The Justice Department’s potential move to compel Google to sell its Chrome browser could significantly reshape the digital landscape, with direct and indirect consequences for the ability of law libraries to utilize computer-assisted legal research (CALR) to serve patrons effectively. This essay explores how such a divestiture might affect CALR…
David Badertscher Honored at the 14th Annual FellowshipLIFE Foundation Gala David Badertscher, a resident of Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and former resident of Westfield, and publisher of the Criminal Law Library Blog was honored at the 14th Annual FellowshipLIFE Foundation Gala. The event took place at the…
During the week ending November 15, 2024 we have received listings of 7 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 9 Constitutional Law summaries, 21 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 Medical Malpractice Summary, and 1 Intellectual Property Summary. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly…
From Congressional Budget Office (CBO): CBO’s Budget Director, Philip Swagel, testified before the House Committee on the Budget, September 11, 2024. Summary of Testimony: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974—which established a new Congressional budget process, including creating the House and Senate Budget…
From the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)*. As reported by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pension Committee on June 18, 2024. Summary: S. 3757 would reauthorize and expand activities administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) related to research, surveillance, and awareness of congenital heart…
As artificial intelligence, including generative AI, becomes increasingly common in litigation, judges across the United States are working to establish guidelines to prevent its misuse in court. Since Judge Brantley Starr of the Northern District of Texas issued the first standing order on AI in legal filings in 2023, more…
During the week ending November 8, 2024 we have received listings of 14 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 13 Constitutional Law summaries, 25 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 Medical Malpractice Summary, and 1 Copyright summary. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly whenever…
The following is a discussion of the book Gitlow v. New York: Every Idea an Incitement. In his study, Marc Lendler opens up the world of American radicalism, traces the origin of the incorporation doctrine, which was addressed for the first time in this case, and the ebb and flow…
During the week ending November 1, 2024 we have received listings of 26 Constitutional Law summaries, 41 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Summary, and 14 Administrative law summaries. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly whenever possible in order to keep blog…
An AALL/Bloomberg Partner Webinar. November 19, 2025 at 1:00PM (CST). “Participants will hear from research experts at Bloomberg Law as they present the survey findings and discuss how Bloomberg Law is equipping students with the necessary tools and knowledge for successful legal careers. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable…