High quality legal services, in both civil and criminal matters, are beyond the financial reach of many people. This poses a challenge to the legitimacy of civil, democratic societies founded on the notion of equal justice. In parts of Europe, access to counsel (at least in theory) is already...

The purpose of recognizing enforceable rights in intellectual property in the United States is to “promote the progress of science and useful arts.” Given the changing landscapes of technologies, it is critical that policies and laws be continually adjusted to reflect the needs of new...