National & World Affairs

Harvard Law’s Andrew Mergen explores the environmental laws, emergency powers, and cleanup duties that could haunt the Ghostbusters.

Scholars debate the escalating use of sanctions and tariffs in diplomacy and foreign policy, and find likely limits to effectiveness.

During a Harvard Law School panel discussion experts warn of threats to voting rights and election administration, while one former election official offers reasons for confidence.

Harvard Law lecturer Duncan Levin explains how generative AI could collide with an old protection against self-incrimination.

Harvard Law’s Stephen Sachs and Institute for Justice attorneys preview the Supreme Court's October 2026 Term, featuring disputes over forfeiture, prisoner rights, administrative power, climate litigation, and public funding in religious schools.

Richard Lazarus previews the Supreme Court case Suncor Energy Inc. v. Boulder County.

Faculty members from different fields of study share their views and concerns about recommendation algorithms.

Policy expert says new a California law highlights the need for national standards on safety labels to cut high levels of U.S. food waste.

A Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic report links low‑priced foods to high‑risk additives.

Harvard Law expert Peter Brann breaks down the antitrust lawsuit targeting one of the biggest media deals in history.

Nicholas Stephanopoulos says probably not, but it may make it easier for wealthy donors to bypass individual giving limits.

Harvard Law faculty weigh in on a SCOTUS term marked by major decisions on citizenship, voting rights, and presidential power.

Sports law expert Michael McCann breaks down the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga and what it may mean for the NCAA.

Harvard Law’s Glenn Cohen explains why sharing your medical records with AI can expose you to new risks.

Harvard Law Professor Daniel Tarullo explains the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Cook

Harvard Law Professor Benjamin Sachs unpacks the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Flowers Foods v. Brock.

Financial regulation expert Howell Jackson says greater oversight is needed of wager-on-anything prediction markets given the risk of insider trading and worsening of gambling problems.

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.