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Illinois Supreme Court Releases Policy Authorizing Ethical Use of AI in the Courts

The Illinois Supreme Court's new policy allows the use of generative AI in courts, maintaining accountability and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Morning Docket: 12.24.24

Biden's decision to kill a new judges law highlights concerns over federal judiciary standards.
Recent controversial incidents raise questions about the competency and decision-making in the federal judiciary.
#human-rights

Question of intent makes genocide hardest crime to prove

The definition of genocide is vague, making legal proof difficult; only three cases have met the high standards set by international courts.

Council of Europe adopts first international treaty on artificial intelligence

The Council of Europe adopted the first-ever international legally binding treaty for ensuring AI systems respect human rights, the rule of law, and democracy.

Question of intent makes genocide hardest crime to prove

The definition of genocide is vague, making legal proof difficult; only three cases have met the high standards set by international courts.

Council of Europe adopts first international treaty on artificial intelligence

The Council of Europe adopted the first-ever international legally binding treaty for ensuring AI systems respect human rights, the rule of law, and democracy.
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#eighth-amendment

The Eighth Amendment is meant to protect against prisoner abuse. Less than 1% of cases succeed.

The Eighth Amendment protection for prisoners is nearly impossible to enforce due to strict legal standards.

How Business Insider investigated the state of the Eighth Amendment

The 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act and subsequent court decisions have weakened Eighth Amendment protections against cruel and unusual punishments for prisoners.

The Eighth Amendment is meant to protect against prisoner abuse. Less than 1% of cases succeed.

The Eighth Amendment protection for prisoners is nearly impossible to enforce due to strict legal standards.

How Business Insider investigated the state of the Eighth Amendment

The 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act and subsequent court decisions have weakened Eighth Amendment protections against cruel and unusual punishments for prisoners.
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#patent-law

Full Federal Circuit Grants Google's Request for New Hearing in Precedential Ruling on Expert Testimony

CAFC to revisit a decision favoring EcoFactor against Google's appeal on patent infringement and damages.

Patently Strategic Podcast: Obviousness Case Law Review

Understanding obviousness is crucial for patent validity; it requires consideration of what was known and obvious at the time of invention.

Full Federal Circuit Grants Google's Request for New Hearing in Precedential Ruling on Expert Testimony

CAFC to revisit a decision favoring EcoFactor against Google's appeal on patent infringement and damages.

Patently Strategic Podcast: Obviousness Case Law Review

Understanding obviousness is crucial for patent validity; it requires consideration of what was known and obvious at the time of invention.
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Some Supreme Court justices scrutinized Nvidia's attempt to dodge a securities fraud lawsuit

Nvidia is fighting a securities fraud lawsuit claiming they misled investors about cryptocurrency sales, invoking standards set by the PSLRA.

Cartoon: Personal Data

Identifying personal data is challenging due to technological advances and lack of public awareness.
#expert-testimony

Doctrine of Equivalents: Expert Testimony Must Include Particularized Links

Federal Circuit reiterates skepticism toward the doctrine of equivalents, emphasizing strict standards for expert testimony in patent infringement cases.

Expert witness used Copilot to make up fake damages, irking judge

AI's involvement in generating evidence does not automatically make it admissible in court, emphasizing traditional evidence standards.

Doctrine of Equivalents: Expert Testimony Must Include Particularized Links

Federal Circuit reiterates skepticism toward the doctrine of equivalents, emphasizing strict standards for expert testimony in patent infringement cases.

Expert witness used Copilot to make up fake damages, irking judge

AI's involvement in generating evidence does not automatically make it admissible in court, emphasizing traditional evidence standards.
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CDF Labor Law LLP

California Supreme Court rules against voiding arbitration agreements solely due to unconscionable terms; rather, they should be assessed and, if possible, severed.

How to manage data privacy versus the growing grab bag of requirements | Computer Weekly

Achieving full compliance with global data privacy regulations is extremely challenging and complex.

How Startup Founders Can Stay on the Right Side of the Law | TechRepublic

Skipping legal standards as a startup founder can lead to trouble.
Understanding intellectual property rights is crucial for startup founders.

EFF Urges New York Court to Protect Online Speakers' Anonymity

The First Amendment protects the right to anonymity for online speakers.
Courts should apply robust standards before unmasking anonymous speakers.

How to Become a Compliance Officer: Career Guide 2024!

Compliance Officers play a vital role in ensuring organizations adhere to legal standards and internal policies, safeguarding them from legal issues and financial penalties.

The View's Sunny Hostin Declares Supreme Court's Abortion Pill Ruling Restores a Little Bit of My Faith in the Court'

Sunny Hostin restored faith in Supreme Court over abortion pill ruling.
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