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Dear Students and Faculty,
Coming up in our BCLT/BTLJ Law & Tech Speaker Series this week we have attorneys from Morrison Foerster LLP on Tuesday, 10/4 and from White & Case LLP on Thursday, 10/6. Also coming up this Thursday is our 9th Annual Privacy Lecture, where Dean Robert Post of Yale Law School will be discussing the implications of Google Spain and examining the relationship between internet search engines and today's public sphere.
Next week there will be a symposium on cyberstalking, a public event on handling Section 230 legal issues at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, and the Universities Allied for Essential Medicines' 10th Annual Conference.
For those of you interested in the Patent Quality Writing Competition, please note that the deadline has been extended and the submission email address has changed. You can find more details below.
And don't forget to check out our new BCLT 1L Handbook for the 2016-2017 school year. Here is a link to the handbook online.
See below for more information on these and other events, opportunities and more.
If you have any questions about this week's content or items for inclusion in future newsletters, please email bclt@law.berkeley.edu. All items for inclusion must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. Friday of the week prior to publication.
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BCLT/BTLJ Law & Tech Speaker Series: Morrison Foerster LLP
"Patent Prosecution + Patent Litigation: Collaboration in Action"
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2016
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Boalt Hall, Room 105
It is no longer optimal for a law firm to treat patent prosecution and patent litigation as separate disciplines that never interact. Instead, firms should build collaborative IP teams of litigators and prosecutors, working together to win cases.
Come join us to hear about this collaboration in action from two partners who have worked together on high profile patent litigation cases at Morrison & Foerster: Richard Hung, Co-Chair of the IP Litigation Practice, and Peter Yim, head of the Electronics, Software & Telecommunications Patent Prosecution Group. Mr. Hung and Mr. Yim will discuss their paths to their respective practices and how they work together to bring successful results for their clients.
Co-sponsored by the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT) and the Berkeley Technology Law Journal (BTLJ).
This event is open to current Berkeley Law students, Berkeley Law affiliates and BCLT law firm sponsors only.
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BCLT/BTLJ Law & Tech Speaker Series: White and Case LLP
Thursday, Oct 6, 2016
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Boalt Hall, Room 105
The BCLT/BTLJ Law & Tech Speaker Series features local practitioners, bringing real world experience and practical legal knowledge to Berkeley Law students.
Lunch is served for students staying through the entire presentation.
Co-sponsored by the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the Berkeley Technology Law Journal.
This event is open to current Berkeley Law students, Berkeley Law affiliates and BCLT law firm sponsors only.
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The 9th Annual Privacy Lecture // Google Spain and the Right to be Forgotten: Bureaucracy, Civility, Democracy
Thursday, October 6, 2016
3:30 PM
Bancroft Hotel
2680 Bancroft Way
In this year’s annual privacy lecture, Yale Law School Dean (and former UC Berkeley law professor), Robert Post, will examine the recent decision of Google Spain, which, for the first time, imposed EU fair information practices on Google search engines in the name of a “Right to Be Forgotten.” By studying the history of 19th century newspapers, Post will explore the relationship between internet search engines and the creation of the contemporary public sphere. He will then discuss whether privacy in the form of fair information practices ought to be imposed on the public sphere, or whether, in such circumstances, privacy ought to assume a different legal structure, one more associated with the traditional droit a l’oubli.
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Cyberstalking Symposium: The Marin County District Attorney's Office
Monday, Oct 10, 2016
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
As technology and e-devices are the means increasingly used by offenders to stalk, harass, threaten, and locate their victims, law enforcement -- District Attorneys in particular need to understand how to prosecute a cyberstalking case. In this presentation you will learn how to present digital evidence in court, and conduct trauma-informed interviews. Discussed will be trial strategies and sentences that preserve and enhance victim safety through probations of condition or other court orders.
For more information and to register go here>>
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Join Women in Tech Law
Monday, Oct 10, 2016
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Boalt Hall, Room 100
Hey ladies! Are you interested in tech law? Looking for a community of like-minded women? Then come check us out! Women in Tech Law [WiTL] is a brand new BCLT sponsored student organization – join us for our first general body meeting and see what we’re all about. The meeting will be Monday, October 10th from 12:45 to 1:45 in Room 100. Hope to see you there!
Lunch will be served.
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Section 230 Master Class: Volunteers needed!
SF Offices of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Friday, October 14th
2:00-3:30 PM
555 Mission Street, Suite 3000
San Francisco
Section 230 has faced serious challenges and threats of erosion in recent months, with courts reaching surprising results and prolonging litigation in which many digital platforms expected a quick resolution.
A distinguished group will conduct a master class in Section 230 issues, including: the California Court of Appeal decision in Hassell v. Bird regarding takedown orders following default judgments; the decision of the 9th Circuit in Doe No. 14 v. Internet Brands and its repercussions in recent cases; avoiding judicial distaste with respect to Section 230; when moving to dismiss a Section 230 case is appropriate; and much more.
To volunteer and for more information, please contact Louise Lee, BCLT at: llee@law.berkeley.edu
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UAEM 10th Annual Conference
Friday, October 14th-Sunday, October 16th
Keynote: Amy Kapczynski, Yale Law School
Other highlighted speakers:
Talha Syed, Berkeley Law School
Peter Maybarduk, Public Citizen, Berkeley Law 07'
Judit Rius, Doctors without Borders, Stanford LLM
At the Universities Allied for Essential Medicines' annual conference, students will have the opportunity to network, expand their knowledge of the legal aspects of access to medicines issues, and workshop strategies for advocacy campaigns on and off campus.
Topics discussed will include global university tech transfer and conflict-of- interest policies, and U.S. and international health and intellectual property legislation, including trade agreements such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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Clinical Program Information Session
Monday, October 17, 2016
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
105 Boalt
The Clinical Program Faculty and Students -- Death Penalty Clinic, East Bay Community Law Center, Envrionmental Law Clinic, International Human Rights Law Clinic, Policy Advocacy Clinic, and the Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic -- invite all Berkeley Law students to their information fair on Monday, October 27 from 12:30-20 pm in 105 Boalt.
We will start with lunch at 12:30 followed by a short presentation on the clinical program and the application process for Spring 2017. Afterwards, each Clinic will have faculty and current students present to answer your questions about opportunities available.
Applications will soon be available at the clinical program website: www.law.berkeley.edu/clinicapplication.htm. The deadline to apply is Noon on Monday, October 24, 2016.
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Samuelson Clinic Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Steinhart Courtyard
Are you interested in public interest technology law and policy topics such as privacy, copyright, free speech, and patent reform, including issues like biometrics, international copyright agreements, fair use, mobile privacy, surveillance systems, patent-busting, social networking, FOIA suits, and digital archives? Would you like to work with public interest technology organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Center for Democracy and Technology, Public Knowledge, the Mozilla Foundation, Creative Commons, or the ACLU? Do you want to learn real-world lawyering skills from a staff of dedicated public interest technology experts and advocates?
If so, then participating in the Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic may be for you. Please join Clinic students and staff for our informational happy hour to find out more about the Clinic's work and students' experiences.
Beer, wine, and food provided!
Find out more about the Samuelson Clinic here.
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LAW AND TECH OPPORTUNITIES
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ACLU-Northern California Accepting Applications for Spring 2017 Law & Policy Internship Program
The ACLU of Northern California invites applications for Spring 2017 internships in its Legal-Policy Department. Internships are full- or part-time, generally requiring a 16–24 hours per week commitment. Interns will be eligible for Law School field placement credit. Students must commit to working all semester (12–14 weeks). The ACLU prefers that part-time interns commit to work full work days (i.e., two eight-hour days rather than four four-hour days) and recommends that students commit as many days a week as possible for the best internship experience. (For details about field placement credits, contact Sue Schechter, sschechter@law.berkeley.edu.)
Litigation internships
Litigation Interns work directly with one or more attorneys and conduct legal research and writing in support of active and potential impact litigation that spans the ACLU's issue areas. When possible, interns attend appellate arguments, trial proceedings, and depositions. Additionally, interns may be asked to investigate facts and possible legal claims arising from intakes received via the Civil Liberties Hotline. Interns are encouraged to attend and participate in monthly program meetings, where prospective litigation and strategy are discussed. The Legal-Policy Department accepts 4-5 Litigation Interns per term. Litigation intern positions open in both our San Francisco and Fresno offices.
Technology & Civil Liberties internship
The Technology and Civil Liberties Intern will participate in cutting edge legal and policy work to safeguard privacy and free speech in the modern digital world. Interns will help draft reports, analyses, articles, and testimony to the legislature and regulatory agencies. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in strategy meetings with other ACLU staff, work with other interns in the San Francisco office, and likely attend technology meetings and events throughout the Bay Area.
Applications must include the following: (1) Cover Letter that includes a statement about (a) which internship you are applying for, (b) a brief statement about why you want to work on that issue at the ACLU-NC, and (c) how you encountered the internship opening; (2) Resume; (3) Writing Sample; and, (4) List of References with contact information. Submit Spring 2017 applications at https://aclunc.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk06ib2. All applications may alternatively be submitted via U.S. mail to ACLU of Northern California, ATTN: Legal-Policy Department Internships, 39 Drumm Street, San Francisco, CA 94111.
Apply here>>
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Writing Competition — Patent Quality — Deadline Exended
The Patent Quality Initiative is hosting a writing competition for law students to research and write about issues related to patent quality. The First Place entry will be awarded $3,000 and Second Place will be awarded $1,500. Both winning articles will be published on the Patently-O Patent Law Journal and on the Patent Quality Initiative’s website.
The deadline for entries has been extended to November 7, 2016.
All entries must be submitted to the following email address: writing.competition@patentqualityinitiative.com with “PQI Writing Competition” in the subject line. The full competition information and entry requirements are here.
NOTE: If you submitted an entry to the email address listed in an earlier version of the rules or an earlier notice here in eNews, you should resubmit your entry to the corrected email address.
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Applications Open for Barr Scholarship
The Robert Barr Scholarship, created in honor of BCLT's long-time executive director, is accepting applications from current 2Ls and 3Ls.
This scholarship is for students who demonstrate financial need and a committed interest in the field of law and technology. The scholarship award amount is up to $15,000. Examples of committed interest include a technical degree or technical work experience, summer job in intellectual property or related field during law school, participation in BTLJ, enrollment in the Law and Technology Writing Workshop, enrollment and grade in Introduction to Intellectual Property, enrollment and grade in other courses listed under “Intellectual Property and Technology Law,” and statement submitted with application. To be considered, please send a copy of your transcript and a 1pg personal statement to financial-aid-law@berkeley.edu. Deadline: October 15, 2016.
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Law & Technology Certificate Program
Applications are now being accepted for the Law & Technology Certificate program.
The Law & Technology Certificate recognizes successful completion of a specialized course of study in addition to an activity component. The curricular requirements emphasize depth and breadth of coverage and afford students substantial flexibility in adapting their course of study toward a range of career paths at the growing intersection of law and technology.
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