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 LEC’s annual Judicial Symposium on Civil … Continue reading “Thirteenth Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues”
Short Course on Economics for Judges Judges participated in a three-day lecture program on basic economic concepts which were reinforced by numerous applications to law and public policy. Attendance was limited to 30 judges. Instructors: Henry N. Butler, JD, PhD, Dean; George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law; Executive Director, Law & Economics Center, George … Continue reading “Short Course on Economics for Judges”
Case Analysis Seminar Judges are assumed to be equal participants and are expected to contribute to the discussion. For each case: (a) An economic concept was introduced by the moderator, (b) a judge provided a brief overview of the case, and (c) the judges spent an hour or so discussing how the specific economic concept … Continue reading “Case Analysis Seminar”
Workshop on the Economics of Environmental Law & Policy Judges explored a specific, substantive legal area in a lecture format designed to create interaction among participants. Attendance was limited to 20 judges. Instructors: Jonathan H. Adler, JD, Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law; Director, Center for Business Law and Regulation, Case Western Reserve University School … Continue reading “Workshop on the Economics of Environmental Law & Policy”
Consumer protection in the modern economy is built on a foundation that includes common law tort, government regulation, and competitive marketplace pressures. Each of these institutions must perform efficiently if they are to protect consumer welfare adequately while enabling innovation and promoting choice. The Law & Economics Center’s Symposium on the Law & Economics of … Continue reading “Symposium on the Law & Economics of Consumer Protection”
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 Law & Economics of Marijuana Legalization examined the fundamentals of the marijuana economy … Continue reading “Symposium on the Law & Economics of Marijuana Legalization”
Short Course on Economics for Judges The Short Course on Economics for Judges was a lecture program on 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”
Workshop – Judging by Numbers: Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Legal Analytics in Court This course provided an introduction to the fundamental elements of using and interpreting quantitative reasoning in the practice of law. Topics covered included; data, distributions, statistical analysis, graphs, big data, legal analytics software, and artificial intelligence. No formal background in these fields … Continue reading “Economics Workshop, Judging by Numbers: Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Legal Analytics in Court”
The American College of Business Court Judges (ACBCJ) was founded in 2005 to provide substantive continuing professional education programs designed to aid judges navigate increasingly complex business issues. Participants at the 14th Meeting honed their skills and learned about the latest developments in a wide range of areas, including expert testimony and legal analytics, punitive damages, … Continue reading “14th Meeting, American College of Business Court Judges”
