: It has long been taken for granted that creativity is a uniquely human ability. Copyright doctrine, designed to incentivize creativity, is built on such... The post Artificial Intelligence and the Creative Double Bind appeared first on Harvard Law Review
: How to regulate speech on social media platforms hasbeen the subject of vigorous debate and recent Supreme Court opinions. In particular, government agencies... The post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals v. Tabak appeared first on Harvard Law Review
: Throughout American history, dance hasbeen the “stepchild” of the arts family, an afterthought when it comes to recognition, protection, and celebration. Even as... The post Dancing on Their Own: Alternatives to Copyright for the Choreographic Community appeared first on Harvard Law Review
: There hasbeen increased skepticism of sexual harassment claims, both in the public sphere and in the courts. Recently, in Anderson v. Mott Street,... The post Anderson v. Mott Street, 104 F.4th 646 (7th Cir. 2024) appeared first on Harvard Law Review
: The troika of artificial intelligence, pricing, and talent transience hasbeen with us for some time now. As a result, traditional pyramid-structured law firms grappling with these bet-the-business juggernauts are at an inflection point. I propose a flatter way forward. I have been writing and talking about this issue for many years, most recently as part of my ‘The Law Firm’ series: Pyramid Rollover , Private Equity Puzzle , Disappearing Act , Foundational Rebuild , and now this one, Inflection Point. My argument throughout this series is that traditional law firm pyramid structures will not hold against AI, pricing, and . . . [more] The post The Law Firm Inflection Point appeared first on Slaw
: The often-blurred lines, as among legal information publishing, legal information technology, legal research tools and beyond, certainly give the impression that the only serious moving and shaking is that which focuses on artificial intelligence, though perhaps almost exclusively at the top end of the legal practice market . It would be safe to suggest, however, that even if law publishing activity is not as we have known it in the past, reports of its death may have been somewhat exaggerated . In recent times, my attention hasbeen grabbed by online soliciting from UK law publishers, among them, for example, . . . [more] The post Meanwhile, Law Publishing Life Goes On appeared first on Slaw
: Key Takeaways: Embracing Tech Disruption: Barings Law Nominated for Top Tech Award A Step Towards Innovation: Barings Law’s Recognition in Tech Excellence Manchester-based law firm Barings Lawhasbeen named a finalist in the prestigious British Insurance Technology Awards. The firm’s innovative use of technology to enhance legal services and drive efficiency has earned it a spot among industry leaders reshaping the legal landscape. Spotlight on Tech Excellence: ‘Best Use of Technology’ Nomination Leveraging Zoho CRM: Transforming Legal Operations Barings Law’s strategic adoption of Zoho CRM has revolutionized its operations, leading to faster case resolutions, improved client satisfaction, and significant The post Legal Disruption: Manchester Law Firm Nominated for Cutting-Edge Tech Award! appeared first on Business Today
: The Digital Fourth Amendment is written by Professor Orin Kerr, one of the country’s foremost authorities on the Fourth Amendment, electronic privacy, and criminal procedure. Kerr’s work hasbeen deeply influential in shaping how courts are looking at and deciding issues raised by law enforcement’s powerful and novel capabilities, thanks to technological changes. The post Fourth Amendment Equilibrium Adjustment in an Age of Technological Upheaval appeared first on Harvard Law Review
: Police use of force continues to be a significant problem in American law and society. Recent discussions have focused on doctrinal issues such as what type of force is considered “reasonable” under the Fourth Amendment and the propriety of qualified immunity as a defense that can shield law enforcement from civil litigation. However, there hasbeen little commentary on how these and other legal questions might be informed by medicine — specifically, victim diagnoses that might effectively absolve officers from criminal prosecution or civil liability. The post Excited Delirium, Policing, and the Law of Evidence appeared first on Harvard Law Review
: Is the re-examination of past decisions sapping the justice system’s capacity to hear and decide legal disputes at first instance? Our system has numerous ways to reopen past decisions and let a new set of adjudicators and advocates root around for errors: review, reconsideration, and motions to set aside or reopen as well as appeal itself. These re-examinations constitute a necessary organ, which serves essential functions in the justice system: correcting legal errors, delineating and refining legal rules, making new common law, and ensuring that administrative decision-makers do not exceed their jurisdiction. And yet these procedures have arguably been allowed . . . [more] The post Appellate Hypertrophy in the Canadian Justice System appeared first on Slaw
: The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCYBC) recently published a series of research papers on child capacity in the context of children’s participation rights [Note 1]. The papers examine capacity generally and in four specific contexts: health care, mental health, family law, and child welfare and adoption. Why does this matter? Traditionally, we have tended to assume that a child must first demonstrate sufficient “capacity” before being permitted to meaningfully participate in decisions affecting their life. And capacity has often been assessed primarily through the lens of cognitive ability. The SCYBC reports challenge both assumptions. I found them . . . [more] The post Busting Myths About Children’s Capacity to Meaningfully Participate appeared first on Slaw
: Speaking of Spokeo: Part 2 — The company’s allegedly bogus endorsements wfg-adm109 June 13, 2012 | 12:25PM Speaking of Spokeo: Part 2 — The company’s allegedly bogus endorsements By Lesley Fair The lawsuit against data broker Spokeo is the FTC’s first Fair Credit Reporting Act case addressing the collection of online info — including data from social networking sites — when used in the context of employment screening. But that’s not the only way the Spokeo settlement touches on social media. The FTC also charged that Spokeo violated Section 5 by having employees post glowing recommendations of the company’s services on news and technology websites without disclosing their true identity. Perhaps just the work of a rogue cubicle occupant? No, said the FTC. According to the complaint , Spokeo directed its employees to write the comments. Spokeo managers then edited what they wrote and had the staffers post the endorsements using account names provided by Spokeo. The purpose, says the FTC, was to give read[...]
: Le texte français suit. Dear CALLeagues, I hope this finds you well and enjoying the first stretch of summer. Our formal post-conference survey has now been released, and I encourage every member to take a few minutes to complete it. If you joined us in Moncton, please tell us what worked, what did not, and what you would like to see from future CALL/ACBD conferences. If you were not able to attend, we want to hear from you as well. This survey is about more than feedback on one event. It will help us understand who is coming to our conferences, why they attend, what they value, and what barriers may be keeping others away. We also want to know what might make attendance easier or more compelling in future years. Your answers will help us improve next year’s conference in Saskatoon and plan more thoughtfully for the years ahead. On that note, I am very excited to share some big news: CALL/ACBD will be heading to Toronto in 2028 to celebrate the Association’s 65th anniversary! Sixty-five years is a remarkable[...]