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David A. Simon

@davidasimon.bsky.social
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Associate Professor, Northeastern University School of Law www.davidasimon.us Co-Director, Amy J. Reed Collaborative for Medical Device Safety www.safemedicaldevices.org

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Last week, I had the pleasure of doing grand rounds at USC Arcadia Hospital, where I discussed physician liability when using AI. It was a very engaged and enthusiastic group, and, as always, I learned a tremendous amount from fielding questions.
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
In my latest Substack, I explain the threat AI poses to copyright and why its historical strategy of absorbing new technology probably won't work. davidasimon.substack.com/p/can-copyri...
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Can Copyright Survive AI?
Unlike its response to prior technologies, copyright may need to resist AI to survive
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Can copyright survive AI? Should it? davidasimon.substack.com/p/can-copyri...
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Can Copyright Survive AI?
Unlike its response to prior technologies, copyright may need to resist AI to survive
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Great! Let me know when you are here.
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
New post up on our blog, which asks the question: why do vaccines receive all the attention when, by the same numbers, devices are much more dangerous? safemedicaldevices.org/blog/how-muc...
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How Much Evidence is Enough? | Amy J. Reed Collaborative
The FDA is loosening evidence standards for devices while demanding more for vaccines. We compare the two evidence bases and argue the position is inconsistent.
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
In December 2025, the FDA cleared the Da Vinci surgical robot for nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) without long-term oncological data. since then, many centers have announced plans to use the robot for NSM. The AJRC is tracking this in real time tracker.safemedicaldevices.org
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Robotic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Adoption Tracker
Track reported adoption of da Vinci robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy for cancer treatment and risk-reducing surgery.
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Morning!
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is an insane thing to say. And not just because it is arrogant but because an ignorance that is beyond the pale
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Me too
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Small victories for professors
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This is out of control
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Football is fundamentally unsafe. Most parents--even highly educated ones--have no clue how it impacts their child's brain.
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Hadassa Noorda @hadassanoorda.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
CFA: 2027 Legal Philosophy Workshop at Stanford University, June 17-18, 2027. A great opportunity for scholars at all career stages. Deadline: January 8, 2027. Submit: sites.google.com/site/legalph...
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Legal Philosophy Workshop - CFA for 2027 LPW
We are pleased to announce the 14th annual Legal Philosophy Workshop (LPW), and to invite you to participate. We are excited to host the 2027 workshop in-person on June 17-18 at Stanford University. C...
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Kim Krawiec @kimkrawiec.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year…the Taboo Trades Podcast is back for a new season! 🎉 Season 7 begins today. Meet this year’s student hosts and get ready for more conversations about markets, morals, law, and the lines we draw between them. Listen here: buff.ly/f4LfuZy #TabooTrades #UVALaw
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Welcome to Season 7! - Taboo Trades
In this episode, we welcome listeners to Season 7 of the Taboo Trades Podcast and introduce this year’s UVA Law student hosts: Mia Armstrong, Sahanya Bhaktaram, Tyler Donovan, Kate Garmer, Liz…
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Kids should not play football. Full stop
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
www.statnews.com/2026/09/03/r... @kimkrawiec.bsky.social
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Recipients of gene-edited pig kidneys successfully receive human organs
Two recipients of gene-edited pig kidneys have successfully received human organs, a milestone in the wider effort to advance xenografts.
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
i object to this
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🫠
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
it's a self-checkout but with phlebotomy www.fda.gov/news-events/...
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FDA Authorizes First-Of-Its-Kind Robotic Blood Draw Device
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized the Aletta, the first standalone robotic device that can draw blood from a patient’s arm without hands-on operator intervention.
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This paper will be published by the Arizona Law Review. Still have some revisions to make and comments to incorporate, but I should post a draft by Dec. Happy to entertain title suggestions. Not sure I have this one yet.
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Moore involves so many issues it’s a good teaching case
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I missed from your body part
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Also a good one!
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Prince!
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James Grimmelmann @jtlg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The CS&Law'27 call for papers is up. Submissions are due October 2, 2026 The symposium is March 23–25, 2027 in Chicago computersciencelaw.org
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2027 - ACM Symposium on Computer Science & Law
CS&Law 2027 6th ACM Symposium on Computer Science and Law March 23-25, 2027 Chicago, Illinois Computing, software, and the Internet…
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I know. Same. But need roller blade wheels
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Even now most wheels stink
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I think some lines are pretty easy to draw. But the more you let it in, the harder it becomes
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Well one thing I’ve learned about certifications is that they don’t usually work that well.
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
While there are some who are anti AI—as in, against all AI use—I don’t think that represents the most common position. Certainly not mine!
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
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Employers Are Making Job Candidates Jump Through Hoops to Prove They’re Real
The era of AI cheating, deepfakes and North Korean remote workers is ushering in new screening tactics.
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Either its a calendar invite or its not happening
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
www.espn.com/sports-betti...
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'We are broken': One family's fight against gambling addiction
For Amit, it all started with a college poker game. Now he's in recovery from a gambling addiction that consumed him and his parents.
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Josh Chafetz @joshchafetz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Cornell Government Department hiring an assistant professor in American politics; looking for a public law specialty, with a preference for LPE ... academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32519
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Cornell University, Government Department
Job #AJO32519, American Politics Assistant Professor, Government Department, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, US
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Finally the movie torts professors have been waiting for since we were kids youtu.be/H-43VeYGiPM?...
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Coyote vs. ACME | Official Trailer
YouTube video by Coyote vs. Acme
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Congrats!
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
This was kind of what I have been thinking. I don’t favor abandoning writing. We have to adapt and create conditions that allow verification
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Nice!
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We don’t have an exchange, though I know several schools do. We have a committee that organizes lunch talks
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
but not surprising. tip of the iceberg
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
good advice. that's why always ask within your subfield!
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
that's a given!
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This is an important issue that affects almost everyone. Mold can have serious health effects. You may not even know you have mold until long after you get sick. www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
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Mold Is Driving America’s Homeowners Crazy—and They Want Builders to Pay
Homeowner lawsuits against home builders allege mold-related illnesses, while builders say the allegations are off the mark and costing them millions.
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
no idea
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Harlan G. Cohen @harlangcohen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Thanks for providing newer scholars w/guidance. 1. American Journal of International Law is peer-reviewed but accepts simultaneous submissions. We review yr-round though + there are advantages to submitting off-season. 2 I will fight anyone who suggests AJIL should do anything but help w/ tenure.
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The Publishing Game Part II davidasimon.substack.com/p/the-publis...
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The Publishing Game: Part II
Additional notes for junior law profs
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
My main motivation to watch new shows is to update my cultural references in class so students understand what I’m talking about
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Jennifer Oliva @jennoliva.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
@iumaurerlaw.bsky.social seeks to hire several TT law professors this academic year & welcomes entry-level & lateral candidates. Our hiring details and the application portal is available here: indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/33776. Our committee would love to hear from interested candidates.
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Associate Professor of Law or Professor of Law
Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington is seeking outstanding entry-level and lateral tenured/tenure-track applicants to meet needs in a variety of curricular areas caused by planned r...
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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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