During the week ending March 22, 2024) we have received listings of 2 U.S. Supreme Court Cases. 30 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 24 Constitutional Law summaries, 76 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Summaries and 2 Internet Law case summaries. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under…
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Congressional Budget Office’s Work on Health Care Spending and a Call for New Research
A presentation by Chapin White, CBO’s Director of Health Analysis, at the David Rogers Health Policy Colloquium, Weill Cornell Medicine. SUMMARY: This presentation provides a brief look at Congressional Budget Office’s work related to federal spending on health care and the recent slowdown in the growth of such spending. It…
Selected List of Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, March 15, 2024
During the week ending March 15, 2024) we have received listings of 3 U.S. Supreme Court Cases. 24 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 22 Constitutional Law summaries, 49 Criminal Law Summaries, 4 Intellectual Property case summaries, 3 Medical Malpractice Cases, and 2 Internet Law case summaries. We plan is to…
Microsoft Reveals Plans to Support Classic Outlook Until at Least 2029
According to Paul Thurott, award winning technology journalist and blogger, Microsoft has revealed ” that it will support the classic version of Outlook for Windows through at least 2029, which should placate those commercial customers who are concerned about the lackluster quality of the new Outlook. That said, the new…
AI and Eyewitness Identification: A Double-Edged Sword
Eyewitness accounts, once considered a gold standard, have faced increasing scrutiny due to their susceptibility to memory errors and biases. Forensic evidence, while highly valuable, comes with its own set of limitations, such as the time-consuming nature of analysis and the potential for contamination. Enter the age of technology, which…
New ABA Ethics Opinion Guides Government Lawyers
The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released Formal Opinion 509 on Feb. 28, 2024. According to the announcement, Formal Opinion 509 provides guidance on how disqualification rules apply to both current and former government lawyers under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. “It specifically…
Selected List of Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending March 8, 2024
During the week ending March 8, 2024) we have received listings of 1 U.S. Supreme Court Case. 34 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 25 Constitutional Law summaries, 58 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Crime case, 3 Intellectual Property case summaries, 2 Medical Malpractice Cases, and 1 Internet Law case…
A Gruesome Spectacle: Failed Execution Attempts In the United States
The death penalty remains a highly contested issue in the United States, with arguments raging on both sides. However, beyond the ethical and legal debates lies a lesser-known aspect: the phenomenon of failed executions. These attempts, often characterized by prolonged suffering and technical difficulties, raise serious concerns about the very…
H.R. 7322,Standing Up to the Executive Branch for Act of 2024
The following is information compiled by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) regarding H.R.7322, Standing Up to the Executive Branch for Act 2024, as ordered reported by the House Committee of the Judiciary on February 15. 2024. It includes a brief summary of the bill, and links to estimated cost of…
Selected List of Opinion Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending March 1, 2024
During the week ending March 1, 2024) we have received listings of 28 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 20 Constitutional Law summaries, 56 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Crime case, 2 Intellectual Property case summaries, 1 Copyright summary, 1 Medical Malpractice Case, and 2 Internet Law case summaries. We…