Stories and News

In his new book, the constitutional law scholar argues that competing rights should be balanced through political compromise.

Explore a selection of original articles and videos from the past year featuring exceptional women from the Columbia Law community.

In his new book, Mine! How the Hidden Rules of Ownership Control Our Lives, Professor Heller explores the laws and norms that govern everything from disputes with neighbors to climate change mitigation. 

Securities law scholars Professors John C. Coffee Jr. and Joshua Mitts offer context and commentary on volatile trading driven by investors who coordinated through social media.

Alumni, faculty, and scholars take on pivotal positions in the Biden administration.

The novelty has worn off, but Law School faculty have learned ways to enhance their teaching with remote learning tools. 

Legal reforms can hold police more accountable for violent acts, but Americans need to acknowledge the nation’s history of racism, the former NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund lawyer says.

Columbia Law School professors tackle environmental policy, reparations, economic insecurity, and more in recent publications. 

The Columbia Law professor’s new book, The Wolf at the Door: The Menace of Economic Insecurity and How to Fight It, offers realistic policy solutions that prioritize the welfare of individuals to create a more just and stable society.

Online instruction means working harder to keep everyone engaged, but faculty members are finding ways to do so.