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fromBusiness Insider
6 hours ago

A family was awarded $1.5 million after US border officers wrongfully detained their 9-year-old. Their lawyer shares which AI tool helped him win the case.

"In a lawsuit, the family alleged that border officers pressured her to claim she was her Mexican cousin. The government denied any coercion."
Artificial intelligence
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

'Constitutional breakdown' worsens as bar advocates still refuse to take new cases, defense attorneys say

The Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers warned that low compensation rates are causing a crisis, leading to unrepresented defendants and a constitutional breakdown.
Law
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

'It's the best feeling, helping a prosecutor, a judge, see someone's humanity' - Harvard Gazette

Sophia Hunt becomes the first Harvard Law Review president elected since Barack Obama, showcasing her leadership and commitment to legal advocacy.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto criminal lawyer acquitted of all charges stemming from sex assault allegations | CBC News

My assessment of Mr. Worsoff's testimony, in the context of all the evidence I heard, I conclude that I believe him. I accept that he did not commit these offences.
Canada news
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago
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Accused rapist in case of sex-trafficked LI teen Emmarae Gervasi was ID'd in 'suggestive' photo mishap: attorney

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF parents

Accused rapist in case of sex-trafficked LI teen Emmarae Gervasi was ID'd in 'suggestive' photo mishap: attorney

fromwww.ocregister.com
5 months ago

How Diddy and Luigi Mangione will spend Christmas in Brooklyn jail

Sean Diddy Combs and Luigi Mangione spent Christmas at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, where their holiday experience varied based on individual circumstances and facility conditions.
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fromNew York Post
6 months ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect Luigi Mangione and Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers are married

Karen Friedman-Agnifilo, previously the head of Manhattan's sex crimes unit, was compelled to recuse herself from several cases due to her husband's representation of accused suspects, indicating complex professional challenges in her transition to private practice.
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fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Criminal Defense Attorney Fights For Clients With Mental Disabilities

Elizabeth Kelley, a criminal defense attorney, emphasizes that compassion and understanding are essential in law, especially when advocating for individuals with mental disabilities.
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