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Court Gives LSU Greenlight To Investigate Law Professor For Bad-Mouthing Our Supreme Leader - Above the Law

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Court Gives LSU Greenlight To Investigate Law Professor For Bad-Mouthing Our Supreme Leader - Above the Law

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51 minutes ago

Judge denies Rose Bowl temporary restraining order blocking UCLA from SoFi Stadium deal

"Even though he found that there was no immediate emergency," Mohebbi said, "he made very clear in a lot of his statements that there's irreparable harm, that UCLA has an obligation to play at the Rose Bowl through 2044 and we're very confident in our facts of this case. So I think all in, we feel very, very good."
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What the jury didn't hear in Ruth Lawrence murder trial: the key witness who suffered heart attack and a praise-giving pastor

Clergyman at Christian church in South Africa told the trial how murderer Lawrence helped him 'run a safe house for victims of human trafficking'.
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fromAbove the Law
3 hours ago

Why Lawyers Lose Money: The Psychology Behind Pricing, Value, And Client Loyalty - Above the Law

Lawyers must balance excellent legal service with assertive, value-based pricing to avoid undervaluing expertise and eroding client-perceived value.
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fromBusiness Insider
10 hours ago

Theo Ai raises $3 million to predict when lawsuits settle and for how much

Theo Ai builds bespoke predictive models using client case data to estimate settlement probability and settlement amount, targeting law firms and large enterprises.
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Estate of Bay Area celebrity chef Michael Chiarello accuses ex-executive of helping seize control of his restaurant empire

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Estate of Bay Area celebrity chef Michael Chiarello accuses ex-executive of helping seize control of his restaurant empire

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5 hours ago

Ominous text messages, a little black gun, and a dreadful smell: key moments from the Ruth Lawrence murder trial

Eleven years on from when the bodies of two missing Dublin men were found bound and buried in a shallow grave on a lake island in the midlands, the only person to face trial over their deaths - Ruth Lawrence - has been found guilty of their murders. The jury, by a majority verdict of 11-1, agreed with the prosecution case that 46-year-old Lawrence shot and worked "as a unit" with her boyfriend, South African national Neville van der Westhuizen,
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3 hours ago

OpenAI is trying to woo the public in its fight against the New York Times after losing court battle

Stuckey wrote that the publication's demand for users' ChatGPT logs, which it asked to review as part of its copyright infringement lawsuit, "disregards long-standing privacy protections" and "breaks with common-sense security practices." "Journalism has historically played a critical role in defending people's right to privacy throughout the world," Stuckey wrote. "However, this demand from the New York Times does not live up to that legacy, and we're asking the court to reject it."
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4 hours ago

Judge to decide by next week whether Enoch Burke should be jailed again

A High Court judge will rule by next Tuesday on imprisoning Enoch Burke for repeated breaches of an injunction prohibiting him from Wilson's Hospital School.
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14 hours ago

Interpreter was used in 40 more cases after couple's convictions were set aside

RTÉ programme examines case of couple who were wrongfully convicted of female genital mutilation Interpreter in their trial assisted in 240 other cases An interpreter who provided inaccurate translation services in a trial where a couple were wrongly convicted of the female genital mutilation of their daughter assisted in more than 240 other cases in the Irish courts. The revelation is contained in a television programme delving into the case, which is being broadcast tonight.
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4 hours ago

The Big GTA 6 Union Fight Will Go To Court As Rockstar Stays Silent

Almost two weeks after 31 developers were fired from Rockstar Games, the union representing the former employees says the Grand Theft Auto 6 maker has refused to meet with it to discuss what it alleges was an act of union busting aimed at disrupting ongoing organizing efforts at the UK-based studios. The IWGB now plans to move forward with legal claims against the company asserting that the firings "constitute trade union victimization and blacklisting."
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19 hours ago

Ex-NFLer Brown gets $25K bail, GPS monitoring

Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear a GPS ankle monitor while facing a second-degree attempted murder charge in Florida.
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1 day ago

Lawrence man back to prison after 2021 Trump commutation

Braun was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison by District Court Judge Kiyo Matsumoto in 2021 for failing to adhere to the terms of his supervised release. He will only serve 20 of those months as he has been detained in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center since this spring. Despite the commutation, the terms of his supervised release included strict behavioral guidelines and a fine of $100,000, both of which Braun violated according to federal prosecutors.
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fromemptywheel
19 hours ago

Jim Comey Channels Media Matters - emptywheel

The government asserts Trump's May 21 accusation came before the defendant's June 8 criticism, arguing chronology refutes retaliatory prosecution.
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14 hours ago

Atrocious on every level': sex case findings shame New Zealand's senior police culture

The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) released a 135-page report on Tuesday detailing allegations made against the former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming and the police's response to them. In a separate matter, McSkimming last week pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material. Tuesday's IPCA report said that rather than investigating allegations made against McSkimming, the police used accusatory emails sent by the complainant, known as Ms Z, to charge her with sending harmful digital communications.
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1 day ago

The Office Strikes Back: More Top Law Firms Embrace A Four-Day Attendance Mandate - Above the Law

Many Am Law 50 firms now require attorneys to work in-office four days per week as firms tighten attendance policies.
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fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Mind The Gap: Why In-House Counsel Often Don't See The Innovation They Want From Law Firms - Above the Law

In-house legal teams perceive a large gap between desired and delivered legal innovation: only 5% see substantial innovation while firms claim 20%.
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1 day ago

Algorithmic Recommendations and Section 230: Planet Green v. Amazon

The Supreme Court may decide whether Section 230 shields platforms from liability when they promote or algorithmically recommend misrepresented third-party products.
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1 day ago

You won't believe the excuses lawyers have after getting busted for using AI

Lawyers face sanctions for submitting AI-generated false citations and often use unconvincing excuses instead of admitting and correcting errors.
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1 day ago

Gabriel Diaz' 14 Exhibits - emptywheel

Magistrate Judge Fitzpatrick ordered grand jury transcripts in the Jim Comey case; the reported count of 14 exhibits matches docketed exhibits and may be inaccurate.
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1 day ago

NCAA settles with unpaid coaches for $303M

NCAA will pay $303 million to settle a class-action antitrust suit over wage-fixing for volunteer college coaches, with average payouts about $39,200 per coach.
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1 day ago

S.F. attorneys ask judge to halt extended detentions at ICE holding cells

ICE holds immigrants up to 72 hours in San Francisco holding cells amid allegations of poor conditions that violate constitutional rights.
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Families of Camp Mystic campers and counselors file lawsuits over deaths

The 4 July floods, which claimed more than 130 lives across the region and was described as some of the US's deadliest floods in decades, devastated the 99-year-old Christian all-girls camp, located on the banks of the Guadalupe river in Kerr county. Twenty-five young campers, two teenage counselors and the camp's longtime owner, Dick Eastland, died after flood waters inundated the property.
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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Federal judge orders release of Fitchburg woman detained by ICE in viral video

A federal judge ordered the immediate release of Juliana Milena Ojeda Montoya, finding her detention violated due process and requiring briefing on the Laken Riley Act by Nov. 14.
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2 days ago
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Legal Ethics Roundup: Federal Alaska Judge Disbarred, Detainees' Rights To Talk To Lawyers, The Ethics Of 'AI Slop' In Court Pleadings & More - Above the Law

AI-generated sloppy court filings and potential non-lawyer law firm ownership expose ethical, reputational, and access tensions within the legal profession.
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5 days ago
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Get A Grip: Focusing On Risks Instead Of Benefits Is Making AI Way Too Hard - Above the Law

Lawyers are ethically required under Comment 8 to Model Rule 1.1 to understand and leverage the benefits of technology, not only its risks.
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2 days ago
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Legal Ethics Roundup: Federal Alaska Judge Disbarred, Detainees' Rights To Talk To Lawyers, The Ethics Of 'AI Slop' In Court Pleadings & More - Above the Law

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1 day ago

Davis Polk Commits To Pro Bono Work With $25k Stipend For 1Ls - Above the Law

Davis Polk will pay $25,000 to 2027 summer associates who spend their 2026 1L summer in approved public-interest legal internships.
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2 days ago
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Heckler Asks 'For Trump?' As Paul Weiss Describes Pro Bono Work At Gala Dinner - Above the Law

Paul Weiss and Biglaw firms pledged legal services to the Trump administration, provoking protests and chilling social justice pro bono work across the legal industry.
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1 week ago
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Top Biglaw Firm Opts For Three-Day Office Mandate In A Four-Day World - Above the Law

Many major law firms are tightening in-office requirements, with most mandating four days and some, like Arnold & Porter, mandating three days weekly.
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2 days ago

The AI Playbook For Contracting: What In-House Legal Teams Need To Know - Above the Law

In-house legal teams must adopt agentic AI to automate contract analysis, generate actionable business intelligence, and execute responsible deployments that deliver measurable ROI.
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2 days ago

First Rule Of Being A 'Petty-Ass Bitch' Lawyer Is You Do Not Go On Instagram And Talk About Being A 'Petty-Ass Bitch' Lawyer - Above the Law

Late-Friday discovery requests accompanied by joking social-media posts were not objectively improper under Rule 26(g); the magistrate admonished counsel to de-escalate and avoid sanctions.
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2 days ago

DC Mobile Notary: America's Fastest, Most Reliable Apostille and Legalization Service - Washingtonian

Federal Apostilles - Fast, Accurate, and In-Person DC Mobile Notary's federal division operates at the heart of Washington, D.C., where its specialists submit files in person every weekday morning at the U.S. Department of State. Unlike mail-based firms, this daily presence means files move through official channels as fast as federal procedures allow - typically within nine business days, including compliance review, submission, and return by secure courier.
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fromemptywheel
2 days ago

Kash Patel's Plot Against Jim Comey Thickens! - emptywheel

Even assuming the defendant could prove that the government violated the Fourth Amendment or attorney-client privilege in its grand jury presentation (and to be clear, he cannot), the remedy would be to suppress that evidence at trial-not to dismiss the indictment. So, the defendant has not shown that "a ground may exist to dismiss the indictment because of a matter that occurred before the grand jury." Fed. R. Crim. P. 6(e)(3)(E)(ii). He is not entitled to access grand jury material.
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2 days ago

ATL's Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Winner (2025) - Above the Law

A depiction of a battered Lady Justice (2025 A.D.) won the legally themed Halloween costume contest with 65% of the vote.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Taxi driver who assaulted security guard after car was clamped fails to convince court that jury 'dined with the State'

A taxi driver who assaulted a security guard after his car was clamped has failed to persuade the Court of Appeal that his trial was unfair because the jury's subsidised lunches meant they "dined with the State".
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2 days ago

Man (32) cries tears of relief after being found not guilty of defiling schoolboy

Man acquitted of defilement after admitting sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old, claiming he believed the teenager was old enough to consent.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Young boy had suffered traumatic injuries usually seen in car crashes, murder trial of stepmother hears

Child died from head and liver injuries consistent with road-traffic collisions or blunt-force trauma, accompanied by extensive, unusual bruising across face, back, chest, arms and legs.
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2 days ago

Family of 4-year-old killed by falling tree branch in California park sues

Negligent maintenance of a decayed eucalyptus tree allegedly caused a falling branch that killed a 4-year-old and severely injured his father.
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2 days ago

Man jailed for nine years after stabbing woman in genital area during 'depraved' misogynistic attack

A 22-year-old man was jailed for nine years after stabbing a woman multiple times in the genital area in a misogynistic, depraved attack.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Asking Eric: Our hateful neighbor interferes with our walks, and the police won't stop him

Elderly neighbors repeatedly walk their sidewalk but face harassment from a neighbor who sprays sprinklers and may unlawfully obstruct the public walkway.
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3 days ago

Judge Blasts Lawyer Caught Using ChatGPT in Divorce Court, Orders Him to Take Remedial Law Classes

it is unquestionably improper for an attorney to submit a brief with fake cases generated by AI.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz indicted for pitch rigging

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz face federal charges for allegedly conspiring with bettors to intentionally throw balls to win proposition bets in exchange for bribes.
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3 days ago

Letitia James Highlights Eagle Ed Martin Just Before He Goes on a Conspiratorial Rant - emptywheel

Vindictive-prosecution claims are extremely difficult because defendants must prove the ultimate charging prosecutor harbored animus, not merely that others prompted the prosecution.
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Judge says knife possession 'an absolute epidemic' as man faces fifth charge for carrying one

A man received 10 months' imprisonment after repeatedly being caught carrying knives while on two suspended sentences.
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4 days ago

Spill! The EDVA Case against Jim Comey Could Well Harm the Even More Corrupt SDFL Case - emptywheel

It looks increasingly likely that because someone snuck a peek into Jim Comey's privileged communications - or, because Tyler Lemons cares enough about his bar license that he disclosed that someone snuck a peek into Comey's privileged communications - Comey may get a ruling that the government violated his Fourth Amendment rights, throwing out some of the material used in the government's filing laying out the theory of their case.
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fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Public reprimand recommended for judge accused of helping immigrant escape ICE

Judge Shelley Joseph should receive a public reprimand for creating an appearance of impropriety related to a 2018 ICE evasion incident.
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4 days ago

Driver pleads guilty in death of Vikings rookie

Cori Clingman pleaded guilty to three counts of negligent homicide under the influence for a crash that killed Khyree Jackson and two teammates.
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fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Why Systems, Simplicity, And Relationships Still Win In Modern Law Practice - Above the Law

Referral relationships and consistent networking outperform advertising for sustainable growth in consumer-facing legal practices.
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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

If AI Isn't Perfect, Should Lawyers Be? - Above the Law

Widespread in-house AI adoption is driving demands for efficiency, reduced use of outside counsel, and billing changes that threaten traditional law firm business models.
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fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Are Lawyers More Likely To Litigate Claims As Pro Se Plaintiffs? - Above the Law

Lawyers can gain procedural and cost advantages by litigating pro se but face disclosure, bar admission, and career consequences that may deter pursuing court claims.
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4 days ago

Prosecutorial Error: 'AI Hallucinations' Are Popping Up In Criminal Cases - Above the Law

Public defender shortages and prosecutors' flawed AI use—fabricated citations and repeated Brady violations—are undermining defendants' rights and constitutional justice.
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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Morning Docket: 11.07.25 - Above the Law

Recent headlines show political attacks on judges, major legal developments in high-profile cases, and cultural controversies spanning law, sports, and tech.
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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Democracy Has A Mass Incarceration Problem - Above the Law

Historical detention practices and current prison conditions undermine democratic values and require humane reforms and clear limits on punishments.
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5 days ago

Real Brokerage settles lawsuit with former CFO Michelle Ressler

Parties reached a settlement in principle after mediation and requested a court deadline extension to December 17, 2025 to finalize a written settlement agreement.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Former garda's explosive 'drug conspiracy' case dismissed by High Court

Allegations that gang operations were given green light from high up
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

New system alerts L.A. County authorities when gun owners face orders to give up weapons

Los Angeles County automated court-to-law enforcement notifications so agencies receive near-immediate alerts when judges order individuals to relinquish firearms for restraining order violations.
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4 days ago

The Briefing: Tyrrell Winston v. NBA - When Artistic Style Becomes Copyright

When artistic identity meets corporate branding, where does copyright law draw the line? In a new episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley discuss the lawsuit filed by artist Tyrrell Winston against the New Orleans Pelicans. Winstonwhose distinctive sculptures of deflated basketballs arranged in grids have been exhibited worldwide and licensed by brands like Nike, Adidas, and even NBA teamsclaims the Pelicans copied his signature style in a social media campaign.
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fromIndependent
5 days ago

Man challenges suspension over 'playful, mutual sexualised' WhatsApps with junior female colleague

A senior employee at a healthcare manufacturer who was suspended over alleged sexual harassment of a junior female colleague has got a High Court injunction halting disciplinary proceedings.
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fromemptywheel
5 days ago

This Week - emptywheel

Wednesday featured four significant hearings: SCOTUS Trump tariff review, Comey-materials warrant dispute, sandwich vendor trial, and preliminary injunction against CBP/ICE actions in Chicago.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Pokemon cards valued at $1,600 stolen in Saratoga

Theft by access card: At 2:25 p.m. at the Wells Fargo bank on Big Basin Avenue, someone used a ruse to swap debit cards with another person. The suspect then used the other person's debit card to make an unauthorized withdrawal of approximately $8,433. Grand theft: At 7:15 p.m. in a parking lot in the 20000 block of Fourth Street, someone fled with a box of Pokemon cards valued at $1,600 without paying after meeting the seller to see the cards.
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fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

I'm superstitious, and the thought of making a will scared me. Now, I'm glad I have one.

I'm in my 50s and know this would be a no-brainer for most people. But I never married or had children, so making a will never seemed like something I had to do. I didn't want to "jinx" my life, but I realized that after working so many years to obtain the things I wanted, it seemed rational enough to want to ensure that they go to a good place when I am no longer around.
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4 days ago

'Plan your exit like a celebrity' - why young people are being encouraged to write wills

Young professionals are increasingly creating wills that include personal messages and digital assets, motivated by campaigns and deaths exposing risks of outdated or absent wills.
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5 days ago

Antonio Brown will go to Miami to face charges

Antonio Brown waived extradition and will return to Florida to face an attempted murder charge for allegedly firing shots after a May 16 boxing match.
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5 days ago

Bay Area man found guilty of murdering his wife on Valentine's Day

Gregory Grant Hobson was found guilty of second-degree murder for killing his wife, Anu Anand Hobson, on Feb. 14, 2023.
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5 days ago

ChatGPT's Dark Side Encouraged Wave of Suicides, Grieving Families Say

Some of these users, like 48-year-old Allan Brooks, survived, but allege that ChatGPT wrought emotional and psychological harm, and in some cases led to crises requiring emergency psychiatric care. Others, the suits claim, tragically took their lives following obsessive interactions with the consumer-facing chatbot. Per the WSJ, the suits include claims of assisted suicide, manslaughter, and wrongful death, among other allegations.
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6 days ago

Morning Docket: 11.06.25 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments include judges releasing detained immigrants under the Laken Riley Act, prosecutorial criticism, defense reform pushes, notable settlements, steady hiring, and institutional reinvention.
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fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

When The Bottom Drops Out: What To Do When Your Practice Dries Up - Above the Law

Law practices must adapt proactively to automation, shifting client expectations, and market changes to survive and rebuild after sudden client loss.
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6 days ago

Federal lawsuit by Iowa college athletes dismissed

In April 2024, current and former athletes from the University of Iowa, Iowa State and Ellsworth Community College filed the lawsuit, alleging that state criminal investigators violated their constitutional rights by using geolocation software, without warrants, to track activity on their cellphones from inside the schools' athletic facilities. The investigation resulted in some criminal charges but more so the loss of NCAA eligibility, which ended the college careers of several athletes.
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5 days ago

Voice of DOJ experience makes case for 'deference doctrine' - Harvard Gazette

Erosion of the presumption of regularity would undermine judicial trust in government, inflict widespread damage on DOJ operations, and complicate litigation and enforcement.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Batton commission lawsuit class on the chopping block

Judge Bough's injunction may bar buyers who also sold homes from the Batton class, potentially invalidating about 80% of the proposed class pending appeal.
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6 days ago

Social Media Companies Face Trial on Addiction Claims (Correct)

Meta Platforms Inc., ByteDance Ltd., Alphabet Inc. and Snap Inc. must face trial over claims that they designed their social media platforms to addict youths, a judge ruled, clearing the way for the first of thousands of cases to be presented to juries.
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5 days ago

The Untold Truth About Personal Injury Claims: What Every Victim Should Know - Social Media Explorer

Personal injury claims are complex; victims must document evidence, meet legal elements and deadlines, and consult a lawyer before accepting insurance settlements.
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6 days ago

US judge approves DOJ decision to drop Boeing criminal case

A federal judge approved the DOJ's request to dismiss criminal charges against Boeing over two 737 MAX crashes despite his objection and concern about accountability.
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fromFast Company
6 days ago

How the attack on trans healthcare affects every American

Legal erosion of freedom occurs incrementally through laws and court rulings, enabling authoritarianism and systemic rollbacks of civil liberties.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Jury in Ruth Lawrence double murder trial can reach alternative verdicts, judge instructs

The jury in the trial of Ruth Lawrence can return alternative verdicts of assisting an offender if they find the prosecution has not made out their case beyond a reasonable doubt that she was part of a joint enterprise to murder a drug dealer and his friend over a decade ago. Mr Justice Tony Hunt yesterday delivered his charge to the 12-person jury, in which he explained the legal principles that they will apply when considering the evidence.
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6 days ago

Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors as he orders them to produce records from probe

U.S. Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick instructed prosecutors to produce by the end of the day on Thursday grand jury materials and other evidence that investigators seized during the investigation. The order followed arguments in which Comey's attorneys said they were at a disadvantage because they had not been able to yet review information that was collected years ago as part of an investigation into FBI media leaks.
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fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Several police officials in Karen Read's case faced scrutiny or discipline. Where are they now?

High-profile murder case ended in acquittal on homicide charges but produced widespread scrutiny, suspensions, and discipline of multiple law enforcement officials involved.
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6 days ago

Feds beat fraudster in $345M destroyed Bitcoin dispute

Michael Prime sought to recover his belongings from police custody following his release from prison, including a bright orange external hard drive that he claimed held 3,443 Bitcoins. The Secret Service sent letters to Prime after his release, saying he could have some of his devices back, which would be wiped if he provided them with relevant passwords within 30 days. If not, they'd be wiped and destroyed in the stated timeframe.
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1 week ago

US slams 'discriminatory' draft EU space law as imperiling NATO cooperation - Breaking Defense

The EU draft Space Act establishes safety, resilience, and sustainability rules while the US warns it will impose regulatory burdens and strain US-EU cooperation.
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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Top 50 Biglaw Firm Increases Its Office Attendance Requirement To Four Days - Just For Junior Associates - Above the Law

Dechert requires junior and many other employees globally to work in the office four days weekly; senior associates and counsel must work three days.
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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

A Riot By Any Other Name... - Above the Law

AI pressure may force law firms to replace the billable hour, while political intervention and pardon debates increase risks and costs for public-interest legal careers.
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fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Expert Sues Jan. 6 Lawyers For Attaching Her Publicly Filed Report Without Paying $30K - Above the Law

A paid expert report entered the public docket, losing exclusivity and prompting reuse by lawyers and subsequent copyright lawsuits over its public posting.
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6 days ago

The Legal Analyst In Google's Corner | AdExchanger

Welcome to "remedy-palooza." While that specific term may not take off, it's not a bad way to describe the vibe right now. We recently got a final remedy decision in the DOJ v. Google Search antitrust case and we're in the midst of the remedies trial phase of the DOJ v. Google publisher ad tech antitrust trial. Closing arguments in the latter case are scheduled for November 17 in Alexandria, Virginia.
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1 week ago

The Shortest SCOTUS Oral Argument In The Modern Era?

Whether Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(c)(1) imposes any time limit to set aside a void default judgment for lack of personal jurisdiction.
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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Aimless And Considering Law School? - See Also - Above the Law

The Daily Show Open Has A Career Suggestion: And we follow it up with a couple disclaimers.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

First Brands founder accused of looting company | Fortune

Patrick James allegedly misappropriated hundreds of millions, doctored financials, pledged duplicate collateral, and funded lavish personal spending, causing First Brands' bankruptcy.
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