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”
From harmful drugs to malfunctioning cars to environmental pollutants, legal disputes increasingly require the use of expert witnesses to explain what science says about the safety of various products and technologies. With billions of dollars and thousands of lives at stake, the way courts resolve scientific questions is important to everyone. However, courts apply widely … Continue reading “Science in the Courts: Expert Testimony and the Roundup Litigation”
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”
As the digital economy redefines traditional notions of the employer/employee relationship, and policy makers develop new methods of managing the labor landscape, regulators and enforcement officials are facing a myriad of challenges to vigilant and responsible oversight. It’s imperative that enforcement and oversight decisions are approached with a foundational understanding of the underlying economic principles … Continue reading “AGEP Workshop on the Economics of Labor Markets and Employment Law”
Brian Johnson, Deputy Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Congress established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to serve as a national watchdog that protects consumers in the financial marketplace. Congress gave the CFPB significant independence and a sweeping range of administrative and civil authorities to promulgate and … Continue reading “Meet the Policymakers Forum with Brian Johnson”
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.
The Sixteenth Annual Symposium of the Journal of Law, Economics & Policy was on The Changing Nature of Work and the Economics of Employment in the 21st Century. As the digital economy redefines traditional notions of the employer/employee relationship, and policymakers develop new methods of managing the labor landscape, businesses, workers, regulators, and courts are … Continue reading “Sixteenth Annual Symposium of the Journal of Law, Economics & Policy: “The Changing Nature of Work and the Economics of Employment in the 21st Century””
The Program on Financial Regulation & Technology at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School held a live webinar on “Consumer Debt in America: What Would Rate Caps and Student Loan Forgiveness Mean?” As an election year approaches, prominent politicians have raised alarms and demanded action to control rising consumer debt and the operation of … Continue reading “Consumer Debt in America: What Would Rate Caps and Student Loan Forgiveness Mean? (Webinar)”
