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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending January 16, 2026
During the week ending January 16, 2026 we have received listings of 18 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 30 Constitutional Law summaries, 55 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Law Summaries, 4 Intellectual Property Summaries, 2 Copyright Law Summaries, 1 Medical Malpractice Case Summary, and 3 U.S. Supreme Court Cases. …
Barrett v. United States, USC
FROM THE ABA CRIMINAL JUSTICE UPDATE, January 15. 2026. The U.S. Supreme Court Decision, Barrett v United States was argued on October 2, 2025 and decided on January 14, 2026. SUMMARY; Barrett v. United States – Justice Jackson delivered the opinion of the Court with respect to Parts I, II,…
An Introduction to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
A Congressional Budget Report, January 13, 2026. Learn more about CBO’s work and its processes in a publication that is typically updated at the start of each Congress or a new session. SUMMARY: Lawmakers created the Congressional Budget Office to help Congress play a stronger role in budget matters. CBO…