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Law Forum Symposium: Recent Developments in Maryland Lawmaking
- When:
- Location:
- John and Frances Angelos Law Center
- Room:
- Moot Court
- Description:
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Join the Law Forum for a symposium: Recent Developments in Maryland Lawmaking.
Registration begins at 8:45 a.m., and Dean Ronald Weich will give a welcome and introduction at 9:15 a.m.
Voter Referendum | 9:30 -10:30 a.m.
In light of Maryland’s limited use of the voter referendum process, how did same-sex marriage, gambling, and redistricting make it to the ballot in 2012, and once there, how were they campaigned and marketed? Will voter referendum arise again in the near future? How will the referendum results affect the Maryland legal community?Moderator: Associate Dean Victoria Schultz
Panelists:- Delegate Sandy Rosenberg
- Hon. Shannon Avery
- Aaron Merki, CEO Free State Legal Project
- David Rocah, Maryland ACLU
Adjudication | 10:45 -11:45 a.m.
In recent sessions the Court of Appeals adjudicated controversial issues such as appointed counsel for bail bond hearings, strict liability for pit bull owners, and contributory negligence, amongst others, which have been addressed by the legislature as well. What do these results tell us about the dynamic relationship between the legislature and judiciary?Moderator: Professor Byron Warnken
Panelists:- Paul DeWolfe, Public Defender
- Hon. Lynne A. Battaglia
- Senator Brian Frosh
- Hon. Alan Wilner
Lunch | noon - 1 p.m.
Implementation | 1-2 p.m.
What does this upcoming year's legislative session hold? What actions are taken to prepare legislation for implementation before passage? How do the legislature and governor's office communicate to achieve successful sessions and how is the resulting legislation implemented?Moderator: Professor Angela Vallario
Panelists:- Delegate Jon Cardin
- Gerard Evans, Consultant
- Chairman Joseph F. Vallario, Jr.
- David Stamper, Deputy Legislative Officer, Office of the Governor
- Contact Name:
- Alicia Shelton
- Contact Email:
- alicia.shelton@ubalt.edu
- Contact Phone:
- 410.837.4142
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request 10 days prior to a campus event and 30 days prior to an event requiring travel.
