Tag Archives: Concepts

Legal Theory Lexicon: Words and Concepts

Introduction Even before entering law school, law students are likely to know that lawyers work with words and ideas.  But most law students are likely to get through the first year without learning of one of the most basic distinctions … Continue reading

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Diaz v. Grill Concepts: Ignorance Is (No Longer) Bliss

In May of 2018, a California appellate court handed down an important decision clarifying employers’ liability for waiting time penalties. In Diaz v. Grill Concepts Services, Inc., No. B280846 (2d District, May 24, 2018) (slip op. available here), the Second … Continue reading

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D'Agostino on Anti-Essentialist Legal Concepts

Joseph D'Agostino (Savannah Law School) has posted Against Imperialism in Legal Concepts (University of New Hampshire Law Review, 17 UNH L Rev 67 (2018)) on SSRN.  Here is the abstract: The authority of government — and that of its politicians, judges, regulators, … Continue reading

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Evolving concepts of work and sustainability of copyright: the curious case of curated fireworks displays

Over the past few years The IPKat has discussed copyright protection in relation to many different types of less conventional works. Today, we are happy to host the following guest contribution by Akshat Agrawal(Jindal Global Law School), who discusses copyright … Continue reading

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Rosenberg on Concepts of Freedom & Criminal Law

Roni M. Rosenberg (Ono Academic College – Law School; Tel Aviv University – Buchmann Faculty of Law; Taubenschlag Institute of Criminal Law, Tel Aviv University) has posted Two Concepts of Freedom in Criminal Jurisprudence (6(2) Br. J. Am. Leg. Studies) on SSRN.  … Continue reading

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