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Associate Professor Ruhan Nagra’s quoted in Reuters article about the impact of ending EPA environmental justice programs
Apr 23, 2025Associate Professor Ruhan Nagra, an environmental law expert, is quoted in a Reuters article about the Trump administration’s withdrawal from a lawsuit against a chloropene-emitting plant.
Professor RonNell Andersen Jones quoted in New York Times, Reuters articles about defamation cases
Apr 09, 2025Professor RonNell Andersen Jones, a First Amendment expert, was quoted in New York Times and Reuters articles about a National Guard pilot defamation case and Sarah Palin’s defamation retrial.
Utah Law ranks #31 on U.S. News 2025 Best Law Schools list
Apr 08, 2025The S. J. Quinney College of Law maintains its strong national placement in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Law Schools ranking, released today. The college placed #31 among law schools overall and #12 among public law schools.
Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner interviewed in Reuters article about U.S. Department of Education
Apr 03, 2025Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner was interviewed for a Reuters article about the Trump administration’s moves to close the U.S. Department of Education and how it could affect law school finances.
Utah Law faculty updates: March 2025
Apr 01, 2025Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
Associate Professor Ruhan Nagra’s environmental survey cited in Scientific American article
Mar 10, 2025Associate Professor Ruhan Nagra, an environmental law expert, is quoted in this Scientific American article about chloroprene, a cancer-causing chemical at the center of a federal lawsuit against a petrochemical plant. The article also cites Nagra’s 2021 study that found higher cancer incidence closer to the Denka plant.
Utah Law faculty updates: February 2025
Mar 03, 2025Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
Professor Chris Peterson speaks to national and local media about deceptive bank practices and the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau
Feb 11, 2025Professor Chris Peterson, a consumer law expert, spoke to The New York Times, Reuters, CNN and Fast Company about consumer protection concerns, including deceptive bank practices and the idling of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.
Utah Law faculty updates: January 2025
Feb 02, 2025Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
Professor Jonas Anderson quoted in New York Times article about Utah Hockey Club
Jan 30, 2025Professor Jonas Anderson, a patent law expert, is quoted in a New York Times article about the Utah Hockey Club’s attempts to find a new longterm name that isn’t trademarked.
Research Professor John Ruple authors opinion piece about Congressional Review Act in The Hill
Jan 22, 2025Research Professor John Ruple, a natural resources law expert, wrote an opinion piece for The Hill about the Congressional Review Act, a tool Congress can use to overturn certain federal agency actions.
Professor RonNell Andersen Jones featured in national media about CNN defamation lawsuit
Jan 08, 2025Professor RonNell Andersen Jones, a First Amendment law expert, was quoted in an AP News article about a CNN defamation trial.
Utah Law faculty updates: December 2024
Jan 02, 2025Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
Professor RonNell Andersen Jones quoted in New York Times about ABC defamation lawsuit
Dec 17, 2024Professor RonNell Andersen Jones, a First Amendment expert, was quoted in The New York Times about ABC News paying $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by President-elect Donald Trump.
Professor Paul Cassell quoted in national media about Boeing 737 Max crash case guilty plea
Dec 05, 2024Professor Paul Cassell is quoted in national media about a federal judge’s decision to reject a deal that would have allowed Boeing to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge and be fined for misleading regulators about 737 Max planes.
Associate Professor Daniel Aaron quoted in national media about flavored vape Supreme Court case
Dec 03, 2024Associate Professor Daniel Aaron, a health law expert, was quoted in articles about a U.S. Supreme Court case addressing the Food and Drug Administration’s refusal to let e-cigarette companies sell flavored vape products due to youth health risks.
Utah Law faculty updates: November 2024
Dec 02, 2024Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
Utah Law faculty updates: October 2024
Nov 01, 2024Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
Professor Paul Cassell quoted in national media about Boeing 737 Max crashes
Oct 09, 2024Professor 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.
Lecturer Professor Amos Guiora speaks to media about conflict in Middle East
Oct 01, 2024Lecturer 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.
Utah Law ranks among top 10 public law schools in scholarly impact study
Sep 05, 2024The 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.