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,…
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,…
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…
“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…
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, 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…
April 10, 2025 From The Legal File by Reuters Legal. The rundown on the top legal news of the day.
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…
April 26, 2025-April 27, 2025. Foley and Lardner LLP San Francisco, CA 94104 ABOUT THIS EVENT “The ABA Science & Technology Law Section’s Information Security Committee will hold its annual pre-RSAC meeting the weekend before the RSA Conference in San Francisco. Join us for the 18th year of this meeting,…
White Collar Criminal Defense Training Program The White Collar Defense Training program is a groundbreaking hands-on training for practitioners of all experience levels that leads participants through a realistic hypothetical from investigation to trial to sentencing. March 21, 2025 | Stetson University College of Law Register → Privacy and…