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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 groundbreaking new project to examine the ethical and legal implications of collecting and using biometric data. The project, titled Principles for the Governance of Biometrics, aims to develop a framework that will guide lawmakers in ...

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. The project will be led by Reporter Mark Geistfeld of New York University School of Law.

“Artificial intelligence has become front-page news, and in a short time ...

The American Law Institute Elects New Members

The American Law Institute has elected new members who will bring their expertise to ALI’s work of clarifying the law through Restatements, Principles, and Model Codes. 

“As ALI welcomes this class of newly elected members, we recognize the important role they will play in shaping the future ...

ALI Elects New Members

The American Law Institute has elected new members who will bring their expertise to ALI’s work of clarifying the law through Restatements, Principles, and Model Codes.

Visit the Newly Elected Members Page to view the full list of new members.

Restatement of the Law, Children and the Law Is Approved

PHILADELPHIA – The American Law Institute’s membership voted today to approve Restatement of the Law, Children and the Law, the first Restatement to comprehensively examine the legal regulation of children. Launched in 2015, this Restatement covers issues such as parental rights and state intervention in cases of abuse ...