These News Briefs and Decision Summaries are from the the New Jersey State Bar Association. They are an exclusive benefit of the Association in partnership with the New Jersey Law Journal. A subscription may be necessary to access the full text of some of the items listed: NEWS BRIEFS: Law School Securities…
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.…
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, “People of all ages and socioeconomic levels are potential targets, but older Americans are particularly vulnerable. They’re…
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…
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,…
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…
These News Briefs and Decision Summaries are from the the New Jersey State Bar Association. They are an exclusive benefit of the Association in partnership with the New Jersey Law Journal. A subscription may be necessary to access the full text of some of the items listed: NEWS BRIEFS: Protecting Those Who…
In his June 4, 2025 article for The Washington Post, technology columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler explores the capabilities of leading AI chatbots in comprehending and summarizing complex texts. Titled “5 AI bots took our tough reading test. One was smartest , and it wasn’t ChatGPT,” the piece details a comprehensive…
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Report, June 5, 2025. CBO estimates that debt-service costs under H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, would total $551 billion over the 2025–2034 period—increasing the bill’s cumulative effect on the deficit to $3.0 trillion. Summary: “CBO responds to a request from Senator Merkley for…
CHATEAU ÉLAN 100 Rue Charlemagne Dr Braselton, GA 30517 September 3, 2025 – September 5, 2025 ABOUT THIS EVENT: ” For the past 10 years, the Institute has been the premier regional program for professionals engaged in the defense, prosecution, and adjudication of complex white collar criminal matters. Distinguished speakers…