Coordination of the Uniform Commercial Code and Common Law
This paper examines the UCC rules on point; deciding whether an issue that is in the ambit of a statute should be resolved by reference to the statute alone, or whether other sources of law should be applied.
Experts Discussed the ALI-ELI Principles for a Data Economy at a Transatlantic Conference
The recently approved ALI-ELI Principles for a Data Economy was presented and discussed with experts from all over the world at an online Conference which took place from October 18 to 19.
Michele Bratcher Goodwin on Who Killed George Floyd
Michele Bratcher Goodwin of UC Irvine School of Law has published a three-part series on what we can learn from officer-involved killings. The articles look at police violence as symptomatic of broader social and cultural injustice, racism, and anti-Blackness, including in one of America’s most liberal communities.
Upcoming Symposium on Restatement of the Law, the Law of American Indians
On Nov. 5 and 6, Wisconsin Law Review will gather the nation’s top experts, judges, practitioners, and tribal leaders to host its 2021 symposium on the Restatement of the Law, the Law of American Indians.
October 2021 Council Meeting Updates
At its meeting on October 21 and 22, 2021, the Council reviewed and discussed Council Drafts and approved drafts and portions of drafts.
UCLA Law Launches Program on Philanthropy and Nonprofits
Devoted to research, training, and policy in the evolving area of law and society, UCLA School of Law has established the Program on Philanthropy and Nonprofits.
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