Criminal Law Library BlogThis new series on the Criminal Law Library Blog, Selected Law.com Alerts, curates and organizes notable legal developments drawn from Law.com’s daily alerts, with each post identified by date (e.g., Selected Law.com Alerts, April 14, 2026) and structured by topic for ease of reference. These entries are intended to highlight key issues, trends, and cases of interest to readers. Please note that while summaries and references are provided, access to the full text of articles cited from Law.com requires an active subscription to that service.
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Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending April 10, 2026
During the week ending April 10, 2026 we have received listings of 20 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 21 Constitutional Law summaries, 47 Criminal Law Summaries, 5 Intellectual Property Summaries, 2 Copyright Law Summaries 4 White Collar Summaries, ,and 1 Medical Malpractice Summary. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly whenever possible in order to keep blog readers updated. To gain access to these case summaries, click on the corresponding links below:
Opinion Summaries Posted for Week Ending April 10 ,2026
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending April 3, 2026
During the week ending April 3, 2026 we have received listings of 18 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 34 Constitutional Law summaries, 44 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 Intellectual Property Summaries, 3 White Collar Summaries, , 6 Medical Malpractice Summaries and 1 U.S. Supreme Court Summary. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly whenever possible in order to keep blog readers updated. To gain access to these case summaries, click on the corresponding links below:
Opinion Summaries Posted for Week Ending April 3 ,2026
Why Lawyers (And Law Librarians) Should Care About Metaphysics
Metaphysics is often described as the branch of philosophy that asks the most fundamental question of all: what is real? It explores the nature of existence, identity, causation, and the structure of reality itself. While this may sound abstract, metaphysics is far from remote. In practice, it quietly shapes the assumptions underlying every legal system and every act of legal research.
From the time of Aristotle and Plato, metaphysics has served as the foundation of traditional philosophy. It provides the conceptual framework within which other fields, knowledge, reasoning, and ethics, operate. In law, that framework is not theoretical; it is embedded in doctrine, interpretation, and everyday practice.
Consider a few familiar legal questions:
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending March 27, 2027
During the week ending March 27, 2026 we have received listings of 24 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 34 Constitutional Law summaries, 55 Criminal Law Summaries, 4 Intellectual Property Summaries, 2 White Collar Summaries, 2 Internet Law Summaries, 4 Medical Malpractice Summaries and 3 U.S. Supreme Court Summaries. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly whenever possible in order to keep blog readers updated. To gain access to these case summaries, click on the corresponding links below:
Opinion Summaries Posted for Week Ending March 27 ,2026
Overview: ABA Legal Tech Newsletter (March 25, 2027)
The March 25, 2026 edition of the ABA Legal Tech Newsletter arrives at a pivotal moment for the legal profession, coinciding with the opening of ABA TECHSHOW 2026, the American Bar Association’s flagship legal technology conference. The newsletter reflects a profession that has moved decisively beyond experimentation with technology and into a phase of strategic integration, governance, and long-term transformation.
1. From AI Adoption to AI Maturity
A central theme is the profession’s rapid transition from initial adoption of artificial intelligence to operational mastery. Over the past year, AI has become embedded in daily legal workflows—impacting research, drafting, case management, and client service. The newsletter emphasizes that the key challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to manage it responsibly, including training, oversight, and measurable value.
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending March 20, 2026
During the week ending March 20, 2026 we have received listings of 25 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 41 Constitutional Law summaries, 76 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 Intellectual Property Summary, 4 White Collar Summaries, 1 Internet Law Summary, 1 Medical Malpractice Summary and 1 U.S. Supreme Court Summary. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly whenever possible in order to keep blog readers updated. To gain access to these case summaries, click on the corresponding links below:
Opinion Summaries Posted for Week Ending March 20 ,2026
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending March 6, 2026
During the week ending March 6, 2026 we have received listings of 24Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 25 Constitutional Law summaries, 47 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 Medical Malpractice Summaries and 3 U.S. Supreme Court Summaries. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly whenever possible in order to keep blog readers updated. To gain access to these case summaries, click on the corresponding links below:
Opinion Summaries Posted for Week Ending March 6,2026:
American Association of Law Libraries (AALL): The Education Edge
Welcome to The Education Edge—the new name and refreshed look of what was formerly the [AALL] Education Update. Designed to keep you learning and moving forward, The Education Edge highlights timely resources, ideas, and opportunities to support your professional growth.
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Overview of Two VERDICT Columns by Marci A. Hamilton on the Epstein Files*
Two recent opinion columns published on Justia Verdict – Legal Analysis and Commentary from Justia examine the legal, political, and moral implications of the continuing disclosures surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. Written by Professor Marci A. Hamilton of the University of Pennsylvania and founder of CHILD USA, the essays present a forceful argument that accountability for systemic abuse requires sustained legal pressure and public transparency. The views expressed are those of the author and do not represent the official position of Justia.
1. “The Three Avenues to Justice in the Epstein Cases” (Feb. 24, 2026)
In The Three Avenues to Justice in the Epstein Cases, Professor Hamilton argues that meaningful accountability is likely to emerge through three principal legal pathways rather than through federal prosecutorial initiative alone.