Harvard librarians are creating a database of U.S. case law that will be offered on the Internet for free

"Improving access to justice is a priority," said Martha Minow, dean of Harvard Law School, explaining why Harvard has embarked on the project. "We feel an obligation and an opportunity here to open up our resources to the public."

By ERIK ECKHOLM

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