Tribal Sovereignty, Black Americans Reparations, and Conditions under Colonialism: A Critique
Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue Barristers Hall, 1st Floor October 23rd, 12:30 – 2:00pm Please join us for a talk on Wednesday, October 23rd featuring Professor Kyle Mays. This talk analyzes the relationship between tribal sovereignty and reparations for Black Americans. While we tend to think of these social and political efforts […]
A Book Talk with Cory Doctorow
September 24, 2024 Boston University Scho0l of Law Barristers Hall, First Floor 12:45-2pm Boston University School of Law is pleased to welcome Cory Doctorow, science fiction author of “The Bezzle,” “The Lost Cause,” and his most recent nonfiction book “The Internet Con: How to Seize the Means of Computation.” Mr. Doctorow is a journalist, technology […]
The National Security Constitution in the 21st Century
As the historic 2024 US Presidential election approaches, an important unasked question is: what constitutional powers will the President we elect lawfully exercise? Do checks and balances still apply in foreign affairs? Or does our current reading of the Constitution’s rules on foreign affairs and national security invite our President to become a national security […]
Demand the Impossible: One Man’s Pursuit of Equal Justice for All – CLE
Robert L. Tsai will speak at William S. Boyd School of Law on his recent book, “Demand the Impossible: One Man’s Pursuit of Equal Justice for All.” The talk will be held virtually and in-person from 6–7:30pm on October 17. Following Professor Tsai’s presentation, a panel of local public defense practitioners will lead a discussion […]
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law Lewis H. Gold ’62 Lecture on Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Woodrow Hartzog will present the Lewis H. Gold ’62 Lecture on Ethics & Professional Responsibility at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law on Wednesday, September 4. The lecture, titled “Two AI Truths and a Lie,” will be held in-person and virtually from 12:30–1:30pm.
Hamilton College’s Constitution Day Lecture: “The Vigor of Government is Essential to the Security of Liberty.”
Robert L. Tsai will delivery the Hamilton College’s Constitution Day Lecture, titled “The Vigor of Government is Essential to the Security of Liberty” on Tuesday, September 17. The talk will begin at 4:10pm at Hamilton College. What would it mean for the people of the United States to have a modern constitution worthy of a […]
Recent Administrative Law Developments in the Supreme Court: What’s Next for Agencies?
Jack Beermann will speak at the upcoming ACUS Webinar “Recent Administrative Law Developments in the Supreme Court: What’s Next for Agencies?” on Tuesday, July 30. Professor Beermann will speak on Panel 1: Loper Bright v. Raimondo from 12:00–1:15pm ET. The first panel will address Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. In Loper Bright, the Supreme Court “overruled” Chevron U.S.A. Inc. […]
Conceptions of Data Protection and Privacy Conference
Held at the Max Plank Institute for the Study of Crime, Security, and Law in Freiburg, Germany, this conference seeks to explore the complexities of privacy and data protection to better understand the issues at stake in legal policy disputes. Three questions will take center stage: What is safeguarded by privacy and data protection? What […]
National Foundation for Judicial Excellence 20th Annual Judicial Symposium
Held at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C., the 20th Annual Judicial Symposium offers state appellate judges with robust collaboration on several legal issues they may face in the coming months and years. Keynote speaker Professor Daniel Kiel will compare the interpretive umpiring displayed by Justices Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas. BU Law professor Victoria […]
Supreme Court Term in Review and a Crisis of Health and Democracy by Georgetown Law
Boston University Law School Professor Aziza Ahmed will be a panelist at the event. The event will discuss about Supreme Court’s rulings on abortion, guns, domestic violence, presidential immunity, and more. Professor Aziza Ahmed will be part Health and Legal Crises Post-Dobbs panel. The discussion will be held at Georgetown University Law Center, 500 1st […]