Evan Zoldan
@eczoldan.bsky.social
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Stoepler Professor of Law, UT Law, researching administrative law, legislation, separation of powers, and state and local government.
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In 2025, water security can mean anything from climate change to AI, said Evan Zoldan. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2025/10/31/water-security-ut-law-data-centers-drones-definition-great-lakes/stories/20251031109?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Data centers, drones upend the whole definition of water security
The University of Toledo College of Law focused its 25th annual Great Lakes water law conference on water security, which begs the question: What is it? ...
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This article gives a good summary of last Friday's Water Conference.
This year's topic was water security and it featured experts in public policy, engineering, and environmental and water law, all of whom connected their work to the topic of water security.
This year's topic was water security and it featured experts in public policy, engineering, and environmental and water law, all of whom connected their work to the topic of water security.
I am quoted in this article about water security. The article gives a nice introduction to the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes' recent Water Conference.
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Experts push for smarter water management in Great Lakes
Experts at the Great Lakes Water Conference explore how smarter policy, wetlands and collaboration can secure clean water and curb pollution in the region.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I am quoted in this article about water security. The article gives a nice introduction to the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes' recent Water Conference.
www.farmanddairy.com/news/experts...
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NEWS! The ABA Admin Law Conference is FREE this year, in light of the shutdown. Great for admin law practitioners, academics, and students. It'll be Nov. 21 but you'll also be able to access recordings for 30 days afterwards.
6 FREE hours of CLE (approvals pending), including 3 ethics hours:
6 FREE hours of CLE (approvals pending), including 3 ethics hours:
2025 Administrative Law Fall Conference
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November 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
NEWS! The ABA Admin Law Conference is FREE this year, in light of the shutdown. Great for admin law practitioners, academics, and students. It'll be Nov. 21 but you'll also be able to access recordings for 30 days afterwards.
6 FREE hours of CLE (approvals pending), including 3 ethics hours:
6 FREE hours of CLE (approvals pending), including 3 ethics hours:
This article gives a good summary of last Friday's Water Conference.
This year's topic was water security and it featured experts in public policy, engineering, and environmental and water law, all of whom connected their work to the topic of water security.
This year's topic was water security and it featured experts in public policy, engineering, and environmental and water law, all of whom connected their work to the topic of water security.
In 2025, water security can mean anything from climate change to AI, said Evan Zoldan. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2025/10/31/water-security-ut-law-data-centers-drones-definition-great-lakes/stories/20251031109?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Data centers, drones upend the whole definition of water security
The University of Toledo College of Law focused its 25th annual Great Lakes water law conference on water security, which begs the question: What is it? ...
www.toledoblade.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
This article gives a good summary of last Friday's Water Conference.
This year's topic was water security and it featured experts in public policy, engineering, and environmental and water law, all of whom connected their work to the topic of water security.
This year's topic was water security and it featured experts in public policy, engineering, and environmental and water law, all of whom connected their work to the topic of water security.
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Welcome to the blog of the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes. The LIGL is a multidisciplinary research center located within the University of Toledo College of Law. LIGL is dedicated to supporting research, maintaining publications, and sponsoring conferences on issues related to the Great Lakes.
October 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Welcome to the blog of the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes. The LIGL is a multidisciplinary research center located within the University of Toledo College of Law. LIGL is dedicated to supporting research, maintaining publications, and sponsoring conferences on issues related to the Great Lakes.
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Join us for the 25th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference! The conference will take place on October 31, 2025 from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. The conference will be held virtually. Registration is required and will close on October 29th. Registration link: secure.touchnet.net/C20238_ustor...
Great Lakes Water Conference
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October 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Join us for the 25th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference! The conference will take place on October 31, 2025 from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. The conference will be held virtually. Registration is required and will close on October 29th. Registration link: secure.touchnet.net/C20238_ustor...
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Please help me get the word out about the new websites for Legal Theory Blog and the Legal Theory Lexicon. Reposting here and on other social media sites is great. It would be especially helpful if law school faculty members could send an email to their colleagues with the new addresses.
Legal Theory Blog
Discover our latest articles and updates. Stay informed with recent posts that cover a variety of topics you care about!
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October 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Please help me get the word out about the new websites for Legal Theory Blog and the Legal Theory Lexicon. Reposting here and on other social media sites is great. It would be especially helpful if law school faculty members could send an email to their colleagues with the new addresses.
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Honored to win the inaugural Emerging Scholar Award from the AALS Legislation and Law of the Political Process Section — based on my article Ad Hoc Constructions of Penal Statutes in the Notre Dame Law Review.
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October 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Honored to win the inaugural Emerging Scholar Award from the AALS Legislation and Law of the Political Process Section — based on my article Ad Hoc Constructions of Penal Statutes in the Notre Dame Law Review.
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Register now for the Great Lakes Water Conference.
This year's conference is on Water Security, including experts presenting on cyber security, water infrastructure, political challenges, climate change, and more.
Registration below:
www.utoledo.edu/law/academic...
This year's conference is on Water Security, including experts presenting on cyber security, water infrastructure, political challenges, climate change, and more.
Registration below:
www.utoledo.edu/law/academic...
Great Lakes Water Conference
Great Lakes Water Conference : College of Law : The University of Toledo
www.utoledo.edu
October 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Register now for the Great Lakes Water Conference.
This year's conference is on Water Security, including experts presenting on cyber security, water infrastructure, political challenges, climate change, and more.
Registration below:
www.utoledo.edu/law/academic...
This year's conference is on Water Security, including experts presenting on cyber security, water infrastructure, political challenges, climate change, and more.
Registration below:
www.utoledo.edu/law/academic...
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(Last) Call for Papers: "New Voices in Legislation", 2026 AALS Annual Meeting in New Orleans (Jan. 7, 4pm).
Junior scholars will workshop drafts in groups, led by a senior commenter. Please send drafts to kevin.tobia@georgetown.edu by Sep. 19, 2025 with the subject "AALS New Voices Submission."
Junior scholars will workshop drafts in groups, led by a senior commenter. Please send drafts to kevin.tobia@georgetown.edu by Sep. 19, 2025 with the subject "AALS New Voices Submission."
September 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM
(Last) Call for Papers: "New Voices in Legislation", 2026 AALS Annual Meeting in New Orleans (Jan. 7, 4pm).
Junior scholars will workshop drafts in groups, led by a senior commenter. Please send drafts to kevin.tobia@georgetown.edu by Sep. 19, 2025 with the subject "AALS New Voices Submission."
Junior scholars will workshop drafts in groups, led by a senior commenter. Please send drafts to kevin.tobia@georgetown.edu by Sep. 19, 2025 with the subject "AALS New Voices Submission."
Good luck and enjoy the chance to talk about your important work.
August 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Good luck and enjoy the chance to talk about your important work.
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Today’s Friday Frivolity updates a classic teaching chestnut. Who needs a hypo when you’ve got an actual sign and a city ordinance that incompletely explains its scope?
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ContractsProf Blog: Friday Frivolity: No Vehicles on the Bike Path!
I know, I know. That “no vehicles in the park” hypo is so tired. Clearly no such thing is possible in the modern age. Here’s a sign I came upon on my bicycle ride around Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City,....
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August 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Today’s Friday Frivolity updates a classic teaching chestnut. Who needs a hypo when you’ve got an actual sign and a city ordinance that incompletely explains its scope?
lawprofessors.typepad.com/contractspro...
lawprofessors.typepad.com/contractspro...
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Just a reminder of my favorite idea for a law student note: Pick an important Supreme Court case from 5-10 years ago, and see how lower courts are interpreting it. It's helpful for practitioners and courts, and something law students can research and present effectively.
August 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Just a reminder of my favorite idea for a law student note: Pick an important Supreme Court case from 5-10 years ago, and see how lower courts are interpreting it. It's helpful for practitioners and courts, and something law students can research and present effectively.
I am on my way to Denver for the Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards (FARB) Summit on Regulatory Excellence, where I will deliver the Atkinson Lecture on the state of regulation.
July 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I am on my way to Denver for the Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards (FARB) Summit on Regulatory Excellence, where I will deliver the Atkinson Lecture on the state of regulation.
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📣 UW Law School's State Democracy Research Initiative is hiring! We’re searching for a program coordinator to support SDRI in all aspects of its work, from events to communications and research support. Apply here: go.wisc.edu/6p0b3n
Program Coordinator, State Democracy Research Initiative (SDRI) - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:University StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Administrative Assistant IIJob Duties:-Serves as the Initiative's administrative point person, handles all matters related to logistics, planning, scheduling, and record-keeping;-Monitors and analyzes current events and briefs colleagues on ongoing developments;-Manages the Initiative's communications, including its newsletter, social media, and website;-Interfaces with student researchers to manage onboarding;-Assists staff with the creation of designs for social media content, research data charts, and other research and informational needs;-Plans and serves as the main point of...
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July 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
📣 UW Law School's State Democracy Research Initiative is hiring! We’re searching for a program coordinator to support SDRI in all aspects of its work, from events to communications and research support. Apply here: go.wisc.edu/6p0b3n
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I just published a blog post on the terrific Yale JREG Blog that draws an interesting--and potentially important--connection between Congress's power to "appropriate" and the three "Vesting" clauses in the Constitution.
www.yalejreg.com/nc/vesting-v...
www.yalejreg.com/nc/vesting-v...
“Vesting” v. “Appropriating” in the Constitution, by Shalev Gad Roisman - Yale Journal on Regulation
This blog post draws an unlikely—but potentially quite important—connection between Congress’s power to “appropriate” and the three “vesting” clauses of the Constitution. It is an axiom of separation ...
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July 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I just published a blog post on the terrific Yale JREG Blog that draws an interesting--and potentially important--connection between Congress's power to "appropriate" and the three "Vesting" clauses in the Constitution.
www.yalejreg.com/nc/vesting-v...
www.yalejreg.com/nc/vesting-v...
An unusual special legislation case: unusual because it is in federal district court rather than state court; and unusual because of a high-profile litigant: Bill Cosby.
Lasha v. Cosby: scholar.google.com/scholar_case... /1
Lasha v. Cosby: scholar.google.com/scholar_case... /1
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June 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
An unusual special legislation case: unusual because it is in federal district court rather than state court; and unusual because of a high-profile litigant: Bill Cosby.
Lasha v. Cosby: scholar.google.com/scholar_case... /1
Lasha v. Cosby: scholar.google.com/scholar_case... /1
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🧵 I filed adverse public comments today on 13 individual rules from the Dept of Energy. 😮💨
The bee in my bonnet was the agency's improper use of a very specific procedure called "direct final rule." Buckle up for some in-the-weeds admin law!
The bee in my bonnet was the agency's improper use of a very specific procedure called "direct final rule." Buckle up for some in-the-weeds admin law!
June 16, 2025 at 10:26 PM
🧵 I filed adverse public comments today on 13 individual rules from the Dept of Energy. 😮💨
The bee in my bonnet was the agency's improper use of a very specific procedure called "direct final rule." Buckle up for some in-the-weeds admin law!
The bee in my bonnet was the agency's improper use of a very specific procedure called "direct final rule." Buckle up for some in-the-weeds admin law!
The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes is seeking applications for the 2025-2026 Fellowship.
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Legal Institute of the Great Lakes Fellowship
Legal Institute of the Great Lakes Fellowship : College of Law : The University of Toledo
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May 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Legal Institute of the Great Lakes is seeking applications for the 2025-2026 Fellowship.
www.utoledo.edu/law/academic...
www.utoledo.edu/law/academic...
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Addressing some common misconceptions about the comment process:
Comments on rules really do matter! They are easy to submit! You don't have to be an expert!
Comments on rules really do matter! They are easy to submit! You don't have to be an expert!
May 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Addressing some common misconceptions about the comment process:
Comments on rules really do matter! They are easy to submit! You don't have to be an expert!
Comments on rules really do matter! They are easy to submit! You don't have to be an expert!
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Second, there can be no lawful, meaningful deregulation that does not involve Congress. Congress writes the statutes that create our country’s regulations. The executive branch can shape regulations, but only on the margins. If you want major reform, you need Congress to change the laws.
May 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Second, there can be no lawful, meaningful deregulation that does not involve Congress. Congress writes the statutes that create our country’s regulations. The executive branch can shape regulations, but only on the margins. If you want major reform, you need Congress to change the laws.
Keep an eye out for programming for Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week, starting June 1.
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From Michigan's Dept of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy: programming for Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week.
From Michigan's Dept of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy: programming for Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: People and the Great Lakes: Building connections and local stewardship. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
This webinar will include a series of speakers highlighting and celebrating the strong connection between the Great Lakes and those who live in their watershed, as well as sharing available resources ...
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May 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Keep an eye out for programming for Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week, starting June 1.
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UT is offering a short course on Water. From the program: "The course will address virtually all things water, and is aimed for a broad audience including teachers, university students, water providers and the general public."
Register below:
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Register below:
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College of Natural Science Mathematics - Water, Water (isn't) Everywhere?
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April 29, 2025 at 2:07 AM
UT is offering a short course on Water. From the program: "The course will address virtually all things water, and is aimed for a broad audience including teachers, university students, water providers and the general public."
Register below:
secure.touchnet.net/C20238_ustor...
Register below:
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