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”
The Economics Institute for Judges, Week One, addressed fundamental issues that often are at the heart of legal disputes. Over a full week of 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 analysis of numerous cases. Agenda
With a curriculum designed by a committee of distinguished practitioners and scholars jointly selected by the Antitrust Section and Mason JEP, the Antitrust Institute provided maximum practical value to generalist judges with no prior training in either antitrust law or antitrust economics. The Institute concluded with an in-depth mock trial encompassing sophisticated (yet, commonplace) economic … Continue reading “Antitrust Law & Economics Institute”
The Economics Institute for Judges, Week One, addressed fundamental issues that often are at the heart of legal disputes. Over a full week of 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 analysis of numerous cases. 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 annual symposium provided a platform that … Continue reading “Eighth Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues”
Through its flagship two week Economics Institute for Judges, the Mason Judicial Education Program focused on fundamental issues that often are at the heart of legal disputes. Over two weeks of intensive classroom lectures and discussion, judges were given a solid grounding in economics, finance and scientific method. Prerequisite: Prior completion of an Economics Institute … Continue reading “Economics Institute for Judges, Week Two”
Our Case Analysis Series was designed to introduce and enforce economic concepts and ideas that are directly relevant to legal and policy analysis. All applicants were required to identify a case that they would like to see analyzed. Agenda
This Event was Co-Sponsored by: Law & Economics Center, George Mason University School of Law & The Alliance of California Judges Agenda
Week One of the Economics Institute for Judges addressed fundamental issues that often are at the heart of legal disputes. Over a full week of 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 analysis of numerous cases. Agenda
The Judicial Symposium on the Economics and Law of Public Pension Reform discussed the looming financial and structural crisis facing state pensions systems across the nation. With several dozen states adopting modest to major reforms, the economic impact on plan beneficiaries will be substantial, and at least twenty-five jurisdictions are facing lawsuits due to the … Continue reading “Judicial Symposium on the Economics and Law of Public Pension Reform”
