HLS News March 2003

• Hate Speech Symposium

  On March 6, a panel of academic experts, practitioners and activists from across the nation with gather for the Harvard Law School Journal on Legislation's spring symposium, "Perspectives on Hate Speech and Hate Crimes." The event will focus on the political, social and moral merits of hate speech codes and hate crimes legislation in light of the current legal challenges to hate speech in the landmark Supreme Court cross burning case Virginia v. Black.

• Law Review Symposium to Explore Privatization

  On Tues., March 11, seven leading scholars will gather to consider the legal, political, and social implications of increasing privatization of formerly public goods and services. The symposium, sponsored by the Harvard Law Review, will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Ames Courtroom. It is free and open to the public. Among the topics to be considered are school vouchers, faith-based initiatives, and contracting out of major federal programs, such as welfare.

• Judge Richard Posner Presented 2003 Ames Prize

  Harvard Law School has awarded its 2003 Ames Prize to Judge Richard Posner. Posner, the 25th recipient of in the 101-year history of the award, was given the award in honor of his book "Economic Analysis of Law." The award was presented at a ceremony this afternoon.

• Former NSA Berger on Iraq, Terrorism, North Korea

  On Wednesday, March 12, former National Security Advisor Samuel (Sandy) Berger will visit Harvard Law School to give a serious policy address on Iraq, terrorism and North Korea. Berger's speech will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Langdell South classroom.

• Copyright and Fair Use in a Digital Era

  On March 15, the Harvard Journal of Law & Technology will host a symposium analyzing the future of the digital world and its effect on copyright and fair use. The symposium, which is open to the public, is entitled, "Copyright and Fair Use: Present & Future Prospects." The forum will consist of a series of panels, speeches and discussions featuring key players in the worlds of law, business, technology and journalism.

• Dispute Resolution and the Islamic World

  On Wednesday, March 19, Judge Charles N. Brower will give a public speech on international dispute resolution and the Islamic world. Brower, the co-author of "The Iran-United States Claims Tribunal," was a judge on the tribunal from 1984 to 1988.