Berkeley Judicial Institute (BJI)

Berkeley Judicial Institute (BJI) University of California, Berkeley - School of Law's Jeremy Fogel is quoted in Bloomberg Law article by Suzanne Monyak and Jacqueline Thomsen, US Judges Make Unusual Hill Push for Bill on Overwhelmed Courts, https://lnkd.in/eHrjxgKQ. From the article: A trio of federal judges visited Capitol Hill to advocate for legislation expanding the judiciary, assuming a somewhat unfamiliar role as lawmakers weigh whether to add federal trial court seats for the first time in decades. ? ….. Jeremy Fogel, executive director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute and a former California federal judge, said judges do sometimes speak directly with lawmakers on issues that affect administration of justice. ? “It’s not common, but in this case, in my opinion, is appropriate,” Fogel said of their advocacy. “And I’m not surprised, because this is the farthest that a judgeship bill has gotten in a very long time.”

A new software just dropped that should make every judge and trial lawyer pause. Think Zoom meetings but instead of showing up on camera yourself, you deploy a digital twin - an AI avatar that looks just like you, dressed professionally, maintaining perfect eye contact. Meanwhile, you're off-camera in your pajamas, checking emails or making coffee. When you speak, your avatar responds naturally with appropriate expressions and gestures. Cool tech? Absolutely. Terrifying for court proceedings? You bet. Imagine a witness testifying remotely through their avatar while secretly shuffling through documents, getting coached via text, or having others in the room feeding them answers. Their digital twin maintains perfect composure the whole time. Even worse - this technology could completely undermine how we assess witness credibility. Those subtle tells that judges, juries and lawyers rely on - the shifting in the chair, the nervous gestures, the hesitation before answering a tough question - all replaced by an AI-generated mask of unwavering confidence. "But we can spot the fake ones," you say? Sure, for now. The technology still has its telltale signs. But remember when cell phones were the size of bricks? Technology evolves fast. Don't believe me? Just a few months ago, a company lost $25M when an employee was fooled by deepfake executives on a video call. No need to panic yet. But it's worth thinking about, isn't it? #legaltech #AI #courts What do you think about this technology? Have you encountered anything similar in your practice? Subscribe to my Substack newsletter today so you don’t miss out on a post. https://lnkd.in/gwBrMZQs.

JUDICIAL ELECTIONS WHAT WE KNOW & DON”T?KNOW

? Why is it now easier to challenge federal agency interpretations of the law??How have recent Supreme Court decisions changed the legal analysis for regulatory challenges? What are the implications for federal agencies and civil litigation? ?? Join us for a free webinar on December 6, Post-Chevron Deference to Agency Interpretations of the Law: The Implications of Loper Bright with Matt Wessler, a Principal at Gupta Wessler LLP; Sharon Jacobs, Professor at University of California, Berkeley - School of Law; and Judge Jeremy Fogel (Ret.), Executive Director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute (BJI). Register in advance to get the webinar link ? https://lnkd.in/gK8aUY-Q Lawyers: Get #MCLE credit when you watch live! #BerkeleyBoosts #FreeWebinars #CivilJustice

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Please check out the latest in Berkeley Judicial Institute (BJI)'s Judges in the Community series. Berkeley Judicial Institute (BJI)'s Julia Iwahori talks to civics engagement superstar Judge Zia Faruqui about just SOME of his outreach efforts. So grateful to Judge Faruqui for his inspirational work! Want to see more of the BJI series? Check out this page: https://lnkd.in/en4SAajx Want to know more about the great federal resources Judge Faruqui mentions when cheering the great work of the Administrative Office of the US Courts National Educational Outreach Manager Rebecca Fanning? Check this page: https://lnkd.in/eemeXfFj https://lnkd.in/eaQcsBFU

The U.S. Senate voted yesterday to confirm U.S. Magistrate Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai to serve as a U.S. district judge for the District of Oregon. Judge Kasubhai will maintain chambers in Eugene.? “The District of Oregon is thrilled to know that the Senate has confirmed Magistrate Judge Mustafa Kasubhai as our newest district judge in Eugene,” said Chief U.S. District Judge Michael McShane, District of Oregon. “Judge Kasubhai has not just served the district in his magistrate capacity since 2018, he has provided the Oregon bar with profound leadership; championing professionalism, mentorship, access to justice, and inclusion. He has served as a role model for a generation of law students, attorneys, and judges who have had the privilege of working with him,” Judge McShane noted. Judge Kasubhai has served as a U.S. magistrate judge for the District of Oregon since Sept. 21, 2018. Before his appointment to the federal bench, Judge Kasubhai was a Lane County Circuit Court judge in Eugene from 2007 to 2018. Previously, he served as a board member of the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Board and practiced law in Eugene and Klamath Falls, Oregon. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/gvQtM_MK

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Gooo Bears!! Chancellor Rich Lyons (former dean of #BerkeleyHaas) had the honor of ringing the New York Stock Exchange closing bell today alongside some of University of California, Berkeley’s most generous philanthropic supporters. Nearly 200 Cal alumni cheered him on from the #NYSE trading floor. #ConfidenceWithoutAttitude #GoBears