Copyright Restatement Letter
The American Law Institute has responded to the February 19, 2026, inquiry from Senators Tillis and Schiff regarding the Restatement of the Law, Copyright. The letter outlines the Institute’s process, the development of the Copyright Restatement, and addresses the...
Midwest Supreme Courts Adopt ALI Work
This year, several state supreme courts have adopted ALI work. This post features some more recent examples.
Supreme Court of Hawai’i Adopts Draft § 39 of Restatement 3d Torts: Remedies
In Guieb v. Guieb, 571 P.3d 382 (Haw. 2025), the Supreme Court of Hawai’i adopted a new standard for recovering punitive damages based on draft § 39 of the Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Remedies (Tentative Draft No. 3, 2024), as well as the definitions of “intent” and “recklessness” from Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Liability for Physical and Emotional Harm §§ 1 and 2.
Why the Copyright Statute Is Not Enough: How the Restatement Relies on Both Statute and Caselaw to Clarify U.S. Copyright Law
Learn how the Restatement clarifies originality and infringement, and why it’s indispensable for understanding copyright today.
ALI CLE Program: MDL in Motion
Step into the center of today’s most important conversations about multidistrict litigation. Leading judges, thought leaders, and rising professionals will gather at NYU School of Law on September 12 for a full-day conference. Through panels and case studies, participants will explore judicial decision-making, the role of special masters, the next generation of MDL leadership, and the ongoing call for reform.
Restating Copyright: The ALI’s Landmark Project and What It Means for the Law
After more than a decade of work, the American Law Institute has approved its first-ever Restatement of the Law, Copyright. This piece explores the process, purpose, and promise of the Copyright Restatement.
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