The Limits of Abstract Patents in an Intangible Economy
Jan. 14, 2009: Duke Law co-sponsors a conference examining the determination of patentability given current legal doctrine and economic realities. Hosted by The Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. » Event Details

Race and Socio-Economic Class: Unraveling an Increasingly Complex Tapestry
Jan. 23, 2009: A conference exploring the complex interplay between race and socio-economic class and the unique challenges this interaction presents for policy makers. » Event Details

Local Property, Global Justice: Law and Resources in the Era of Climate Change
Jan. 30, 2009: A conference seeking to shed new light on the issues of climate change by looking at property-based solutions and answering questions about international coordination.

Gao Xiqing '86 analyzes the financial crisis
Gao says that the U.S. financial system must change fundamentally and acknowledge the global support it requires. » The Atlantic

Professor James Boyle encourages rethinking intellectual property rights
Bad intellectual property policy unnecessarily locks up our cultural heritage, Boyle says. » FLYP

Professor Scott Silliman comments on the possibility of pursuing a war crimes investigation for Bush administration
"From a legal point of view, it would be exceedingly difficult," Silliman says. » Detroit Free Press

Professor James Coleman comments on Georgia case
By failing to secure legal representation for a man facing capital charges, the state has violated the man’s constitutional rights and undermined his chances of receiving a fair trial, Coleman says. » The New York Times

Professor Bill Brown discusses credit default swap regulation
"It's a great financial innovation," Brown says. » Marketplace

Professor William Reppy comments on Wake County dog biting case
Nearly every state has a death penalty for dogs, triggered by a second or third offense, Reppy says. » The News & Observer