From the ABA Science and Technology Section: The Science and Technology Section will be holding a webinar, Responsible Generative AI Usage for Attorneys, on Tuesday July 9, 2024, 1-2pm E.T. the webinar is designed to introduce attorneys to one of the most powerful tools available to attorneys: generative artificial intelligence.…
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The Evolution of AI in Law Libraries
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,…
Selected List of Case Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending May 24, 2024
During the week ending May 24, 2024 we have received listings of 37 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 17 Constitutional Law summaries, 55 Criminal Law Summaries, 6 Intellectual Property case summaries. 1 Internet Law Summary, and 3 U..S. Supreme court Summaries. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under…
Report on the Investigation Into Unauthorized Classified Documents Discovered at Various Locations Related to President Joseph Biden
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.…
ABA Issues Formal Opinion on Lawyers’ Use of Listservs
Lawyer listservs are often used by attorneys and other professionals to help keep up with changes in the law. But they pose some potential for violating confidentiality model rules On May 8, the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released formal opinion 511 which provides guidance for…
Selected List of Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending May 17, 2024
During the week ending May 17, 2024 we have received listings of 25 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 22 Constitutional Law summaries, 57 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Summary, 3 U.S. Supreme Court summaries, 2 Intellectual Property case summaries. and 1 Medical Malpractice summary. We plan is to continue…
The Outlook for the U.S. Budget and Economy: 2024 and Beyond
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…
Selected List of Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending May 10, 2024
During the week ending May 10, 2024 we have received listings of 22 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 22 Constitutional Law summaries, 37 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Summary, 2 U.S. Supreme Court summaries, 3 Intellectual Property case summaries. 1 Copyright summary, 1 Internet Law summary. and 1 Medical…
Ethical Standards for Election Administration: A Report from the American Law Institute (ALI)
Election administrators and their staff, spread throughout thousands of voting jurisdictions in the United States, perform a core service dedicated to maintaining and preserving our democracy. Their work has become significantly more difficult, as our contentious politics have clouded much of what they do with misunderstanding and distrust. These challenges…
Testimony on the Congressional Budget Office Request for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 – Updated
On April 10, 2024, CBO’s Director, Phillip Swagel, testified before the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch regarding the Congressional Budget Office’s request for appropriations for fiscal year 2025. This posting includes a summary of the Director’s testimony followed by a link to his complete testimony and links…