Law, Government & Public Policy

Skorton: Reform immigration to keep best minds in U.S.

President David Skorton has issued a call for immigration with other college presidents. Cornell and other campuses will hold events April 29 related to the effort to reform immigration laws.

Economists call on Washington to enact carbon tax

Professors Antonio Bento and Robert Frank urged the government to enact a carbon tax while they were in Washington, D.C., March 1.

Library receives Abraham Lincoln letter

A letter in the hand of Abraham Lincoln, dated Aug. 20, 1863, has been donated to the Cornell University Library.

Meyler describes 'love triangle' of law, literature, history

Literature and the humanities can deepen understanding of the law, said Bernadette Meyler, professor of law and of English Feb. 20.

Study finds lawyer-directors are good for firms

Lawyers who serve on the boards of public corporations are good for business, a new white paper finds.

Law School to play key role in Cornell Tech

At the Symposium on Law, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Feb. 8 at the Cornell Club, the Law School's relationship to Cornell NYC Tech was discussed.

Geddes delivers Postal Service fix: Set it free

Testifying before Congress Feb. 13, Cornell economist Richard Geddes offered a way to stanch the U.S. Postal Service's financial bleeding: take the Postal Service public.

Put children above politics, urges Michelle Rhee ’92

Michelle Rhee '92 talked about her plan for better American schools Feb. 5 at the Cornell Club in New York City before a sold-out audience.

Student spurs ban on nutritional supplement in N.Y.

Gregory Maller '14 used his experience with nutritional supplements to work with a New York state senator to ban DMAA, a stimulant and muscle builder.