Sunday, March 8, 2009

Custom & International Law (see previous blog entry); prior winning titles


Previous winning titles from the Andrew P. Vance Memorial Writing Competition (International and Custom Law)

Justin M. Waggoner, Acquiring a European Taste for Geographical Indications, 33 Brook. J. Int'l L. 569 (2008).

Alex O. Canizares, Is Charming Betsy Losing Her Charm? Interpreting U.S. Statutes consistently with International Trade Agreements and the Chevron Doctrine, 20 Emory Int'l L. Rev. 591 (2006).

John J. Emslie, Labeling Programs as a Reasonably Available Least Retrictive Trade Measure under Article XX's Nexus Requirement, 30 Brook. J. Int'l L. 485 (2005).

Tracey DiLascio, Note, How Safe Is the Safe Harbor? U.S. and E.U. Data Privacy Law and the Enforcement of the FTC's Safe Harbor Program, 22 B.U. Int'l L.J. 399 (2004).

Joseph Siprut, Rational Irrationality: Why Playing the World Trade Organization as a Scapegoat Reduces the Social Costs of Armchair Economics, 29 Brook. J. Int'l L. 709 (2004).

J. Noelle Hicks, Facilitating International Trade: The U.S. Needs Federal Legislation Governing the Enforcement of Foreign Judgments, 28 Brook. J. Int'l L. 155 (2002).

Hongliu Gong, Legal Strategies for Challenging the Current EU Anti-Dumping Campaign Against Imports from China: A Chinese Perspective, 27 Brook. J. Int'l L. 575 (2002).

Rosemary A. Ford, The Beef Hormone Dispute and Carousel Sanctions: A Roundabout Way of Forcing Compliance with World Trade Organization Decisions, 27 Brook. J. Int'l L. 543 (2002).

John R. Renaud, Can't Get There from Here: How NAFTA and GATT Have Reduced Protection for Geographical Trademarks, 26 Brook. J. Int'l L. 1097 (2001).

Marc J. Monte, Corporate Factor/Supplier Monitoring Programs and the Failure of International Law in Regulating Indian Factory Conditions, 26 Brook. J. Int'l L. 125 (2001).

Jay P. Moisant, Addressing the Grey Market--What the Supreme Court Should Have Done, 25 Brook. J. Int'l L. 639 (1999).

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Image: Wikipedia, The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster by Gerard Terborch 1648

Customs & International Trade Law; May 15, 2009; $1,000; $500



Eleventh Annual Andrew P. Vance Memorial Writing Competition



Full contest announcement appears here (pdf file)

(from Brooklyn Law School's web site announcement):

The Competition
The Customs and International Trade Bar Association (CITBA) and Brooklyn Law School (BLS) sponsor this Writing Competition to encourage law students who are interested in careers in customs and international trade law. Winning papers will be considered for publication in the Brooklyn Journal of International Law.

Who is Eligible
Entrants must be currently enrolled in a J.D. or L.L.M. program at one of the nation's law schools.

Two prizes will be awarded:
$1000.00 first prize
$500.00 second prize
Awards will be presented at the CITBA's semi-annual dinner in the fall.

Topics
An in-depth analysis of a current issue relevant to customs and international trade law.

About the Sponsors

Customs and International Trade Bar Association
The Customs and International Trade Bar Association is the only national bar association dedicated to representing the interests and concerns of attorneys engaged in the practice of customs and international trade law. Founded in 1919, CITBA strives to maintain and improve the standards of practice and to promote the public interest.

Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn Law School is an independent, nonprofit educational institution committed to providing the highest quality legal education. Founded in 1901, BLS is a leader in the study and research of international law. The Brooklyn Journal of International Law is one of the nation's oldest scholarly publications focusing on international law. Both the Journal and the BLS Center for the Study of International Business Law provide valuable forums for the study of customs and international trade law.

About the Honoree
Andrew P. Vance
The writing award honors the memory of Andrew P. Vance, past president of CITBA and distinguished public servant and practitioner. Through his work in the field of customs and international trade law for over forty years, Andrew Vance maintained and improved the standards of practice and earned the respect and affection of countless lawyers, judges and scholars.

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Image, Peace of Westphalia, from wikipedia on the history of public international law.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Intellectual Property (1L & 2L) - May 15, 2009, $5,000 (1L); $5,000(2L)



10th Annual IP Writing Competition; Foley & Lardner LLP

10th Annual Intellectual Property Writing Competition with prizes totaling $15,000 for papers addressing intellectual property topics, such as patents, copyrights, domain names, trademarks, computer law, and trade secret law.

Prizes:

* One (1) – $5,000 Grand Prize to one first-year law student
* One (1) – $5,000 Grand Prize to one second-year law student
* Three (3) – Honorable Mention prizes


Acceptable topics are as broad as a candidate's initiative, creativity, and vision. Representative examples include, but are not limited to:

* Focus on metrics or other measurements of intellectual asset management performance
* Protecting intellectual property rights to maximize competitive opportunities
* Extracting untapped value from intellectual property
* Auditing patents to determine whether they should be enforced, licensed, donated, or terminated
* Identifying prospective IP licensees


Read the winning papers from prior years here.

Eligibility Requirements: Individuals who are currently enrolled in their first or second year of either a three-year full-time or four-year part-time Juris Doctorate program at an AALS accredited law school are eligible.

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Image, Mandala: Spiritual Experience of Tibet

The word “mandala” is Sanskrit for “circle.” Created by hand, mandalas embody traditional meditative designs that represent the universal qualities of harmony, balance and community. Tibetans have long believed that to witness the creation of a mandala is to cultivate these enduring qualities within each of us, and so to witness the creation of a mandala is to lay the foundation for a strong and balanced human community. (from press release about Mandala at the University of Arkansas).

Friday, March 6, 2009

Conflict Prevention Corporate - Public Recognition - October 30, 2009


International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution
October 30,2009 deadline
Many categories, including one for student articles

The following notice is patched together from materials linked at the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution web site.

In 2009, the focus is on processes, techniques, systems, commitment and scholarship, which address the resolution, prevention or creative management of major disputes involving public or business institutions, such as those between corporations, between government and corporations, or among multiple parties.

ADR innovations in other areas, such as domestic relations or juvenile justice, are outside the parameters of this competition.

Category I: Outstanding Practical Achievement by companies, law firms, court systems, neutrals and others in the use of innovative methods and systems to prevent, resolve or manage disputes effectively. Entries under Category I for outstanding use or application of ADR may be submitted by the principals involved or by others. Those entering should submit a several page description explaining: (a) Problem or need addressed; (b) Response, including its innovative characteristics; (c) Results or implications; (d) Key principals to be cited for leadership and implementation; and (e) Lessons, including how others can replicate the response or technique.

Category II: Original Article published by academics and other professionals in November 2008 - October 2009 that advance understanding in the field of ADR, with an emphasis on advancements of international understanding.

Category III: Original Student Article or Paper on events or issues in the field of ADR in November 2008 - October 2008. Articles must be published in 2009; outstanding papers prepared for courses requiring papers as substantial part of grade must be recommended for submission by professor.

Prior Recipients:

Katherine Dirks, Note: Ethical Rules of Conduct in the Settlement of Mass Torts: A Proposal to Reverse Rule 1.8 (G), 83 N.Y.U. Law Rev. 501 (2008) (see 2009 press release).

Honorees and titles from earlier years appear at the annual awards site.

Erin E. Gleason, International Arbitral Appeals: What Are We Afraid Of?, 7 Pepp. Disp. Resol. L.J. 269 (2007)

Jeremy Joseph, Mediation at War: How to Actually Win ‘Hearts and Minds’ – Improving the Reconciliative Effectiveness of the U.S. Military’s Condolence Payment Program to Aggrieved Iraqi Civilians Using Culturally Competent Arab-Muslim Mediation Techniques (Original paper, Georgetown Law Center, Mediation Seminar, Summer 2006)

Carol Pauli, News Media as Mediators (Original Paper, Cardozo School of Law, ADR Seminar, Spring 2006)

Joshua Berry, The Trouble We Have with the Iraqis is US: A proposal for Alternative Dispute Resolution in the New Iraq, 20 Ohio St. J. on Disp. Resol. 527 (2005) and Daniel Hendy, Is a Truth Commission the Solution to Restoring Peace in Post-Conflict Iraq? 20 Ohio St. J. on Disp. Resol. 487 (2005).

Jack Wilson, No-Class-Action Arbitration Clauses,” State-Law Unconscionability, and The Federal Arbitration Act: A Case for Federal Judicial Restraint And Congressional Action, Course Paper (2004) (Forthcoming - Quinnipiac L.R.(2005))

Original Short Article published by academics and other professionals in November 2008 - October 2009 that advance understanding in the field of ADR, with an emphasis on advancements of international understanding.

Catetory IV: Outstanding Book published in November 2008 - October 2009 that advances understanding in the field of ADR, with a special emphasis on international understanding.

Category V: Problem Solving in the Law School for effective teaching of problem solving theory and practice in any law school course (including integration within core substantive courses such as contracts, torts, civil procedure, others), seminar or clinic taught by full-time faculty members during either of the preceding two academic years (Fall 2008 - Summer 2009). Materials to be submitted under Category V should include course/seminar/clinic outline with accompanying description by professor(s), sample of readings and/or exercises, and any other materials that the professor(s) believes will assist the panel of judges in their evaluation. Criteria for evaluation will include innovation in teaching problem solving; substantive and pedagogical strength; ability to be adapted by other law teachers and schools; other distinguishing and/or particularly meritorious features of course/seminar/clinic.

Category VI: Best Electronic Media in ADR which will encompass websites, blogs and any other internet based media.

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Image from Wikipedia, Vase with twelve sunflowers (Arles, January 1889), Vincent van Gogh, Technik: Öl auf Leinwand, 91 x 72 cm; Philadelphia Museum of Art; Philadelphia, USA

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Gaming Law, $2,500 (two awards); 2008-09 Law Course and July 20, 2009 deadline


Gaming Law, $2,500 (two awards); 2008-09 Law Course and July 20, 2009 deadline




The following details are from the Shannon Bybee Scholarship website:

The International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) created the Shannon Bybee Scholarship program to honor the memory of Shannon Bybee, one of the IAGA founders, who had a distinguished career as a gaming attorney, state gaming regulator, gaming industry executive and pioneering educator in casino operations and gaming law.

The awards are made possible by a grant from International Game Technology, the world's largest gaming device manufacturer, through the assistance of David Johnson, Executive Vice President and General Council.

Full entrant information appears here (pdf).

Recipients of the 2008 Shannon Bybee Scholarship were:

Nathan L Mendenhall, Student, University of Tulsa School of Law, "Tracking 25 U.S.C. Section 2719: IGRA Exceptions to Indian Gaming on Newly Acquired Lands."

Adam Hosmer-Henner, Student, Harvard Law School, "Preventing Gaming-Fixing: Sports Books as Information Markets".

These papers are available for downloading at the scholarship site.

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Image: The Cardsharps, c. 1594, by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio; Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX. Wikipedia.