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CBO Monthly Federal Budget Review: May 2024

According to the Congressional Budget Office the federal budget deficit was $1.2 trillion in the first eight months of fiscal year 2024, CBO estimates—$38 billion more than the deficit recorded during the same period last fiscal year. SUMMARY: The federal budget deficit was $1.2 trillion in the first eight months…

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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending June 7, 2024

During the week ending June 7, 2024 we have received listings of 36 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  35 Constitutional Law summaries, 69 Criminal Law Summaries,  2 White Collar case summaries.  1 Medical Malpractice Summary,  2 intellectual property cases, and 3 U..S. Supreme court Summaries. We plan is to continue…

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Testimony on Social Security Finances

From the Congressional Budget Office (CBO): June 4, 2024 CBO’s Director, Phillip Swagel, testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee’s Subcommittee on Social Security about the significant financial challenge the program faces in the coming decades SUMMARY: Chairman Ferguson, Ranking Member Larson, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you…

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Jury Instructions and Charges in the New York Trial Courts: A Balancing Act

The recent high-profile trial of former president Donald Trump has reignited discussions on the role of jury instructions in shaping verdicts.  This post is based in part on the following query we asked Gemini following the triaI: I need a broad discussion of jury instructions and charges to the jury…

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Selected Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending May 31, 2024

During the week ending May 31, 2024 we have received listings of 24 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  15 Constitutional Law summaries, 53 Criminal Law Summaries,  1 White Collar case summary.  3 Medical Malpractice Summaries, and 3 U..S. Supreme court Summaries. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under…

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Responsible Generative AI Usage for Attorneys

From the ABA Science and Technology Section: The Science and Technology Section will be holding a webinar, Responsible Generative AI Usage for Attorneys, on Tuesday July 9, 2024, 1-2pm E.T. the webinar  is designed to introduce attorneys to one of the most powerful tools available to attorneys: generative artificial intelligence.…

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The Evolution of AI in Law Libraries

Law libraries are undergoing a transformation fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI). While AI isn’t replacing librarians, it’s becoming a powerful tool that’s changing how legal research is conducted and how libraries serve their patrons. The history of artificial intelligence in law libraries is a fascinating journey marked by technological evolution,…

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Selected List of Case Opinion Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending May 24, 2024

During the week ending May 24, 2024 we have received listings of 37 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  17 Constitutional Law summaries, 55 Criminal Law Summaries,  6 Intellectual Property case summaries.  1 Internet Law Summary, and 3 U..S. Supreme court Summaries. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under…

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Report on the Investigation Into Unauthorized Classified Documents Discovered at Various Locations Related to President Joseph Biden

This posting includes an excerpt from the Report on the Investigation Into Unauthorized Removal, Retention, and Disclosure of Classified Documents Discovered at Locations Including the Penn Biden Center and the Delaware Private Residence of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. prepared for the Attorney General of the United States by Special Counsel Robert K.…

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