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Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
10 hours ago

What Lawyers Need To Know About Anthropic's Mythos - Above the Law

Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, uncovers significant security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about its potential impact on cybersecurity.
World politics
fromemptywheel
4 hours ago

Introduction And Index To Series On Morality - emptywheel

The Trump Regime's actions raise serious moral concerns, overshadowing legal debates and diminishing discourse on the morality of force in geopolitics.
#legal-ethics
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Change Change Change - See Generally - Above the Law

Multiple legal institutions face ethical and governance crises, including DOJ conflicts of interest, law school loyalty pressures, judicial tenure challenges, and bar association inconsistencies.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
more#legal-ethics
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

How Cognitive and Social Forces Shape Medical Decisions

Medical decisions are influenced by how options are framed, presented, and the dynamics of the situation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
12 hours ago

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
22 hours ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
Startup companies
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

The Startup Bet Lawyers Keep Misunderstanding - Above the Law

Lawyers must embrace uncertainty in startups, viewing their careers as investments rather than relying solely on traditional risk-averse training.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Splintered Video Privacy Rulings Won't Be Fixed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's review of the VPPA may clarify the definition of 'consumer' but won't resolve circuit splits on personally identifiable information.
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Californians sue over AI tool that records doctor visits

The proposed class-action lawsuit states that the plaintiffs received medical care at various Sutter and MemorialCare facilities, where medical staff used Abridge AI to record conversations.
Healthcare
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

These hospitals caved to Trump & cut trans health care. Now a court is making them bring it back. - LGBTQ Nation

Children's hospitals in Minnesota are reinstating gender-affirming care for youth after a temporary pause due to federal funding threats.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
8 hours ago

Turning Defense Into Offense - Above the Law

Jack Hughes' game-winning goal exemplifies a successful transition from defense to offense, paralleling patent litigators' proactive strategies against infringement allegations.
#ai
Law
fromTheregister
1 day ago

AI spread through law. Here's what happened next

AI's rapid advancements in coding are overshadowed by significant downsides, particularly in legal systems where hallucinations lead to unreliable outputs.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago
Intellectual property law

Federal Judges Deny Anthropic Relief in Claude Military AI Ban, Set May Oral Arguments

The D.C. Circuit upheld the Pentagon's blacklist of Anthropic's Claude AI models, allowing continued barring from military contracts during litigation.
Law
fromTheregister
1 day ago

AI spread through law. Here's what happened next

AI's rapid advancements in coding are overshadowed by significant downsides, particularly in legal systems where hallucinations lead to unreliable outputs.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Federal Judges Deny Anthropic Relief in Claude Military AI Ban, Set May Oral Arguments

The D.C. Circuit upheld the Pentagon's blacklist of Anthropic's Claude AI models, allowing continued barring from military contracts during litigation.
more#ai
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

Justice Department says Biden DOJ weaponized law to go after anti-abortion activists

The report states that the Justice Department under former President Joe Biden used the FACE ACT to launch biased prosecutions and lawsuits against conservatives and Christians who protested abortion.
US news
#doj
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
more#doj
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

AI is rewriting the rules of biological experiments, but safety regulations aren't keeping up

AI is autonomously designing and running biological experiments, outpacing current governance systems meant to regulate these capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

AI is rewriting the rules of biological experiments, but safety regulations aren't keeping up

AI is autonomously designing and running biological experiments, outpacing current governance systems meant to regulate these capabilities.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

On-Demand Webinar: The Path To AI Maturity In The Legal Industry - Above the Law

Artificial intelligence is essential for legal professionals, requiring a strategic approach to transition from experimentation to full business transformation.
more#artificial-intelligence
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Trump Admin Lawyer Applies To Be Law School Dean, Suggests It Might Help Investigations Go Away - Above the Law

Joshua Kleinfeld's application for dean at George Mason University raises ethical concerns amid ongoing investigations into the university's DEI policies.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
#patent-law
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
13 hours ago

Mind the Gap: The Middle Layer of Obviousness Doctrine

The obviousness determination in patent law lacks a structured method for concluding whether an invention is obvious after evaluating the required factors.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
5 days ago

The Dark Matter of Patent Law: Nearly 25% of Office Actions Now Cite Secret Prior Art

Prior art can include unpublished applications, termed 'secret springing prior art', which complicates patent searches and affects rejection rates.
fromPatently-O
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

Patently Unreasonable: Hyatt's Return to the Supreme Court and the Fight Over Prosecution Laches

Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
13 hours ago

Mind the Gap: The Middle Layer of Obviousness Doctrine

The obviousness determination in patent law lacks a structured method for concluding whether an invention is obvious after evaluating the required factors.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
5 days ago

The Dark Matter of Patent Law: Nearly 25% of Office Actions Now Cite Secret Prior Art

Prior art can include unpublished applications, termed 'secret springing prior art', which complicates patent searches and affects rejection rates.
fromPatently-O
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

Patently Unreasonable: Hyatt's Return to the Supreme Court and the Fight Over Prosecution Laches

more#patent-law
#openai
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Florida launches investigation into OpenAI

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating OpenAI for public safety and national security risks related to its technology.
more#openai
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life.
Law
Healthcare
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Student Dies When Hospital Has No ICU Doctors, Calls One on Videochat Who Pronounces Him Dead Remotely, Lawsuit Claims

Parents of Conor Hylton are suing a Connecticut hospital after their son died in a telehealth ICU without on-site critical care doctors.
#ai-in-law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago
Law

Justice Sotomayor Advises Law Students On AI Adoption - There Should Have Been A Stronger Warning - Above the Law

Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

How Savvy Lawyers Balance AI Innovation With AI Responsibility - Above the Law

AI tools in law firms promise efficiency but may risk long-term expertise for short-term gains.
Law
fromCommunity
2 weeks ago

How AI Improves Docket Research with Protege in CourtLink

AI integration in docket research enhances efficiency and decision-making for legal professionals.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Attorneys used AI to write court filings, cited fake legal decisions, State Bar alleges

Three attorneys in California face discipline for submitting AI-generated court filings with nonexistent legal citations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

What The Legal Industry Can Learn About AI Hallucinations From Auditors - Above the Law

AI-generated legal documents can contain convincing errors, necessitating stronger governance and review processes in law firms.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Justice Sotomayor Advises Law Students On AI Adoption - There Should Have Been A Stronger Warning - Above the Law

Mastering AI is essential for law students to navigate its complexities and potential dangers in the legal profession.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

How Savvy Lawyers Balance AI Innovation With AI Responsibility - Above the Law

AI tools in law firms promise efficiency but may risk long-term expertise for short-term gains.
more#ai-in-law
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

UC Berkeley Law Students Are Worried The Medium Is The Mistake - Above the Law

California bar exam software faces significant technical issues and privacy concerns, prompting student pushback against its use.
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Customs wrongly canceled Harvard scientist's visa over frog embryos, judge rules

U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss ruled that the government unlawfully canceled Petrova's J-1 visa, stating that the government failed to cite any authority allowing Customs and Border Protection officers to cancel the visa for failing to declare the embryos.
US news
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.13.26 - Above the Law

White House ballroom construction has resumed, while various legal and corporate developments unfold across the country.
#ai-regulation
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | How to succeed in an AI world: Tips to navigate the new top priority for legislators nationwide | amNewYork

Lawmakers are rapidly introducing AI regulations, focusing on communication roles to effectively explain AI's impact and ensure trust and accountability.
fromWIRED
5 days ago
Intellectual property law

OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters

Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | How to succeed in an AI world: Tips to navigate the new top priority for legislators nationwide | amNewYork

Lawmakers are rapidly introducing AI regulations, focusing on communication roles to effectively explain AI's impact and ensure trust and accountability.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
5 days ago

OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters

OpenAI supports an Illinois bill shielding AI labs from liability for serious harms caused by AI models, marking a shift in its legislative strategy.
more#ai-regulation
Philosophy
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Pigs Can Fly!: The Sins Of Legal Scholars - Above the Law

Academic integrity requires honest representation of facts and findings; misleading titles, fabricated evidence, and misrepresentation undermine scholarship and damage disciplines.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Biglaw Firm Sued For Firing Staffer A Month After Returning From Disability - Above the Law

Firing an employee shortly after disability leave, amid claims of a hostile work environment, can lead to legal repercussions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

In America, Even Judges Have To Take Matters In To Their Own Hands - Above the Law

Judges are increasingly carrying guns for self-protection due to rising threats and inadequate security measures.
Philosophy
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

You Can't Salvage A Bad Judge By Calling Them Postmodern - Above the Law

Postmodern analysis offers useful concepts for understanding contemporary disenchantment with traditional meaning systems, exemplified by judicial figures like Lawrence VanDyke who adopt unconventional approaches to legal writing.
Law
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Stanford medical professor who was wrongfully arrested wins $58 million verdict

A jury awarded $58 million to Dr. James Quinn for wrongful arrest by Chemence Medical amid a contract dispute.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
fromABA Journal
5 days ago

Bar exam prep group Barbri names new co-CEO

Lucie Allen will become a co-CEO of Barbri, a leading bar exam prep company, and will share leadership duties with Steve Fredette, the current CEO and chairman.
Law
Intellectual property law
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

US court refuses to stay Pentagon's 'supply-chain risk' blacklisting of Anthropic

The federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon's supply-chain risk designation against Anthropic, conflicting with a California court's earlier decision.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.10.26 - Above the Law

A Texas judge ordered a lawyer to court for criticizing the judge's behavior, prompting a response from fellow lawyers.
#supreme-court
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Supreme Court's actions and decisions are increasingly scrutinized, revealing issues of transparency and significant impacts on civil rights and electoral processes.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Terrible, Hidden Stakes of One of the Thorniest Supreme Court Cases of This Term

Pitchford v. Cain highlights the complexities of racial discrimination claims in jury selection within the constraints of modern habeas corpus law.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.06.26 - Above the Law

Right-wing legal academics are attempting to justify the Supreme Court's actions without accountability.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Supreme Court's actions and decisions are increasingly scrutinized, revealing issues of transparency and significant impacts on civil rights and electoral processes.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Terrible, Hidden Stakes of One of the Thorniest Supreme Court Cases of This Term

Pitchford v. Cain highlights the complexities of racial discrimination claims in jury selection within the constraints of modern habeas corpus law.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.06.26 - Above the Law

Right-wing legal academics are attempting to justify the Supreme Court's actions without accountability.
more#supreme-court
#legal-ai
Law
fromLawSites
1 week ago

LawNext Podcast: Learned Hand's Shlomo Klapper on Why Courts Are the Next Frontier for Legal AI

Courts are becoming the next frontier for legal AI, with tools designed to assist judges in managing caseloads and improving efficiency.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Why 'Helpful' Legal AI Is Often The Least Trustworthy - Above the Law

Lawyers distrust legal AI not due to safety concerns, but because it often feels inattentive and overly polite.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Why Realistic Scenarios Matter More Than More AI - Above the Law

Legal AI effectiveness relies on rich, realistic scenarios rather than sheer volume or speed of responses.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

13 Legal AI Tools To Improve Productivity And Client Service - Above the Law

AI is revolutionizing law firm operations by enhancing research, drafting, billing, and client service with reliable tools.
Law
fromLawSites
1 week ago

LawNext Podcast: Learned Hand's Shlomo Klapper on Why Courts Are the Next Frontier for Legal AI

Courts are becoming the next frontier for legal AI, with tools designed to assist judges in managing caseloads and improving efficiency.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Why 'Helpful' Legal AI Is Often The Least Trustworthy - Above the Law

Lawyers distrust legal AI not due to safety concerns, but because it often feels inattentive and overly polite.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Why Realistic Scenarios Matter More Than More AI - Above the Law

Legal AI effectiveness relies on rich, realistic scenarios rather than sheer volume or speed of responses.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

13 Legal AI Tools To Improve Productivity And Client Service - Above the Law

AI is revolutionizing law firm operations by enhancing research, drafting, billing, and client service with reliable tools.
more#legal-ai
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client's Office Politics - Above the Law

Attorneys should avoid office politics when representing clients to ensure effective communication and minimize internal conflicts.
#anthropic
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Anthropic Supply-Chain Risk Label Should Stay In Place, Appeals Court Says

Anthropic's supply-chain risk designation remains after a DC court ruling, conflicting with a previous San Francisco decision.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.09.26 - Above the Law

Anthropic's request for a stay regarding autonomous weapons was denied, indicating challenges in the legal arguments presented.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Anthropic Supply-Chain Risk Label Should Stay In Place, Appeals Court Says

Anthropic's supply-chain risk designation remains after a DC court ruling, conflicting with a previous San Francisco decision.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.09.26 - Above the Law

Anthropic's request for a stay regarding autonomous weapons was denied, indicating challenges in the legal arguments presented.
more#anthropic
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Understanding AI Hallucinations: Making Sure You Don't End Up At The Wrong Stop - Above the Law

Understanding GenAI's predictable failures is crucial for legal professionals to avoid hallucinations and inaccuracies in legal outputs.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Work-Life Balance Is Precious; So Is The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Lawyers today prioritize work-life balance over prestige and billable hours, seeking control over their time and flexibility in their careers.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

The Quiet Signals We Miss - Above the Law

Mental health struggles can be subtle and may not always present as distress, making it crucial to recognize changes in behavior.
Law
fromMy Shingle
1 week ago

813 Solos Signed Their Names While Big Law and GCs Hid

High-powered lawyers filed briefs anonymously, while solo and small firm lawyers openly signed in opposition to retaliatory executive orders.
Intellectual property law
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Meta's Big Court Defeat Has Huge Implications for Lawsuits Against the AI Industry

Meta and YouTube lost a landmark trial over social media addiction, impacting their platforms and potentially affecting AI companies as well.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 04.07.26 - Above the Law

The new US News law school rankings have been released and are notably controversial.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Bondi Out, Bove Recusal, 'Strip Law,' 60% Judges Use AI While Sanctions Continue For Lawyers, Viral Judge Videos & More - Above the Law

AI-generated errors in legal documents are leading to increased sanctions against attorneys.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
#federal-officer-accountability-act
more#federal-officer-accountability-act
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

The Laws Of Unintended Consequences - Above the Law

California's new law mandates certification for alternative dispute resolution professionals to ensure ethical standards following the Tom Girardi scandal.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

AI Didn't Replace Legal Judgment. It Exposed How Little We Teach It. - Above the Law

AI is not replacing legal judgment; it reveals gaps in how judgment is taught in legal education.
Law
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Absurd AI-Powered Lawsuits Are Causing Chaos in Courts, Attorneys Say, "Clogging the System" and Driving Up Costs

A Florida couple used generative AI to file escalating legal claims in an HOA fee dispute, eventually invoking RICO conspiracy allegations in hundreds of pages of increasingly unhinged court documents.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

The Rule Of Law Joins America's Dead Pets On The Rainbow Bridge - Above the Law

Trump attorney John Lauro claimed the DOJ improved under Attorney General Pam Bondi, contradicting legal observers who view current conditions as a constitutional crisis threatening prosecutorial independence.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Line We Cannot Cross: Where AI In Law Is Headed And Why Judgment Still Must Lead - Above the Law

AI will replace some tasks, reshape many roles, and change how legal services get delivered, but it is far less likely to replace the full lawyer function where judgment, strategy, persuasion, and accountability still drive value.
Law
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Legal AI Might Be Accurate... And Still Not *Right* - Above the Law

AI can be perfectly accurate yet fundamentally incomplete, creating unknown unknowns that humans cannot reliably detect and causing costly legal consequences in patent litigation.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

Privity Without Duty: When Patent Inventors Are Bound but Not Represented

University-employed inventors often lose control and compensation decisions when universities and licensees litigate patents without including inventors.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Ethics Of AI Glasses In Court, Gambling Lawyer Guilty, SCOTUS Restricts Access to Counsel, Judge's Novel Recusal & More - Above the Law

Legal ethics headlines cover lawyer and judge responsibilities, including AI misuse sanctions, security threats to justices, and professional misconduct cases.
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