During the week ending November 1, 2024 we have received listings of 26 Constitutional Law summaries, 41 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Summary, and 14 Administrative law summaries. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly whenever possible in order to keep blog readers updated. To gain access to these case summaries, click on the corresponding links below:
Opinion Summaries Posted for Week Ending November 1, 2024:
An AALL/Bloomberg Partner Webinar.
November 19, 2025 at 1:00PM (CST).
“Participants will hear from research experts at Bloomberg Law as they present the survey findings and discuss how Bloomberg Law is equipping students with the necessary tools and knowledge for successful legal careers. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and learn how to better prepare law school students for the challenges of the legal profession.”
From the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
A presentation by Lara Robillard, an analyst in CBO’s Budget Analysis Division, at AcademyHealth’s Health Policy Orientation.
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Sponsored by the American Bar Association (ABA), Science and Technology Section.
November 21, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00pm ET.
“The ABA Science & Technology Law Section’s Technical Standardization Committee (TSC) invites you to a webinar briefing with the latest developments in public policy around technical standards. Prompted by rapid technology developments like those related to artificial intelligence (AI), Congress and the executive branch are working quickly to address observed and potential opportunities and risks posed to tech developers and consumers.”
A posting by American Bar Association President, William R. Ray.
“Voting is a civic right and responsibility. Everyone eligible to vote should exercise that right. This is our opportunity to have a say in how our government operates. The American Bar Association encourages all to take advantage of this opportunity. ”
For a more generalized statement about elections and voting from federal government perspective, see the White House statement, Elections and Voting.
In today’s digital world, scams come in many forms—some so convincing that even the savviest among us can fall victim. Scammers now use staged approaches, impersonating tech support agents, bank officials, and even loved ones to gain your trust. Understanding how these scams work and staying vigilant can save you from financial loss and emotional distress.” The information below is based on material compiled by the American Bankers Association and the Bank of America. It provides suggested examples that can be useful to help prevent us from being victims and is being shared as a service to all readers:
A word of caution: Don’t download software or provide remote access to anyone you don’t know.
Imposter
During the week ending October 25, 2024 we have received listings of 17 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 15 Constitutional Law summaries, 52 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Summaries, 3 Medical Malpractice Summaries, and 6 intellectual property summaries We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly whenever possible in order to keep blog readers updated. To gain access to these case summaries, click on the corresponding links below:
Opinion Summaries Posted for Week Ending October 25, 2024:
Global Encryption Day (GED) is an annual event organized by the Global Encryption Coalition (GEC), designed to raise awareness about the importance of encryption in protecting privacy and securing digital communications. It brings together various stakeholders, including civil society organizations, technology companies, and individuals, to advocate for strong encryption
On October 21 2024 the – Internet Society San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (ISOC SF) partnered with the Association of Computing Machinery – San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (SFBayACM) and ACM San Francisco (ACM SF) to host Global Encryption Day San Francisco.
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During the week ending October 18, 2024 we have received listings of 21 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 17 Constitutional Law summaries, 39 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 Medical Malpractice Summary, and 1 White Collar Crime Summary. This week we are also featuring 9 U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments received by Justia. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly whenever possible in order to keep blog readers updated. To gain access to these case summaries, click on the corresponding links below:
Opinion Summaries Posted for Week Ending October 18, 2024:
In the late 18th century, the Federalist Papers emerged as a groundbreaking series of essays advocating for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay—under the pseudonym “Publius”—articulated a vision for governance that reflected the challenges of their time: an unstable political landscape, shifting economic forces, and burgeoning democratic ideals. Fast forward to the 21st century, the world again finds itself at the intersection of disruptive change where the political, economic, and technological forces at play call for a similar intellectual effort to chart a way forward.
The Digitalist Papers: Artificial Intelligence and Democracy in America takes inspiration from the spirit of the Federalist Papers, yet it aims to address an even more complex landscape. The technological revolution now driven by artificial intelligence (AI) offers immense potential to reshape every aspect of human life—from how we communicate to how we govern ourselves. As Hamilton, Madison, and Jay once grappled with how to mold governance to fit the emerging United States, today’s thought leaders must confront the challenge of integrating AI into existing democratic institutions. This is the goal of the Digitalist Papers series: to explore the possibilities of AI’s impact on democracy and to consider how governance structures must evolve to preserve and enhance democratic values in this era of unprecedented technological change.
