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Homeland & National Security Law Review

Homeland & National Security Law Review

The Homeland & National Security Law Review (HNSLR) is the first legal periodical offered by an LL.M. Program at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. It is published annually in digital form and available on HeinOnline, Lexis Nexis and Westlaw. Our mission is to publish timely, practical, and innovative scholarly articles, notes, and comments in the field of homeland and national security law. We also welcome articles focused on veterans’ issues. We strive to foster an intellectual forum for academics and practitioners in the field of homeland and national security law so that others may continue to learn and share in this intriguing, dynamic area of the law.

The Homeland and National Security Law Review, in conjunction with The Homeland and National Security Law LL.M. program, will provide a means to encourage, foster, and disseminate the ever-evolving body of knowledge amassed by students, faculty, scholars, associated professionals, and staff in the emerging field of homeland and national security law. This law review will include, and encourages submission of, not just traditional law review articles, but also essays by subject matter experts. The HNSLR will also focus on the practical application of the law, whether by consideration of operational principles arising in its application or in consideration of the juxtaposition of the law and policy of homeland security.

WMU-Cooley Community Conversations Drone Law Symposium

WMU-Cooley Law School’s Homeland and National Security Law Review hosted, along with national drone experts, a virtual Drone Law Symposium on Nov. 10, 2021. The speakers discussed various legal issues involved with the use and operations of small drones known as small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS).

Topics discussed included privacy issues, pilot liability and the Counter UAS Law, which is designed to protect the safety and efficiency of the nation’s airspace. The event was moderated by WMU-Cooley Homeland and National Security Law LL.M. candidate Kati Komorosky. Presenters and their areas of expertise include Gary Watson, Fortem Technology, sUAS Threats and Countermeasures; Kathryn Rattigan, Robinson & Cole LLP, Data Privacy and sUAS; Rick Conklin, Reeder, Platcha & Murphy, sUAS Pilot Legal Concerns; and Colin W. Maquire, professor of Homeland and National Security Law Programs, Counter UAS Act.

The symposium was held in conjunction with WMU-Cooley Law School’s  Homeland and National Security Emergency Response and Education Association. 

 

Drone Law Symposium