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  • Apple Clarifies Stance on Siri Data Amid Lawsuit Settlement

    Apple Denies Selling Siri Data On Wednesday, Apple (AAPL.O) clarified that it has never sold data collected by its Siri voice assistant or used it to create marketing profiles. This statement comes just days after the company agreed to a $95 million settlement in a class action lawsuit, where plaintiffs accused Apple of recording private…

  • ZwillGen Expands into AI with Acquisition of Luminos

    ZwillGen Launches AI Division On Wednesday, ZwillGen, a law firm specializing in technology and privacy law, announced the launch of its new artificial intelligence division. This expansion follows its acquisition of Luminos, a small but specialized firm based in Washington, D.C. The move brings six attorneys and data scientists from Luminos.Law into ZwillGen’s fold, enhancing…

  • Federal Appeals Court Upholds Oregon Law Banning Secret Recordings

    On Tuesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle upheld an Oregon law that bans most secret recordings of oral conversations, rejecting a First Amendment challenge by the conservative activist group Project Veritas. The court ruled 9-2 that the law does not violate free speech rights and is narrowly tailored to protect conversational…

  • Appellate Court Denies Trump’s Bid to Halt Sentencing in Hush Money Case

    On Tuesday, a New York appellate court denied President-elect Donald Trump’s attempt to delay his sentencing, which is set for Friday, for his conviction on criminal charges related to hush money payments made to a porn star. Associate Justice Ellen Gesmer of the Appellate Division made the decision after a hearing on Trump’s last-minute effort…

  • Federal Prosecutors Uncover More Criminal Conduct by Eric Adams

    Federal prosecutors revealed new criminal conduct involving New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday as they gear up for his upcoming corruption trial in April. Adams, who faces charges of bribery, fraud, and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals, maintains his innocence. Charges and Allegations Against Adams In September, authorities charged Adams, 64, with…

  • Trump Fails to Delay Sentencing for Hush Money Conviction

    On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump lost his attempt to postpone his sentencing for his criminal conviction related to hush money payments made to a porn star. Despite arguments from his legal team citing presidential immunity and the demands of his upcoming inauguration, the judge rejected the request. Trump’s Legal Team Cites Presidential Immunity Trump’s lawyers,…

  • Trump Nominates Joseph Nocella Jr. for Attorney in Eastern District of New York

    On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump announced his selection of Joseph Nocella Jr. as his nominee for U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Trump highlighted Nocella’s extensive legal experience and commitment to upholding law and order. “Judge Nocella has a strong record of bringing Law and Order to the incredible people of New…

  • Law Firm Profits Soar in 2024 Amid Rising Demand and Billing Rates

    The Thomson Reuters Institute recently analyzed law firm financials and highlighted strong profits in 2024, driven by high demand across multiple practice areas, increased billing rates, and the growth of non-equity partner tiers. However, the report also warns that potential challenges, such as declining demand and rising expenses, could impact profits in 2025. Boost in…

  • Swiss Sporting Venture Sues Law Firm for Over $7 Million

    International Swimming League Accuses Farella Braun + Martel of Negligence The Zurich-based International Swimming League (ISL) and its founder, Konstantin Grigorishin, have filed a lawsuit against their former U.S. law firm, Farella Braun + Martel, seeking more than $7 million. The lawsuit, filed on December 30 in San Francisco Superior Court, accuses the firm of…

  • Law Professor Uses ChatGPT to Envision the Future of Legal Scholarship

    Generative AI as a Scholarly Tool Suffolk University Law Dean Andrew Perlman, a noted expert in law and technology, recently employed ChatGPT to co-author an article that explores how generative AI could transform legal scholarship. In his December 26 piece titled “Generative AI and the Future of Legal Scholarship,” Perlman asked ChatGPT to devise a…