University of Utah Law student Anna-Cajson Gipson discusses how her upbringing inspired her to pursue a master of legal studies degree

October 16, 2023

S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE LAW — Anna-Cajsa Gipson was a stay-at-home mom for nearly 23 years before reentering the workforce and pursuing an advanced degree through the Master of Legal Studies program.

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Vermont Law and Graduate School co-hosts clinic for local residents impacted by flooding

October 16, 2023

VERMONT BIZ — VermontBiz In response to the need for assistance following the challenges caused by this summer’s flooding, Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Entrepreneurial Legal Lab and Legal Services Vermont will host a clinic in Hardwick to provide legal information to homeowners, renters and business owners seeking aid through FEMA grants and Small Business Association…

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A look at University of Virginia Law’s new Institute on Education Rights

October 16, 2023

THE DAILY PROGRESS — Nearly half of all students in the U.S. are performing behind their grade level in at least one subject. A new institute at the University of Virginia is planning on tackling those daunting figures and finding ways to improve K-12 education and help educators address the obstacles that face disadvantaged students.

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University of Virginia Law professor Thomas Frampton files suit on behalf of victims of police brutality

October 16, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — When left to their own devices and a multitude of options, many workers make poor choices about their retirement accounts. That’s why guardrails are needed to keep them on the path to a comfortable future, according to a new book co-authored by Quinn Curtis, a University of Virginia…

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Yale Law program aims to foster discourse between different ideologies

October 16, 2023

YALE DAILY NEWS — The Yale Law School announced a new program this week, aiming to encourage discussion across the ideological lines.

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A look at the future of artificial intelligence in the legal profession

October 16, 2023

READWRITE — As we steadily march towards a future dominated by AI, industry professionals are considering the impact of these technological advancements. The legal industry is no exception to this introspection, and in the midst of this digital era, one key question frequently surfaces in the legal industry: will AI replace us?

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Report: Clients are more optimistic about artificial intelligence than legal professionals

October 16, 2023

ABA JOURNAL — While generative artificial intelligence will transform legal work, there are key differences in how legal professionals and clients are thinking about AI, with clients more optimistic about the tech, according to Clio’s eighth annual Legal Trends Report, which Clio founder and CEO Jack Newton introduced Monday.

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Law firm’s use of generative artificial intelligence may be to blame for fake or irrelevant cases cited in court filing

October 16, 2023

THE LAIST — When landlords in Southern California want to evict their tenants, they often hire Dennis Block. His law firm, Dennis P. Block and Associates, describes itself as the state’s “leading eviction law firm.”

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US Department of Education works to negotiate new federal student loan cancellation options

October 16, 2023

INSIDE HIGHER ED — The first meeting of the Education Department’s student debt relief negotiating committee offered glimpses at what kind of loan forgiveness the Biden administration might propose.

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