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    The Past, Present, and Future of US Immigration Law, 2025 Boston University Law Review Symposium

    9:30am - 3:00pm
    Boston University School of Law 765 Commonwealth Avenue Barristers Hall, First Floor We are currently at a critical inflection point in US immigration law. We are contending with oppressive and inhumane immigration policies—policies that magnify the racism and xenophobia that have been weaponized against immigrant communities for years. Boston University Law Review’s Spring 2025 Symposium […]
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    Untangling Germany’s Election Results

    Late in 2024 -- a year which saw some two billion people in sixty countries cast ballots in national elections -- German authorities scheduled elections of their own for early 2025. This followed the collapse of the coalition government that included Chancellor Olaf Scholz' Social Democratic Party. The fall of the so-called "traffic light coalition" coincided […]
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    9th AMR Conference: Novel Antimicrobials & AMR Diagnostics

    The AMR Conference is a platform for SMEs, start-ups, big pharma, academia, investors and public institutions to discuss strategies and specific challenges faced by the innovation ecosystem in bringing new antimicrobial treatments and diagnostics to the market. The conference is the one-stop shop to catch up with the latest trends in the development of AMR […]
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    Racial Justice & The Courts

    A panel on race and the law in the second Trump administration, featuring legal experts addressing systemic racism and civil rights.
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    GW JOLT Symposium on the Future of Al and Surveillance

    8:30am - 5:00pm
    GW JOLT's inaugural symposium on the Future of AI and Surveillance will focus on the legal and policy concerns that emanate from advancements in AI and surveillance. The symposium aims to foster enlightening conversations on the challenges and opportunities of rapid technological advances, including the collection of biometric data and the impacts on privacy, freedom, […]
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    JOLT Symposium on Bioethics and Technology

    The JOLT symposium will feature thought-provoking lectures from legal scholars on six bioethics topics: regenerative medicine, genetic testing, reproduction, innovation, abortion, and organ donation. The event aims to foster productive discussions on the ethical considerations societies will encounter as these technologies continue to evolve rapidly.
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    Transatlantic Perspectives on Legislating AI

    Legislators in the United States and Europe are moving quickly to regulate artificial intelligence to minimize its risks to privacy, safety, and security while benefiting from its efficiencies in industry, governance, and society. While the European Union has moved ahead with more omnibus legislation like the AI Act, the Digital Services Act, and the General […]
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    2nd Annual Legislation Watch

    1:00pm
    A discussion of bills in Congress and state legislatures that impact public health as legislative sessions for 2025 begin. Speakers: George Annas, Tim Callaghan, Nicole Huberfield, Liz McCuskey, Matt Motta, Michael Ulrich
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    Realizing the Promise of the US Constitution: The Critical Contribution of Black Lawyers

    5:30pm
    During this panel, legal scholars will discuss the history of Black lawyers, the critical civil rights victories Black lawyers have won, and the importance of the work of Black lawyers to address this troubling era in American history. Panelists include: Dean Angela Onuwachi-Willig, BU School of Law Dean Eboni Nelson, UConn School of Law Dean […]
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    Legal History Workshop: Rory Van Loo, The New Consumer Law

    3:45pm - 5:45pm
    Prof. Rory Van Loo (Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law) will present at the Harvard Legal History Workshop on Monday, February 17, at 3:45-5:45pm in WCC 3007. His paper is titled “The New Consumer Law.” Snacks and beverages will be served.