Library Reference and Research

September 30, 2023

Selected Posts of Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending September 29, 2023

During this past week (week ending September 29,2023) we have received listings of 20 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 39 Constitutional Law summaries, 45 Criminal Law Summaries, White Collar Crime 1 case, and Medical Malpractice 2 cases 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 September 29, 2023:*

Criminal Law

September 30, 2023

Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Plans in the Event of a Government Shutdown

by David Badertscher

Posted by Phil Swagel on September 29, 2023.

Because of CBO’s role in supporting the Congress in its constitutional function, the agency has been instructed by the House and Senate Budget Committees that if appropriated funds lapse and normal operations of the federal government are suspended, all CBO staff will be considered “excepted employees” and will continue working through at least October 10. In the context of a government shutdown, “excepted employees” are required to work even in the absence of an appropriation. If there is a government shutdown and it continues beyond October 10, the status of CBO’s staff will depend on the needs of the Congress.

Phillip L. Swagel is CBO’s Director

September 24, 2023

Selected Lists of Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending September 22, 2023

by David Badertscher

Special Note: From this week forward we will be including Opinion Summaries to the following additional topics, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property, Internet Law, and Medical Malpractice. These additions are based on recommendations from some of our readers.

During this past week (week ending September 22,2023) we have received listings of 23 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 46 Constitutional Law summaries, 42 Criminal Law Summaries, Copyright Law 1 case, Intellectual Property 4 cases, Internet Law 1 case. and Medical Malpractice 2 cases 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 September 15, 2023:

September 20, 2023

The Federal Budget Process and the Role of the Congressional Budget

by David Badertscher

Presentation by:

Lara Robillard, an analyst in CBO’s Budget Analysis Division, to the Leadership Fellowship Program at the National Hispanic Medical Association.

Summary:

September 16, 2023

CBO: H.R. 4728, Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act of 2023

by David Badertscher

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans Affairs on July 26, 2023.

Summary:

H.R. 4278 would make several changes to disciplinary policies for employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

September 15, 2023

Constitutional Policing: Book Launch Event

by David Badertscher

Constitutional Policing: Striving for a More Perfect Union. Michael A. Hardy Editor

Event sponsored by the American Bar Association Legal Education Police Practices Consortium and the ABA State and Local Government Section.

Time and Date: October 4, 2023, 1:00 PM EST.

September 15, 2023

New From CBO: U.S. Economic Outlook – Forecast for 2023 to 2025 – September 14, 2023 Presentation – European Union

by David Badertscher

Aa Presented by Richard DeKaser, Congressional Budget Office Director of Macroeconomic Analysis, to Economic and Financial Counselors from the European Union on September 14, 2023.

Summary:

Forecast for 2023 to 2025:

September 9, 2023

A CBO Update to a Report Projecting the Economic Outlook of the United States: 2023-2025

by David Badertscher

A Report issued by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO):

“In CBO’s latest projections, economic growth slows and then picks up over the 2023–2025 period. That initial slowdown in economic growth drives up unemployment. Inflation continues to gradually decline.”

Summary:

September 9, 2023

Selected List of Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending September 8, 2023

by David Badertscher

During this past week (week ending September 8,2023) we have received listings of 32 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 56 Constitutional Law summaries, 53 Criminal Law Summaries, and 1 White Collar Law 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 September 8, 2023:

Criminal Law Opinion Summaries

September 5, 2023

The Potential for Using Generative AI to Help Regulate Criminal Behavior

by David Badertscher

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence technology that can produce various types of content, including text, imagery, audio and information that is artificially manufactured. The recent interest in generative AI has been driven by the simplicity of new user interfaces for creating high-quality content, including text, graphics and videos in a matter of seconds.

Generative AI has the potential to be used in various ways to help regulate criminal behavior, although it’s important to note that these applications can be controversial and raise ethical concerns. Here are some ways in which generative AI could potentially contribute to regulating criminal behavior:

Predictive Policing: Generative AI algorithms could analyze large sets of historical crime data to identify patterns and predict potential criminal hotspots. This could help law enforcement agencies allocate resources more effectively and proactively deter criminal behavior.