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CBO Explains Common Sources of Uncertainty in Cost Estimates for Legislation

Report: February 13, 2025. Congressional Budget (CBO) cost estimates, which represent the agency’s best assessment of a bill’s budgetary effects, can be subject to uncertainty arising from various sources. CBO describes how it addresses six common sources of uncertainty. SUMMARY: The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 requires the Congressional Budget…

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Potential Impacts of Government Efficiency Reforms Led by Elon Musk on U.S. Government Libraries

Introduction Materials consulted in preparing this posting were curated from various sources including the recently introduced Deep Research by OpenAI. With Elon Musk at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency,   various agencies within the U.S. government may experience restructuring aimed at streamlining operations, reducing costs, and integrating advanced…

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NewsBriefs and Summaries from NJSBA, February 14, 2025

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: After Costco Digs…

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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending February 14, 2025

During the week ending February 14, 2025 we have received listings of 19 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  18 Constitutional Law summaries, 59 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Law Summaries , 4 Intellectual Property summaries . We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law,…

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The ABA Supports the Rule of Law

A message from William R. Bay, President of the American Bar Association, February 10, 2025: It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accordance with the rule…

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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending February 7, 2025

During the week ending February 7, 2025 we have received listings of 14 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  18 Constitutional Law summaries, 43 Criminal Law Summaries, 2 White Collar Law Summaries  1 Medical Malpractice Summary, 4 Intellectual Property summaries . 1 Internet Law Summary, and 1 Copyright Law Summary.  We…

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2025Privacy and Emerging Technology National Institute

An event hosted by the American Bar Association Science and Technology Law Section. ” Hosted by the ABA Science & Technology Law Section (SciTech), the Privacy and Emerging Technology National Institute combines Privacy with the Section’s Spring Meeting (PRISM). And like a prism, this enlightening conference provides you with opportunities…

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Congressional Budget Office Request for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026

February 3, 2025. Congressional Budget office (CBO) requests appropriations of $75.8 million for fiscal year 2026. The requested amount is an increase of $5.8 million, or 8.2 percent, above the annualized funding (at the 2024 level) under the continuing resolution currently in effect. Request Summary: The Congressional Budget Office requests…

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ABA Privacy and Computer Crime Webinar on UN Cybercrime Convention

From the ABA Cybercrime Committee of the Criminal Justice Convention “Please see attached abstract and registration information for a webinar our committee is putting on with the Cybercrime Committee of the Criminal Justice Section on the newly adopted UN Cybercrime Convention: Overview & Impact.  I hope you will be able…

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Selected Opnion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending January 31. 2025

During the week ending January 31, 2025 we have received listings of 15 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  19 Constitutional Law summaries, 45 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Law Summary,  2 Medical Malpractice Summaries  and 4 Intellectual Property summaries. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding…

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