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Better than the Real Thing? Promises and Perils of Synthetic Data: An Overview of Professor Peter Lee’s Essay Published in VERDICT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Professor Peter Lee’s VERDICT essay argues that synthetic data may revolutionize AI development by providing scalable, legally safer training material. Yet he warns that artificial datasets introduce new risks such as model collapse, bias, and misuse that demand proactive legal oversight. Rather than replacing existing regulatory debates, synthetic…

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Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending February 6, 2026

During the week ending February 6, 2026 we have received listings of 16 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  20 Constitutional Law summaries,  69 Criminal Law Summaries, 4 White Collar Law Summaries, 3 Intellectual Property Summaries, and  3 Medical Malpractice Cases Summaries.   We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under…

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Opportunities and Risks of the Chinese Communist Party on Campus

Here’s an overview of the U.S. Department of State report titled The Chinese Communist Party on Campus: Opportunities & Risks (September 2020): Purpose & Context The report was produced by the U.S. Department of State as part of a broader effort to assess how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) engages…

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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,…

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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. SUMMARY: On November 18, 2025,…

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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…

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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. …

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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…

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New Jersey Festival Orchestra Establishes the David Badertscher Conductor’s Chair In Honor of Maestro David Wroe

January 19, 2026 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…

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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…

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