The Law and the Machine
Both law and machine are man's creations. Both exist to serve him, but may very well hurt him too, since both they are not always used for their intended purposes. Law and machines can come from the noblest enterprises, but can also serve the cause of folly. They are instruments of progress.
This fifth edition of the 鈥淐ompetition and Innovation鈥� conference series will explore the relationship between law and technique, between law and the machine. It will take stock of the changes and responses of law to technical advances and revisit the fears often associated with progress. Can we, by exploring the relationships between law and the machine, in certain fields, anticipate the future state of the law and its corresponding place and function in tomorrow鈥檚 modern jurisdictions? Must we fear the 鈥渢echnicalisation鈥� of law, to the extent of seeing the machine eventually replace it?
The conference will kick off at noon with a screening of the film "" in presence of its two directors, Mathieu Roy and Harold Crooks.
See the program and the list of speakers on
A request for 3 hours of continuing legal education accreditation has been made to the Barreau du Qu茅bec. Registration is free, but mandatory: email Ms Sharon.Webb [at] mcgill.ca (Sharon Webb) or phone her at聽514-398-2759 to secure your spot. Kindly indicate if you are a member of the bar and are seeking CLE accreditation.
This event is organised by the Centre for Intellectual Property Policy (McGill) and the Chaire en droit de la s茅curit茅 et des affaires 茅lectroniques (Universit茅 de Montr茅al), as part of the Regroupement Droit, changements et gouvernance.
