A Call to Call Out Junk Science
This SciTech Lawyer issue strikes at the heart of one of our Section's essential roles: to ensure responsible use of reliable scientific knowledge in our legal system.
The SciTech Lawyer Summer 2024: Forensic Science
Volume 20, Issue 4
Articles
Once Bitten, Courts Aren't Shy About Using Bitemark Testimony Again and Again
Courts have deferred to precedent over science by accepting bitemark comparison testimony in criminal trials for 50 years despite a clear scientific consensus that the discipline is unreliable.
Fostering Diversity within the Legal Profession
Fostering diversity within the legal profession is not only a matter of social justice but also a crucial practice for ensuring the legitimacy and effectiveness of the legal system.
Mitigating Algorithmic Bias: Strategies for Addressing Discrimination in Data
Algorithmic bias in Large Language Models has a significant impact on the legal system. Legal professionals must understand historical injustices, address these biases, and promote ethical guidelines…
Postmortem Computed Tomography: A Forensic Primer
Understanding the strengths and limitations of postmortem computed tomography is important for lawyers and forensic pathologists as a growing number of medical examiner and coroner offices are using…
Section News
The ABA Science & Technology Law Section held its Inaugural Privacy and Emerging Technology Institute and Spring Meeting 2024 in Washington, DC.
The American Bar Association Science & Technology Law Section's Privacy and Emerging Technology Institute and Spring Meeting brought together legal professionals and experts to explore the intersecti…