ICYMI: Recent Publications, Media Features, and Faculty & Staff Updates at Colorado Law

The faculty at Colorado Law is renowned for its diversity and originality, featuring a group of distinguished legal scholars who are highly regarded in academia and frequently referenced in the national media. This diverse group of scholars covers a wide range of legal topics and subjects. Interested individuals are encouraged to keep up with the latest publications and media mentions from the faculty.

In recent faculty publications, Jonathan Skinner-Thompson explores the concept of air in the 2026 Utah Law Review, while Blake Reid delves into the intersection of Moody v. Netchoice and Telecom Law’s First Amendment in the UC Davis Law Review. Additionally, Vivek Krishnamurthy analyzes communications interceptions and digital searches in Canada in a report for the National Security Intelligence Committee, and Deep Gulasekaram looks at the notion of dangerousness concerning the undocumented population. Furthermore, Daniel Anderson discusses the EPA’s pilot program for cleaning abandoned hardrock mines in The Water Report.

The faculty members have also been making waves in the media. For instance, Chris Winter and Ishan Thakore address environmental concerns relating to Trump Administration decisions in a feature on CPR News. On the other hand, Wadie Said and Brandy Zadrozny examine the administration’s stance on prosecuting anti-fascists in a thought-provoking piece. Ann Lipton contributes to the discussion on corporate oversight claims in the context of the Blue Bell trial, and Jonathon Booth discusses the implications of Colorado’s largest public company, Palantir, moving to Florida. Colorado Law adjunct faculty member and alumna Susan J. Blanco’s appointment to the Colorado Supreme Court has also garnered attention in the legal sphere.

In addition to their publications and media features, the faculty and staff at Colorado Law are actively engaged in various activities. For example, Harry Surden is set to be a keynote speaker at an upcoming conference on AI, while Sloan Speck regularly shares insights on tax law through the TaxProf Blog. Scott Skinner-Thompson recently conducted a talk on trans rights at the ACS University of Wyoming, and Ann Lipton provides insightful posts on business law on her blog. Moreover, Melanie Kay is slated to moderate a discussion on energy demand and the public interest, and Violeta Chapin participates in a panel discussing legal aspects of current events.

Overall, the faculty at Colorado Law continues to make significant contributions to the legal field through their publications, media engagements, and active participation in various academic and professional activities. Their diverse expertise and perspectives enrich the legal community and contribute to informed discussions on a wide range of legal issues.