Global Encryption Day (GED) is an annual event organized by the Global Encryption Coalition (GEC), designed to raise awareness about the importance of encryption in protecting privacy and securing digital communications. It brings together various stakeholders, including civil society organizations, technology companies, and individuals, to advocate for strong encryption On October 21 2024 the – Internet…
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Selected Opinion Summaries and U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments Published by Justia, Week Ending October 18, 2024
During the week ending October 18, 2024 we have received listings of 21 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 17 Constitutional Law summaries, 39 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 Medical Malpractice Summary, and 1 White Collar Crime Summary. This week we are also featuring 9 U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments received by…
The Digitalist Papers: Artifical Intelligence and Democracy in America, An Overview
Following the introduction of Chat GPT3.5 to the public on November 30, 2022, there have been growing concerns about how the emerging AI revolution can be utilized to reimagine and , if necessary, reinvent new technologies capable of preserving our democracy– as we enter another technological, economic, and political crossroads…
National Town Hall on Scams and Older Adults
Important announcement for seniors: Older adults, families, and professionals who work with older adults are invited to register for an action-oriented National Town Hall on scams and older adults on Wednesday, October 30, 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET. Presented jointly by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), AARP, and Federal Deposit Insurance…
Supreme Court to Hear Case That Could Expand the Use of DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases
“On Friday, October 4, the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in Gutierrez v. Saenz, a case regarding death-sentenced Texas prisoner Ruben Gutierrez’s ability to sue the state for DNA testing in support of his innocence claim. The Court had issued a stay to Mr. Gutierrez on July 16, just…
Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending October 11, 2024
During the week ending October 11, 2024 we have received listings of 7 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 15 Constitutional Law summaries, 32 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 Copyright summary, 2 Medical Malpractice Summaries, and 3 intellectual property summaries We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas…
An Analysis of the President’s 2025 Budget by the Congressional Budget Office
“On March 11, 2024, the Administration submitted its annual set of budgetary proposals to the Congress. In this report, the Congressional Budget Office* examines how those proposals, if enacted, would affect budgetary outcomes in relation to CBO’s most recent baseline budget projections. Those projections extend from 2024 to 2034 and…
Alternative Approaches to Reducing Prescription Drug Prices
A report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)*, October 4, 2024. This CBO Report discusses prescription drug prices and approaches aimed at reducing those prices. Some of the approaches would cap prices or limit their growth, and other approaches would promote price competition or affect the flow of information. Summary: “In…
Does Informed Consent Alone Mitigate Responsibility: Considering Patient Harm Related to Artificial Intelligence
Surgeon and bioethicist Charles E. Brinkley is a contributor to VERDICT a service of Justia. In his August14, 2024 VERDICT posting , Does Informed Consent Alone Mitigate Responsibility: Considering Patient Harm Related to Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Brinkley “discusses the ethical implications and potential harms of using artificial intelligence (AI) in…
Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending October 4, 2024
During the week ending October 4, 2024 we have received listings of 14 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 16 Constitutional Law summaries, 36 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Law Summary, 1 Medical Malpractice Summary, and 2 intellectual property summaries We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under…