This event was co-sponsored by: Law & Economics Center, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School & The Alliance of California Judges. See below for photos from the event.
Economics: From Classroom to Courtroom This free-standing course combined elements of the Judicial Education Program’s newly developed Introduction to Economics for Judges and its Case Analysis Seminar. Program days alternated between lecture and seminar formats. On lecture days, a basic economic concept was introduced and its applications to law and public policy presented. On seminar … Continue reading “Economics: From Classroom to Courtroom”
Antonin Scalia Law School Originalism Summit: The Originalism Summit brought together a small and select group of judges, appellate lawyers, and academics who were committed to originalism (and thus steeped in originalist concepts and methods) for an advanced-level discussion about its role in appellate litigation. There were no course materials or any need to prepare … Continue reading “George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Originalism Summit”
Introduction to Economics for Judges Introduction to Economics for Judges is an updated version of our long-running flagship program, the Economics Institute for Judges. The lecture program provided basic economic concepts which were reinforced by numerous applications to law and public policy.
Case Analysis Seminar In the Case Analysis Seminar, an economic concept was introduced by one of the moderators, a case was briefed by one of the program participants, and an in-depth discussion of the economic concepts and their application to the case by the group followed. The sessions were moderated by law and economics scholars … Continue reading “Case Analysis Seminar”
Economics: From Classroom to Courtroom This free-standing course combined elements of the Judicial Education Program’s newly developed Introduction to Economics for Judges and its Case Analysis Seminar. Program days alternated between lecture and seminar formats. On lecture days, a basic economic concept was introduced and its applications to law and public policy presented. On seminar … Continue reading “Economics: From Classroom to Courtroom”
The Sage Lodge Colloquium was held from Saturday, September 26 to Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Sage Lodge in Pray, Montana
Introduction to Economics for Judges This program was filled. You may visit the page for Introduction to Economics in San Antonio, Texas for an alternative program. Introduction to Economics for Judges is an updated version of our long-running flagship program, the Economics Institute for Judges. The lecture program provided basic economic concepts that were reinforced … Continue reading “Introduction to Economics for Judges”
Symposium on the Economics and Law of Cannabis Markets VIRTUAL FORMAT Many states are currently pursuing the decriminalization and/or legalization of medical and recreational marijuana use. This presents new challenges and opportunities for prosecutors, regulators, and law enforcement officials in areas of enforcement, consumer protection, and public health. The LEC’s Symposium on the Economics and Law … Continue reading “Symposium on the Economics and Law of Cannabis Markets”
The Economics Institute was designed for federal judges to build an understanding of the economic foundations of antitrust and competition law, and to illustrate how economic analysis is applied to current and emerging antitrust issues. There was no requirement of prior economics or antitrust knowledge. The GAI Antitrust Economics Institute for Judges provided an in-depth … Continue reading “GAI Antitrust Economics Institute for Federal Judges”
