The Cyberlaw Clinic filed an amicus brief (PDF) this week in the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts (ACLUM) and the Electronic Frontier […]
Clinic Files Amicus Brief on Free Speech Issue in Massachusetts
On Tuesday, the Cyberlaw Clinic filed an amicus brief (PDF) in the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts on behalf of the New England First Amendment Coalition, Boston Globe Media Partners, […]
EFF Successfully Challenges Key Claims in “Podcasting Patent”
As we reported way back in October 2013, the Cyberlaw Clinic was pleased to support the Electronic Frontier Foundation in its challenge to the so-called “podcasting patent,” claimed by Personal Audio […]
HLS Clinical Registration, 2015-2016
Harvard Law School 1Ls and 2Ls should note that registration for HLS clinics during the 2015-16 academic year takes place on Wednesday April 1st and Thursday April 2nd. Details are […]
Cyberlaw Clinic Contributes to Report on Intermediary Liability
The Clinic is pleased to have played a role in preparing a far-reaching new report released by the Global Network of Internet and Society Research Centers and the Berkman Center for Internet & Society […]
Defending Research into Medical Devices
On Friday, the Cyberlaw Clinic filed a comment on behalf of a coalition of medical device researchers in the Library of Congress’s triennial rulemaking regarding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s […]
Susan Crawford to Join HLS as Clinical Professor of Law!
The team at the Cyberlaw Clinic could not be more excited about the news that our friend and Berkman Center Faculty Director Susan Crawford is joining the faculty of Harvard […]
Deans’ Food System Challenge: Applications Due Feb 8th!
Harvard students should be aware that the application deadline for the Deans’ Food System Challenge at the Harvard Innovation Lab is fast approaching. Interested teams must submit their applications by […]
2014 Cyberlaw Clinic Year in Review
Overview The Cyberlaw Clinic began in 1999, with the Berkman Center for Internet & Society’s announcement of a new “Clinical Research Program.” As the program heads into its sixteenth year, we […]
Protecting Anonymous Speech Under California’s Anti-SLAPP Law
On Friday the Cyberlaw Clinic filed an amicus letter (PDF) on behalf of Global Voices Advocacy and the Media Legal Defence Initiative on an important case concerning anti-SLAPP law in […]
Student Voices: Bitcoin and the Law
“Bitcoin” and “law.” At first glance, the two concepts seem unlikely to appear together in a sentence, unless that sentence is “bitcoin exists outside the law” or “bitcoin was used […]
Cyberlaw Clinic files Petition on Behalf of Medical Device Researchers at the Copyright Office
The Cyberlaw Clinic has filed a petition on behalf of a coalition of medical device researchers as part of the Copyright Office and Library of Congress’ rulemaking for exemptions to […]
Deans’ Food System Challenge Kicks Off at Harvard i-Lab
Each year, the Harvard Innovation Lab administers several Harvard University-wide challenges. The competitions include the “President’s Challenge” (overseen by Harvard President Drew Faust‘s office) and several “Deans’ Challenges” (each launched by a dean or […]
Apply to Enroll in CopyrightX 2015
Applications are open through December 15, 2014 for the innovative CopyrightX networked online course, which explores the current law of copyright; the impact of that law on art, entertainment, and industry; […]
Work with the Cyberlaw Clinic During HLS Winter Term, 2015!
The Cyberlaw Clinic will offer a a small number of HLS 2Ls and 3Ls who previously enrolled in the Clinic the opportunity work with us during the three weeks of winter […]
Ninth Circuit Hears Oral Argument in NSL Gag Order Case
The Electronic Frontier Foundation‘s Deputy General Counsel (and Berkman Center Affiliate) Kurt Opsahl argued before a Ninth Circuit panel this week in a case — In re: National Security Letter, Under Seal […]
100kin10 Launches “Blow Minds Teach Stem” Campaign
Our friends at 100kin10 have launched their innovative “Blow Minds Teach STEM” campaign, geared toward promoting science, technology, engineering, and math teaching! 100kin10 maintains a unique network of 150+ partners that […]
Clinic’s Managing Director Receives CCTV’s “Leading Role” Award
Thanks to Cambridge Community Television for recognizing the Clinic’s Managing Director Chris Bavitz with CCTV’s “Leading Role” award at last week’s Backlot Barbecue event. Chris accepted the award — which recognizes “advocacy in […]
Northeastern University Profiles Andy Sellars of the Clinic
Northeastern University has published a profile of the Cyberlaw Clinic’s own Andy Sellars, calling attention to his great work at the Clinic and at the Berkman Center’s Digital Media Law Project. […]
Cyberlaw Clinic Team Participates at EFF Pub Trivia Event
A six-member team comprised of ringers representatives from the Cyberlaw Clinic (including Clinical Instructor Vivek Krishnamurthy, Clinical Fellow Andy Sellars, and Harvard Law School LLM student Viviana Ruiz Martinez), joined by friends […]