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Case studies are educational tools that engage readers in active learning by putting them squarely in the shoes of real people wrestling with real dilemmas. As students read a case, prepare assignments, and actively participate in class discussions and exercises, they learn how best to approach problems in the classroom and in the real world. The Case Studies program at Harvard Law School has the following goals:
• Support the development and adoption of case studies at Harvard Law School
• Provide a seamless, integrated e-commerce portal to catalogue & distribute Harvard Law School Case Studies
• Promote wider adoption of case studies in legal education

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Lisa Brem
Case Studies Program Manager
111 Langdell Hall
1545 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-495-8689 (office)
617-496-4409 (fax)
lbrem@law.harvard.edu

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Balloon Boy

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On October 15, 2009, Richard and Mayumi Heene called 911 in a panic. Their son Falcon had gone missing, as had a large metallic balloon housed in their backyard. Local and federal authorities conducted a highly publicized rescue effort for th..

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Managing the Client Portfolio Mandarin Translation

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Max Muller, the partner-in-charge of the Frankfurt office of an international law firm, has been asked to refine the list of clients with which his office is working. He tries to balance considerations of serving marquee clients, ensuring a steady volume of ..

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The Demise of Howrey Mandarin Translation

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Howrey had grown into a major law firm known for its leading antitrust practice as well as innovations in advertising, compensation, hiring, and document management. While the firm had experienced tremendous growth prior to the 2008 recession,..

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Last modified: June 17, 2013