Library: A Round-up of Reading
August 22, 2011 at 12:58 pm | Posted in Library | Leave a commentBlogs
Spatial Law and Policy Update (August 15, 2011) – Spatial Law and Policy
SpaceX Cleared for Launch Nov. 30, 2011 – Spaceports
My message to FAA employees: We hear you, and we’ve got your backs – Fast Lane
And Now For Something Different… (at least from LightSquared) – NSGIC
LightSquared Charges That GPS Receiver Manufacturers “Ignore” DoD Standards – NSGIC
TSA 10 Years After 9/11 – TSA Blog
Professor Joanne Gabrynowicz, Friday, 8-19-11 – The Space Show Blog
Regulatory Capture In The Wild – Songs of Space & Nuclear Warfare
This Is Probably a Job for Chris Borgen, Space Lawyer – Opinio Juris
Call for Papers: Asian Journal of Air and Space Law
August 19, 2011 at 9:30 am | Posted in Aviation Law Current Event, Space Law Current Events | Leave a commentby P.J. Blount with the blog faculty
The Asian Journal of Air and Space Law is seeking papers for its upcoming issues. Please see the attached call for papers.
Event: Third Annual International Conference on Law & Regulation of Air Transport and Space Applications
August 19, 2011 at 9:19 am | Posted in Space Law Current Events | Leave a commentby P.J. Blount with the blog faculty
Source – IASL at the University of McGill:
CALL FOR PAPERS
Third Annual International Conference
on Law & Regulation of Air Transport and Space ApplicationsDecember 4 – 6, 2011
National Law University, New Delhi, IndiaImportant Dates:
Abstract Registration due: 16 September 2011
Notification to Authors: 30 September 2011
Submission Deadline for Papers: 1 November 2011Asia is the fastest growing aviation market in the world, and India is an integral driver of that robust growth. Information and knowledge about laws and regulations related to aviation and space activities are essential to capitalize on the economic opportunities being created in this part of the world. It is in this context that the International Foundation for Aviation, Aerospace & Development (IFFAAD), the Institute of Air and Space Law of McGill University, and National Law University of New Delhi, India have planned and are pleased to announce the opening of the Call for Papers for the Third Annual International Conference on Law & Regulation of Air Transport and Space Applications.
The International Foundation for Aviation, Aerospace & Development, seated in Montreal with the host chapter in Delhi, operates to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the public interest in issues pertinent to the development of the international aviation industry as well as space applications. The Institute of Air and Space Law of McGill University in Montreal, Canada offers the world’s leading educational and research program in Air and Space Law. Celebrating its 6oth birthday this year, the Institute has a rich history of research, scholarship, and educational programs designed to provide the best graduate education available to air and space lawyers anywhere. The National Law University in New Delhi, India, established in 2008, is committed to creating a legal institution within India to competitively prepare lawyers for global legal careers as agents of change for India.International Conference is thoughtfully designed to be useful to practicing lawyers, legal officers working for airlines and governmental aviation civil ministries and regulators, airport managers, as well law teachers and students. It will create awareness of emerging issues provide networking opportunities and promote collaborative business arrangements between foreign and Indian aviation and space industries. The program will include invited contributions from leading experts in the fields plus presentations selected on the basis of abstracts submitted in response to this Call. We would appreciate it if you would kindly pass on this information to others within your organization who may also be interested in submitting an abstract. Presenters of papers will enjoy free registration, accommodation and meals for the days of the Conference.
Main Topics of Interest:
• Aviation Safety
• Aviation Security
• Aircraft Manufacturer Liability
• Airline Liability and Insurance
• Government Regulation, Bilaterals, and the Liberalization of Air Transport
• Emerging Issues for Air Navigation Services and Liability
• Emerging Issues for Airports and their Economic Regulation
• Emerging Environmental Issues
• Financing of, and Foreign Investment in, Aircraft, Airlines, Airports, Ground Handling, MRO, Manufacturing
• Regional Aviation Infrastructure
• Competition Law and Airline Alliances
• Emerging Issues in Commercial Space Applications: Satellite Communications, Navigation, and Remote Sensing
• Space Security: ASAT’s and Weaponization of Space, On-orbit Servicing, Dual Use, Space DebrisGuidelines for submissions:
The Conference Organizers invite submissions of abstracts for papers to be presented at the Conference.
1. Abstracts should be between 150 and 200 words (in MS Word (.doc or .docx) format) and must indicate the precise topic (title) of the paper, author’s full name and current organization affiliation, and full coordinates and email address.
2. Submissions must be in English.
3. The due date for abstracts is Friday 16 September 2011 at 5.00 p.m. Eastern Time in Canada.
4. Submissions may be sent to: Diane Howard at diane.howard@mcgill.ca and Dr. Sanat Kaul at sanat_kaul@hotmail.com
5. Questions may be addressed to the above email addresses.
6. Instructions to Authors will soon be available on the Conference website at: www.mcgill.ca/iasl
UN Establishes Expert Geospatial Information Group
August 16, 2011 at 9:32 am | Posted in Remote Sensing Law | Leave a commentby P.J. Blount with the blog faculty
Source – Geoconnexion:
UN establishes expert geospatial information group
16 August 2011, 10:32am
UN establishes expert geospatial information groupThe United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) made history earlier this month in Geneva by establishing a new intergovernmental body to address an emerging global issue. The UN Committee on Global Geospatial Information Management would bring together, for the first time at the global level, government experts from all member states to consult on the rapidly changing field of geospatial information.
At a time when few new intergovernmental bodies are being created, this decision reflected ECOSOC’s concern for promoting greater and wider use of geospatial information globally for sustainable development and humanitarian assistance. . . . [Full Story]
What Is Cyberwar? The defense community can’t figure out how to define it.
August 16, 2011 at 9:28 am | Posted in Cyber Law | Leave a commentby Joanne Irene Gabrynowicz with the blog faculty
Source: Slate
By Jeffrey Carr
This article arises from Future Tense, a collaboration among Arizona State University, the New America Foundation, and Slate.
What constitutes an act of cyberwar?
Before we get to that, there’s a clue in the spelling of the word: cyberwar instead of cyber war. The U.S. Defense Department has determined that cyber is a fifth domain after air, land, sea, and space. We wouldn’t call the World War II battle for domain of the skies an “airwar,” or the showdowns over North African terrain “landwar.” Yet somehow cyberwar has become the preferred term. The oddity of the convention reflects the fact that cyberwar is not quite “war,” not quite “cyber,” yet it is so palpably real that most developed and developing nations are standing up their own cyber commands to engage in it.
The problem, of course, is that no one can agree on what constitutes an act of cyberwar. There is as yet no international treaty in place that establishes a legal definition for an act of cyber aggression. More…
Gabrynowicz to appear on the Space Show
August 16, 2011 at 9:04 am | Posted in NCRSASL News, Space Law Current Events | Leave a commentby P.J. Blount with the blog faculty
Prof. Joanne Irene Gabrynowicz, Director of the National Center for Remote Sensing Air, and Space Law will be appearing on the Space Show on Friday August 19, 2011, 9:30-11 AM PDT. Tune in at www.thespaceshow.com and listen to the discussion on Title 51.
Library: A Round-up of Reading
August 15, 2011 at 1:32 pm | Posted in Library | Leave a commentArticle
Michael Listner, An update on the proposed European Code of Conduct, The Space Review
Blogs
Geolocation and Privacy: Are We Going the Right Way? – Spatial Law and Policy Blog
Where Are the Aliens? Is Their Problem Legal? – Prawfs Blawg
NASA OIG Critical Of Paying For Employee Education – NASA Watch
LightSquared Update 8/10/11 – NSGIC
FCC: No timetable for LightSquared review – NSGIC
Civilian Deaths from Drone Strikes – Lawfare
LightSquared hits out at GPS equipment makers – GoeConnexion
Congratulations to Prof. Glenn Reynolds (InstaPundit) on His 10th Blog Anniversary! – Volokh Conspiracy
Airline’s Liability for Injuries Caused by Falling Baggage – Aviation Law Monitor
Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition 2012 Problem
August 15, 2011 at 10:47 am | Posted in Space Law Current Events | Leave a commentby P.J. Blount with the blog faculty
The International Institute of Space Law has published the 2012 Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition problem. The case of the Republic of Verona v. the Commonwealth of Montague is now available for download.
New NCRSASL Publication: A Chronological Survey of the Development of Art. IX of the Outer Space Treaty
August 12, 2011 at 11:25 am | Posted in Journal of Space Law, NCRSASL News | Leave a commentby Joanne Irene Gabrynowicz with the blog faculty
Article IX is the longest article in the Outer Space Treaty. It encompasses several principles of
international law and space law. This publication, A Chronological Survey of the Development of Art. IX of the Outer Space Treaty, is based on an Article IX analysis provided by Professor Sergio Marchisio of the University La Sapienza of Rome in the Cologne Commentary on Space Law. A chart was created by distinguishing the four main legal elements in Article IX that were identified by him: international cooperation, due regard, harmful contamination, and international consultations.
The information provided in the survey lists in chronological order the summarized statements and declarations that each Nation – State or nongovernmental organization made to the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Legal Subcommittee during the drafting years. The legal questions raised in these records of negotiation concerning Article IX began with “principle 6” of the Soviet Proposal for a Declaration of the Basic Principles Governing the Activities of States pertaining to the Exploration and Use of Outer Space in early 1962. This proposed principle evolved into “Principle 6″ of the Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space unanimously adopted by the General Assembly in 1963. Further negotiations in the Legal Subcommittee led to early elements of the principle being contained in “Article VIII” of the revised Soviet Draft Treaty Governing the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, The Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, and “Article 10” of the U.S. Draft Treaty Governing the Exploration of the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, submitted in 1966. Eventually these draft articles were consolidated by the Legal Working Group L.9 and adopted, thus establishing Article IX of the Outer Space Treaty.
Now Available Without Charge – Space Law: Selected Documents 2010, vols. 1 & 2 A Supplement to Journal of Space Law
August 12, 2011 at 11:22 am | Posted in Journal of Space Law, NCRSASL News | Leave a commentby Joanne Irene Gabrynowicz with the blog faculty
The National Center for Remote Sensing, Air, and Space Law is pleased to make available, without charge, Space Law; Selected Documents 2010, Vols. 1 and 2 . Volume 1 includes national space law documents and Volume 2 includes international space law documents. They are a compilation of space law documents from the year 2010 that were gathered primarily from postings placed on Res Communis from 1 January through 31 December 2010. The postings are supplemented with materials from other sources that were also published in 2010 . The compilation is a special supplement to the Journal of Space Law, the world’s oldest law review dedicated to space law. The Journal of Space Law, beginning with the first volume, is available on line throughHeinOnLine.
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