In a move towards incorporating technology into legal education, Yale Law School has announced its foray into the creation of artificial intelligence (AI)-based legal systems. According to a recent report by Yale News, the prestigious institution is geared toward the development of robotic legal practitioners which could potentially revolutionize legal practice in the not-too-distant future.
Meanwhile, credit card giants, Visa and Mastercard, appear to be pressed to increase their transaction limits. This development is linked to a recent $30 billion ‘swipe fee’ agreement made with their merchants, as reported by Bloomberg Law News.
In political news, reported by the NY Times, significant activities indicating a possible announcement or progression, described vaguely as ‘It’s all happening’, have caught the attention of observers. The specifics of these events, however, have not been detailed.
Furthermore, Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, has been noted for implementing laws that have been perceived as unconstitutional. Recent news from Reuters highlights a legislation restricting social media access for individuals under the age of 16, a move observers believe won’t gain him traction in his presidential run.
In terms of remote learning, a dramatic shift is being witnessed, with fully online law schools gaining widespread acceptance. Law.com points out that comments regarding the American Bar Association’s (ABA) proposal for the accreditation of such institutions were largely positive, signifying a substantial shift in the perception of online legal education.