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The bepress Legal Series contains manuscripts by top scholars, many of which will eventually appear in top law reviews. Browse the most recent submissions here!

Documents from 2023

Increased copyright flexibilities for user-generated creativity, Peter K. Yu

Marshalling Copyright Knowledge to Understand Four Decades of Berne, Peter K. Yu

Rethinking Education Theft Through the Lens of Intellectual Property and Human Rights, Peter K. Yu

The changing chemistry between intellectual property and investment law, Peter K. Yu

The incremental development of the ASEAN-China strategic partnership for intellectual property, Peter K. Yu

Third Amendment to the Chinese Copyright Law, Peter K. Yu

Three Megatrends in the International Intellectual Property Regime, Peter K. Yu

Vaccine Development, the China Dilemma, and International Regulatory Challenges, Peter K. Yu

The Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education: Achieving Student Body Diversity in All Levels of Education, Nancy L. Zisk

Documents from 2022

Even with AI certification initiatives, lawyers need more schooling on tech

Even with AI certification initiatives, lawyers need more schooling on tech

Is There a Correlation between Scholarly Productivity, Scholarly Influence and Teaching Effectiveness in American Law Schools? An Empirical Study

The Expelled Law Student: A Case Law Survey

The role of expertise and experts in public service and policy

Why Capacity Market Prices Are Too High, Todd S. Aagaard and Andrew N. Kleit

EL JUICIO DE LA SUPREMA CORTE DE ESTADOS UNIDOS SOBRE EL SUPUESTO DERECHO CONSTITUCIONAL A ABORTAR.docx, Jorge Adame Goddard

Estudios de Derecho Romano y Derecho Civil, desde una perspectiva histórica, comparativa y práctica, Jorge Adame Goddard

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A Conversation with Syrian Women: The Way Forward, Padideh Ala'i

AUWCL Hosts Sixth Annual Conference of Brazilian and American Judges: Symposium on the Economic Analysis of Law, Padideh Ala'i

Combatting Sexual & Gender-Based Violence in Syria: How Can We Play a Role?, Padideh Ala'i

Introduction to International Law at WCL, Padideh Ala'i

(Re)assessing U.S. Economic and Financial Regulatory Policy in the Era of COVID and Beyond, Padideh Ala'i

The Importance (and Complexity) of Mainstreaming Gender in Trade Agreements, Padideh Ala'i

The Power and Impact of International Education, Padideh Ala'i

The Role of Governments in a Changing World: Implementing Human Rights, Environmental Protection, and Government Transparency, Padideh Ala'i

Trade and Inclusivity: Small and Mid-size Enterprises (SMEs) and Women's Access to Trade, Padideh Ala'i

U.S. Post Election: What Real Changes to Expect on International Trade?, Padideh Ala'i

US Trade Policy at a Crossroads, Padideh Ala'i

Bargaining Without Bias, Cynthia Alkon

Criminal Court System Failures During COVID-19: An Empirical Study, Cynthia Alkon

How to be a Better Plea Bargainer, Cynthia Alkon and Andrea Kupfer Schneider

Foreign and International Law Research, Jennifer Allison

Introduction to the German Legal System, Jennifer Allison

Legal Research: Arbitration Clauses in NY Employment Contracts (Class 1), Jennifer Allison

Legal Research: Arbitration Clauses in NY Employment Contracts (Class 2), Jennifer Allison

Remedies in the Common Law: Class 1 - Contracts, Jennifer Allison

Remedies in the Common Law: Class 2 - Torts, Jennifer Allison

Remedies in the Common Law: Class 3 - Injunctions, Jennifer Allison

Remedies in the Common Law: Class 4 - Section 1983 Civil Rights Claims, Jennifer Allison

Source Citation in Legal Bibliography and Its Impact on Research: A Comparative Examination of Criminal Sentencing Discretion Law and Practice in California and Germany (Pre-Publication Final Draft), Jennifer Allison

Tribute to Professor Samuel W. Calhoun, Doug Ammar, David Carson, Kelly Faglioni, John Fishwick, Mark Grunewald, Stephen Halpin, Brandon Hasbrouck, Brant Hellwig, Lyman Johnson, Bill Johnston, Rick Kirgis, Brian Murchison, Joan Shaughnessy, and Howard Wall

Enforceability of Step-Down Provisions in Automobile Insurance Policies, Constance A. Anastopoulo

Step-Down or Step-On? When is Your Coverage Not Really Your Coverage?, Constance A. Anastopoulo

Anderson Sailing the Stormy Seas final.pdf, Jerry L. Anderson

Book Review: My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. By Resmaa Menakem, Central Recovery Press (CRP) 2017, Filippa M. Anzalone

Anti-Discrimination Ethics Rules and the Legal Profession, Michael Ariens

The Appearance of Appearances, Michael Ariens

The Fall of an American Lawyer, Michael Ariens

Resilience Justice and Urban Water Planning, Craig Anthony (Tony) Arnold and Resilience Justice Project Researchers

Fair Use Events in France: A Recap, College Art Association and Peter Jaszi

Submission of Amicus Curiae Observations in the Case of The Prosecutor v. Dominic Ongwen, Erin Baines, Kamari M. Clarke, and Mark A. Drumbl

Gavil, Kovacic, Baker, and Wright's Antitrust Law in Perspective: Cases, Concepts and Problems in Competition Policy, 4th, Jonathan Baker

Equality and Family Autonomy, Katharine K. Baker

Jon Band and Sean Flynn drafted a letter to USTR that was signed by 20 American civil society groups advocating for balanced copyright in trade policy., Jonathan Band and Sean Flynn

Reimagining Children's Rights in the US, Elizabeth Barnert, Joseph Wright, Charlene Choi, Jonathan Todres, and Neal Halfon

Learning Commercial Law: Core Concepts, Wayne Barnes, Paula A. Franzese, Kevin V. Tu, and David G. Epstein

"Un-Canceling" America, David Barnhizer

Ford's Underlying Controversy, Christine P. Bartholomew and Anya Bernstein

A Glass Half Full Look at the Changes in the American Legal Market, Benjamin H. Barton

An Institutional Analysis of Lawyer Regulation: Who Should Control Lawyer Regulation - Courts, Legislatures, or the Market, Benjamin H. Barton

A Tale of Two Case Methods, Benjamin H. Barton

Book Review - Middle Income Access to Justice, Benjamin H. Barton

Economists on Deregulation of the American Legal Profession: Praise and Critique, Benjamin H. Barton

Hamilton, Burr, and Defamation: Physical versus Verbal Duels, Benjamin H. Barton

Harry Potter and the Half-Crazed Bureaucracy, Benjamin H. Barton

Harry Potter and the Law, Benjamin H. Barton

Harry Potter Och Den Farliga Staten, Benjamin H. Barton

Is There a Correlation between Law Professor Publication Counts, Law Review Citation Counts, and Teaching Evaluations? An Empirical Study, Benjamin H. Barton

Measuring Poverty: A New Approach, Benjamin H. Barton

Religion-Based Peremptory Challenges After Batson v. Kentucky and J.E.B. v. Alabama: An Equal Protection and First Amendment Analysis, Benjamin H. Barton

Review: "The Emperor of Ocean Park": The Quintessence of Legal Academia, Benjamin H. Barton

Saving Law Reviews from Political Scientists: A Defense of Lawyers, Law Professors, and Law Reviews, Benjamin H. Barton

The Aba, the Rules, and Professionalism: The Mechanics of Self-Defeat and a Call for a Return to the Ethical, Moral, and Practical Approach of the Canons, Benjamin H. Barton

The Future of Law Practice: Fresh Models of Lawyering, Technologies and Business, Benjamin H. Barton

The Law-School Crash, Benjamin H. Barton

The Lawyer-Judge Hypothesis, Benjamin H. Barton

The Lawyer's Monopoly — What Goes and What Stays, Benjamin H. Barton

The Supreme Court Needs Diversity in More Ways Than One, Benjamin H. Barton

Tort Reform, Innovation, and Playground Design, Benjamin H. Barton

Triaging Appointed-Counsel Funding and Pro Se Access to Justice, Benjamin H. Barton

Trump, Lawyer Regulation, and the Institutional Double Bind, Benjamin H. Barton

Harry Potter and the Half-Crazed Bureaucracy, Benjamin H. Barton