Upcoming Symposium Opportunity on “Rethinking Penn Central”


The Pacific Authorized Basis is sponsoring a symposium entitled “Rethinking Penn Central,” which can be of curiosity to authorized students and different lecturers and coverage specialists concerned about property rights points. The PLF web site has directions on how you can submit a proposal at their web site. Right here is the outline:

Pacific Authorized Basis seeks papers for a analysis roundtable on the landmark regulatory takings case, Penn Central Transportation Firm v. Metropolis of New York, to be held in October 2023. We’re calling for students and practitioners to think about how courts would possibly finest “clarify when [a taking] happens.” We search papers that suggest alternate options or adjustments to the Penn Central normal.

Analysis Proposal Submission Particulars

Please submit a quick proposal that describes your thesis and the way your paper will contribute to the authorized dialogue concerning how you can repair or exchange the Penn Central regulatory takings check.Proposals must be submitted by July 1 to Ethan Blevins at eblevins@pacificlegal.org. Early proposal submission is inspired, nevertheless, as proposals can be reviewed on a rolling foundation, and approvals will permit authors to start work early.

Honorarium and Different Assist

Authors of accepted papers will obtain a $2,500 honorarium. Authors will profit from sturdy suggestions on their analysis at a workshop in October 2023. Papers can be revealed as working papers on the PLF web site, however not unique of different publications.

Be aware: PLF can also be my spouse’s employer. However she doesn’t have any involvement in organizing this symposium or assessing proposals.