ALI Launches Principles of the Law, Civil Liability for Artificial Intelligence
The American Law Institute’s Council voted to approve the launch of Principles of the Law, Civil Liability for Artificial Intelligence.
ALI and ELI Launch Project on Ethical and Legal Implications of Biometric Data
The American Law Institute (ALI) and European Law Institute (ELI) have launched a new project, Principles for the Governance of Biometrics. This project aims to develop a framework that will guide lawmakers in regulating the use of biometric technologies in a constitutional democratic polity.
Bipartisan Working Group Issues Ethical Standards for Election Administration
At a time of contentious debate about our voting system, the Report offers a clear articulation of the role of ethical standards in guiding the conduct of elections and contributing to public confidence in the process by which Americans select their leaders.
Australia’s Highest Court Cites Restatement Third of Restitution and Unjust Enrichment
In a recent decision by the High Court of Australia, the Court discussed the applicability of Restatement of the Law Third, Restitution and Unjust Enrichment to Australian common law in the context of defenses against claims for restitution arising from payments made under a mistake of law.
The ALI’s Rule of Law Mission
ALI President David F. Levi and former Director Richard L. Revesz helped bring together a bipartisan group in an effort to articulate a uniform set of ethical standards for election administration professionals.
ALI’s Torts: Medical Malpractice Is Approved
The American Law Institute’s membership voted to approve Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Medical Malpractice.
Guidance for Insurrection Act Reform Issued by Bipartisan Group
Today, a bipartisan group led by Bob Bauer (NYU School of Law and former White House Counsel to President Obama) and Jack Goldsmith (Harvard Law School and former Assistant Attorney General in the George W. Bush administration) issued “Principles for Insurrection Act...
January 2024 Council Meeting Updates
At its meeting on January 18 and 19, 2024, the ALI Council reviewed and discussed Council Drafts of the following projects and approved drafts and portions of drafts as listed.
October 2023 Council Meeting Updates
At its meeting on October 19 and 20, 2023, the Council reviewed and discussed Council Drafts of the following projects and approved drafts and portions of drafts as listed.
Symposium on ‘Concluding the Restatement (Third) of Torts’
On March 24, the Southwestern Law Review and Southwestern’s Panish Civil Justice Program are co-sponsoring a symposium with The American Law Institute titled Concluding the Restatement (Third) of Torts.