaminants from recycled plastics, supporting safe reuse in food contact applications. Advances circular economy goals. spkl.io/63322Ab5HY #Recycling #FoodSafety #Sustainability

Disability inclusion requires everyone to value the diversity of our global community. @ssrn.bsky.social Disability Inclusion Research Hub has scholarship covering all aspects of disability & health inclusion 👉 spkl.io/63329ADU2L

"The Illegal Sand Trade & Risks in the Global South" by Chavan introduces the Sand Risk Index, revealing India’s high vulnerability to organized illegal extraction, while the UAE’s dependency poses geopolitical risks. Urges stronger regulation. spkl.io/63326Ab5V8 #ResourceSecurity

This paper by Schouten et al. shows that chitosan with shrimp waste-derived astaxanthin extends sardine shelf life, reduces microbial growth, and minimizes lipid oxidation. Supports waste valorization and sustainability. spkl.io/63321AbdDU #FoodTech #Sustainability #Seafood

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This editorial explores fugitive labor in Western #academia under #political repression, highlighting how critical pedagogy, opacity, & collective care can foster resistance & refuge. Read: spkl.io/63325Ab1SU Subscribe: spkl.io/63327Ab1SS#academia#political#LawSky @uoelawschool.bsky.social

Misleading tax indicators like "No Tax" boost purchases from vendors without #salestax collection. Regulating these claims could improve compliance, fair competition, & revenue. Read: spkl.io/63324Ab1Wa Subscribe: spkl.io/63329Ab1WF#salestax #Taxsky #Lawsky

This article explores how #digital assets challenge #propertylaw, especially regarding ownership & whether exchanges hold assets as 'virtual bailees' or debtors, impacting #bankruptcy & creditors’ rights. Read: spkl.io/63327Ab1Yv Subscribe: spkl.io/63329Ab1Yx

This study finds that firms exposed to greater physical #climate risks tend to focus on adaptation, while those facing higher transition risks often engage in anti-climate #political strategies like #lobbying. Read: spkl.io/63324Ab1cG Subscribe: spkl.io/63327Ab1cJ

"Reputation Farming" by Nan, Xu & Tan models freelancers’ bidding trade-offs, showing only 12% are forward-looking but tend to bid more aggressively. Platform policies like certification fees could boost revenue by 90%. spkl.io/63325Ab67x #LaborMarkets #PlatformEconomics

This article introduces MemGPT, an innovative #AI system that enables large language models (#LLMs) to manage their own memory by mimicking human-like hierarchical memory structures. Read: spkl.io/63327Ab1gN Subscribe: spkl.io/63323Ab1gh#AI#LLMs#InformationMatters

Move Fast without Breaking the Bank Model Risk Management of GenAI workflows This paper discusses considerations and mitigation strategies for managing model risks of GenAI. Authors: Matthew Wicker, Lukasz Szpruch, Søren Mørk Read More: spkl.io/63326AwW5r @matthewwicker.bsky.social

Strategic Delegation of Moral Decisions to #AI Our study examines how individuals perceive the moral agency of artificial intelligence (AI). Authors: Stephan Tontrup, Christopher Jon Sprigman Read More: spkl.io/63327AwZaV

"Favoritism & Discrimination in Bank Loans" by Cheng et al. shows that market concentration enables loan officers to favor attractive and male borrowers in risky loans, while women benefit in mortgage markets. spkl.io/63320AbBbO #Finance #Discrimination #MarketFairness

Barking Dogs Seldom Bite: Firm and #Stock Market Responses to Naming and Shaming in German Financial Markets Supervision The author finds no consistent evidence of systematic #stock market responses. Author: Björn Miketta Read More: spkl.io/63320AwZzm#Stock#stock#StockMarket

"Upcycled & Rightful" by Calboli & Armstrong argues that upcycling should be protected under U.S. trademark law and free speech, supporting sustainable reuse of products. Advocates broad legal interpretations for circular economy. spkl.io/63327Ab6f1 #IP #Sustainability #FashionLaw

"Hospital Wastewater & ARGs" reveals extensive antimicrobial resistance genes and clonal transmission in hospital effluents. Highlights the need for better wastewater management to combat AMR spread. spkl.io/63327Ab6iV #AMR #PublicHealth #Wastewater

"Living Well Within Limits" by Steinberger et al. outlines how humanity can meet needs while drastically reducing energy use and respecting planetary boundaries. Calls for systemic change to address climate and social crises. spkl.io/63329AwUxv #Sustainability #Degrowth #Climate

Fixing the #Law Review Submission Game The authors propose redesigning the #law review submission process as a coordinated matching market. Authors: Andrew Baker, Jake Arft-Guatelli Read More: spkl.io/63321AwWQF

This article explains that while FTAs promote trade & #investment, varying trade remedy rules across agreements cause #legal fragmentation, resulting in non-legislative guidelines instead of laws. Read: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... Subscribe: www.ssrn.com/index.cfm/en... #LawSky

Trust Without Intermediaries: A #Programmable Risk Management Framework for the Future This paper introduces a framework for #programmable risk management. Authors: Jessi Brooks, Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos Read More: spkl.io/63322AwZRA#Programmable#programmable#RiskManagement

Call For Applications HKIMR Monetary #Research Programmes Apply by December 31, 2025, guidelines for submissions are here: spkl.io/63323Aw4rX Full details here: spkl.io/63328Aw4rj#Research #AcademicSky #EconSky #CallForApplications

This study presents a new Mixed Integer Linear #Programming formulation for the Train Single-Routing Selection Problem, which involves assigning routes to trains to minimize #costs while ensuring compatibility. Read: spkl.io/63321Awdg5 Subscribe: spkl.io/63325Awdgc

"Reaction Bias to Earnings Calls" by Fan & Liu shows investors underreact to positive tones and overreact to negatives. A trading strategy based on these biases yields 17% annual return. Highlights behavioral market inefficiencies. spkl.io/63325AwI7f #Finance #BehavioralBias #Investing

This study finds that traceable sovereign digital #currencies can boost #liquidity, production, & trade, especially when authorities actively promote their acceptance. Read: spkl.io/63321AwdeP Subscribe: spkl.io/63325AwdeT#currencies#liquidity#EconSky

This article compares recent #UK and #Singapore cases on creditor interests near insolvency, highlighting how statutory changes have diluted #capital maintenance rules. Read: spkl.io/63324AwdDn Subscribe: spkl.io/63329AwdDb#UK#Singapore#capital#LawSky

#AI and Operational Losses: Evidence from U.S. Bank Holding Companies This study demonstrates that banking organizations with higher #AI investments are exposed to more operational risk. Authors: Ping McLemore, Atanas Mihov Read More: spkl.io/63327AwM2V#AI#AI#AI

Mutual fund cross-trading in corporate bonds reduces costs & aids liquidity during stress—but new rules are limiting its use. Research from Stacey Jacobsen & Jayoung Nam SMU Cox with co-authors Han, L. & Pool, V.K. Read: spkl.io/63325Awdnc Subscribe: spkl.io/63321AwdnU

New from the CQH Working Paper Series which publishes high-quality #research in quantitative #history across four themes: ancient history, culture & long-term impacts, state capacity & development, & financial history. Read & Subscribe: spkl.io/63321Awdp1#research#history#AcademicSky #HigherEducation

Drawing on a resurgent critical Marxism, this paper argues that #British constitutional reforms are mediations of antagonisms and #shifts in capitalist political economy Read: spkl.io/63328Awdze Subscribe: spkl.io/63323Awdzc#British#shifts#LawSky

In this paper, Eric Goldman discusses mandatory online #ageauthentication, arguing it harms #privacy, encourages children to lie, drives them to riskier online spaces, & hampers their development. Read: spkl.io/63324AwjAQ Subscribe: spkl.io/63328AwjAI#ageauthentication#privacy#LawSky

This article by Heather Payne & Joel Eisen introduces the concept of energy #data justice, merging insights from #energy justice & data justice to address power dynamics in the collection & use of energy data. Read: spkl.io/63321AwjNT Subscribe: spkl.io/63327AwjNZ

This paper revisits key themes from a 2015 article on reasonableness review & examines its narrow scope, shaped by limited correctness categories & the rejection of contextual analysis. Read: spkl.io/63322AZaKr Subscribe: spkl.io/63326AZaKn #LawSky

This paper challenges the view of China's #AIgovernance as purely autocratic, showing that the government collaborates with private companies through indirect influence, financial incentives, & #legal restrictions. Read: spkl.io/63328AZaHp Subscribe: spkl.io/63320AZaHn

"Urban Nature & Heart Health" by Knobel et al. shows that diverse urban green and blue spaces are linked to lower cardiovascular risk, with effects varying by sex and race. Supports urban planning for health equity. spkl.io/63322AwkJr #UrbanHealth #EnvironmentalJustice

This article explores Islamic #Feminism (IF) as an alternative rights framework beyond international #humanrights law (IHRL), focusing on #Saudi women’s activism against the driving ban. Read: spkl.io/63323AZaEh Subscribe: spkl.io/63326AZa18#Feminism#humanrights#Saudi#LawSky @uoelawschool.bsky.social

This paper analyzes how raising the #tax rate on carried interest affects U.S. #commercial real estate #investors, especially general partners & finds that GPs pay a lower effective tax rate than limited partners. Read: spkl.io/63321AZQwF Subscribe: spkl.io/63326AZQwA

This article suggests abolishing the traditional family defined by law as an alternative to reform, highlighting five models that envision a legal #framework where the family is not a regulated entity. Read: spkl.io/63324AZQke Subscribe: spkl.io/63327AZQk9#framework #Lawsky

"Biodiversity Protection Index" by Viola & Ravarelli offers a transparent, comparable measure of national conservation performance, distinguishing leaders from laggards. Supports global biodiversity tracking and policy. spkl.io/63322AwXSE #Biodiversity #Conservation #Index

Sound Effects of Wind Turbines on Fish by Kishara et al. combines theory and fishery data to assess acoustic impacts of wind farms in Sri Lanka. Highlights need for integrated frameworks to protect fisheries while expanding renewables. spkl.io/63322AwKRy #Renewables #Ecology #Fisheries

"Climate Shocks & Agriculture in India" by Pal finds that extreme temperatures and erratic rainfall significantly reduce productivity, with regional disparities. Calls for targeted climate-smart strategies to boost resilience. spkl.io/63320AwKy2 #ClimateSmart #Agriculture

"Climate Change & Migration in Europe" by Avram et al. maps how climate risks and economic inequality drive regional migration, with Southern Europe facing higher out-migration and Northern regions attracting more migrants. spkl.io/63320AwJWu #ClimateChange #Migration #Europe

"The Price of Advice" by Zac & Gal shows AI recommenders like ChatGPT boost consumer spending through subtle framing and exposure to premium brands. Raises questions on consumer protection and regulation. spkl.io/63323AwJjh #AI #RecommendationSystems

"Untangling Privacy & Competition" by Bamberger & Corren argues that competition law often undermines privacy by prioritizing corporate interests. Calls for direct privacy regulation to protect civil rights. spkl.io/63327AwJ3Z #Privacy #Antitrust #DataProtection