News

CALL FOR PAPERS: THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREA

July 07, 2009 at 01:44 p.m.

THE 80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT CRASH OF 1929:
LAW, MARKETS, AND THE ROLE OF THE STATE

Chapman University School of Law: Nexus Journal of Law and Policy Orange, CA October 30, 2009

In connection with the 80th anniversary of the historic crash of 1929, Chapman University School of Law's Journal of Law and Policy is pleased to host a symposium on Friday, October 30th, 2009 on the topic of Law, Markets, and the Role of the State. From October 24th to October 29th 1929, the New York Stock exchange dove nearly forty percent. The Great Crash of 1929 has been cited as one of the biggest contributors to the Great Depression. 80 years later, almost to the day, similar problems and predicaments face the markets and the State in the modern financial arena. With a new President, Cabinet, and legislative programs on the docket, there are significant questions revolving around the role of the State when the nation faces economic crisis. Some questions are unique to the modern financial system; others draw reference to the response to the Great Crash of 1929. The purpose of this symposium is to explore the range of historical and current issues that arise within the intersection of the Law and the Market. Further, the Symposium seeks to approach such questions from both a philosophical and practical viewpoint.

TOPICS:
We are now accepting proposals for papers and panel presentations on issues related to this symposium topic. Examples of the types of topics that we encourage authors and panelists to submit include but are not limited to:

  • The Historical Relevance of the Great Crash and it's application to the current economic climate
  • The Role of Regulation in times of Economic Crisis
  • The Role of the State in Times of Economic Crisis
  • The Role of the Courts in Times of Economic Crisis
  • The Constitutionality of Government Bailouts
  • The Actions of the Federal Reserve
  • The Actions of the SEC and Oversight
  • The SEC, Naked Short Selling, and Credit Default Swaps
  • The Treasury, SEC, and Federal Reserve

PAPER SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
Interested authors and presenters should submit an abstract of not more than 250 words to:
Email: nexuslawjournal@gmail.com by July 6th, 2009. Authors and presenters will be informed by July 15th, 2009 of the outcome of the initial review process. Final papers will be due on October 30, 2009, however, some extension may be granted. Accepted papers will be published in the Chapman University School of Law, Nexus Journal of Law and Policy in a special symposium issue, and authors will be expected to present at the symposium. The Journal expects to be able to cover the cost of travel and accommodations to attend and present at the symposium.

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Questions and requests for further information can be directed to: CONTACT:
Joshua Partington Editor in Chief
Nexus Journal of Law and Policy
Joshua.Partington@gmail.com

Faculty advisors include Professor Hugh Hewitt and Dean Timothy Canova.