INTRODUCTION In recent years, the integrity of the U.S. Supreme Court has faced increasing scrutiny amid reports of unreported financial dealings and alleged ethical lapses by some of its justices. In response, the Court issued its first-ever formal ethics code on November 13, 2023, marking a historic shift toward greater…
During the week ending November 22, 2024 we have received listings of 17 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 15 Constitutional Law summaries, 57 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Summary, 1 Intellectual Property Summary, and 1 Internet Law Summary We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding…
A New Jersey Institute of Legal Education (NJICLE) event sponsored by the New Jersey State Bar Association. Date: December 19, 2024, 9:00AM – 12:00PM. Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick and Online. About: “Renowned Yale Law Professor Akhil Reed Amar, also star of the podcast ‘America’s Constitution,’ returns for…
The Justice Department’s potential move to compel Google to sell its Chrome browser could significantly reshape the digital landscape, with direct and indirect consequences for the ability of law libraries to utilize computer-assisted legal research (CALR) to serve patrons effectively. This essay explores how such a divestiture might affect CALR…
David Badertscher Honored at the 14th Annual FellowshipLIFE Foundation Gala David Badertscher, a resident of Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and former resident of Westfield, and publisher of the Criminal Law Library Blog was honored at the 14th Annual FellowshipLIFE Foundation Gala. The event took place at the…
During the week ending November 15, 2024 we have received listings of 7 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 9 Constitutional Law summaries, 21 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 Medical Malpractice Summary, and 1 Intellectual Property Summary. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly…
From Congressional Budget Office (CBO): CBO’s Budget Director, Philip Swagel, testified before the House Committee on the Budget, September 11, 2024. Summary of Testimony: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974—which established a new Congressional budget process, including creating the House and Senate Budget…
From the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)*. As reported by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pension Committee on June 18, 2024. Summary: S. 3757 would reauthorize and expand activities administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) related to research, surveillance, and awareness of congenital heart…
As artificial intelligence, including generative AI, becomes increasingly common in litigation, judges across the United States are working to establish guidelines to prevent its misuse in court. Since Judge Brantley Starr of the Northern District of Texas issued the first standing order on AI in legal filings in 2023, more…
During the week ending November 8, 2024 we have received listings of 14 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 13 Constitutional Law summaries, 25 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 Medical Malpractice Summary, and 1 Copyright summary. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly whenever…