The Assault on Freedom of Communication in Israel following the October 7 Massacre and the Israel-Hamas War

297 Goldberg Room 225 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

Amit Schejter, HDI Visiting Scholar and Professor of Communication Studies at Ben-Gurion University, will examine the two dramatic events that took place in Israel during 2023: a government attempt to change the constitutional order and a brutal terror attack that led to an elongated armed conflict with Hamas, the organization controlling the neighboring Gaza Strip. […]

Removing the Mask: Understanding and Regulating Deepfakes

Online - B-CLE

Removing the Mask: Understanding and Regulating Deepfakes Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. (PT) Register | Resources | Speaker Bios & Contact Info Deepfakes—especially those generated by AI—are now a […]

CSLS Visiting Scholars Speaker Series: ​”Balancing Law and Organizational Demands: The Role of Lawyers in Public Bureaucracies” & “​Deporting Disability: Insights from Immigrant Defense Attorneys”

Philip Selznick Seminar Room 2240 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

Ayako Hirata  Associate Professor of Law & Society, Graduate Schools for Law & Politics, University of Tokyo   "Balancing Law and Organizational Demands: The Role of Lawyers in Public Bureaucracies" […]

25th Annual Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute – Day 1

Stanford - Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United States

Registration | Agenda Co-organized with Stanford Law School, the APLI presents a roster of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations offering a results-oriented, in-depth […]

CSLS Visiting Scholars Speaker Series: “The Effects of Disbelieving Children’s Disclosures of Abuse in the Justice System” & “Toward a Comparative Study Between the U.S. and Europe”

Philip Selznick Seminar Room 2240 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

Carrie Leonetti  Associate Professor, University of Auckland School of Law   "The Effects of Disbelieving Children's Disclosures of Abuse in the Justice System" In the California Family Code, the Legislature has declared that children have the right to be free from abuse in their homes and that courts making custody determinations should consider one parent’s […]

25th Annual Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute – Day 2

Stanford - Paul Brest Hall 555 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA, United States

Event Website | Agenda Co-organized with Stanford Law School, the APLI presents a roster of judges, academics, litigators, patent prosecutors, and senior IP counsel from major corporations offering a results-oriented, […]

Berkeley Boost | Conversations on Civil Justice: Post-Chevron Deference to Agency Interpretations of the Law: The Implications of Loper Bright

Online

Why is it now easier to challenge federal agency interpretations of the law?  How have recent Supreme Court decisions changed the legal analysis for regulatory challenges? What are the implications for federal agencies and civil litigation? Please join us for a discussion of post-Chevron deference to agency interpretations of the law, and the implications of Loper Bright with Matt Wessler of […]

The Buzz w/BCLB: Is ESG-Linked Executive Pay Driving Real Change?

Virtual (Zoom)

Are ESG-linked executive compensation plans making companies more sustainable—or just rewarding companies for doing the bare minimum? As companies rush to link C-suite pay to sustainability targets, new research raises critical questions about whether these metrics truly deliver long-term value or align with stakeholder priorities. Are these plans a step forward for sustainability or just […]

Syria Tomorrow: In Conversation With Syrian Opposition Negotiators

Online

Betsy Popken, Executive Director of UC Berkeley’s Human Rights Center, will speak with Syrian opposition negotiators on the country’s road ahead after the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Featured speakers: Hosam […]

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