The Judicial Symposium on the Economics and Law of Public Pension Reform discussed the looming financial and structural crisis that faced state pensions systems across the nation. With several dozen states adopting modest to major reforms, the economic impact on plan beneficiaries was substantial, and at least twenty-five jurisdictions faced lawsuits due to the reforms adopted. … Continue reading “Judicial Symposium on the Economics and Law of Public Pension Reform”
The Economics Institute for Judges–the JEP’s flagship program–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 scientific method. The practical relevance of these disciplines were 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 gave judges … Continue reading “Tenth Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues”
The Economics Institute for Judges–the JEP’s flagship program–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 scientific method. The practical relevance of these disciplines was emphasized through the analysis of numerous cases. Agenda and … Continue reading “Economics Institute for Judges, October 2016”
Underfunded public employee pensions are one of the major fiscal crises confronting American states and municipalities. It is estimated that the shortfall is as much as $1 trillion and payments to retirees increasingly are diverting funds for necessary services, including police, fire, schools, roads, and other core services. Efforts at reform have run into increasing … Continue reading “LEC Public Policy Conference on Solving the Public Pension Crisis”
The Law & Economics Center at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School hosted the Twelfth 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 … Continue reading “Twelfth Annual Meeting of the American College of Business Court Judges”
The Economics Institute for Judges–the JEP’s flagship program–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 scientific method. The practical relevance of these disciplines were emphasized through the analysis of numerous cases. … Continue reading “Economics Institute for Judges, March 2017”
The Economics Institute for Judges–the JEP’s flagship program–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 scientific method. The practical relevance of these disciplines was emphasized through the analysis of numerous cases. … Continue reading “Economics Institute for Judges, May 2017”
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 was … Continue reading “Eleventh 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. Agenda and program information
