Methods of the Harvard Law professor “defending a Boston University graduate student accused of illegally downloading music in a closely watched federal lawsuit … have drawn criticism,” and no wonder: He tape-recorded the judge on the case, posted the recording on his blog, and included it in an exam for his students. He argues that his approach reflects “the transparency that is the hallmark of [the student’s] battle – indeed the transparency that [the lawyer] says is the essence of the Internet.”