Seventh Annual Business Law Conference: The Subprime Meltdown: Causes, Consequences and Solutions
October 2-3, 2008
The failure of Bear Stearns, Northern Rock and IndyMac; the recent Congressional bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; the incessant search for new capital to offset mortgage-related losses by once-thriving financial institutions; the seizing up of credit markets; and the increasing stockpiles of vacant and abandoned housing have collectively caused one of the worst financial crisis since the end of World War II. ...More
A Powerful Electorate?: The Impact of Election Law on American Democracy
October 16, 2008
On October 16, 2008 the University of Maryland Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender and Class is pleased to host its Fall symposium entitled ‘A Powerful Electorate?: The Impact of Election Law on American Democracy.’ The event will focus on how American laws have provided for or failed to adequately address the rights of American citizens to participate in the political process. ...More
The Universal Declaration at Sixty: A Symposium on International Human Rights
October 23-25, 2008
International Law Conference Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
As a part of the conference, there are two events that are open to the public:
October 23, 5:30-7 pm
Opening Lecture
Justice Arthur Chaskalson
Former Chief Justice of South Africa & President of the Constitutional Court
(RSVP online)
October 24, 1-2:30 p.m.
Keynote Address
Mary Robinson
Former President of Ireland and U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights
(RSVP online)
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National Institute for Trial Advocacy Tournament of Champions
Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2008
By virtue of winning the 2006 Trial Team national championship, the University of Maryland School of Law will host the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's (NITA) 20th annual Tournament of Champions trial competition from Oct. 29-Nov. 1. ...More
Health Law Conference: Obstacles to the Development and Use of Pharmacotherapies for Addiction
November 7, 2008
University of Maryland School of Law
500 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201 ...More | 
