Rimmer on AI and Digital Cultural Heritage

Posted by Matthew A. Schwartz, James M. Shea Jr., and William S.L. Weinberg, and Brian T. Frawley, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, on Saturday, July 5, 2025 Editor's Note: Matthew A. Schwartz is a Partner, James M. Shea Jr. is a Special Counsel, and William S.L. Weinberg is an Associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. This post is based on a Sullivan & Cromwell memorandum by Mr. Schwartz, Mr. Shea, Mr. Weinberg, Melissa Sawyer, Bob Downes, and Audrey Paetzel, and is part of the Delaware law series; links to other posts in the series are available here. SUMMARY This memorandum follows our prior memos of February 18, 2025 and March 28, 2025 to provide updates on further changes that Delaware, Nevada, and Texas are implementing or considering in order to establish a clear and efficient corporate legal framework and encourage companies to incorporate there. (more…)

A tragic Fourth of July fire that destroyed a Stockton family’s home has become the focal point of a high-stakes insurance lawsuit still winding its way through the courts. 1 What began as a celebration then turned into a catastrophic fire. It has now become a deeply contentious legal battle between homeowners Allen Singh and … The post When a Fireworks Tragedy Becomes a Legal Battle: The Fourth of July Blaze That Sparked a Still-Pending Dispute appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

Barry Currier (Former Managing Director), ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar), Comments on Texas and Florida Courts Studying Continued Reliance on the ABA Law School Accreditation Process: I submitted comments today to the Texas Supreme Court and a Florida Supreme Court Work Group on the question...

Following our April review of the most-viewed “named posts” in the first four months of 2025[1], we have conducted a longer term analysis of the most-viewed posts in the period 1 August 2024 to 4 July 2025; those listed below are summarized at the end of this post, here. Most-read posts, 1 August 2024 to 4 July 2025 Makin Review: Summary of Recommendations 13-Nov-24 Makin review of the Smyth case published 07-Nov-24 Alternative Anglican Ordinations: seven South African deacons* 25-Jun-25 Statement on BBC File on 4 on abuse by David Tudor 16-Dec-24 Soul Survivor: Independent Review Report 26-Sep-24 Wheat bread and fermented wine at Holy Communion? The origins of Canon B17* 17-Feb-25 Churches, Minsters and Cathedrals 17-Nov-16 Parochial Fees – 2025 and 2026 21-Aug-24 A heckler’s veto on Christian street preaching in the UK* 29-Feb-24 Anti-Zionism as a protected belief: final judgment in Miller v University of Bristol 10-Oct-24 * Guest post Comment The…

A hit-and-run collision occurred late Friday night on Interstate 280 near 7th Street in San Jose, resulting in injuries. The incident took place at approximately 10:52 PM on July 4, 2025, involving two vehicles. Emergency services, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and San Jose Fire Department, responded promptly to the scene. Initial reports indicated that lanes 3, 4, and 5 were blocked due to the collision, causing significant traffic disruptions. However, all lanes were reopened shortly before midnight, minimizing further inconvenience to motorists. The incident was initially classified as a traffic collision with unknown injuries but was later updated to a hit-and-run with injuries by the CHP. Authorities are actively investigating the incident to identify the driver responsible for fleeing the scene. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and report any information related to the incident to local law enforcement. Our thoughts are with those injured, and…

The Porter Law Group has presented a substantial settlement demand of $43.5 million in a medical malpractice case involving the alleged mishandling of a concerning PSA test result that led to a delayed prostate cancer diagnosis. The case highlights the devastating consequences of missed opportunities for early detection and intervention in cancer diagnosis. Was Your Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosed? Contact us to understand your legal options (free consultation). Contact Us The case centers around a 40-year-old patient who received a PSA test result of 3.88 ng/mL in December 2018, a value significantly higher than normal for his age group. According to the legal documentation, both a physician assistant and a physician failed to take appropriate action when presented with these concerning results, despite the test value being a potential…

Christine Savino | Cornell Law School, US A US federal judge in the Eastern District of New York on Monday blocked an attempt by President Donald Trump’s administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians five months earlier than scheduled. The court decision affects an estimated 521,000 Haitians who have received TPS protections allowing them to live and work legally in the US. Haitian TPS recipients will retain legal status and work authorization at least through February 2026, pending further litigation. Many expect the administration to appeal. US District Judge Brian M. Cogan ruled that abruptly ending TPS mid-designation violates statutory notice requirements and undermines beneficiaries’ reliance interests. He wrote, “When the Government confers a benefit over a fixed period of time, a beneficiary can reasonably expect to receive that benefit at least until the end of that fixed period.” *** Read more… *** UNITED STATES…

Jennifer Wang (Brown University), Andrew D. Selbst (UCLA School of Law), Suresh Venkatasubramanian (Brown University), & Solon Barocas (Microsoft Research; Cornell University) have posted Distinguishing Predictive and Generative AI in Regulation on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Over the past decade, policymakers have developed a set of regulatory tools to ensure AI development aligns with key societal goals. Many of these tools were initially developed in response to concerns with predictive AI and therefore encode certain assumptions about the nature of AI systems and the utility of certain regulatory approaches. With the advent of generative AI, however, some of these assumptions no longer hold, even as policymakers attempt to maintain a single regulatory target that covers both types of AI. In this paper, we identify four distinct aspects of generative AI that call for meaningfully different policy responses. These are the generality and adaptability of generative AI that…

In a startling but unsurprising decision, the Supreme Court last Friday dramatically shrank the ability of federal judges to issue universal injunctions. In Trump v. CASA, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, writing for the six Republican appointees, concludes that universal injunctions “likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has granted to federal courts.” For that reason, the universal injunctions that three separate district judges had entered against the Trump Administration’s Executive Order attempting to abolish birthright citizenship are no longer in force. For many, including the Justices, the case is about the proper role of the judiciary. Should judges be entering universal injunctions against policies that the Executive Branch is trying to enforce, even if those policies are unlawful? Should nonparties be able to benefit from an injunction awarded by a district judge? Or, perhaps more pointedly, should each of the hundreds of district judges…

By Ronald Richenburg “Born on the Fourth of July” is the catchy title of a celebrated film, based on a book, which references a humorous patriotic American song with roots going back to the 18th century. Although in the film and the book the words are used in an ironic way, the tone is very different in the song where the singer describes himself as “a real live nephew of my Uncle Sam, born on the Fourth of July”.* The 4th of July has long been celebrated as the birthday of the United States, but the key events of 1776 occurred over a period of several weeks, and it has sometimes been suggested that the 2nd of July was of equal or even greater importance. Beginning in 1754, representatives from the various colonies met in a number of congresses. initially to discuss matters of common interest, and later to co-ordinate their responses to certain British policies that were causing increasing discontent. The last and most important of these…

A Louisiana Immigration Law Guide by Bloom Legal Network Navigating the immigration process in the United States can be overwhelming, especially when your ability to work and support yourself or your family is on the line. One of the most common and important questions we hear at Bloom Legal Network […] The post Can I Work While Waiting for My Green Card? appeared first on Bloom Legal Network.

Running from the police might seem like a justifiable, split-second decision made out of panic or fear. However, in Ohio, it can result in serious criminal charges. Whether on foot or behind the wheel, attempting to avoid law enforcement is a crime under state law. The consequences can include jail or prison time, fines, and even long-term damage to your record. If you’re facing charges related to fleeing the police, it’s important to understand how Ohio law treats this type of offense and what it could mean for your future. What Does Ohio Law Say About Evading the Police? Ohio Revised Code § 2921.331 covers failing to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. You can be charged if you fail to stop when a police officer signals you to pull over. This law applies to drivers who refuse to stop and try to escape, but it can also apply to people who flee on foot in certain circumstances. The offense can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony,…

[Federal enclaves, false alarms, and pseudonymous lawsuits.] Please enjoy the latest edition of Short Circuit, a weekly feature written by a bunch of people at the Institute for Justice. At The Unpopulist, IJ's Anthony Sanders digs into the Supreme Court's inequitable evisceration of universal injunctions. This week on the Short Circuit podcast: Is yoga speech? And what's a scrivener's error? On the latest episode of Unpublished Opinions, IJ's roundtable podcast: Things get heated when opening the Bluebook, secrets are dished about dictionaries, and the team ponder what it's all about when it comes to public interest law. Man with two Ohio felony convictions from the early 1990s turns his life around, gets a Ph.D., obtains a security clearance, and eventually receives a pardon from the Ohio governor, which allows his conviction to be sealed. He applies for a job with the FDIC, which rejects him when he informs them about his sealed conviction.…

 Pix credit hereI am delighted to post the draft text of remarks I have prepared for delivery at the Workshop on Smart Courts in Comparative Perspective. This workshop is part of the international and interdisciplinary research project"Smart Courts – Disruptive Technologies in China’s Judicial System” at the University of Cologne, funded by the Excellent Research Support Program as a University of Cologne Forum. The project is conducted by the Chair of Chinese Legal Culture and the Chair for Criminal and Criminal Procedure Law – German, European, and international Economic, Tax, and Medical Criminal Law at the University of Cologne.The workshop also integrates the Cologne Talks on Information Law of the Institute of Digitality at University of Cologne.The description of the workshop from its CfP gyves a good idea of the scope of the event: This workshop aims at bringing together international experts in the field of law, social and political…

“Trump Claims Sweeping Power to Nullify Laws, Letters on TikTok Ban Show; In purporting to license otherwise illegal conduct by tech firms, President Trump set a precedent expanding executive power, legal experts warned”: Charlie Savage of The New York Times has this report. And at the “Lawfare” blog, Alan Z. Rozenshtein has a post titled “The Government’s Astonishing Constitutional Claims on TikTok; The Justice Department is advancing a radical theory of presidential power, nullifying Congress’s foreign affairs powers whenever the president finds them inconvenient.”

Etong Armand Brice (Loyola University New Orleans) has posted Equity's Evolution Interrupted: The Supreme Court's Redefinition of Judicial Remedies in Trump v. Casa, Inc on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Historically, equity has been a venerable and adaptable branch of law, serving as a vital tool for delivering justice where the strict application of common law fell short. Its core strength, as recognized by legal scholars and judges alike, lies in its capacity to evolve its dynamic nature enables it to respond to new challenges and craft remedies that previous legal frameworks did not anticipate (Adams, 1916). This inherent flexibility has allowed equity to develop over time, adjusting to societal shifts and the increasing complexities of modern governance. Nonetheless, this perceived progression has recently been challenged by a significant judicial intervention most notably through the rise of "universal injunctions," which are broad judicial orders…

Divorcing is stressful, and dividing property can add to the confusion. Understanding how assets are split can help ease this challenge. How assets are categorized and divided plays a crucial role in ensuring a fair distribution for both parties involved. Having a clear understanding of the key factors can make a big difference in achieving a fair outcome. In Texas, the importance of this process is highlighted by its classification of property ownership during marriage. Understanding these classifications can prevent missteps and help smooth the journey. This guide explores the main aspects of dividing assets, helping you prepare for this important step in the divorce process. Understanding Community Property vs. Separate Property One of the first steps in property division during divorce is distinguishing between community property and separate property. In Texas, these two categories define how assets are classified and divided. Knowing this distinction is crucial…

It’s not everyday you have to deal with an insurance company. It’s not an interaction which people are accustomed to. Think about it. You don’t need legal advice to buy a pair of shoes. You don’t need legal advice when negotiating a price for a new/used car. You don’t need legal advice for a parent/teacher conference at school. You don’t need legal advice opening a bank account, or negotiating the terms of your mortgage. What’s set out above are adult interactions which we are used to in everyday life. But, when it comes to personal injury, car insurance and disability claims, we do need legal advice. We need legal advice because these interactions don’t happen everyday for consumers.  We need legal advice because there are complicated laws around getting compensation. We need legal advice because more often than not, these claims are disputed and often end up being litigated in Court. Given that our personal injury lawyers…