An AALL/Bloomberg Partner Webinar. November 19, 2025 at 1:00PM (CST). “Participants will hear from research experts at Bloomberg Law as they present the survey findings and discuss how Bloomberg Law is equipping students with the necessary tools and knowledge for successful legal careers. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable…
On July 17, 2024, we noticed a posting from Wisblawg which stated in part that “In recent months web developers and SEO experts have noted significant changes in Google’s Indexing practices observing a shift toward more selective indexing of web content…” Having already received other indications over the past year…
Legal citators are crucial tools in legal research, ensuring that legal professionals can verify whether cases and statutes remain valid and authoritative. Traditionally, this market has been dominated by Shepard’s from LexisNexis and KeyCite from Westlaw, with Bloomberg Law also offering a citator called BCite. Recently, the introduction of AI-powered…
Although retired as an active law librarian, I try to keep up with current developments by maintaining memberships in AALL, SLA, ABA, and maintaining contacts with friends currently active in the profession. I also have been publishing articles on the Criminal Law Library Blog since 2007 on various subjects, including…
Law libraries are undergoing a transformation fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI). While AI isn’t replacing librarians, it’s becoming a powerful tool that’s changing how legal research is conducted and how libraries serve their patrons. The history of artificial intelligence in law libraries is a fascinating journey marked by technological evolution,…
This posting includes an excerpt from the Report on the Investigation Into Unauthorized Removal, Retention, and Disclosure of Classified Documents Discovered at Locations Including the Penn Biden Center and the Delaware Private Residence of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. prepared for the Attorney General of the United States by Special Counsel Robert K.…
A May 13, 2024 presentation at the American Enterprise Institute by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). In its work for the Congress, CBO regularly projects budgetary and economic outcomes over the 10-year budget window (the period used in the Congressional budget process) and for an additional 20 years. This presentation…
During the week ending May 3, 2024 we have received listings of 34 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 17 Constitutional Law summaries, 78 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Summary, 5 Intellectual Property case summaries. and 1 Internet Law Summary. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding…
According to responses to the 2024 ABA Survey of Civic Literacy, 74% of individuals surveyed said that U.S. democracy is weaker than it was five years ago. Most blamed misinformation, disinformation, and political parties for contributing to this result. The survey is released each year to mark Law Day, observed annually on…
During the week ending April 26, 2024) we have received listings of 64 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 39 Constitutional Law summaries, 112 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Summary, 6 Intellectual Property case summaries. 1 Copyright Summary, 3 Internet Law Summaries, and 5 Medical Malpractice Summaries. We plan is…