Western Michigan University Cooley Law School's Homeland and National Security Law Review will host national drone experts during a virtual "Drone Law Symposium" Wednesday, November 10, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via WebEx.
The speakers will discuss various legal issues involved with the use and operations of small drones known as small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS).
Topics being discussed include 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 will be 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
- Colin W. Maquire, professor of Homeland and National Security Law Programs-Counter UAS Act
The symposium is open to the public and is being held in conjunction with WMU-Cooley Law School's Homeland and National Security Emergency Response and Education Association. Those interested in attending the symposium should register at hnslawreview@cooley.edu. Additional information on the symposium is available at https://info.cooley.edu/blog/homeland-national-security-law-review-symposium-drone-concerns.
