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WALL*E and the Theory of the Firm

oman
July 07, 2008 18:43

Over the weekend my son and I saw WALL*E, Pixar's new story about the adventures of a robot living on a post-environmental apocalypse Earth in which the land has been entirely covered by mountains of trash. As it turns out,...Over the weekend my son and I saw WALL*E, Pixar's new story about the...

Introducing Guest Blogger Paul Ohm

Daniel Solove
August 18, 2008 18:57

It is my pleasure to introduce Professor Paul Ohm, who is returning for another guest visit. Paul is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Law School. He specializes in computer crime law, as well as Internet regulation, criminal...It is my pleasure to introduce Professor Paul Ohm,...

Eighteenth-Century Lessons for Credit Default Swaps

oman
December 09, 2008 18:39

Of late I've been reading Niall Ferguson's The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World, and I've been struck again at how similar the rise of the modern CDS market is with the rise of maritime insurance at...Of late I've been reading Niall Ferguson's The Ascent of Money: A Financial...

Debate as Debate, the Final Cut: What Now, My Friends?

Neil_Buchanan
October 16, 2008 15:48

The final 2008 presidential debate was held last night at Hofstra University. As I have done with the two previous presidential debates and the vice presidential debate, I watched last nights' debate from the standpoint of a former debater and...The final 2008 presidential debate was held last...

Inequality as a Political Phenomenon

Frank Pasquale
June 24, 2008 17:09

When the great and good talk about inequality, they often presume that at its root is a skills differential between rich and poor. The former are supposedly much more educated than the latter, and this explains income gaps. There are...When the great and good talk about inequality, they often...

LawProf as Philosopher-King

Frank Pasquale
June 30, 2008 20:17

Carlin Romano's fascinating profile of Harvard Law Prof Roberto Unger should prove inspiring for any academics who long for a policy role. Here's a taste: His political involvement in Brazil dates to the late 1970s, when military dictatorship gave way... [Cornel] West, an admirer of Unger's...

Drop Everything and Emulate, II

Mark_Edwards
November 13, 2008 13:03

This is Oliver Tambo, the second example of a lawyer whose story I like to introduce to my property students. They've heard of his more famous law partner, but few have ever heard of him. Here's what I tell... This is Oliver Tambo, the second example of a lawyer whose story I like to introduce to...

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A New Day Dawning at Justice

Frank Pasquale
January 05, 2009 21:34

As the full measure of lawlessness at the Bush Office of Legal Counsel gets disclosed, many lawyers have anxiously awaited the nomination of a new OLC head capable of repairing the damage. The appointment of Dawn Johnsen is a sign...As the full measure of lawlessness at the Bush Office of Legal...

Search Engine Competition in China

Frank Pasquale
January 05, 2009 20:22

Chi-Chu Tschang's article on Baidu illuminates how an unscrupulous search engine can exert a great deal of power once it attains dominance. Baidu has over 60% of the market in China, and can make or break an online business: Salespeople...Chi-Chu Tschang's article on Baidu illuminates how an...

Individualizing v. Generalizing

Tristin_Green
January 05, 2009 19:40

Thanks to Dan for inviting me to blog this month. I’m looking forward to it. I’ll start with two pieces in the NY Times Sunday Magazine this week that raise interesting questions about individualization versus generalization and the struggle for...Thanks to Dan for inviting me to blog this month. I...