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Warren in the WSJ: Wall Street’s race to the bottom
In an op-ed, “Wall Street’s race to the bottom,” that appeared in the Feb. 9, 2010, edition of the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Law School Professor Elizabeth Warren makes the case for the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Warren is the chair of the TARP Congressional Oversight Panel.
Harvard Law School launches new Public Service Venture Fund
Harvard Law School today announced the creation of the Public Service Venture Fund, which will start by awarding $1 million in grants every year to help graduating students pursue careers in public service.
In a 2000 article, Professor Mnookin discusses “Beyond Winning.”
In 2000, Professor Robert Mnookin co-wrote “Beyond Winning: Negotiating to Create Value in Deals and Disputes,” with Scott Peppet ’96 and Andrew Tulumello ’96. That book and his work at the Program on Negotiation were profiled in an article in the Fall 2000 Harvard Law Bulletin.
Lessig in The New Republic: Google, copyright and our future
HLS Professor Lawrence Lessig wrote about Google, copyright and our future in an op-ed “For the Love of Culture” that appeared in the Jan. 26, 2010, edition of The New Republic. He is faculty director of the Edmond J. Safra Foundation Center for Ethics. His latest book, “Remix,” was published in paperback in 2008.
Souter to speak at 359th Harvard Commencement
David H. Souter ’66, a native New Englander and Harvard alumnus who served nearly two decades on the U.S. Supreme Court before stepping down in 2009, will be the principal speaker at the Afternoon Exercises of Harvard’s 359th Commencement.
Klarman and Mack on race and the Supreme Court
Harvard Law School Professors Michael Klarman and Kenneth Mack ’91 both participated in the SCOTUS Blog’s commentary on Race and the Supreme Court. The Blog’s program is in celebration of Black History Month.
Mnookin on the Negotiation Workshop
Most lawyers, irrespective of their specialty, must negotiate. Litigators resolve far more disputes through negotiation than by trials. Business lawyers -- whether putting together a start-up company, arranging venture financing, or preparing an initial public offering -- are called upon to negotiate on behalf of their clients. Public interest lawyers, in-house counsel, government attorneys, criminal lawyers, tort lawyers, and commercial litigators all share the need to be effective negotiators.
Mnookin on how and when to negotiate with an adversary
In the most recent U.S. presidential election, the candidates debated the wisdom of negotiating with enemies. But such a debate is not confined to political leaders. Whether it’s a dispute between countries, businesses or family members, the parties involved face a crucial decision. And Robert Mnookin ’68 offers a guide to making the right one in his new book, “Bargaining With the Devil: When to Negotiate, When to Fight” (Simon & Schuster).
Schauf elected president of the Harvard Law Review
Zachary Schauf ’11 was elected the 124^th president of the Harvard Law Review on January 30. He succeeds Joanna Huey ’10.
Zittrain in FT: A fight over freedom at Apple’s core
“A fight over freedom at Apple’s core,” an op-ed written by Harvard Law School Professor Jonathan Zittrain ’95, appeared in the February 3, 2010 edition of The Financial Times.

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