UELMA and the Future of Trustworthy Legal Publishing

As society moves deeper into the digital age, the way people access and trust legal information is fundamentally shifting. Throughout history, the master version of the law has traditionally been preserved in a physical format. From state statutes, regulations, and legislative materials printed and stored in libraries, to ancient inscriptions, the physical copy has long been the definitive source of legal truth. However, today, people expect instant online access to official legal records – mirroring how they engage with banking, shopping, news, and entertainment. This digital shift brings not only convenience, but also new risks, including misleading actors, deepfakes, AI-generated misinformation, and other digital threats that can compromise trust.