A Congressional Budget Office (CBO) presentation by Phill Swagel, Sean Dunbar, Sarah Masi, and Sarah Sajewski on May 11, 2026
SUMMARY:
“This presentation describes CBO’s February 2026 projections of federal subsidies for health insurance, with a focus on Medicare, Medicaid, and premium tax credits. Projected enrollments in those and other programs are discussed, as are the factors that prompted changes to CBO’s projections since January 2025.”
Artificial intelligence is now woven into the daily fabric of legal work. From case law research to contract analysis and compliance monitoring, AI systems are accelerating tasks that once required hours of manual review. But as these tools become more capable, the legal profession faces a central challenge: How can lawyers trust AI in high‑stakes environments where accuracy, transparency, and defensibility are non‑negotiable?
Two concepts have emerged as foundational to answering that question: interpretability and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). While distinct, they work together to create AI systems that are transparent, grounded in evidence, and aligned with professional legal standards. Although both have existed for some time, their integration into legal research remains in its infancy, and there is much to learn. This post explores how these systems are reshaping AI legal research based on a review of current industry sources.
During the week ending May 1, 2026 we have received listings of 29 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 29 Constitutional Law summaries, 57 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 Intellectual Property Summaries, 3 White Collar Summaries , 1 Medical Malpractice Summary, and a 2 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:
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During the week ending April 24, 2026 we have received listings of 26 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 36 Constitutional Law summaries, 62 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 Intellectual Property Summaries, 1 Copyright law Summary 3 White Collar Summaries , 4 Medical Malpractice Summaries and a total of 4 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:
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As artificial intelligence rapidly enters the criminal justice system (shaping everything from policing strategies to judicial decision-making) the need for clear guidance has become increasingly urgent. Two recent publications from the Council on Criminal Justice provide a timely and authoritative response:
This 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.
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:
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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:
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The March 30, 2026 issue of Information Insights, published by Association for Information Science and Technology, offers a timely snapshot of a profession in transition. From the growing centrality of artificial intelligence to the strategic implications of the ASIS&T SLA merger, this edition highlights how information professionals are redefining their roles in an increasingly data-driven and interconnected world. The selected items underscore a clear message: adapting to technological change while strengthening professional collaboration is now essential to the future of information science. The following includes a Synopsis of the March 30, 2026 issue for the convenience of some, followed by a link to the entire issue.
The March 30, 2026 issue of Information Insights highlights a profession in transition, shaped by artificial intelligence, organizational consolidation, and a renewed emphasis on global collaboration and professional development. The newsletter blends association updates with broader trends affecting information science, libraries, and knowledge management.
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:
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