Lawfulness - Publications - Faculty & Research

09 May 2017
What Do You Think?

Should Management Be Primarily Responsible to Shareholders?

changing the tax laws to render tax-free those capital gains earned on stock held for ten years or more. Shann Turnbull suggested the need for education in “new organizational forms” such as “Network Governance” that are currently “mostly... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

08 Feb 2023
News

Alumni-Cofounded Company Sells to CVS for $10.6 Billion

2019. Oak Street Health CEO Mike Pykosz, a 2007 Harvard Law School alumnus, told the Journal that “[this] agreement with CVS Health will accelerate our ability to deliver on our mission and continue improving health outcomes, lowering... View Details

01 Jun 2024
News

Quantum Leap

computing chips to between 10 and 20 millikelvins, or -469°F, a temperature at which matter behaves in ways that can only be explained by the abstruse laws of quantum mechanics and at which SEEQC’s chips become fully operational. Of... View Details

Keywords: Alexander Gelfand; photographed by Chris Sorensen; quantum computing; innovation; leadership; Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing; Manufacturing

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C. Roland Christensen - Christensen Center for Teaching & Learning

In addition, he taught in several other parts of the University, including the Graduate School of Education, the Law School, and the School of Public Health. In recognition of his contributions to the entire Harvard teaching community,... View Details

22 Feb 2018
Book

The New History of American Capitalism

property come into being and inflect material and ideological life. The study of finance as a concept constructed by law and naturalized by economics is one theme that the new history of American capitalism emphasizes and that exemplifies... View Details

Keywords: Manufacturing

19 Oct 2022
Op-Ed

Cofounder Courtship: How to Find the Right Mate—for Your Startup

early on—rookie mistakes can set back (or kill) a business before it’s barely out of the gate. Read Khalid Halim’s thoughts on Hypergrowth and the Law of Startup Physics for more on this point. “Unless you are doing hard science that is... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Austin

June 1992
Case

Arundel Partners: The Sequel Project

By: Timothy A. Luehrman and William A. Teichner

A group of investors is considering buying the sequel rights for a portfolio of feature films. They need to determine how much to offer to pay and how to structure a contract with one or more major U.S. film studios. The case contains cash flow estimates for all major... View Details

Keywords: Rights; Debt Securities; Contracts; Cash Flow; Valuation; Capital Budgeting; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Motion Pictures and Video Industry; United States

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Accounting & Management Awards & Honors - Faculty & Research

Price Reactions to ESG News: The Role of ESG Ratings and Disagreement." Suraj Srinivasan : “The Changing Landscape of Auditors’ Liability” with Colleen Honigsberg and Shivaram Rajgopal ( Journal of Law & Economics , May 2020) was... View Details

September 2017
Case

Christine Lagarde

By: Julie Battilana, Carin-Isabel Knoop, Vanessa Ampelas and Noemie Assenat

The case covers the youth and career trajectory of Christine Lagarde across her time at Baker & McKenzie, as a minister in the government of France and as the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The case highlights the challenges and opportunities she faced... View Details

Keywords: Change; Personal Development and Career; Power and Influence; Leadership; Gender; Leading Change

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04 May 2017
HBS Seminar

Nicholas G. Hall, The Ohio State University

12 Nov 2001
Research & Ideas

The Three Components of Family Governance

example, have any shares changed hands since the last meeting? Are there new tax laws shareholders need to be aware of? If your family has fifteen or fewer adults, you may be able to have in-depth discussions and create plans and policies... View Details

17 Apr 2022
Book

How to Avoid the 'Ethical Slide' That Leads Companies Astray

Harvard Business School visiting professor J. S. Nelson in her new book Business Ethics: What Everyone Needs to Know, which will be released on April 21. Nelson, a Villanova University law and business faculty member, co-wrote the book... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert

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Harvard Environmental Centers - Business & Environment

policy. The Environment and Natural Resources Program (ENRP) ENRP is at the center of Harvard Kennedy School's research and outreach on public policy that affects global environmental quality and natural resources management. Energy & Environment Harvard View Details

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Antitrust & Competition Policy - Institute For Strategy And Competitiveness

litigation and legislation, both in the United States and internationally. Jul 2001 (Revised Jun 2002) Fundamental Theory Task Force Washington, DC Perspectives on Fundamental Antitrust Theory Report of the Task Force on Fundamental Theory American Bar Association... View Details

29 Mar 2022
Book

5 Qualities That Help Companies Thrive for Decades—Even Centuries

successful women. Zia Mody, a founding and senior partner of law firm AZB & Partners, suggests it’s not enough to just bring women into the organization; mentors must actively guide their growth. For example, her firm has a structured... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

27 Jan 2023
Op-Ed

Have We Lost Sight of Integrity?

On January 9, Santos was accused of violating campaign finance laws in a complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission. In Santos’s recent interview on Fox News, Tulsi Gabbard asked him, “What does integrity mean to you?” After he... View Details

Keywords: by Bill George

09 Nov 2012
Working Paper Summaries

Securities Litigation Risk for Foreign Companies Listed in the US

Keywords: by Beiting Cheng, Suraj Srinivasan & Gwen Yu

Daniel Rabetti

Professor Rabetti is a financial economist from São Paulo, Brazil, with a Ph.D. in Business from Tel Aviv University. He joined the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School in 2023 as the S. Dhanabalan Chair in Quantitative Studies and an Assistant... View Details

14 Dec 2007
Op-Ed

When Your Product Becomes a Commodity

profits? If you've heard it, you've probably wondered if it was just a convenient excuse or if the manager had a valid point. The truth is, even when a raw material has no value added and quality standards are set by law or the industry,... View Details

Keywords: by John Quelch

April 1996 (Revised November 1996)
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BAE Automated Systems (A): Denver International Airport Baggage-Handling System

By: Lynda M. Applegate, Ramiro Montealegre, Carin-Isabel Knoop and H. James Nelson

Describes the events surrounding the construction of the BAE baggage-handling system at the Denver International Airport. It looks specifically at project management, including decisions regarding budget, scheduling, and the overall management structure. Also examines... View Details