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 a systematic review and critique of the most important civil justice issues of the day.
Emerging Issues in Civil Justice
Panelists:
John H. Beisner, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Robert S. Peck, President, Center for Constitutional Litigation, PC
Moderator:
Karen M. Czarnecki, Director, Mason Judicial Education Program
Updates on the Restatement of Liability Insurance Law
Panelists:
Kenneth S. Abraham, David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
John G. Buchanan, III, Partner, Covington & Burling LLP
Laura A. Foggan, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
The Honorable William F. Highberger, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court
The Honorable Jack B. Jacobs, Senior Counsel, Sidley Austin LLP
Moderator: Michelle E. Boardman, Associate Professor of Law, George Mason University School of Law
A Legal Analysis of Eminent Domain on the 10th Anniversary of th Kelo Decision
Speaker:
Ilya Somin, Professor of Law, George Mason University
Civil Asset Forfeiture: Crime Fighting Weapon or Shakedown Operation?
Panelists:
Dick M. Carpenter II, Director of Strategic Research, Institute for Justice and Professor of Leadership, Research, and Foundations College of Education, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Robert E. Johnson, Attorney, Institute for Justice
Moderator:
David B. Smith, Partner, Smith & Zimmerman PLLC
Third Party Litigation Financing
Panelists:
Michael B. Abramowicz, Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School
John H. Beisner, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Maya Steinitiz, Associate Professor of Law, University of Iowa College of Law
Ralph J. Sutton, Chief Investment Officer and Legal Counsel, Bentham IMF
Moderator:
Richard O. Faulk, Partner, Hollingsworth LLP and Senior Director, Energy & the Environment, Law & Economics Center
Asbestos Litigation: Lasting Perversions of Common Law
Panelists:
The Honorable Peggy L. Ableman, Special Counsel, McCarter & English LLP
Mark A. Behrens, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Jonathan Ruckdeschel, Partner, The Ruckdeschel Law Firm LLC
Nathan D. Finch, Member, Motley Rice
Nicholas P. Vari, Partner, K&L Gates LLP
Moderator:
Richard O. Faulk, Partner, Hollingsworth LLP and Senior Director, Energy & the Environment, Law & Economics Center
Professional Prosecution – Is Justice Being Served?
Panelists:
Michael S. Greve, Professor of Law, George Mason University School of Law
Amanda M. Rose, Professor of Law, Vanderbilt Law School
Moderator:
Anthony F. Troy, Member, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC