Panel 3: The Debate Over United States v. Nosal
If any of the panels can be said to have been adversarial in what was a largely congenial symposium, it was surely the third. While this wasn’t entirely unexpected (“debate” was in the title of the panel, after all), the articles that the two panelists’ submitted didn’t represent diametrically opposing views. But, as is all... Read More
Panel 2: What is Unauthorized Access? Part 2
We were delighted to continue our conversation on unauthorized access under the CFAA with three esteemed academics: Patricia Bellia, Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, Michael J. Madison, Professor of Law at Pitt Law, and James Grimmelmann, Professor of Law at Maryland Law. Professor Paul Ohm of Georgetown Law, who later shared his... Read More
Panel 1: “What is Unauthorized Access: Part 1”
After the opening remarks by David Bitkower, The George Washington Law Review Symposium’s first Panel addressed the question: “What is Unauthorized Access?” The name of the panel references the language of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), 18 U.S.C. § 1030(a), which prohibits anyone from “access[ing] a computer without authorization or exceeding authorization.” An... Read More
Observations from the GWLR Administrative Law Panel
The American Bar Association Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice held their annual Administrative Law Conference beginning on October 29, 2015. The George Washington University Law Review (Law Review) hosted one of the opening breakout sessions, the journal’s Annual Review of Administrative Law. This year, the panel was named primarily for the three... Read More
On the Docket’s Preview of November Supreme Court Arguments
What exactly does it take to get your day in court? That’s the question on everyone’s minds during the second month of the Supreme Court’s Fall 2015 Term. The struggle to keep a case in court long enough to reach its merits is emerging as a recurring theme throughout the November arguments. In Monday’s Spokeo,... Read More
On the Docket’s Summary of October Supreme Court Arguments
In the opening month of the Supreme Court’s October 2015 term, there is no question as to the importance of providing a clear direction in criminal justice and procedure for all fifty states to follow. Of the ten arguments heard this month, a full half concern elements of criminal law or procedure — of which four implicate... Read More
Soliciting Submissions for Arguendo
After reorganizing our online team, The George Washington Law Review is proud to announce that our online publication, Arguendo, is once again accepting submissions. To make best use of Arguendo’s new accelerated two-month production schedule, submissions should be topical and should not exceed 8,000 words. Arguendo Essays will be edited for substantial and technical quality, but they will be subject... Read More
Making “Smart Growth” Smarter
Professor Steve P. Calandrillo, Chryssa V. Deliganis, and Andrea Woods 83 Geo. Wash. L. Rev. 829 The “smart growth” movement has had a significant influence on land use regulation over the past few decades, and promises to offer the antidote to suburban sprawl. But states and local governments that once enthusiastically touted smart growth legislation... Read More
Reasonable but Unconstitutional: Racial Profiling and the Radical Objectivity of Whren v. United States
Professors Gabriel J. Chin and Charles J. Vernon 83 Geo. Wash. L. Rev. 882 In Whren v. United States, the Supreme Court held, unanimously, that Fourth Amendment analysis was so radically objective that an otherwise legitimate search or arrest would not be invalidated even if an officer’s decision to act was based on race. Although... Read More
Killing For Your Dog
Professor Justin F. Marceau 83 Geo. Wash. L. Rev. 943 Legal fields as divergent as family law, torts, contracts, and trusts have each, to varying degrees, addressed the unique legal status of pets. The rights and obligations of pet owners are a topic of increasing legal interest. Even the criminal law has grappled with the... Read More