* While Harvey continues to devastate Houston, Texas Republicans will strip insurance policy holders of most of their protections if they don’t file their claims by Friday. Victims will still have insurance — but if the insurance company delays or otherwise frustrates payouts — which some inevitably will — claims filed after Friday won’t enjoy the same interest penalties to keep insurers honest and will shift attorney fees onto those who lost their homes in many cases, decreasing the likelihood a wronged policyholder can vindicate their rights. So… good job Texas. [Dallas Morning News]
* If you’re looking to put a price tag on Charlotte Law’s demise, this former faculty member says the school defrauded taxpayers to the tune of $285 million. [Charlotte Observer]
* What’s this? Is this a media outlet talking about millennials and the workplace in a fair, even positive light? Preposterous!!! [American Lawyer]
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* Apparently “yadda, yadda, yadda” doesn’t get you out of a CFPB investigation. [National Law Journal]
* The effort to recall the Brock Turner rape sentencing judge is back on track. [Law.com]
* Victims of Trump’s Muslim Ban may be nearing a settlement with the administration. At least until some white supremacist group Tweets this story to the President and he demands the DOJ pull out of any deals. [Law360]
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* Which 2016 SCOTUS opinions are getting the most love from lower courts? [Empirical SCOTUS]