The Law & Economics Center (LEC) at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School was founded by Henry G. Manne at the University of Miami in 1974. The LEC moved to Emory University in 1980, and then to George Mason in 1986 when Henry Manne became dean (that historic move is described here). Manne Madness … Continue reading ““Manne Madness” Las Vegas Regional Tournament”
Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues 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 … Continue reading “Eighteenth Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues”
The Law & Economics Center (LEC) at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School was founded by Henry G. Manne at the University of Miami in 1974. The LEC moved to Emory University in 1980, and then to George Mason in 1986 when Henry Manne became dean (that historic move is described here). Manne Madness … Continue reading ““Manne Madness” San Diego Regional Tournament”
This new Economics Institute included a series of 75-minute lectures from leading professors of law and economics as well as technical experts on blockchain and crypto. Participants of this three-day program were equipped with greater expertise to better interact with the blockchain and crypto issues that are sure to increasingly surface in litigation.
The Law & Economics Center (LEC) at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School was founded by Henry G. Manne at the University of Miami in 1974. The LEC moved to Emory University in 1980, and then to George Mason in 1986 when Henry Manne became dean (that historic move is described here). Manne Madness … Continue reading ““Manne Madness” Nashville Regional Tournament”
The Law & Economics Center (LEC) at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School was founded by Henry G. Manne at the University of Miami in 1974. The LEC moved to Emory University in 1980, and then to George Mason in 1986 when Henry Manne became dean (that historic move is described here). Manne Madness … Continue reading ““Manne Madness” Miami Elite Eight National Championship”
The Justices Scalia & Ginsburg Colloquium for State Supreme Court Justices was held from Sunday, January 26 to Saturday, February 1, 2025 at The Isla Bella Resort. The colloquium offered the justices an opportunity to interact with experts and each other on topics that are of particular interest and applicability to them.
The George Mason Law Review 28th Annual Antitrust Symposium was held on February 21, 2025 at the Fairmont Washington DC Georgetown. The Symposium, titled Antitrust Cornucopia: AI, Ad Tech, Content Moderation, & What’s Next?, explored critical issues at the intersection of antitrust, technology, and law. Topics addressed the fallout from the Justice Department’s Ad Tech antitrust case against … Continue reading “George Mason Law Review’s 28th Annual Antitrust Symposium”
The Economics Institute is the LEC’s flagship program. It addressed fundamental economic issues that are often at the heart of legal disputes. Through intensive classroom lectures and discussions, judges were given a solid grounding in economics, finance, and statistics. The practical relevance of these disciplines was emphasized through the interactive analysis of numerous cases. Instructors … Continue reading “Economics Institute for Judges”
This course introduced judges, lawyers, and policy makers to game theory with an emphasis on practical applications. No background in math or economics was needed. Game theory is the study of human interaction. Specifically, game theory is the study of strategic behavior where each party’s action depends on what he or she expects the other … Continue reading “Advanced Economics Institute for Judges on Decision-Making, Game Theory, and the Courts”
