Volume 51, No. 1 of the Harvard Journal on Legislation, featuring articles by Congressman Clyburn (D-SC), Professors Alejandro E. Camacho of UC-Irvine Law School and Professor Robert L. Glicksman of George Washington University School of Law, Joseph Henchman and Christopher L. Stephens of the Tax Foundation, and Professor Linda Sugin of For…
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2014 Symposium Recap
Over lunch on February 11 and 12, the Harvard Law School Journal on Legislation hosted its annual symposium. This year’s topic, Drug Policy: Reality and Reform, proved timely and engaging to members of the Harvard Law community. Welcoming a standing-room-only audience to hear from some of the field’s leading experts and authorities, JOL succeed…
Prescription for Paternalism
Prescription for Paternalism
Jenna Tynan[*]
Multiple commentators have weighed in on the relative merits of the long-awaited Obamacare implementation.[2] Both perspectives, however, have shown that any legislation’s impact is determined not only by the text of the act but also by the parties affected. A recent personal experience…
Student Loan Debt: Expansion of Borrowers’ Rights?
Student Loan Debt: Expansion of Borrowers' Rights?
Kellen Wittkop[*]
College students navigate a constant balancing act of managing the many stresses that accompany enrollment at any institution of higher learning: classes, activities, job searches, etc. But one of the largest causes of anxiety for students is something that often l…
2014 Symposium – Drug Policy: Reality and Reform – Feb. 11-12
Join the Journal on Legislation for its annual Symposium, “Drug Policy: Reality and Reform.” There will be two panels, which will consist of short speeches, debate between panelists, and a question and answer session. Panera lunch will be provided at both panels!
The first panel discussion, held on Tuesday, February 11th at 12 noon in …