The civil justice system in the United States is in a constant state of flux. Changes occur at both the state and federal levels, through both legislative and judicial actions. At the same time, judges face a constant barrage of new and innovative legal theories and procedural maneuvers. The annual symposium provided a platform that … Continue reading “5th Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues”
This event featured numerous creative applications of economics to legal and public policy issues, as well as everyday life. We hope the takeaway for judges included a better appreciation of the role of economics in organizing our society. The Halloween keynote addressed on the economics of pirates! Agenda
The civil justice system in the United States is in a constant state of flux. Changes occur at both the state and federal levels, through both legislative and judicial actions. At the same time, judges face a constant barrage of new and innovative legal theories and procedural maneuvers. The goal of the annual symposium is … Continue reading “Sixth Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues, November 2011”
The Law & Economics Center was pleased to host the Seventh Annual Meeting of the American College of Business Court Judges. Agenda
“The Law & Economics of Crime & Punishment” program provided a strong understanding of the economics of crime, punishment, and deterrence. The program featured A. Mitchell Polinsky, Josephine Scott Crocker Professor of Law and Economics and Director, John M. Olin Program in Law and Economics; Professor (by courtesy) of Economics; Senior Fellow (by courtesy), Stanford Institute for Economic … Continue reading “JEP Symposium on Law & Economics of Crime and Punishment”
The “Scientific Evidence in the Courts” program began with foundational lectures on scientific methodology, featuring James S. Trefil, Clarence J. Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University. Professor Trefil is renowned for his ability to convey scientific thinking to legal thinkers. Panel discussions followed, covering differing perspectives on Daubert; a discussion of low-dose exposure and causation; … Continue reading “Judicial Symposium on Scientific Evidence in the Courts, April 2012”
The civil justice system in the United States is in a constant state of flux. Changes occur at both the state and federal levels, through both legislative and judicial actions. At the same time, judges face a constant barrage of new and innovative legal theories and procedural maneuvers. The annual symposium provided a platform that … Continue reading “Seventh Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues”
The Law & Economics Center at George Mason University School of Law hosted the Ninth Annual Meeting of the American College of Business Court Judges. In October 2005, a group of judges working with complex business cases founded the American College of Business Court Judges (ACBCJ). With the assistance of the Law & Economics Center at … Continue reading “Ninth Annual Meeting of the American College of Business Court Judges”
