Legal Research News and Information with an Emphasis on Wisconsin
Following up on our post last week on Tips on Detecting & Improving AI-generated Text, I discussed a new study that suggests one of the “tells” of AI-generated text is the use of excess, sophisticated-sounding words. Inc discusses that study in more detail, identifying these 7 Words That Suggest a Text Was Written With AI. …
The State Democracy Research Initiative and the Elections Research Center at UW–Madison invite you to join them for the “Year in Review: Democracy Litigation in SCOTUS and the States” on Thursday, July 11th from 3:00-4:15pm, with a reception to follow. The event will take place at the UW School of Education in the Wisconsin Idea …
As generative AI tools become increasingly sophisticated and widely used, the ability to distinguish between AI-generated and human-written text has become a hot topic. While AI can be an incredibly powerful tool for writing and research, it’s important to understand its strengths, limitations, and potential “tells” that may indicate its use. Below are some tips …
A new statue honoring Vel Phillips, a pioneering figure in Wisconsin’s legal and political history, will be unveiled at the Wisconsin State Capitol on July 27, 2024, at 5 p.m. This monument marks a significant milestone as the first commemoration of a Black leader on the Capitol grounds. Vel Phillips, who graduated from the University …
The University of Wisconsin Law Library is excited to announce significant upgrades to the Habush, Habush & Rottier Reading Room, thanks to a generous donation from the firm. These renovations further enhance a space already recognized for its beauty – ELLE Decor named UW Law Library one of “The 50 Best Libraries In The United …
Wisconsin is home to many tribal nations, each with its own unique history, culture, and government. As sovereign entities, these nations have the inherent right to create, enforce, and adjudicate laws to protect and enhance the well-being of tribal members within tribal territory. This authority is an intrinsic right that has been present since time …
Here is the latest faculty scholarship appearing in the University of Wisconsin Law School Legal Studies Research Papers series found on SSRN. Standing for Elections in State Courts Univ. Ill. L. Rev. (Forthcoming, 2024) by MIRIAM SEIFTER, UW Law School, and Adam B. Sopko, State Democracy Research Initiative Election-related litigation is soaring. Litigants regularly challenge every aspect …
Here is the latest faculty scholarship appearing in the University of Wisconsin Law School Legal Studies Research Papers series found on SSRN. Supervising Sentencing 57 UC Davis L. Rev. (2024) by RENAGH O’LEARY, UW Law School Community supervision agencies and officers do not just supervise people on probation and parole. They also play a unique and privileged …
On April 12 and 13, the UW Law School Indigenous Law Students Association will host the Coming Together of Peoples Conference, the longest-running student-led Indigenous law conference. It is open to both in-person attendance and virtual participation via Zoom. Registration Information: The conference is free and open to the public. Registration is now available. Continuing Legal …
Here is the latest faculty scholarship appearing in the University of Wisconsin Law School Legal Studies Research Papers series found on SSRN. Making Sense of 303 Creative: A Free Speech Solution in Search of a Problem Univ. Wis. Legal Studies Research Paper No. 1792 (2024) by DAVID S. SCHWARTZ, UW Law School 303 Creative purports to resolve …