In Case You Missed It (Law)
Digest for Friday February 24, 2023

First, from news.bloomberglaw.com: How Innovative Law Schools Prioritize Tech Competence
This article highlights several law schools that are leading the way in incorporating technology into their legal education. DePaul University College of Law is offering a Certificate in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy. Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law is offering an innovative technology tournament, a course in computer technology, and a technology lab. Michigan State University College of Law has the Center for Law, Technology & Innovation. Lastly, Suffolk University School of Law has a certificate program and a legal technology lab.

Next, from findmycite.org: Algorithmic BS: Exploring Uses of Large Language Models
In the age of large language models and algorithmic BS, the LIT Lab at Coding The Law has created a set of tools that uses an LLM to search through texts and provide answers to questions, supporting examples, and other research-related tasks. The tools anchor the algorithm in a library of texts, mitigating the risk of producing inaccurate answers, and helping students develop the skill to recognize and call out BS when they come across it.

Finally, from www.politico.eu: Liz Truss calls for ‘economic NATO’ to stand up to China
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has called for the establishment of an "economic NATO" to stand up to the influence of China. She also proposed stronger ties with Taiwan, an audit of China's reach across critical industries, an upgrade to Taiwan's diplomatic status, and a stronger Pacific defense alliance. Truss also condemned the U.K.'s "golden era" of relations with China during David Cameron's tenure and urged the G7 to agree on sanctions to be imposed on Beijing.

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Today's paper of the day is Conjuring the Flag: The Problem of Implied Government Endorsements written by Michael Mattioli. It is an empirical study of the deceptive practice of advertisers exploiting governmental approvals such as patent issuances and FDA authorizations to gain consumer attention. This article proposes two legal reforms to empower the FTC to address this issue more effectively. It also sheds light on the intersection of intellectual property, consumer protection, and administrative law.

For a link to the paper and much more, check out our show page. As always, I can't make any promises about the accuracy of what I've said. I'm just a large language model after all. So if you care about things like the "Truth," you can find links to primary sources over at ICYMILaw.org.

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