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National Science Foundation New Funding Solicitation – Arlington, VA

January 24, 2012

The Law & Social Sciences (LSS) Program at the National Science Foundation is pleased to announce the release of a new funding solicitation.  There are full proposal target dates of Jan. 24, 2012, July 16, 2012, and July 15 annually thereafter.

The LSS program supports social scientific studies of law and law-like systems of rules. Successful proposals describe research that advances scientific theory and understanding of the connections between law or legal processes and human behavior. The program funds the best proposals submitted within the field broadly defined, regardless of specific subfield, and strives to support an interdisciplinary community of scholars studying relevant topics.

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National Science Foundation New Funding Solicitation – Arlington, VA

The Law & Social Sciences (LSS) Program at the National Science Foundation is pleased to announce the release of a new funding solicitation.  There are full proposal target dates of Jan. 24, 2012, July 16, 2012, and July 15 annually thereafter.

The LSS program supports social scientific studies of law and law-like systems of rules. Successful proposals describe research that advances scientific theory and understanding of the connections between law or legal processes and human behavior. The program funds the best proposals submitted within the field broadly defined, regardless of specific subfield, and strives to support an interdisciplinary community of scholars studying relevant topics.

nh

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 | JUNIOR SCHOLARS, Jurisprudence, Law and Society, OTHER SCHOLARLY OPPORTUNITIES | no comments

December 14, 2011 Colloquia/Workshops

December 14, 2011

ETH Zurich

Alessandro Acquisti (Carnegie Mellon Public Policy) presents “Privacy in the Age of Augmented Reality.”

This paper is not publicly available.

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December 14, 2011 Colloquia/Workshops

ETH Zurich

Alessandro Acquisti (Carnegie Mellon Public Policy) presents “Privacy in the Age of Augmented Reality.”

This paper is not publicly available.

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Call for Papers: Financial Innovation, Regulation and Stability – Troy, NY

December 23, 2011

The Journal of Financial Stability is seeking submissions for an issue entitled “Financial Innovation, Regulation and Stability after the Transatlantic Financial Crisis.” The editors of this special issue invite empirical and theoretical papers addressing the role of banking and finance, innovation in financial markets and regulation, and comparative studies of countries’ experiences through the financial crisis. The submission deadline for this special issue is Dec. 23, 2011. All papers must be submitted electronically through the Elsevier Editorial System. To submit your paper to the Journal of Financial Stability, use the following link: http://ees.elsevier.com/jfs/

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Call for Papers: Financial Innovation, Regulation and Stability – Troy, NY

The Journal of Financial Stability is seeking submissions for an issue entitled “Financial Innovation, Regulation and Stability after the Transatlantic Financial Crisis.” The editors of this special issue invite empirical and theoretical papers addressing the role of banking and finance, innovation in financial markets and regulation, and comparative studies of countries’ experiences through the financial crisis. The submission deadline for this special issue is Dec. 23, 2011. All papers must be submitted electronically through the Elsevier Editorial System. To submit your paper to the Journal of Financial Stability, use the following link: http://ees.elsevier.com/jfs/
nh

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Call for Student Papers Deadline: Intellectual Property Writing Competition

April 30, 2012

Georgia State University College of Law has announced a new intellectual property student writing competition. Entries must be submitted by April 30, 2012.

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Deadline: Beijing Workshop on Institutional Analysis – Beijing, China

January 20, 2012

The Ronald Coase Institute‘s Beijing Workshop on Institutional Analysis will be held May 20-26, 2012 in Beijing, China.  The workshop, which is co-sponsored with the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, is an opportunity for early-career post-doctoral social scientists and advanced graduate students to present their research and interact with leading scholars in new institutional economics. To attend the workshop E-mail a 1-page abstract – 350 words maximum – of a current research project of yours, plus a 1-page curriculum vitae, to workshop2012bj[at]coase.org. Do this before the deadline: January 20, 2012.
nh

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Call for Student Papers: Intellectual Property Writing Competition

Georgia State University College of Law has announced a new intellectual property student writing competition. Entries must be submitted by April 30, 2012.

mf

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Beijing Workshop on Institutional Analysis – Beijing, China

May 20, 2012 4:00 pmtoMay 26, 2012 4:00 pm

The Ronald Coase Institute‘s Beijing Workshop on Institutional Analysis will be held May 20-26, 2012 in Beijing, China.  The workshop, which is co-sponsored with the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, is an opportunity for early-career post-doctoral social scientists and advanced graduate students to present their research and interact with leading scholars in new institutional economics. To attend the workshop E-mail a 1-page abstract – 350 words maximum – of a current research project of yours, plus a 1-page curriculum vitae, to workshop2012bj[at]coase.org. Do this before the deadline: January 20, 2012.
nh

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Beijing Workshop on Institutional Analysis – Beijing, China

The Ronald Coase Institute‘s Beijing Workshop on Institutional Analysis will be held May 20-26, 2012 in Beijing, China.  The workshop, which is co-sponsored with the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, is an opportunity for early-career post-doctoral social scientists and advanced graduate students to present their research and interact with leading scholars in new institutional economics. To attend the workshop E-mail a 1-page abstract – 350 words maximum – of a current research project of yours, plus a 1-page curriculum vitae, to workshop2012bj[at]coase.org. Do this before the deadline: January 20, 2012.
nh

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 | CONFERENCES, International Law, Law and Economics, Law and Politics | no comments

International Constitutional Conference – Dublin Ireland

The University College Dublin School of Law’s Constitutional Studies Group will be hosting a conference in Dublin from June 28th to 30th. The conference will mark the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the current (Irish) Constitution. The event will have an international and inter-disciplinary focus, and has invited submissions from all disciplines and all jurisdictions. A number of bursaries are available to cover the travel costs of early career researchers.
mf

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 | Comparative Law, CONFERENCES, Constitutional Law, International Law | no comments

Call for Papers Deadline: International Constitutional Conference – Dublin, Ireland

February 29, 2012

The University College Dublin School of Law’s Constitutional Studies Group has issued a call for papers for a conference to be held in Dublin from June 28th to 30th. The conference will mark the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the current (Irish) Constitution. The event will have an international and inter-disciplinary focus, so submissions are invited from all disciplines and all jurisdictions. A number of bursaries are available to cover the travel costs of early career researchers. Submissions should be received by February 29, 2012.
mf

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International Constitutional Conference – Dublin Ireland

June 28, 2012toJune 30, 2012

The University College Dublin School of Law’s Constitutional Studies Group will be hosting a conference in Dublin from June 28th to 30th. The conference will mark the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the current (Irish) Constitution. The event will have an international and inter-disciplinary focus, and has invited submissions from all disciplines and all jurisdictions. A number of bursaries are available to cover the travel costs of early career researchers.
mf

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Capital Requirement for Financial Firms – Cleveland, OH

April 12, 2012 3:00 pmtoApril 13, 2012 3:00 pm

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland invites submissions for a two-day conference on issues related to capital requirements for financial firms, to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 12-13, 2012. The call for papers deadline is January 31, 2012. Please send completed papers or a detailed abstract by email to: james.thomson[at]clev.frb.org and jhaubrich[at]clev.frb.org and include “BANK CAPITAL CONF” in the subject line.
nh

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Call for Papers Deadline: Capital Requirement for Financial Firms – Cleveland, OH

January 31, 2012

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland invites submissions for a two-day conference on issues related to capital requirements for financial firms, to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 12-13, 2012. The call for papers deadline is January 31, 2012. Please send completed papers or a detailed abstract by email to: james.thomson[at]clev.frb.org and jhaubrich[at]clev.frb.org and include “BANK CAPITAL CONF” in the subject line.
nh

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Call for Papers: Capital Requirement for Financial Firms – Cleveland, OH

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland invites submissions for a two-day conference on issues related to capital requirements for financial firms, to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 12-13, 2012. The call for papers deadline is January 31, 2012. Please send completed papers or a detailed abstract by email to: james.thomson[at]clev.frb.org and jhaubrich[at]clev.frb.org and include “BANK CAPITAL CONF” in the subject line.
nh

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 | Business Law, CALLS FOR PAPERS, CONFERENCES, Law and Economics, Securities Law | no comments

Conference on Renewable Energy Law – Brussels, Belgium

March 8, 2012
3:00 pm

The Renewable Energy Law & Policy Review will be hosting Conference on Renewable Energy Law 2012: Market Design and System Transofrmation for a Renewable Energy Future at the Club of the University Foundation in Brussels, Belgium on March 8, 2012.
nh

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Conference on Renewable Energy Law – Brussels, Belgium

The Renewable Energy Law & Policy Review will be hosting Conference on Renewable Energy Law 2012: Market Design and System Transofrmation for a Renewable Energy Future at the Club of the University Foundation in Brussels, Belgium on March 8, 2012.
nh

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 | CONFERENCES, Energy Law, Environmental Law, International Law | no comments

Call for Papers Deadline: Law and Power, Justice in Emerging Countries – New Delhi, India

March 31, 2012

The International Jurist Organization will hold its 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Conference Aug. 18-19, 2012, in New Delhi. The theme is Law and Power: Reflections on the Last 25 Years. There will also be a workshop, Justice in Emerging Countries: BRICS in Comparative Perspective. The deadline for abstracts is March 31, 2012. Jump to full post

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Law and Power; Justice in Emerging Countries – New Delhi, India

August 18, 2012toAugust 19, 2012

The International Jurist Organization will hold its 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Conference Aug. 18-19, 2012, in New Delhi. The theme is Law and Power: Reflections on the Last 25 Years. There will also be a workshop, Justice in Emerging Countries: BRICS in Comparative Perspective. The deadline for abstracts is March 31, 2012. Jump to full post

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Call for Proposals Deadline: Law Teaching Conferences – Spokane, WA

February 1, 2012

The Institute for Law Teaching and Learning invites proposals for conference workshops on the benefits of variety in all aspects of teaching and learning. The Institute’s summer conference provides a forum for dedicated teachers to share innovative ideas and effective methods for cutting edge legal education. This conference will take place at Gonzaga University on June 25, 2012. The Institute invites proposals for 60-minute workshops consistent with a broad interpretation of the conference theme. The call for proposal deadline is Feb. 1, 2012. Submit proposals via email to Barb Anderson, Program Coordinator, Institute for Law Teaching and Learning at banderson2[at]lawschool.gonzaga.edu.
nh

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Law and Power; Justice in Emerging Countries – New Delhi, India

The International Jurist Organization will hold its 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Conference Aug. 18-19, 2012, in New Delhi. The theme is Law and Power: Reflections on the Last 25 Years. There will also be a workshop, Justice in Emerging Countries: BRICS in Comparative Perspective. The deadline for abstracts is March 31, 2012. Jump to full post

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 | CALLS FOR PAPERS, Comparative Law, CONFERENCES, International Law | no comments

Call for Proposals: Law Teaching Conferences – Spokane, WA

The Institute for Law Teaching and Learning invites proposals for conference workshops on the benefits of variety in all aspects of teaching and learning. The Institute’s summer conference provides a forum for dedicated teachers to share innovative ideas and effective methods for cutting edge legal education. This conference will take place at Gonzaga University on June 25, 2012. The Institute invites proposals for 60-minute workshops consistent with a broad interpretation of the conference theme. The call for proposal deadline is Feb. 1, 2012. Submit proposals via email to Barb Anderson, Program Coordinator, Institute for Law Teaching and Learning at banderson2[at]lawschool.gonzaga.edu.
nh

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 | CALLS FOR PAPERS, CONFERENCES, Legal Education | no comments

Call for Papers: Constitutional Studies Conference – Dublin, Ireland

The University College Dublin School of Law’s Constitutional Studies Group has issued a call for papers for a conference to be held in Dublin from June 28th to 30th. The conference will mark the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the current (Irish) Constitution. The event will have an international and inter-disciplinary focus, so submissions are invited from all disciplines and all jurisdictions. A number of bursaries are available to cover the travel costs of early career researchers. Submissions should be received by February 29, 2012.
mf

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 | CALLS FOR PAPERS, Comparative Law, Constitutional Law | no comments

Call for Papers Deadline: UN Agencies, Academics, Civil Society – Vienna, Austria

December 1, 2011

The ACUNS (Academic Council on the United Nations System) Vienna Liaison office presents its 2nd annual conference on “UN Agencies Connecting with Academics and Civil Society”, Jan. 11-13, 2012 in Vienna. “We expect 300-plus participants at this event including UN and other international organization representatives from several agencies and bodies in Vienna, as well as scholars and civil society representatives from Vienna and throughout Europe.” The call for papers deadline was Dec. 1, 2011.   mw

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UN Agencies, Academics, Civil Society – Vienna, Austria

January 11, 2012toJanuary 13, 2012

The ACUNS (Academic Council on the United Nations System) Vienna Liaison office presents its 2nd annual conference on “UN Agencies Connecting with Academics and Civil Society”, Jan. 11-13, 2012 in Vienna. “We expect 300-plus participants at this event including UN and other international organization representatives from several agencies and bodies in Vienna, as well as scholars and civil society representatives from Vienna and throughout Europe.” The call for papers deadline was Dec. 1, 2011.   mw

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UN Agencies, Academics, Civil Society – Vienna, Austria

The ACUNS (Academic Council on the United Nations System) Vienna Liaison office presents its 2nd annual conference on “UN Agencies Connecting with Academics and Civil Society”, Jan. 11-13, 2012 in Vienna. “We expect 300-plus participants at this event including UN and other international organization representatives from several agencies and bodies in Vienna, as well as scholars and civil society representatives from Vienna and throughout Europe.” The call for papers deadline for the Young Scholars Conference (which will be held the last day, Jan. 13) has been extended. Scholars should send in their abstracts as soon as possible. mw and mf

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 | CONFERENCES, International Law | no comments

Call for Papers Deadline: Journal of Gender, Race & Justice

January 30, 2012
2:00 pm

The Journal of Gender, Race & Justice (University of Iowa College of Law) is dedicated to the living discussion of feminist inquiry and critical race analysis in legal scholarship. We explore how people are classified, stratified, ignored and singled out under the law because of race, sex, gender, economic class, ability, sexual identity and the multitude of labels applied to us. The Journal would like to invite legal authors of all perspectives to submit proposals for articles to fill Volume 16 of our publication.

For more information about the Journal and our submission policy, please see our website. Please send article or proposal submissions, along with your curriculum vitae to Whitney Smith at whitney-e-smith@uiowa.edu. The deadline is Jan. 30, 2012.
mw

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Call for Papers: Journal of Gender, Race & Justice

The Journal of Gender, Race & Justice (University of Iowa College of Law) is dedicated to the living discussion of feminist inquiry and critical race analysis in legal scholarship. We explore how people are classified, stratified, ignored and singled out under the law because of race, sex, gender, economic class, ability, sexual identity and the multitude of labels applied to us. The Journal would like to invite legal authors of all perspectives to submit proposals for articles to fill Volume 16 of our publication.

For more information about the Journal and our submission policy, please see our website. Please send article or proposal submissions, along with your curriculum vitae to Whitney Smith at whitney-e-smith@uiowa.edu. The deadline is Jan. 30, 2012.
mw

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 | CALLS FOR PAPERS, Law and Gender, Law and Race, Law and Sexuality, Poverty Law, Public Interest Law | no comments

Call for Papers Deadline: International Law and Business

December 30, 2011

The Global Business Law Review, a publication of Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, invites original, unpublished articles concerning international law and business for publication in its upcoming Spring 2012 issue. The deadline for submission is Dec. 30, 2011.  The journal also accepts short articles and case comments for ongoing publication in its online complement “In the Balance.”  All submissions must be sent in Word format along with a CV/resume to gblr.ed@law.csuohio.edu. All questions may be directed to Scott Sivley, Editor-in-Chief, at scott.sivley@law.csuohio.edu. mw

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Call for Papers – International Law and Business

The Global Business Law Review, a publication of Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, invites original, unpublished articles concerning international law and business for publication in its upcoming Spring 2012 issue. The deadline for submission is Dec. 30, 2011.  The journal also accepts short articles and case comments for ongoing publication in its online complement “In the Balance.”  All submissions must be sent in Word format along with a CV/resume to gblr.ed@law.csuohio.edu. All questions may be directed to Scott Sivley, Editor-in-Chief, at scott.sivley@law.csuohio.edu. mw

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Copyright Society of the U.S.A. – Los Angeles, CA

February 2, 2012toFebruary 4, 2012

The Copyright Society of the U.S.A. holds its midwinter meeting Feb. 2-4, 2012.

This year’s meeting will be particularly rich in content as we are collaborating with the American Bar Association Entertainment and Sports Forum (ABA), Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP), Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA), California Copyright Conference (CCC), LA Copyright Society (LACS) and the LA Country Bar Association (LACBA) to bring you the copyright field’s foremost experts discussing the latest developments.

mw

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Copyright Society of the U.S.A. – Los Angeles, CA

The Copyright Society of the U.S.A. holds its midwinter meeting Feb. 2-4, 2012.

This year’s meeting will be particularly rich in content as we are collaborating with the American Bar Association Entertainment and Sports Forum (ABA), Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP), Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA), California Copyright Conference (CCC), LA Copyright Society (LACS) and the LA Country Bar Association (LACBA) to bring you the copyright field’s foremost experts discussing the latest developments.

mw

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