IntroductionProfessional conferences have long occupied an important place in the continuing education and development of law librarians and legal information professionals. They provide opportunities to learn about emerging technologies, exchange ideas, establish professional relationships, and consider developments affecting the future
NY County, Public Access Law Library
The NY County Public Access Law Library provides resources and information related to various legal topics and case law summaries. It publishes updates on government and administrative law, constitutional law, criminal law, intellectual property, and other legal areas. The organization shares analyses of current legal issues, such as data security in credit reporting and executive branch powers, as well as summaries of recent court opinions. Its content aims to keep readers informed about developments in law and policy, including federal budget and tariff impacts. The library serves as a public access point for legal research and education.
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Two GUARD ACTS: Protecting the Young and the Old in an Age of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Fraud
AbstractTwo different pieces of pending federal legislation share the acronym GUARD Act, but they address technological risks at opposite ends of the age spectrum. The Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible Dialogue Act of 2026 (S. 3062) would seek to…
Selected Cases Published by Justia, Week Ending September 25, 2026
During the week ending September 25, 2026 we have received listings of 21 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 26 Constitutional Law summaries, 59 Criminal Law Summaries, 2 Intellectual Property Summaries, 5 White Collar Summaries, 1 Copyright Summary, 1 Internet Law…
The Future of Social Security: Understanding the 2026 Long Term Projections
IntroductionSocial Security’s long term financial outlook has again moved to the forefront with the release of the Congressional Budget Office’s 2026 long term projections and the Social Security Trustees’ latest annual assessment. Although the reports differ in methodology and…
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending September 18, 2026
During the week ending September 18, 2026 we have received listings of 13 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 27 Constitutional Law summaries, 46 Criminal Law Summaries, 5 Intellectual Property Summaries, 2 White Collar Summaries, 1 Copyright Summary, We plan is…
Legal AI Without Borders: Lexroom Takes on Europe
Europe’s legal artificial intelligence market may be entering a new stage of development. Italian legal AI provider Lexroom has made its first acquisitions, purchasing France based Query Juriste and Bulgaria based Praven Intelekt. The transactions extend Lexroom’s operations into five…
The GPO Modernization Act of 2026: What it Could Mean for Libraries and Public Access to Information
IntroductionThis proposed legislation is more consequential for libraries and government-information professionals than its title might initially suggest. It is not simply an internal GPO housekeeping bill; it would substantially rewrite the statutory framework governing the Federal Depository Library Program, digital…
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending September 11, 2026
During the week ending September 11, 2026 we have received listings of 11 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 26 Constitutional Law summaries, 43 Criminal Law Summaries, 2 Intellectual Property Summaries, 1 White Collar Summary, 1 Copyright Summary, 1 Medical Malpractice…
No Unanimous Answer: Closing Arguments and Criminal Responsibility in the Lindsay Clancy Trial
IntroductionThe closely watched Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ended on September 4, 2026, not with a verdict, but with a mistrial after jurors reported that they could not reach unanimous agreement. The result leaves unresolved one of the most…
Overview: Open AI to Launch New Model With Stronger “Safeguards” After Hack
A September 2, 2026, an article published by TechXplore reports that OpenAI is preparing to release a powerful new artificial-intelligence model, Astra, under substantially strengthened cybersecurity safeguards. The precautions follow a serious security incident involving other OpenAI models that…