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May 6, 2009, in Montreal
International & Interdisciplinary Roundtable on Space Governance

Preceding the International Interdisciplinary Congress on Space Debris, this high-level interdisciplinary event was an opportunity to discuss space, its governance and its peaceful use. Attendees can now download the presentations.

May 7-9, 2009, in Montreal
International Interdisciplinary Congress on Space Debris

Many joined us for this important two-part congress organised by the IASL, in collaboration with the Cologne University Institute of Air and Space Law (Germany) and the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (The Netherlands).

Attendees can now download the presentations.

The second part of this congress will take place in Bonn-Cologne, Germany, in May-June 2010. See you there!

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Annals of Air and Space Law - Vol. XXXIV (2009)

We are proud to announce that the latest edition, Volume XXXIV, has been published.

To order your copy, use the Order Form (2009) [.pdf]. Also, download our Annals of Air & Space Law - Comprehensive Index (1982-2009) [.pdf] to look for articles of interest.

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Workshop and Conference on Air Transport, Air & Space Law and Regulation, 12-16 April 2009, Abu Dhabi

The Institute of Air & Space Law hosted a Workshop and Conference on Air Transport, Air & Space Law and Regulation, in collaboration with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arad Emirates in Abu Dhabi, from April 12 to 16, 2009.

Both events were well attended by a wide variety of participants hailing mainly from the Gulf region.

Visit the Abu Dhabi 2009 page to download workshop and conference notes from our speakers, see the program or read the press clippings.

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McGill University graduates speak in China

[Click to zoom] McGill IASL graduate Jiefang Huang (second from left) and IASL Director Paul Stephen Dempsey (third from right) delivered papers at the International Forum on New Developments in Air & Space Law in the Age of Globalization on October 17, 2008, in Beijing, China. The event was sponsored by the Beijing University of Political Science and Law. Professor Dempsey also made a presentation on the McGill Institute at the Civil Aviation University of China in Tianjin.

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Professor Ram Jakhu gives several seminars in India

Representing the Institute of Air and Space Law, Prof. Ram Jakhu delivered an orientation lecture on the scope of air and space law on January 19, 2009, at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University to an audience of over 500 people comprising of the faculty members, students and administrative staff. His lecture focused on the rapid growth of the area of air and space law.

Ram Jakhu in front of the Admin Block building of RMLNL University in Lucknow, India.

Professor Jakhu also gave a seminar on "Space Tourism" to MBA (Aviation) students and Faculty members of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) in Gurgaon, and delivered a seminar on "Space Law: Latest Developments" at the School of International Studies of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (in Delhi) to LL.M. students, faculty members and several invited key figures in the public and private sectors in New Delhi. Finally, he reports being delighted with having had the opportunity to meet with some IASL alumni there.

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IASL students in action!

[Click to zoom] Member of parliament and former astronaut Marc Garneau (centre) shares the spotlight with IASL graduate students David Chen (Class of 2009), Michael Mineiro (Class of 2008), Alejandro Restrepo (Class of 2008) and Leire Mugarra (Class of 2007) during the 2008 Canadian Space Summit.

[Click to zoom] IASL CLASS OF 2009. Front row: Md Ahmad (Bangladesh), Kiattipon Tantikul (Thailand), Jose Ibanez (Chile) Second row: Rachel Pachoud (France), Amanda Mowle (United States), Dana Byrne (Canada), Jailing Shan (Taiwan), Kuan-Wei Chen (Taiwan/Netherlands). Third row: John Bellflower (United States), Carlos Almengor Cabalero (Panama), Luis Sotillo (Panama), Laurent Chassot (Switzerland), Martin Barberot (France)

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Creation of the Erin J.C. Arsenault Fellowships in Space Governance

The Institute of Air and Space Law is pleased to announce the creation of the Erin Arsenault Fellowships at McGill University for eligible incoming LLM and DCL candidates. Read the announcement or find out more about the Erin Arsenault Fellowships (conditions, amounts, application procedure, etc.) from Law Admissions.

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Members of the class of 2003 organize first PEOPIL conference on aviation

Stephen Eriksson organized the first Seminar held by the Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL) on Aviation/Tourism.

Lawyers from several continents attended the event held in Toulouse, France, on November 13-15, 2008, which included a tour of the Airbus 380 assembly plant.

Shown below from left to right, are Urban Olson, Stephen Eriksson and IASL Director Paul Dempsey.

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3rd IAASS Conference "Building a safer space together"
21-23 October 2008 – Rome, Italy

At the Third International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety Conference, the IASL was well represented.

Professor Ram Jakhu presented a paper on "International Regulatory Standards for Spaceports", which was co-authored by DCL candidate Yaw Nyampong.

Michael Mineiro - click to watch video of his talk on the FlightGlobal blog site

DCL candidate Michael Mineiro presented a paper he co-authored with professor Paul Dempsey on “ICAO's Role in Regulating Safety and Navigation in Suborbital Aerospace Transportation”.

Finally, Boeing Fellow Catherine Doldirina presented her paper on "Value of UN COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines."

In addition, Professor Ram Jakhu co-chaired two panel discussions on "Private Spaceflight and Safety Certification" and "International Space Safety Consensus Standards: The Way Ahead."

According to the professors and students of the IASL who attended, it was an excellent event that afforded many valuable insights and opportunities for discussion.

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Students and alums at the International Astronautical Congress and the 51st Space Law Colloquium this October...

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In October 2008, the International Astronautical Congress and the 51st Space Law Colloquium of the IISL took place in Glasgow, Scotland, birthplace of James McGill. Pictured are McGill IASL alumni(ae) at the Glasgow City Chambers, venue for the 17th Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition World Finals. From left to right: Michael Mineiro (‘07), Dr. Peter van Fenema (‘71), Catherine Doldirina (‘07), Prof. Stephan Hobe (‘85), Axelle Cartier (‘96), Anne-Marie Hebert (‘07), Prof. Setsuko Aoki (‘93), Ali Akbar Golrounia (‘87) and David Chen (‘08). Other alumni(ae) present at the Colloquium and/or the Moot Court but not in this picture: Prof. Francis Lyall ('63), Prof. Paul Larsen (‘63), Sylvia Ospina ('84) and Diane Howard ('07).

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Public International Air Law (2008) by Professor Paul Stephen Dempsey

The IASL is proud to announce the publication of Professor Paul S. Dempsey's latest book, Public International Air Law. This comprensive treatise is a must not only for law students, but also to practicing lawyers, government officials and policymakers, airlines, insurers and members of the public who are interested in air law.

Download the flyer (Public International Air Law - flyer [.pdf]), or use the order form (Public International Air Law - order form [.pdf]) to purchase your copy.

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Air & Space Law: A Global Perspective
September 17-20, 2008, in Montreal, Canada

The ABA's Forum on Air and Space Law, in partnership with the IASL, held its 2008 Annual Meeting and Conference this September in Montreal. This international gathering of more than 200 aviation and space lawyers, academics, executives, policy makers and other professionals was an opportunity for participants to examine the forces that shape the aviation and space industries of today - and tomorrow - and the legal superstructure in which those forces operate. Pictured above are a number of the McGill IASL graduates who attended.

This two-day event featured keynote speakers, moderators and panelists who are leaders in their areas of expertise. Among the topics, the panels focused on ATC privatization, airport issues, environmental law, passenger rights, safety, privacy and data security - worldwide. A competition law panel considered antitrust issues in the context of mergers and acquisitions, as well as current development in the areas of predation an concerted practices. Finally, a Space Law Panel took us on a journey beyond the current, hot issues of earth-bound aviation to the new frontiers of the extraterrestrial practice of law.

Read the Air & Space Law: global concern, global perspective needed for new rules, an article that was published in the McGill Reporter (Sept. 25, 2008).

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Nicolas Mateesco Matte honoured once, twice

At a luncheon hosted by the Permanent Canadian Representative for the International Civil Aviation Agency in Montreal on June 25, 2008, Professor Matte was honoured by members of the international aviation community on the occasion of his appointment of Chevalier of the National Order of Quebec.

Left to right: Denys Wibaux, Director, Legal Bureau, ICAO; Nicolas Kasirer, Dean of Law, McGill; Paul Dempsey, Director, Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill; Ghislaine Richard, LLM'81, former Canadian Representative to ICAO; Jean-Christophe Chouvet, French Representative, ICAO Council; Armand de Mestral, Jean Monnet Professor of Law, McGill; Charles Bédard, Former Canadian Representative to ICAO; Lionel Alain Dupuis, LLM'81, Canadian Representative, ICAO; and Nicolas Mateesco Matte, director emeritus of the IASL.