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fromTheregister
3 days ago

Trump's desire to supercharge American tech faces hurdles

Unregulated AI would cause tangible harm; laws and regulatory safeguards are necessary to ensure accountability, safety, and fairness in AI deployment.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Lawyer Who Defeated Tesla in Court Posts "Damn It Feels Good to Be a Gangsta" by Geto Boys

Tesla was found partially liable for a fatal crash involving its Autopilot feature, leading to significant damages awarded to victims' families.
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

San Jose Dealer Charged with Opioid Overdose Death of Second Child

"The senseless deaths of these two little girls broke our hearts yet hardened our determination to hold responsible the people whose recklessness killed them," District Attorney Jeff Rosen said.
California
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The U.N.'s highest court will decide on the climate obligations of countries

The International Court of Justice's opinion on climate change could set significant global legal standards for climate action and environmental protection.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Rand Paul Urges Trump's DOJ to Charge Someone Who Was Pardoned' to See if Biden's Pardons Hold Up

Rand Paul urges charging Anthony Fauci to legally challenge his pardon after alleging felony lies to Congress.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Diddy's trial is more proof the legal system can't handle domestic violence | Arwa Mahdawi

Violence against women remains trivialized while high-profile figures avoid serious consequences.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

John Roberts Wants America To Understand That He Does Not Care - Above the Law

Chief Justice John Roberts dismisses public criticism of the judiciary, labeling it as mere venting from losing parties rather than legitimate concerns.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

These Law Firms Should Sue Trump for Racketeering From the Oval Office

Trump openly acknowledges his criminal behavior in a recent interview, highlighting his use of extortion.
Civil RICO can hold Trump accountable for these actions without requiring criminal prosecution.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 06.25.25 - Above the Law

DOJ's suit against all Maryland judges signals a bold approach to judicial accountability.
Court ruling affirms fair use for copyrighted content in AI training, reshaping intellectual property debates.
Judiciary's PACER cybersecurity warnings highlight failures in modernization despite high fees.
Law firms face scrutiny for ethical lapses in copying court briefs filled with rejected arguments.
Cannabis
fromFortune
2 months ago

All 50 states agree to OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's plan for Sackler family to pay up to $7 billion

Local governments and victims are set to vote on a potential $7 billion settlement involving the Sackler family for opioid crisis accountability.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Someone Is Spilling Tea About Diddy's Trial

The judge warned that any leaks of sealed information related to Diddy's trial would incur serious consequences, emphasizing the responsibility of legal teams in maintaining confidentiality.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Fixing The Clerkship System - Above the Law

Judges are reviewed in The Legal Accountability Project's (LAP) Centralized Clerkships Database by their law clerks, changing the one-way application dynamic to a mutual assessment.
Law
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

Louisiana lawmakers approved legislation targeting out-of-state providers of abortion pills, increasing legal repercussions for their involvement.
The bill expands the scope of liability for individuals and entities participating in abortion-related activities.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

We quit our jobs, sold our home twice and spent 10 years fighting for the truth

Alice Figueiredo's tragic suicide led to the NHS and staff being found guilty of failings in her psychiatric care.
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

'He stole our lives': Disbarred attorney convicted of stealing deeds of 11 Brooklyn properties

"He stole our lives," said Clotilde "Wendy" Sawadogo, deed theft victim. "We were no longer happy in our house. We were feeling like strangers in our own homes."
NYC real estate
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

New Show Looks At People Targeted By Powerful Institutions - Above the Law

In a climate where powerful institutions can easily wreak havoc, 'Targeted' sheds light on individuals caught in the crosshairs of government actions.
UK news
#ai-ethics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Federal judge allows lawsuit that blames Bay Area company's AI chatbot for teen's death

Megan Garcia's lawsuit against Character AI signifies a pivotal moment for legal accountability in AI technologies after the tragic suicide of her son.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Judge Slaps Down Attempt to Throw Out Lawsuit Claiming AI Caused a 14-Year-Old's Suicide

A Florida judge permits a lawsuit linking a chatbot's abuse to a teen's suicide to proceed, challenging AI-generated content protections.
Artificial intelligence
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Federal judge allows lawsuit that blames Bay Area company's AI chatbot for teen's death

Megan Garcia's lawsuit against Character AI signifies a pivotal moment for legal accountability in AI technologies after the tragic suicide of her son.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Judge Slaps Down Attempt to Throw Out Lawsuit Claiming AI Caused a 14-Year-Old's Suicide

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Gerard Depardieu's conviction was a historic moment for #MeToo in France

Gerard Depardieu's conviction marks a significant turning point in the French #MeToo movement, signifying that no one is above the law.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

DOJ may drop case against Boeing over deadly 737 Max crashes, despite families' outrage

DOJ may drop criminal case against Boeing over 737 Max crashes, sparking outrage among victims' families who feel justice is not being served.
fromMission Local
3 months ago

DA Jenkins 'lied to the State Bar,' retired judge says - and should face discipline beyond diversion

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins should not be sent to an ethics diversionary program due to lack of accountability for her actions.
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Criminals Need To Be Charged Accordingly

High-profile individuals often evade serious charges due to media focus on sensationalism rather than accountability for their actions.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Chuck Schumer Drops His No One Is Above the Law' Script in Tantrum After Dem Mayor is Arrrested by Trump'

Schumer's response to Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest reveals possible double standards in his declared beliefs about justice and accountability.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Grisly NY dog attack inspires new bill 'Penny's Law' to hold negligent pet owners criminally accountable

A new state bill aims to hold dog owners criminally accountable for their pets' attacks, inspired by a recent dog mauling incident.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Boyfriend of Kirsty Ward found guilty of her murder in Spanish court, faces up to three decades in jail

Keith Byrne has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend, highlighting issues of domestic violence.
The jury's decision emphasizes the serious consequences of violent relationships.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

How falsehoods drove Trump's immigration crackdown in his first 100 days

Trump invoked archaic immigration laws and challenged judges in his first 100 days.
He falsely portrayed immigrants as an invasion linked to crime rates.
The use of national security to bypass judicial review differs from previous administrations.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Firms in court over river pollution that threatened fish and sensitive habitats

The court's decision highlights the leniency often afforded to violators affecting vital freshwater habitats, as fines and costs totaled less than €20,000 despite severe ecological impact.
Environment
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

Harvie Wilkinson Tries To Salvage Trump v. US - emptywheel

Executive power can dangerously circumvent legal accountability under the guise of emergency action.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Morning Docket: 04.16.25 - Above the Law

Trump administration fires a lawyer for admitting to an accidental deportation, raising concerns about accountability.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NY AG Letitia James finds herself accused of the very same real estate shenanigans she charged Trump with

Letitia James, after prosecuting Trump, faces allegations of her own financial misconduct related to housing loans.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Driver who allegedly blew through stop sign and struck school bus, killing his own passenger, arraigned on indictment for manslaughter

Tyree Epps has been arraigned on manslaughter charges after allegedly causing a fatal crash with a school bus.
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