Iowa and South Dakota Supreme Courts Adopt Restatement Sections
Two state high courts recently turned to the Restatements to clarify core legal standards—defining “probable cause” in will contests under no-contest clauses (Iowa) and confirming that a good-faith mistake does not negate intent in civil trespass (South Dakota).
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 questions raised in the Senators’ inquiry.
Election Assistance Commission Audit Standards Highlight ALI’s Ethical Standards for Election Administration
New voluntary national standards for election audits released by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) prominently reference the Ethical Standards for Election Administration developed by a bipartisan working group convened by The American Law Institute.
Wilson Center Publishes Report on Reentry Success
A new report from the Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law draws on more than a dozen in-depth interviews with formerly incarcerated individuals across North Carolina to uncover the real experiences of people returning from prison and where the system falls short.
Special Programs Announced at this Year’s Annual Meeting
At this year’s Annual Meeting, Sunday programming brings timely, high-impact conversations to the forefront—pairing practical insight with big-picture legal analysis on two of the most consequential forces shaping the profession today. AI in Chambers and Legal...
Midwest Supreme Courts Adopt ALI Work
This year, several state supreme courts have adopted ALI work. This post features some more recent examples.
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