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The power of “the BOP” when dealing with conflict
May 01, 2024In this blog, I want to build on those ideas by explaining a key source of power in negotiation and conflict situations: your ability to understand and exercise what I call the BOP–your “best option possible.”
2L Becca Huber chosen for FASPE ethics fellowship
Apr 30, 20242L Becca Huber was one of 14 law students chosen for the 2024 Law Program of the Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). She joins a diverse group of 84 FASPE fellows who participate in a two-week program in Germany and Poland.
H.J.R. 26 and Utah’s breach of fiduciary duty to the children of Utah
Apr 29, 2024This post is an excerpt from a larger work-in-progress examining the history of the administration of Utah’s trust lands and the contexts in which that administration has been legitimately advanced and at other times impaired by non-trust considerations.
Professor Jeff Schwartz recognized for writing top-10 corporate and securities law article
Apr 26, 2024Professor Jeff Schwartz, an expert in securities law, was recognized for the article “Corporate Democracy and the Intermediary Voting Dilemma” (102 Tex. L. Rev. 1 (2023)), written with Professor Jill E. Fisch of the University of Pennsylvania Law School. The article was named one of the top 10 articles in corporate and securities law in 2023 from a list of about 400 by the Corporate Practice Commentator.
Professor Chris Peterson testifies before Congress about Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reporting
Apr 25, 2024Professor Chris Peterson, a consumer finance expert, testified before Congress on April 16, 2024, in a hearing that focused on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) consumer protection work.
2023-2024 moot court competitions: See who represented Utah Law
Apr 24, 2024We are proud of the hard work our moot court team members and coaches put in during the 2023-2024 school year. Check out this roundup of the various teams who competed.
Utah Law holds inaugural Golden Gavel Society event and celebrates with annual Alumni Awards
Apr 23, 2024The College of Law celebrated alumni with more than 75 years of experience, students just embarking on their careers, and everyone in between at its April 12 events. Learn more about the ways we’re spotlighting the Utah Law family.
College of Law remembers Professor Emeritus Bill Lockhart
Apr 22, 2024Professor Emeritus William (Bill) J. Lockhart, who taught at S.J. Quinney College of Law for nearly 50 years, passed away April 16, 2024, at age 90.
A legal analysis of the Public Lands Rule
Apr 19, 2024On April 18, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management finalized the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, a long-awaited rule more commonly referred to as the Public Lands Rule. The purpose of this rule is to advance the BLM’s stewardship mission by focusing on the health and resilience of ecosystems across public lands managed for multiple use and sustained yield.
Utah Law faculty updates: March 2024
Apr 19, 2024Each month, we share notable updates—including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments—from Utah Law faculty members.
3L Angela McGuire combines passions in JD/MPP dual degree program
Apr 16, 2024For several years, 3L Angela McGuire worked on the fashion scene in New York City with big names like Armani and Chanel, styling looks for New York Fashion Week and Good Morning America. She recalls her first apartment in the city as “the top floor of a terribly outdated 6-bedroom brownstone in Harlem with seven roommates.”
Professor Paul Cassell featured in national media about Boeing 737 Max crash victims case
Apr 15, 2024Professor Paul Cassell, an expert in criminal and civil justice, was quoted in The Seattle Times and Business Insider about a criminal case against Boeing. Cassell is representing the families of victims of two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes.
Utah Court of Appeals holds special oral argument session for students and public at College of Law
Apr 10, 2024The Utah Court of Appeals held oral arguments on Wednesday, April 3, at the College of Law to give students a firsthand look at the state’s appellate court proceedings. Judge Ryan M. Harris, Judge Gregory Orme, and Judge Ryan Tenney heard arguments from two different cases in the moot courtroom and held a question-and-answer session from students about the proceedings.
U.S. News ranks Utah Law #28—our highest ranking ever
Apr 09, 2024The S. J. Quinney College of Law has been ranked #28 nationally—and #11 among public law schools—in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Law Schools ranking, released this morning. This is the college’s highest ranking ever, the first time we’ve reached the Top 30, and our sixth straight year of gains.
Professor Amos Guiora featured in local media for efforts to halt abuse within the Utah National Guard
Apr 09, 2024Professor Amos Guiora, an expert in complicity law and the director of the Bystander Initiative, was featured in Salt Lake Tribune and KUTV articles about his new partnership with the Utah National Guard to report and investigate abuse.
Spring to D.C.: 2L Sam Snell shares experiences living in the U.S. capital for a semester
Apr 08, 2024For the past few months, Snell has made Washington, D.C., his home as part of the new Spring to D.C. program, a partnership between the S.J. Quinney College of Law and the Hinckley Institute of Politics that allows 2Ls and 3Ls to spend a spring semester living and working in the U.S. capital.
Professor Brigham Daniels interviewed by local media about endangered bird and its impact on Great Salt Lake conservation efforts
Apr 04, 2024Professor Brigham Daniels, director of the Great Salt Lake Project, was recently interviewed by The Salt Lake Tribune and ABC4 about the petition to protect the Wilson’s phalarope, a shorebird, under the Endangered Species Act.
Pro Bono Initiative offers free family law legal advice at Kearns Public Library
Apr 04, 2024The Pro Bono Initiative (PBI) at the S.J. Quinney College of Law is committed to serving the community by offering brief legal advice sites throughout the Salt Lake valley. One of our newest legal help programs is the family law site at the Kearns Public Library, held the fourth Thursday of each month from 5-7 p.m.
Professor Chris Peterson interviewed by KUER about Utah’s new Olympic bid
Apr 03, 2024Professor Chris Peterson, an expert in consumer finance, was recently interviewed by Utah’s public radio station, KUER, about what Utah’s new Olympic bid means for taxpayers.
Utah Law holds poverty simulation April 9 to represent low-income families living on limited budget
Apr 02, 2024Utah Law is holding a poverty simulation on Tuesday, April 9, aiming to bridge the gap between understanding and experiencing the daily hurdles faced by those in need. Over the course of an hour, divided into four 15-minute sessions representing a week each, individuals will assume the roles of residents struggling to balance the demands of providing for their family with the limited resources at their disposal.
Research Professor Danya Rumore quoted in The Atlantic about conflict resolution research and new Utah DEI law
Apr 02, 2024Research Professor Danya Rumore was quoted in an article in The Atlantic about Utah’s new Equal Opportunity Initiatives law and how it affects universities.