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Homeland Security: Global and Domestic Perspectives - Warrensburg, MO

March 29, 2010toMarch 30, 2010

The Institute of Justice and International Studies at the University of Central Missouri will hold the conference, “Homeland Security: Global and Domestic Perspectives,” March 29 - 30 on campus in Warrensburg. The keynote speaker will be the Honorable Janet Napolitano. Presentation proposals and paper submissions will be accepted until January 31, 2010. jv

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Homeland Security: Global and Domestic Perspectives - Warrensburg, MO

The Institute of Justice and International Studies at the University of Central Missouri will hold the conference, “Homeland Security: Global and Domestic Perspectives,” March 29 - 30 on campus in Warrensburg. The keynote speaker will be the Honorable Janet Napolitano. Presentation proposals and paper submissions will be accepted until January 31, 2010. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | National Security Law, CONFERENCES | no comments

Human Rights and U.S. Standing in the World Under the Obama Administration - Iowa City

March 5, 2010

The Journal of Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems (TLCP) is pleased to announce this year’s annual international law symposium, entitled A Critical Juncture: Human Rights and U.S. Standing in the World Under the Obama Administration. The symposium will take place on March 5, 2010, at the University of Iowa College of Law. mw

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | EVENTS | no comments

Human Rights and U.S. Standing in the World Under the Obama Administration - Iowa City

The Journal of Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems (TLCP) is pleased to announce this year’s annual international law symposium, entitled A Critical Juncture: Human Rights and U.S. Standing in the World Under the Obama Administration. The symposium will take place on March 5, 2010, at the University of Iowa College of Law. mw

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Human Rights Law, International Law, CONFERENCES | no comments

13th Annual Conference of the Association of the Study of Law, Culture, and the Humanities - Providence, RI

March 19, 2010toMarch 20, 2010

The Thirteenth Annual Conference for the Association of the Study of Law, Culture and the Humanities will be hosted by Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island on March 19 - 20, 2010. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | EVENTS | no comments

13th Annual Conference of the Association of the Study of Law, Culture, and the Humanities - Providence, RI

The Thirteenth Annual Conference for the Association of the Study of Law, Culture and the Humanities will be hosted by Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island on March 19 - 20, 2010. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Law and Humanities, Law and Literature, Legal History, Jurisprudence, CONFERENCES | no comments

International Arbitration - Singapore

January 21, 2010toJanuary 22, 2010

The inaugural Singapore International Arbitration Forum, The Future for International Arbitration, will take place Jan. 21-22, 2010. The event is sponsored by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and other organizations. mw

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International Arbitration - Singapore

The inaugural Singapore International Arbitration Forum, The Future for International Arbitration, will take place Jan. 21-22, 2010. The event is sponsored by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and other organizations. mw

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Alternative Dispute Resolution, International Law, CONFERENCES | no comments

Call for Papers Deadline: 2010 Rocky Mountain Regional Legal Writing Conference - Tucson, AZ

December 15, 2009

The 2010 Rocky Mountain Regional Legal Writing Conference will be held at the James E. Rogers College of Law in Tucson, Arizona on March 19 - 20, 2010. Proposals are due December 15, 2009. jv

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Call for Papers: 2010 Rocky Mountain Regional Legal Writing Conference - Tucson, AZ

The 2010 Rocky Mountain Regional Legal Writing Conference will be held at the James E. Rogers College of Law in Tucson, Arizona on March 19 - 20, 2010. Proposals are due December 15, 2009. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Legal Research & Writing, CALLS FOR PAPERS | no comments

2010 Rocky Mountain Regional Legal Writing Conference - Tucson, AZ

March 19, 2010toMarch 20, 2010

The 2010 Rocky Mountain Regional Legal Writing Conference will be held at the James E. Rogers College of Law in Tucson, Arizona on March 19 - 20, 2010. Proposals are due December 15, 2009. jv

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2010 Rocky Mountain Regional Legal Writing Conference - Tucson, AZ

The 2010 Rocky Mountain Regional Legal Writing Conference will be held at the James E. Rogers College of Law in Tucson, Arizona on March 19 - 20, 2010. Proposals are due December 15, 2009. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Legal Research & Writing, CONFERENCES | no comments

International Humanitarian Law Workshop - Santa Clara, CA

January 5, 2010toJanuary 8, 2010

The International Committee for the Red Cross and Santa Clara Law’s Center for Global Law & Policy present an International Humanitarian Law Workshop Jan. 5-8, 2010.

The application deadline for this free workshop was Nov. 9, 2009. mw

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International Humanitarian Law Workshop - Santa Clara, CA

The International Committee for the Red Cross and Santa Clara Law’s Center for Global Law & Policy present an International Humanitarian Law Workshop Jan. 5-8, 2010.

The application deadline for this free workshop was Nov. 9, 2009. mw

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Human Rights Law, International Law, CONFERENCES | no comments

Private International Regulation and Public Supervision - The Hague

December 7, 2009toDecember 8, 2009

The third annual World Legal Forum, “Private International Regulation and Public Supervision,” will take place at the Peace Palace, The Hague, Dec. 7-8, 2009. mw

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Private International Regulation and Public Supervision - The Hague

The third annual World Legal Forum, “Private International Regulation and Public Supervision,” will take place at the Peace Palace, The Hague, Dec. 7-8, 2009. mw

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | International Law, CONFERENCES | no comments

74th Biennial Conference of the International Law Association - The Hague

August 15, 2010toAugust 20, 2010

The 74th Biennial Conference of the International Law Association will be hosted by the Netherlands Association of International Law at the Hague University. The conference will take place August 15 - 20, 2010. jv

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74th Biennial Conference of the International Law Association - The Hague

The 74th Biennial Conference of the International Law Association will be hosted by the Netherlands Association of International Law at the Hague University. The conference will take place August 15 - 20, 2010. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | International Law, CONFERENCES | no comments

ASIL Annual Meeting: International Law in a Time of Change - Washington, DC

March 24, 2010toMarch 27, 2010

The American Society of International Law’s 104th Annual Meeting, International Law in a Time of Change, will take place March 24-27, 2010, in Washington, DC.

The full program is not available yet, but session topics will include:

* The Road Forward from Copenhagen: Climate Change Policy in the 21st Century
* International Environmental Justice
* The Future of Development
* Coordination and Conflict in International Financial Regulation
* China on the World Stage
* Extraterritoriality: Bagram and Beyond
* Detention and Interrogation Policy in the Obama Administration
* Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Modern Challenges to Use of Force Law
* Advancing Women’s Rights Internationally
* Corruption and Human Rights
* New Thinking on Social and Economic Rights
* Bottom Up Strategies for Survival and Resistance: Examples from Latin America and Elsewhere
* ICSID in the 21st Century
* New Technologies and New Possibilities for Civil Society
* Participation in International Lawmaking Processes: Implications for International Law Judicial Decisionmaking and Transnational Norm Creation

mw

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | EVENTS | no comments

ASIL Annual Meeting: International Law in a Time of Change - Washington, DC

The American Society of International Law’s 104th Annual Meeting, International Law in a Time of Change, will take place March 24-27, 2010, in Washington, DC.

The full program is not available yet, but session topics will include:

* The Road Forward from Copenhagen: Climate Change Policy in the 21st Century
* International Environmental Justice
* The Future of Development
* Coordination and Conflict in International Financial Regulation
* China on the World Stage
* Extraterritoriality: Bagram and Beyond
* Detention and Interrogation Policy in the Obama Administration
* Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Modern Challenges to Use of Force Law
* Advancing Women’s Rights Internationally
* Corruption and Human Rights
* New Thinking on Social and Economic Rights
* Bottom Up Strategies for Survival and Resistance: Examples from Latin America and Elsewhere
* ICSID in the 21st Century
* New Technologies and New Possibilities for Civil Society
* Participation in International Lawmaking Processes: Implications for International Law Judicial Decisionmaking and Transnational Norm Creation

mw

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Human Rights Law, National Security Law, International Law, Environmental Law, CONFERENCES | no comments

2010 Eastern Water Resources Conference - Orlando, FL

May 20, 2010toMay 21, 2010

The Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources of the American Bar Association will hold the 2010 Eastern Water Resources Conference on May 20-21, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | EVENTS | no comments

2010 Eastern Water Resources Conference - Orlando, FL

The Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources of the American Bar Association will hold the 2010 Eastern Water Resources Conference on May 20-21, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Environmental Law, CONFERENCES | no comments

2010 American Psychology-Law Society Conference - Vancouver, BC

March 18, 2010toMarch 20, 2010

The 2010 American Psychology-Law Society Conference will be held March 18-20, 2010 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. jv

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2010 American Psychology-Law Society Conference - Vancouver, BC

The 2010 American Psychology-Law Society Conference will be held March 18-20, 2010 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Law and Psychology, CONFERENCES | no comments

2010 American Psychology-Law Society Conference - Vancouver, BC

The 2010 American Psychology-Law Society Conference will be held March 18-20, 2010 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Law and Psychology, CONFERENCES | no comments

Call for Papers Deadline: 2010 American Psychology-Law Society Conference - Vancouver, BC

October 5, 2009

The 2010 American Psychology-Law Society Conference will be held March 18-20, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Proposals for symposiums, papers, and posters addressing topics in all areas of psychology and law are invited. The deadline for submissions is October 5, 2009. jv

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Call for Papers: 2010 American Psychology-Law Society Conference - Vancouver, BC

The 2010 American Psychology-Law Society Conference will be held March 18-20, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. Proposals for symposiums, papers, and posters addressing topics in all areas of psychology and law are invited. The deadline for submissions is October 5, 2009. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Law and Psychology, CALLS FOR PAPERS | no comments

Call for Proposals Deadline: Teaching Law Practice Across the Curriculum - Topeka, KS

February 12, 2010

The Institute for Law Teaching and Learning (Gonzaga and Washburn) 2010 conference, “Teaching Law Practice Across the Curriculum,” will be June 16-18, 2010, at Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas. Organizers invite proposals for conference workshops on techniques. The submission deadline is Feb. 12, 2010. mw

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | EVENTS | no comments

Teaching Law Practice Across the Curriculum - Topeka, KS

June 16, 2010toJune 19, 2010

The Institute for Law Teaching and Learning (Gonzaga and Washburn) 2010 conference, “Teaching Law Practice Across the Curriculum,” will be June 17-18, 2010 at Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas. Organizers invite proposals for conference workshops on techniques. The submission deadline is Feb. 12, 2010. mw

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | EVENTS | no comments

Teaching Law Practice Across the Curriculum - Topeka, KS

The Institute for Law Teaching and Learning (Gonzaga and Washburn) 2010 conference, “Teaching Law Practice Across the Curriculum,” will be June 16-18, 2010, at Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas. Organizers invite proposals for conference workshops on techniques. The submission deadline is Feb. 12, 2010. mw

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | CALLS FOR PAPERS, Legal Education, CONFERENCES | no comments

2010 Annual Conference of the Graduate Law Students’ Association - Toronto, Canada

May 21, 2010toMay 22, 2010

The Graduate Law Students’ Association (GLSA) of Osgoode Hall Law School will host the 2010 Annual Conference of the Graduate Law Students’ Association in Toronto, Canada. This year’s theme, “Beyond Law,” focuses on interdisciplinary perspectives of law. The conference will be held May 21 - 22, 2010 in downtown Toronto. jv

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2010 Annual Conference of the Graduate Law Students’ Association - Toronto, Canada

The Graduate Law Students’ Association (GLSA) of Osgoode Hall Law School will host the 2010 Annual Conference of the Graduate Law Students’ Association in Toronto, Canada. This year’s theme, “Beyond Law,” focuses on interdisciplinary perspectives of law. The conference will be held May 21 - 22 in downtown Toronto. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Law and Humanities, Law and Philosophy, JUNIOR SCHOLARS, Law and Religion, Legal History, Law and Literature, CONFERENCES | no comments

Call for Papers Deadline: 2010 Graduate Law Students’ Association Annual Conference

February 15, 2010

The Graduate Law Students’ Association (GLSA) of Osgoode Hall Law School invites graduate students and junior faculty to submit abstracts to its annual academic conference. Hosted in Toronto, Canada from May 21-22, 2010, this year’s theme, “Beyond Law,” welcomes interdisciplinary perspectives. The deadline for abstract proposals is February 15, 2010. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | EVENTS | no comments

Teaching Law for Engaged Learning - Greensboro, NC

April 10, 2010

Teaching Law for Engaged Learning,” is a one-day conference for new and experienced legal educators interested in developing as teachers. The conference will take place on April 10, 2010, at the Elon University School of Law in Greensboro, North Carolina. The conference co-sponsors are the Institute for Law Teaching and Learning (Gonzaga and Washburn) and the Center for Engaged Learning in the Law (Elon). mw

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | EVENTS | no comments

Call for Papers: 2010 Graduate Law Students’ Association Annual Conference

The Graduate Law Students’ Association (GLSA) of Osgoode Hall Law School invites graduate students and junior faculty to submit abstracts to its annual academic conference. Hosted in Toronto, Canada from May 21-22, 2010, this year’s theme, “Beyond Law,” welcomes interdisciplinary perspectives. The deadline for abstract proposals is February 15, 2010. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Law and Humanities, Law and Philosophy, JUNIOR SCHOLARS, Law and Religion, Law and Literature, Legal History | no comments

Teaching Law for Engaged Learning - Greensboro, NC

Teaching Law for Engaged Learning,” is a one-day conference for new and experienced legal educators interested in developing as teachers. The conference will take place on April 10, 2010, at the Elon University School of Law in Greensboro, North Carolina. The conference co-sponsors are the Institute for Law Teaching and Learning (Gonzaga and Washburn) and the Center for Engaged Learning in the Law (Elon). mw

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Legal Education, CONFERENCES | no comments

Call for Papers Deadline: Widener Journal of Law, Economics and Race

January 2, 2010

In response to a recent finding of probable cause of racial discrimination in Pennsylvania, the Widener Journal of Law, Economics and Race (WJLER) requests the submissions of comments in 5-8 pages reflecting the racial, economic and legal aspects of this case.  A PDF copy of the findings can be found on the WJLER blog. Submissions are due January 2, 2010. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | EVENTS | no comments

Call for Papers: Widener Journal of Law, Economics and Race

In response to a recent finding of probable cause of racial discrimination in Pennsylvania, the Widener Journal of Law, Economics and Race (WJLER) requests the submissions of comments in 5-8 pages reflecting the racial, economic and legal aspects of this case.  A PDF copy of the findings can be found on the WJLER blog. Submissions are due January 2, 2010. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Law and Race, Civil Rights Law, CALLS FOR PAPERS | no comments

Call for Papers Deadline: 16th Annual North American Taiwan Studies Association (NATSA) Conference - Berkeley, CA

December 15, 2009

Paper submissions for the 16th Annual North American Taiwan Studies Conference will be accepted until December 15, 2009 using an online system. The main theme of the conference will be “China Effect: Securing Taiwan in the Age of Conflicts and Cooperation.” Minor themes are listed on the website. jv

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Call for Papers: 16th Annual North American Taiwan Studies Association (NATSA) Conference - Berkeley, CA

Paper submissions for the 16th Annual North American Taiwan Studies Conference will be accepted until December 15, 2009 using an online system. The main theme of the conference will be “China Effect: Securing Taiwan in the Age of Conflicts and Cooperation.” Minor themes are listed on the website. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Law and Politics, CALLS FOR PAPERS, International Law | no comments

16th Annual North American Taiwan Studies Association (NATSA) Conference - Berkeley, CA

June 18, 2009toJune 20, 2009

The 16th Annual North American Taiwan Studies Association (NATSA) Conference will examine the theme, “China Effect: Securing Taiwan in the Age of Conflicts and Cooperation.”  The conference will take place June 18 - 20, 2010 at the University of California at Berkeley. jv

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Call for Papers Deadline: Third National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference - Newark, NJ

March 12, 2009

The Third National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference invites paper submissions and proposals for panels and workshops on a wide range of topics listed on the conference website.  The conference will explore the meaning of a “post-racial” society and its relevance to legal scholarship and teaching. The deadline for submissions is February 12, 2010. jv

Update (Feb. 9): The deadline is now March 12, 2010.mw

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Call for Papers: Third National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference - Newark, NJ

The Third National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference invites paper submissions and proposals for panels and workshops on a wide range of topics listed on the conference website.  The conference will explore the meaning of a “post-racial” society and its relevance to legal scholarship and teaching. The deadline for submissions is February 12, 2010. jv

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | Law and Race, Civil Rights Law, CALLS FOR PAPERS, Legal Education | no comments

Third National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference - Newark, NJ

September 9, 2009toSeptember 10, 2009

The Third National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference will be held September 9 - 10, 2010 at Seton Hall University School  of Law in Newark, New Jersey. The conference is a collaboration of six regional People of Color scholarship conferences to examine and support the role of faculty of color in the teaching of law. jv

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Third National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference - Newark, NJ

The Third National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference will be held September 9 - 10, 2010 at Seton Hall University School  of Law in Newark, New Jersey. The conference is a collaboration of six regional People of Color scholarship conferences to examine and support the role of faculty of color in the teaching of law. jv

Update (Feb. 9): The deadline is now March 12, 2010.mw

Posted by uwlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | JUNIOR SCHOLARS, Law and Race, Civil Rights Law, Legal Education, CONFERENCES | no comments

Nov. 23, 2009 Colloquia/Workshops

Chicago

Eric Posner (Chicago).

Columbia

Daniel Markovits (Yale), Love and Promising.

This paper is not publicly available.

Georgetown

Deborah Pearlstein (Princeton).

Harvard

Dani Rodrik (Harvard).

Loyola

Chris Sanchirico (Pennsylvania), A Critical Look at the Economic Argument for Taxing Only Labor Income.

Queen’s University

Annalise Acorn (Alberta), Vince Li and Literature: Viewing the Insanity Defense through the Lens of the Classics.

This paper is not publicly available.

SMU

Adam Rosenzweig (Washington), Why Are There Tax Havens?

This paper is not publicly available.

Berkeley

Kevin M. Quinn (Berkeley), Did a Switch in Time Save Nine?

This paper is not publicly available.

USC

Harrison Cheng (USC).

Yale

Robert Bordone (Harvard), Dispute Systems Design and Legal Education: What, Why, How.

This paper is not publicly available.

 

Posted by pittlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | COLLOQUIA/ WORKSHOPS | no comments

Nov. 23, 2009 Colloquia/Workshops

November 23, 2009

Chicago

Eric Posner (Chicago).

Columbia

Daniel Markovits (Yale), Love and Promising.

This paper is not publicly available.

Georgetown

Deborah Pearlstein (Princeton).

Harvard

Dani Rodrik (Harvard).

Loyola

Chris Sanchirico (Pennsylvania), A Critical Look at the Economic Argument for Taxing Only Labor Income.

Queen’s University

Annalise Acorn (Alberta), Vince Li and Literature: Viewing the Insanity Defense through the Lens of the Classics.

This paper is not publicly available.

SMU

Adam Rosenzweig (Washington), Why Are There Tax Havens?

This paper is not publicly available.

Berkeley

Kevin M. Quinn (Berkeley), Did a Switch in Time Save Nine?

This paper is not publicly available.

USC

Harrison Cheng (USC).

Yale

Robert Bordone (Harvard), Dispute Systems Design and Legal Education: What, Why, How.

This paper is not publicly available.

 

Posted by pittlegalscholarship on November 23rd, 2009 | EVENTS | no comments