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A black-and-white warbler on blue metal window ledge on the exterior of a building

A black-and-white warbler is perched on a window ledge. Building collisions are among the leading causes of wild bird mortality in the United States. Photo: Laura Erickson.

Friday, June 16, 2023


A student wearing a baseball cap with the words "Indian Law" stretches in class.

Lexie Holden ’25 is among the students who say courses in federal Indian law influenced their decision to attend Yale Law School. The Law School has expanded its offerings in this area of law in recent years.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023


The Law School clinic team presents at the NRZ’s monthly meeting.

The Law School clinic team presents at the NRZ’s monthly meeting.

Tuesday, November 8, 2022


November 2 Thursday

Event

Rights of Nature and Rights of Animals with Kristen Stilt & Macarena Montes Franceschini

12:15PM to 1:15PM
Yale Law School, Room to be announced

November 16 Thursday

Event

Animal Markets and Zoonotic Disease Risk in the United States with Ann Linder

12:15PM to 1:15PM
Yale Law School, Room to be announced

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Monday, September 25, 2023


In The Press

Can Climate Lawsuits Against Energy Giants Succeed? Courts Could Soon Give Clues

The Wall Street Journal

Joseph M. Field ’55 Professor of Law Doug Kysar tells how states may have a path to victory in climate change lawsuits now before the courts.

Thursday, June 1, 2023


In The Press

The Supreme Court’s Confusing Water Ruling, Explained — A Commentary by Stephen L. Carter ’79

The Washington Post

Stephen L. Carter ’79 is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Yale Law School.

Friday, May 12, 2023


In The Press

The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Prop 12 Is a Win Against Factory Farming. But the Pigs’ Lives Will Still Suck — A Commentary by Doug Kysar and Justin Marceau

Vox

Douglas Kysar is Joseph M. Field ’55 Professor of Law at Yale Law School and faculty co-director of the Law, Ethics and Animals Program.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022


In The Press

New Jersey Latest State to Sue Oil Companies Over Climate Misinformation

The Guardian

Joseph M. Field ’55 Professor of Law Douglas Kysar comments on states suing oil companies over their role in the climate crisis.

Wednesday, July 27, 2022


In The Press

How West Virginia v. EPA Changed the Administrative State — A Commentary by E. Donald Elliott ’74

The Spectator

E. Donald Elliott ’74 is Florence Rogatz Visiting Professor of Law at Yale Law School.

Monday, July 25, 2022


In The Press

Why Your House Was So Expensive

The Atlantic

Scholarship by Professor of Law Zachary Liscow ’15 is cited in explaining why home construction and other kinds of construction are so costly in the U.S.

Monday, March 21, 2022


In The Press

Oil Giants Wage ‘Endless’ Disputes Before Climate Case Trials

Bloomberg Law

Joseph M. Field ’55 Professor of Law Douglas Kysar comments on a climate misinformation lawsuit — one of several filed nationally — moving closer to trial in a state court.

Monday, March 7, 2022


In The Press

Beef Lobbyists Celebrate Methane ‘Win’ at COP26

Unearthed

Viveca Morris, Executive Director of the Law, Ethics & Animals Program, is quoted about the overlooked seriousness of methane pollution from animal agriculture.

Saturday, February 12, 2022


In The Press

In Clampdown on U.S. Methane Emissions, Belching Cattle Get a Pass

The Wall Street Journal

Associate Research Scholar in Law and the Executive Director of the Law, Ethics & Animals Program Viveca Morris is quoted about the agriculture industry and the Biden administration’s efforts to curb methane emissions.

Wednesday, February 2, 2022


In The Press

Podcast: Rob Dunn on What the Laws of Biology Predict About our Future

When We Talk About Animals

In this podcast episode, ecologist Rob Dunn speaks with LEAP Executive Director Viveca Morris and Visiting Clinical Lecturer in Law Jennifer Skene about how natural history will dictate human destiny.