Conference Announcement
Punitive Damages, Due Process and Deterrence: The Debate After Williams
Hosted by The Charleston School of Law
Friday, September 7, 2007
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Last February, the United States Supreme Court added another layer to its punitive damages jurisprudence in Philip Morris USA v. Williams, 127 S.Ct. 1057 (2007). This one-day symposium brings together distinguished scholars, judges, and practitioners to engage in a dialogue concerning the implications of Williams, and more generally, the role of punitive damages in modern litigation. We invite you to join us.
Conference Chair: This conference was organized by Sheila B. Scheuerman, Associate Professor of Law, Charleston School of Law
Conference Program:
8:00 am.
Continental Breakfast and Registration
8:15 a.m.
Introduction and Welcome
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Panel I: The Implications of Philip Morris v. Williams
10:00-10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15-11:45 a.m.
Panel II: The Theory of Punitive Damages: Why Do We Award Punitive Damages And What Factors Further That Purpose?
11:45-12:45 p.m.
Lunch
12:45-2:30 p.m.
Panel III: Looking Forward: Punitive Damages In the Next Two Decades – Guideposts from Precedent, History & Sound Public Policy
2:30-2:40 p.m.
Break
2:40-4:10 p.m.
Panel IV: The Relationship Between Punitive Damages and Class Actions
4:10-4:15 p.m.
Break
4:15-5:30 p.m.
Panel V: Williams At The Trial Level: Jury Decision Making And Trial Strategy
Confirmed Panelists Include: Theodore Boutrous, Jr., Elizabeth J. Cabraser, Robin Conrad, Theodore Eisenberg, Andrew L. Frey, John Y. Gotanda, Laura J. Hines, Keith N. Hylton, Robert S. Peck, Michael Rustad, Victor E. Schwartz, Anthony J. Sebok, Catherine M. Sharkey, Neil Vidmar, and the Hon. William W. Wilkins
Tuition: Tuition for the conference is $150.00. For academics and government officials, the cost is $100.00. Tuition fee includes continental breakfast, boxed lunch and conference materials. Registration details will be provided at a later date.
For additional information, contact Sheila B. Scheuerman ([email protected])
