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.
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
Tracking Federal Priorities: A Section By Section Overview of President Trump’s FY 2027 Budget
The White House has released the Budget of the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2027, offering a comprehensive statement of the administration’s fiscal priorities, policy direction, and economic assumptions. While the President’s budget is not binding law (Congress ultimately determines appropriations) it remains one of the most important primary source documents for understanding the trajectory of federal policy.
This post provides an overview of Issues addressed throughout the FY 2027 budget, followed by a discussion of why it matters across several key audiences.
Full Text of the Budget
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
Fostering Stability in Aging Iniative
The “Fostering Stability in Aging” initiative, led by the ABA Commission on Law and Aging and the Commission on Homelessness and Poverty, is a specialized resource hub and advocacy effort. It aims to prevent homelessness and poverty among older adults by supporting legal professionals with research and tools to enhance access to housing, healthcare, and services….Across the country, older adults are the fastest-growing population facing housing instability and homelessness. Rising housing costs, fixed incomes, health challenges, caregiving burdens and increasing vulnerability to fraud are converging to create a crisis that is both urgent and, too often, unseen.
The American Bar Association Senior Lawyers Division (SLD), in partnership with the ABA Commission on Law and Aging and the ABA Commission on Homelessness and Poverty, is stepping forward with a coordinated, national response:
The Fostering Stability in Aging Initiative is designed to mobilize the legal profession—particularly experienced lawyers – to deliver practical, measurable solutions. It will:
Information Insights (March 30, 2026): A Profession in Transition
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.
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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.
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.
ABA Criminal Justice Section: What’s New in March 2026
In this month’s Inside the Section, Chair Melba Pearson speaks with Maryam Ahranjani, editor of “Women in Criminal Law: A Practical Guide for Inclusive Thriving Workplaces.” The book was published this year and provides personal insights and research-based suggestions for creating better working environments for women criminal lawyers.
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