Here’s an overview of the U.S. Department of State report titled The Chinese Communist Party on Campus: Opportunities & Risks (September 2020):
Unlock the Future of Legal Information: 2025 AALL State of the Profession Report
FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF LAW LIBRARIES:
The legal information landscape is shifting faster than ever—AI, staffing changes, and innovative services are reshaping the profession. The 2025 AALL State of the Profession Report delivers the data, trends, and real-world insights you need to stay ahead. Use this essential resource to guide planning, showcase impact, and anticipate what’s next. Available in digital, print, or bundle formats… The AALL State of the Profession report offers a comprehensive view of the law library and legal information landscape, highlighting the contributions, challenges, and aspirations of legal information professionals. Designed as a tool for benchmarking, advocacy, strategic planning, and personal growth, it serves as a valuable resource for navigating and advancing the field. The 2025 State of the Profession was published on June 24,2025.
Answers to Questions for the Record Following a Hearing on Oversight of CBO
A Report from the Congressional Budget Office, January 30, 2026.
The House Committee on the Budget convened a hearing at which Phillip L. Swagel, CBO’s Director, testified about the agency’s work. This document provides CBO’s answers to questions submitted for the record after the hearing.
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Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: Winter 2026 Issue of SciTech Magazine
SciTech Magazine is published by the Science and Technology Section of the American Bar Association.
INTRODUCTION:
The Winter 2026 issue of The SciTech Lawyer, published by the American Bar Association’s Science & Technology Law Section, arrives at a pivotal moment in the legal profession’s evolving relationship with artificial intelligence. Centered on the theme of responsible AI use, this issue explores how rapidly advancing technologies are reshaping legal practice while raising urgent ethical, regulatory, and professional responsibility concerns.
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending January 30, 2026
During the week ending January 30, 2026 we have received listings of 13 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 28 Constitutional Law summaries, 51 Criminal Law Summaries, 2 White Collar Law Summaries, 2 Intellectual Property Summaries, 1 Copyright Law Summary, 3 Medical Malpractice Cases Summary, and 1 U.S. Supreme Court Case. 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 January 30,2026:
Statement of ABA President Michelle A. Behnke RE: Shootings in Minneapolis
From ABA News and Insights , January 26, 2026.
CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2026 — Our nation is hurting. People are mourning the loss of two lives at the hands of immigration agents in Minneapolis. There is confusion and fear as to the legalities at hand. Let’s be clear: This level of violence is not normal.The gravity of these incidents cannot be overstated. The American Bar Association emphasizes the need for a fair and open government investigation into the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, both U.S. citizens. Only through a full and proper investigation will the facts of these incidents come to light.
Beyond the investigations, as the national voice of the legal profession, the ABA underscores the important constitutional rights that are at stake. The constitutional rights at issue must be protected. These include freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and freedom of the press.
New Jersey Festival Orchestra Establishes the David Badertscher Conductor’s Chair In Honor of Maestro David Wroe
Westfield, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) proudly announces the establishment of The David Badertscher Conductor’s Chair in Honor of Maestro David Wroe, made possible through the extraordinary generosity of longtime supporter and Board member David Badertscher.
Mr. Badertscher’s transformational gift reflects his, and NJFO;s continued investment in the classical repertoire and affirms NJFO’s mission to bring great works of the past to life for contemporary audiences.
Brain Stimulation and Crime Prevention: Separating Science from Speculation
In recent years, advances in neuroscience have sparked interest in whether brain stimulation technologies might contribute to crime prevention. Techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) have been studied for their effects on impulse control, aggression, and moral decision-making traits often associated with criminal behavior. While this research is scientifically intriguing, its relevance to criminal justice policy remains limited and contested.
The Neuroscience Rationale
Much of the interest in brain stimulation stems from findings linking antisocial or impulsive behavior to dysfunction in the prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain responsible for executive control, emotional regulation, and judgment. Laboratory studies suggest that stimulating this area can temporarily enhance self control or reduce aggressive responses in controlled settings. These findings have led some commentators to speculate whether neurological interventions could someday complement traditional crime-prevention strategies.
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, January 23, 2026
During the week ending January 23, 2026 we have received listings of 12 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 17 Constitutional Law summaries, 46 Criminal Law Summaries, 2 White Collar Law Summaries, 6 Intellectual Property Summaries, 1 Medical Malpractice Case Summary, and 3 U.S. Supreme Court Cases. 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 January 23,2026:
Should the American Bar Association Be the Sole Accrediting Authority for U.S. Law Schools?
For more than a century, the American Bar Association has played a central role in shaping legal education in the United States through its authority to accredit law schools. ABA accreditation is widely regarded as the gold standard: graduates of ABA accredited schools are eligible to sit for the bar examination in all U.S. jurisdictions, and accreditation is often viewed as a proxy for institutional legitimacy and educational quality.
Yet in recent years, critics have questioned whether a single private professional organization should retain exclusive control over accreditation in a diverse, evolving legal education landscape. The debate raises fundamental questions about educational quality, access to the profession, innovation, and regulatory accountability.