From the American Association of Law Libraries, 6-27-2025.
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AALL: Executive Director Search Special Committee Announced
U.S. Supreme Court Case Quick Case Updates, June 26, 2025
From the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section;
Hewitt v. United States
“(Justice Jackson delivered the opinion of the Court with respect to Parts I, II, and III, in which Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Gorsuch joined, and an opinion with respect to Parts IV and V, in which Justices Sotomayor, Kagan and Alito joined. Justice Alito filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Thomas, Kavanaugh and Barrett joined.)”
The Weekly Economic and Market Recap, June 16 – June 20, 2025
From: Peapack Bank and Trust:
Shaped by shifting geopolitical tensions and key economic updates, U.S. equities remained volatile during the holiday shortened week. Early on, markets rebounded from last week’s selloff, supported by hopes that the conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran might ease. Comments from U.S. leadership suggested that diplomacy was still possible, which helped lift investor sentiment. However, that optimism was soon tempered by renewed concerns over potential military…
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Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending June 21, 2025
During the week ending June 21, 2025 we have received listings of 33 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 36 Constitutional Law summaries, 51 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Law Summaries, 2 Intellectual Property Summaries, 1 Medical Malpractice Summary, 5 U.S. Supreme Court 6-19 Summaries and 6 U.S. Supreme Court Summaries 6-21. 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 June 21, 2025:
Guide to Preventing Scams: From New York City Council Member Gale Brewer
Spring 2025.
Letter from Hon. Gale Brewer:
Tens of thousands of people nationwide are victims of a scam every year—in 2024 alone, scams cost Americans $47 billion. As the New York Times reported,
Federal Mandatory Spending for Means-Tested Programs and Tax Credits
In this June 18, 2025 Report, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provides information concerning outlays for the government’s major mandatory programs and tax credits that are primarily means-tested and provide assistance to people with relatively low income or few assets.
Summary:
House Budget Committee Chairman Arrington has asked CBO to provide information concerning outlays for the government’s major mandatory programs and tax credits that are primarily means-tested; that is, for programs and tax credits that provide cash payments or other forms of assistance to people with relatively low income or few assets.
Why State Constitutions Matter More Than You Think: Reflections on “Your State Has a Constitution. Why Not Use It?”
In a timely and thought-provoking piece published in the Criminal Justice Magazine (Spring 2025), Richard Alan Ginkowski, a judge, and legal educator who has contributed to American Bar Association publications, urges legal professionals and advocates to take a closer look at an often-overlooked resource: their own state constitutions. His article, titled “Your State Has a Constitution. Why Not Use It?,” appears in the Spring 2025 issue of Criminal Justice Magazine, a publication of the ABA’s Criminal Justice Section.
Ginkowski’s analysis highlights how state constitutions, often richer in individual rights and more flexible than their federal counterpart, can serve as powerful tools in advancing criminal justice reform, protecting civil liberties, and shaping legal strategy. By drawing attention to recent judicial decisions and emerging advocacy trends, the article reminds practitioners that when federal remedies fall short, state constitutional claims may offer a compelling alternative.
This article is essential reading for anyone involved in litigation, policymaking, or public interest advocacy, offering a fresh perspective on how to reinvigorate the use of state-level constitutional law in the pursuit of justice.
The Role of Law Librarians in Promoting AI Literacy
Introduction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the legal profession, influencing how attorneys conduct research, draft briefs, analyze litigation risk, and advise clients. As AI tools like generative language models, legal search platforms, and predictive analytics systems become more prevalent, AI literacy has become essential for legal professionals. Law librarians, long recognized for their expertise in research instruction, information curation, and professional ethics, are well positioned to take the lead in promoting AI literacy across the legal ecosystem.
This paper examines the role law librarians should play in fostering AI understanding, outlines strategies for advancing AI literacy, and identifies the challenges and opportunities involved.
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending June 13, 2025
During the week ending June 13, 2025 we have received listings of 20 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 19 Constitutional Law summaries, 62 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Law Summaries, 6 Intellectual Property Summaries, 1 Medical Malpractice Summary, and 6 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 June 13, 2025:
How H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Would Affect the Distribution of Resources Available to Households
From the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), June 12, 2025:*
OVERVIEW:
“This interactive tool illustrates the distributional effects of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It allows users to explore how H.R. 1, as passed by the House of Representatives on May 22, 2025, would affect the economic resources available to households grouped on the basis of their income. (See CBO’s estimate of the budgetary effects of the bill.)