George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School

Ethics of Commercial Speech in Drug Advertising with Dr. Jessica Flanigan

TBA

In this presentation, Dr. Jessica Flanigan, the Richard L. Morrill Chair in Ethics and Democratic Values and an associate professor of Leadership Studies and Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL) at the University of Richmond, will discuss why public officials should not restrict off-label drug marketing and why manufacturers should be legally permitted to distribute truthful … Continue reading "Ethics of Commercial Speech in Drug Advertising with Dr. Jessica Flanigan"

Paradise Rejected: What the Decision to Reject Copyright Registration for an AI-Created Work Imagining an Afterlife Means for AI

Virtual Event - Zoom

Join Dr. Ryan Abbott (University of Surrey) and Prof. Sandra Aistars (George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School) for a discussion and Q&A about the U.S. Copyright Office's recent rejection of a copyright request for an AI-generated image. Learn about this image and how it may impact the future of copyright and Artificial Intelligence.

Beyond “Defensive Crouch,” Religious Freedom Conference March 24-25

Hosted Both In-Person & Virtually from George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School

This conference will bring together top law and religion scholars, litigators, and policy experts to explore: the goods and values that religious exercise furthers, including institutional religious exercise; how religious values can not only serve, but even better promote the values of equality, dignity, and freedom as currently articulated by the state; and how religious institutions … Continue reading "Beyond “Defensive Crouch,” Religious Freedom Conference March 24-25"

Center for the Middle East and International Law – Settlers in Syria: Turkish Population Transfers & International Law

Virtual Event - Zoom

The Center for the Middle East and International Law cordially invites you to attend their upcoming virtual conference: Settlers in Syria: Turkish Population Transfers & International Law on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Turkey’s 2018 incursion into Syria garnered international attention, but what has occurred since hasn’t. Not only does Turkey occupy large swaths of Syrian territory, … Continue reading "Center for the Middle East and International Law – Settlers in Syria: Turkish Population Transfers & International Law"

Protest & Political Art: What Does the Law Allow?

Online event

Photographer and documentarian Michele Mcmanus and the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic will discuss managing legal risks associated with making and selling art that documents political movements, protests, and uprisings. Hosted by Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts and the Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic. Visit WALA's event website to … Continue reading "Protest & Political Art: What Does the Law Allow?"

State Privacy Laws: Is the Uniform Personal Data Protection Act the Path Forward?

Hazel Hall, Room 221

Join the Program on Economics & Privacy for a lively discussion between two leading privacy law experts, moderated by ASLS Professor James Cooper. We will examine state privacy laws, which attempt to balance consumer privacy concerns with the valuable uses of data, including the pros and cons of the UPDPA and its possible alternatives.

Beyond the Notes with Maria Schneider – A Conversation about Respecting Artist Rights

Van Metre Hall 3351 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA, United States

Join us for refreshments and a discussion on music, creativity, and copyright law with George Mason University College of Visual and Performing Arts Artist-in-Residence Maria Schneider and Professor Sandra Aistars! Visit the event website to learn more and to register in advance.

The Judiciary, the Rule of Law, & Civil Justice in Ukraine: A Judicial Education Perspective

Webinar

You are invited to join a webinar on The Judiciary, the Rule of Law, & Civil Justice in Ukraine: A Judicial Education Perspective hosted by the Law & Economics Center at the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT Register Here: https://web.cvent.com/event/9e724fea-a093-42b5-b462-082d09e088bd/summary What is … Continue reading "The Judiciary, the Rule of Law, & Civil Justice in Ukraine: A Judicial Education Perspective"

From Great Ideas to Global Impact: A Talk with Andrew Byrnes

Van Metre Hall 3351 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA, United States

Join us this May 4 for an afternoon talk with technology executive, attorney, and investor Andrew Byrnes! To read about the event and to register, please click here. This event is co-hosted by the Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy (C-IP2) at George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School and Business for a Better World Center, School of … Continue reading "From Great Ideas to Global Impact: A Talk with Andrew Byrnes"

WIPO-U.S. Summer School on Intellectual Property

Online event

The Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy (C-IP2) at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School has partnered with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to host the fifth iteration of the WIPO-U.S. Summer School on Intellectual Property from June 6-17, 2022 (weekdays only). This exclusive, two-week summer course will be hosted online via Zoom. Please click … Continue reading "WIPO-U.S. Summer School on Intellectual Property"

National Vaccine Law Conference

Van Metre Hall 3351 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA, United States

Co-hosted with the Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy (C-IP2) The first National Vaccine Law Conference has been called to address the urgent need for an increased understanding of the interrelated operations of different aspects of vaccine, vaccination, and immunization law. Visit the conference website to learn more and to register.