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Introducing Ecocide: Towards a New International Crime

An event sponsored by the American Bar Association, International Law Section. July 2, 2025 12PM EDT. This webinar will examine a significant gap in the subject matter jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC): its inability to investigate and prosecute individuals who knowingly cause widespread or long-term environmental damage. The…

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U.S. Supreme Court Case Quick Case Updates, June 26, 2025

From the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section; Hewitt v. United States “(Justice Jackson delivered the opinion of the Court with respect to Parts I, II, and III, in which Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Gorsuch joined, and an opinion with respect to Parts IV and V,…

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Why State Constitutions Matter More Than You Think: Reflections on “Your State Has a Constitution. Why Not Use It?”

In a timely and thought-provoking piece published in the Criminal Justice Magazine (Spring 2025), Richard Alan Ginkowski, a judge, and legal educator who has contributed to American Bar Association publications, urges legal professionals and advocates to take a closer look at an often-overlooked resource: their own state constitutions. His article,…

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The Role of Law Librarians in Promoting AI Literacy

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the legal profession, influencing how attorneys conduct research, draft briefs, analyze litigation risk, and advise clients. As AI tools like generative language models, legal search platforms, and predictive analytics systems become more prevalent, AI literacy has become essential for legal professionals. Law librarians,…

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ABA: 11th Annual Southeastern White Collar Crime Institute

CHATEAU ÉLAN  100 Rue Charlemagne Dr Braselton, GA 30517 September 3, 2025 – September 5, 2025 ABOUT THIS EVENT: ” For the past 10 years, the Institute has been the premier regional program for professionals engaged in the defense, prosecution, and adjudication of complex white collar criminal matters. Distinguished speakers…

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Bar Associations Fight for the Rule of Law

“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 include attacks on the judiciary and…

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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…

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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…

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Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Law Firm Susmann Godfrey, DOJ Bans it’s Attorneys From Participating in ABA Events, and More

April 10, 2025 From  The Legal File by Reuters Legal. The rundown on the top legal news of the day.

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The Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Mental Health Standards, With Commentary

Adopted August 2016; Revised Commentary 2017 and 2024. FROM THE INTRODUCTION: Persons with mental disorders are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system. Studies suggest that anywhere from 16 to 24% of people in jails and prisons have a serious mental illness.1 This rate is three to 12 times higher…

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