Law Professors

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

The use of monetary sanctions against attorneys is seemingly on the rise as courts continue to address artificial intelligence-generated hallucinations in case documents.

Apr 2, 2026 10:01 AM CDT

Law students can get a clue to close reading in fantasy card game-inspired class

Playing the fantasy card game Magic: The Gathering has many parallels to practicing law, says Mihailis Diamantis, a constitutional professor at the University of Iowa College of Law and a lifelong enthusiast of the game.

Mar 31, 2026 12:25 PM CDT

Musicians in this state are suing AI companies under biometric privacy law

Musicians who argue that artificial intelligence companies have used their songs without permission are bringing litigation under a unique law in Illinois.

Mar 23, 2026 1:39 PM CDT

Women top list of most-cited law faculty, new study finds

Of the top 10 most-cited U.S. legal scholars, seven are women—and that's more than double than in previous years, according to a new study by George Mason University law librarians posted last week.

Mar 13, 2026 9:22 AM CDT

University of Tulsa picks Arizona State University law dean as next president

Stacy Leeds, the dean of the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, has been named the next president of the University of Tulsa, effective July 1.

Mar 10, 2026 9:34 AM CDT

Rise in judicial complaints related to more public criticism of judges, court watchers say

Judicial misconduct complaints against federal judges are on the rise, with about 23% more filed during the 12-month period that ended Sept. 30 than in the same period the previous year.

Mar 4, 2026 10:38 AM CST

Generative AI is now capable of grading law school exams; what’s next?

Generative artificial intelligence can, apparently, grade law school exams with close to the same accuracy as a human. So what does that mean for law professors? Should they be worried about AI taking their jobs? And where is this technology heading?

Feb 18, 2026 10:27 AM CST

Former University of Pennsylvania president named Georgetown Law dean and executive VP

M. Elizabeth Magill, a former president of the University of Pennsylvania, has been named the executive vice president and the dean of the Georgetown University Law Center, effective Aug. 1, the university announced last week.

Feb 17, 2026 2:32 PM CST

Rumors and speculation swirl around whether Justice Alito is planning to retire from SCOTUS

There's no actual reporting that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is intending to retire, but that hasn't stopped the rumors and speculation over him.

Feb 17, 2026 9:15 AM CST

‘Used, Abused and Sidelined’: Former JAG officers speak out about recent Trump administration decisions

Since its formation, the Former JAGs Working Group has since issued statements, essays and briefs on military-related topics, including domestic deployments to assist with immigration crackdown efforts. According to its website, the group’s work uses legal principles that are “the same ones that guide real-world operational decision-making.” “The group has no money, but it does show you that in American society, it doesn’t necessarily take a deep pocket to have some kind of impact,” says a founding member of the group.

Feb 11, 2026 9:20 AM CST

New lawyers are expected to be AI savvy, new study shows

Being comfortable and competent using artificial intelligence now ranks among the expectations of new lawyers, according to an annual survey of more than 1,800 law students, faculty and practicing lawyers.

Feb 10, 2026 9:40 AM CST

Are more clients turning to artificial intelligence for legal advice?

Lawyers who worry about artificial intelligence and its potential pitfalls are pointing to another problem—its increasing use by their clients.

Feb 9, 2026 9:48 AM CST

Over 175 law profs protest rescinding of University of Arkansas law school deanship offer

More than 175 law professors pushed back against the University of Arkansas’ decision to reverse its offer of the law school deanship to Emily Suski, who signed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting transgender student athletes.

Feb 4, 2026 9:50 AM CST

Stricter rules for drivers with dementia proposed by 2 law profs

Physicians who diagnose people with cognitive decline should refer patients for standardized driving assessments and notify state departments of motor vehicles when patients refuse testing or are deemed unsafe to drive, according to an article in the UC Irvine Law Review.

Feb 3, 2026 3:10 PM CST

As deadline looms, California bar will research 2 exam options

With a decision deadline nearing in the wake of the flopped launch of its proprietary bar exam last year, California leaders on Friday chose not one but two options to explore as it prepares for the July 2028 administration of the test.

Jan 27, 2026 9:06 AM CST