Author Archives: Clinic Staff

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 California, currently being petitioned for review by the Supreme Court … Continue reading

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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 to break the law.” Much of the mainstream media’s coverage … Continue reading

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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 copyright’s anti-circumvention law. Every three years the Librarian of Congress, … Continue reading

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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 group of deans at Harvard, aimed at solving specified technical, business, or … Continue reading

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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; and the ongoing debates concerning how the law should be … Continue reading

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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 term, 2015.  Winter term students will help the Clinic with … Continue reading

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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 v. Holder (Sealed), 13-15957 & 13-16731 (consolidated), 13-16732 — that … Continue reading

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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 aims to support the goal of providing America’s classrooms with 100,000 excellent … Continue reading

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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 promoting social justice in media and technology” — on behalf … Continue reading

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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. Andy — a 2008 graduate of Northeastern’s College of Arts … Continue reading

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