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The next five years: Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner reflects on time at Utah Law

Oct 29, 2024

As the first woman and first Native American to serve as dean (she is a citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians), Kronk Warner is aware of her role as trailblazer and the expectations that come with that, especially now that five years have passed and she has been reappointed for another five years.

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Implementing the Public Lands Rule consistent with BLM’s statutory authority under FLPMA

Oct 21, 2024

On Friday, the Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day nomination period to fill a new federal advisory committee. The committee, appropriately titled Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee, will help inform implementation of the BLM’s newly minted public lands rule.

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Professor Paul Cassell quoted in national media about Boeing 737 Max crashes

Oct 09, 2024

Professor Paul Cassell, who represents the families of the Boeing 737 Max crash victims, was quoted in the New York Times, Law360, and Courthouse News about the Boeing’s knowledge of flawed software and its proposed plea deal.

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Utah Law faculty updates: September 2024

Oct 01, 2024

Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.

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Lecturer Professor Amos Guiora speaks to media about conflict in Middle East

Oct 01, 2024

Lecturer Professor Amos Guiora, an expert in international law and an Israeli-American citizen, spoke to local media outlets about the Iran rocket attack against Israel.

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Utah Law recognizes faculty and staff with 2024 awards

Sep 27, 2024

Each year, Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner recognizes employees who have made a difference at the College of Law. Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members who received awards at Utah Law’s retreat in August 2024:

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Professor Matthew Tokson selected as University of Utah Presidential Scholar

Sep 20, 2024

Professor Matthew Tokson has been selected by University of Utah President Taylor Randall as a Presidential Scholar, a title that recognizes high-achieving and excellent faculty members within the university.

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All that flows downhill: How mining in Canada threatens downstream communities in Alaska, Washington, Idaho and Montana

Sep 19, 2024

As the world transitions to electric vehicles and renewable energy, the demand for critical minerals like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite is growing rapidly.

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Utah Law establishes Wagner/Holbrook Presidential Chair in Negotiation

Sep 13, 2024

Thanks to a $5 million gift from the I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Foundation, the S.J. Quinney College of Law is establishing the Wagner/Holbrook Presidential Chair in Negotiation, which will support recruitment and retention of tenured or tenure-track faculty in the field of negotiation.

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Research Professor John Ruple discusses CEQ appointment and Law and Policy program

Sep 11, 2024

Research Professor John Ruple, who also serves as director of the Wallace Stegner Center’s Law and Policy (LPP) program, recently returned from a two-year appointment as senior counsel in the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). He will discuss his time on the CEQ at a Stegner Center Green Bag on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 12:15-1:30 p.m.

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Utah Law ranks among top 10 public law schools in scholarly impact study

Sep 05, 2024

The S.J. Quinney College of Law has achieved its highest-ever ranking in the 2024 Scholarly Impact of Law School Faculties study, placing #30 overall. This milestone also positions the College among the top 10 public law schools in the country, highlighting its influence in legal scholarship.

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Utah faculty updates: August 2024

Sep 04, 2024

Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.

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Book panel: Professor Leslie Francis’ “States of Health”

Sep 03, 2024

Professor Leslie Francis and a group of panelists will discuss her new book “States of Health: The Ethics and Consequences of Policy Variation in a Federal System,” written with Professor John Francis, on Sept. 27.

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Admit one: Reyes Aguilar discusses his 32 years as associate dean of admissions

Aug 29, 2024

When Reyes Aguilar (’92), associate dean of admissions and financial aid, began classes at Utah Law in 1989, he had no idea he would build a career here, let alone in Utah. Originally from New Mexico, Aguilar planned to finish law school and return to his home state to work as an attorney. He committed two years to the law school—but then two years became four years. In July, Aguilar celebrated 32 years with Utah Law shortly after announcing his plans to retire.

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Research Professor John Ruple featured in media about Utah lawsuit to take control of federal lands

Aug 26, 2024

Research Professor John Ruple, an expert on public land and resource management and director of the Wallace Stegner Center’s Law and Policy program, is quoted in several media outlets about the lawsuit Utah has filed targeting unappropriated public land.

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Extra dialogue required: Get to know EDR Director Danya Rumore

Aug 13, 2024

Research Professor Danya Rumore has been on a mission to figure out how to help people work together since her days as an undergraduate.

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Book panel: Professor Amos Guiora’s “The Complicity of Silence”

Aug 05, 2024

Professor Amos Guiora will welcome a group of panelists on Aug. 28 to discuss his new book, “The Complicity of Silence: Confronting Ecosystems of Child Sexual Abuse in Schools.” The panelists include legal experts and law enforcement partners who will discuss institutional complicity in sexual abuse. 

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Utah Law faculty updates: July 2024

Aug 02, 2024

Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.

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Professor Lincoln Davies returns to Utah Law and co-directs Stegner Center

Jul 31, 2024

Professor Lincoln Davies has returned to Utah Law, where he previously served as the associate dean for academic affairs until 2019 before leaving to serve as dean at The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law.

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Professor Jorge Contreras testifies before national IP Subcommittee

Jul 29, 2024

Professor Jorge Contreras, an expert in intellectual property and technology law, testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet at its hearing “IP Litigation and the U.S. International Trade Commission.”

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Stegner Center names Daniels and Davies as incoming co-directors

Jul 23, 2024

The S.J. Quinney College of Law is pleased to announce that professors of law Brigham Daniels and Lincoln Davies have been named co-directors of the Wallace Stegner Center for Land, Resources and the Environment. Daniels and Davies began jointly leading the Stegner Center on July 1. Together, they will guide the scholarly and educational activities of one of the nation’s top centers for environmental law. 

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