National & World Affairs

Neil Eggleston, an expert on presidential powers at Harvard Law School, explains a pivotal case against Richard Nixon and how it squares with the Court’s decision in Trump v. U.S.

Although prior Supreme Court precedent suggests a new law violates the First Amendment, Harvard Law scholar Sanford Levinson says that ‘with this Court, nothing is settled’

Harvard Law elections expert Nicholas Stephanopoulos says that, if chosen by Democratic delegates, ‘Harris has the keys to the [Biden reelection] account.’

Visiting professor Andrew D. Selbst, an expert in technology and the law, says the CrowdStrike snafu ‘illustrates … how fragile our infrastructure is.’

Former White House counsel and Lecturer on Law Neil Eggleston offers his analysis of Judge Aileen Cannon’s ruling in the Trump documents case and weighs what’s next in a conversation with the Harvard Gazette.

As the Supreme Court wraps up another blockbuster term, Harvard Law School faculty members reflect on the ways the justices’ most recent decisions might reshape the law.

Harvard Law expert Richard Lazarus ’79 shares his take on the Supreme Court following a blockbuster term of monumental decisions.

Harvard Law faculty members share their thoughts on where the Supreme Court justices ultimately landed on prominent cases — and on the longer-term implications of the Court’s decisions.

Harvard Law School visiting fellow Afrooz Maghzi shares insights on women’s struggles for equality and democracy in her home country of Iran.

Harvard Law expert Ari Peskoe explains how new federal energy rules might impact how Americans tap into the electricity grid and predicts legal challenges from opponents.

James Pollack ’20 discusses the impact of first-ever federal rules on “forever chemicals” in drinking water.

Harvard Law expert Carol Steiker explains how the Eighth Amendment will impact a Supreme Court decision on homelessness.

Richard Lazarus sees the Supreme Court's conservative majority as threat to environmental protections developed over past half century.

Next week, the Supreme Court will hear a case on a near-complete ban amid a shifting legal landscape after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Glenn Cohen weighs in.

With March Madness in full swing, Harvard Law lecturer and sports law expert Peter Carfagna explains how the the latest lawsuits challenging NCAA rules are reshaping college sports in, and on, the court.

Despite promise of success stories from patients in recovery, a Harvard Law School panel cautions that research is lacking on benefits vs. risks of using psychedelics in addiction treatment.

Mason Kortz, a Harvard Law expert in technology and the law, says the New York Times lawsuit against ChatGPT parent OpenAI is the first big test for AI in the copyright space.

Harvard Law's Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation represents five families challenging a Louisiana ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.