Call for Papers: Privacy Law Colloquium – Portland, ME

The Maine Law Review invites submissions for its 2014 Privacy Law Colloquium, which will be held February 21, 2014. “The Colloquium presents an opportunity for discussion and debate about the current privacy laws in Maine, the United States, and beyond.” Contributions are invited “in the form of articles or essays primarily focusing on: big data and concerns for civil liberty; government surveillance and Fourth Amendment protections; and issues involving Free Speech and First Amendment protections within the privacy context. Paper submissions should range from 10,000 to 35,000 words in length.”

Deadline: Sept. 20, 2013. Draft papers and queries may be addressed to Sara Murphy, Symposium Editor, at mainelawrevieweditor[@]gmail.com. Please include “Privacy Colloquium” in the subject line. Submissions should include an abstract, curriculum vitae, and indication of your willingness and availability to travel to Portland, Maine, to participate in the Colloquium in February 21, 2014. im