Civil Justice Research Initiative
Berkeley Boost | Conversations on Civil Justice: Post-Chevron Deference to Agency Interpretations of the Law: The Implications of Loper Bright
OnlineWhy 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 […]
Legal Issues After a Disaster
WebinarBerkeley Boosts: Conversations on Civil Justice with Richard Jolly Why is litigation an important part of providing civil justice following disasters such as fires and hurricanes? How does litigation help […]
Berkeley Boosts | Conversations on Civil Justice: Mass Torts Bankruptcies
OnlineDefendants in mass torts are increasingly filing for bankruptcy, raising significant concerns for plaintiffs who had expected to resolve their claims via traditional litigation methods. Why are bankruptcy cases involving mass torts sometimes controversial? How do proceedings in bankruptcy cases impact those with claims involving mass torts? What have we seen in the past in […]
Berkeley Boosts | Conversations on Civil Justice: Do We Need an International Court of Civil Justice?
OnlineWhat is a transnational mass tort? How are these cases currently being handled? Do we need an international court of civil justice for these cases? Please join Maya Steinitz, Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law and author of The Case for an International Court of Civil Justice, and renowned mediator Ken Feinberg for a discussion of these issues.
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