Professor Witt Publishes New Book on American Contagions
In his new book, Professor John Fabian Witt ’99 explores the ways in which American law has shaped and responded to the experience of contagion throughout history.
New Book by Professor Ayres Seeks a New Way Forward on Gun Control to Save Lives
A new book by William K. Townsend Professor of Law Ian Ayres ’86 and coauthor Frederick E. Vars ’99 looks for a new way forward on gun control.
Liman Center and Partners: Plan Needed for CT Prisoner Votes to Count
The Arthur Liman Center for Public Interest Law at Yale Law School has joined with several organizations to propose immediate and long-term solutions to protect the voting rights of prisoners in Connecticut.
Yale committee to propose new fossil fuel investment principles
Sam Harris Professor of Corporate Law, Corporate Finance and Securities Law Jonathan R. Macey ’82 will chair a committee to guide Yale University as it evaluates its investment policies in relation to companies producing fossil fuels.
YLS Faculty and Students File Amicus Briefs in Nestle USA, Inc. v. Doe
Yale Law School faculty and students worked to submit two amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in the cases of Nestle USA, Inc. v. Doe and Cargill, Inc. v. Doe.
Open Letter Urges Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials
Students from the Media Freedom and Information Access (MFIA) Clinic, helped a nationwide group of medicine, public health, and health policy experts issue an open letter urging greater transparency into the design of clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
Six Yale Law Students Named 2020–2021 Kerry Fellows
Six Yale Law School students are among the 26 newly named Kerry Fellows who will collaborate with former Secretary of State John Kerry on leading-edge research aimed at developing real-world policy solutions.
New Law School Workshop Explores Impact of COVID Across All Aspects of Law and Policy
The Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy has convened a weekly interdisciplinary workshop with leading experts from law, policy, economics, health, and governance to address issues related to all aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.