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In his first Commencement Day address as the permanent dean of Harvard Law School John Goldberg celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 while calling graduates to defend democracy and the rule of law in the midst of global uncertainty.

Harvard Law Professor Christine Desan says that the debate about presidential control of America’s central bank is a threat to Congress’ money-making power.

Sports podcaster Pablo Torre dishes on the business and ethics of investigatory journalism.

Family and colleagues celebrate the new online archive of Charles Ogletree's legendary work as professor, lawyer, mentor, and civil rights champion.

Harvard Law experts discuss recent U.S. sanctions against International Criminal Court officials.

Professor Benjamin Sachs explains what’s at stake in Flowers Foods v. Brock

Harvard Law Lecturer Timothy Edgar unpacks the new $14B TikTok Chinese divestment deal.

Harvard Law Professors Nikolas Bowie and Laurence Tribe discuss upholding such rights amid the ongoing federal immigration crackdown.

Harvard Law Professor Daniel Tarullo argues that, in the upcoming Supreme Court case Trump v. Cook, ‘the independence of the Federal Reserve is really at stake.’

Food law expert Emily Broad Leib discusses a new lawsuit against ‘Big Food’ attempting to mitigate their products’ damaging effects on public health.

Top legal experts on energy, emissions, and natural resources discuss navigating the path forward in environmental law.

At Harvard Law, experts seek alternative routes for regulating autonomous vehicles.

UCLA Law Professor Eugene Volokh and Harvard Law School Dean John Goldberg discuss emerging trends in protest and public pressure civil claims.

Lecturer on Law Miranda Means explains why trick-or-treaters shouldn’t be spooked about IP rights — but why infringers should beware.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit heard live appellate arguments on select cases before an audience of Harvard Law students, faculty, and staff.

A panel of experts ‘covers the spread’ of online sports betting, and argues for increased regulation.

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in cases focusing on these and many other questions during its new term, which begins on October 6, 2025.

Scholar Richard Primus reframes the oldest constitutional question, on enumeration of powers.