Tag: Featured
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Illinois Legislative Update (February 2026)
On behalf of CALL’s Government Relations Committee, below is a sampling of Illinois laws that will go into effect in 2026. For a full list of Illinois laws going into effect this year visit bills-taking-effect-2026.pdf. Commentary is my own (not the GRC’s or CALL’s).
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AI personage and sanctions: When the cited case isn’t real
Following a $24 million verdict against the defendant for damages suffered by the plaintiffs’ minor children, the trial court addressed the plaintiffs’ motion for sanctions against the defendant and its legal representatives for submitting false legal citations and factual misrepresentations in their post-trial motions. Jordan v. Chi. Hous. Auth., No. 2022 L 000095, slip op.…
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New Year, New Resolutions
Law Librarian – New Year’s Resolutions As we welcome the start of a new year, it’s a wonderful chance to reflect. Here are the areas I plan to focus on in the coming months.
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Thankful for Lenore Glanz
Before heading off to library school at UIUC, I had the fortune to receive a summer internship at Chicago-Kent’s Law Library. I did not yet know I would later become a law librarian. For the summer, I worked on a special project in the library but was also invited to sit in on collection meetings,…
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Tools and strategies for detecting AI case citation hallucinations in legal materials
Tools and Strategies for Detecting AI Case Citation Hallucinations in Legal Materials[1]
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What I’m Thankful for This November
With the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, I have been reflecting on what I am grateful for in our community and profession. With tight deadlines and rapid technological change, I often have to remind myself that, in spite of the stress, there is so much I appreciate about the world of law librarianship. Here are the top…
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The Law Behind the Salem Witch Trials
Over three centuries after the infamous Salem Witch Trials, legal professionals and researchers continue probing the mysteries and lasting impact of these proceedings. This fall, the D’Angelo Law Library at the University of Chicago invites you to explore “The Salem Witch Trials: Legal Resources” web exhibit—a curated gateway to law-related books, articles, archival materials, and multimedia…
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President’s Message – Summer 2025
Hello CALL-leagues! I hope this finds you all deep in the thralls of all sorts of fun summer activities. Maybe you are reading this while enjoying a cup of coffee outside in the morning sun, or while on vacation at the beach, or in the mountains. Wherever you are reading this, I would like to…
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Bike locks & more at your library
I usually stop by my public library twice a week. I’m not there for very long, and I have to schedule in time to go, but I get in there to pick up and drop off books (and to make sure the door counter adds a few more people, for the sake of stats and…
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🔮 Horoscope for Law Librarians: July & August 2025
(As interpreted through the stars… AI…and maybe a few outdated legal treatises.) Overall Celestial Vibe: This summer, Mercury’s tango with Saturn (your favorite rule-follower) brings a delightful surge of structure, clarity, and, and cosmic caffeine. Jupiter encourages big-picture thinking, so don’t be surprised if you’re suddenly inspired to reorganize your OneDrive and your life. ♋…