FROM THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ABA): “This year’s celebration of Law Day is much different than any we have ever faced. Our justice system and profession face grave risks due to the clear pattern of statements and actions by elected and appointed officials that threaten the rule of law. These…
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H.R. 1295, Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
As ordered by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 25, 2025. From the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) : H.R. 1295 would reauthorize and expand through December 2026 the authority for the President to develop a government reorganization plan and submit that plan to the Congress under an…
Special Libraries Association Announces Dissolution After 116 Years of Service
To those of us who have benefited from SLA membership, this announcement is sad news. After 116 years of dedicated service to information professionals and specialized librarians, the Special Libraries Association (SLA) has announced its decision to initiate a dissolution process. The global organization, known for its unwavering support in…
Dualist Democracy and the Trump Administration–Judicial Authority in Extraordinary Times
This posting consists of commentary on Roger Citron’s article, Judge Wilkinson’s Dualist Opinion in Abrego Garcio v. Noem: Judicial Review of Executive Action in a Transformative Time, amplified with information from additional sources related to Bruce Ackerman’s theory of the United States as a dualist democracy. In his article, Roger…
News Briefs and Summaries from the NJSBA, April 25, 2025
These News Briefs and Decision Summaries are from the the New Jersey State Bar Association. They are an exclusive benefit of the Association in partnership with the New Jersey Law Journal. A subscription may be necessary to access the full text of some of the items listed: NEWS BRIEFS: Law Firm Sanctioned…
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending April 25, 2025
During the week ending April 25, 2025 we have received listings of 17 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 23 Constitutional Law summaries, 1 U.S. Supreme Court Summary, 51 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Law Summary, 3 Intellectual Property Summaries,, and 2 Medical Malpractice Summaries. We plan is to continue…
Cyber Sexual Misconduct and Criminal Behavior: A modern Legal Challenge
The digital age has dramatically expanded how we connect, communicate, and share. Yet with these advances come new risks—especially for vulnerable individuals targeted through online platforms. One of the most alarming forms of harm emerging in this environment is cyber sexual misconduct, which encompasses a broad range of non-consensual, sexually…
Artificial Intelligence: Legal Issues, Policy, and Practical Strategies
Artificial Intelligence: Legal Issues, Policy, and Practical Strategies, Edited by Cynthia H Cwik, Christopher A Suarez, and Lucy L Thomson. A publication by the American Bar Association. “This book covers a wide range of important topics concerning AI and the law, and provides practical advice to attorneys on how to navigate…
Transparency at CBO: Plans for 2025 and a Review of 2024
Congressional Budget Office’s transparency efforts are intended to promote a thorough understanding of its work, help people gauge how estimates might change if policies or circumstances differed, and enhance the credibility of its analyses and processes SUMMARY: Transparency is a top priority for the Congressional Budget Office, and the agency…
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending April 18, 2025
During the week ending April 18, 2025 we have received listings of 13 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 15 Constitutional Law summaries, 1 U.S. Supreme Court Summary, 42 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Law Summaries, 1 Intellectual Property Summary, 1 Internet Law Summary, and 1 Medical Malpractice Summary. We…