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In a decisive ruling on Thursday, the New Mexico Supreme Court invalidated several local ordinances aimed at restricting the distribution of the abortion pill. The court unanimously concluded that these ordinances infringe upon the state legislature’s authority over reproductive healthcare. Court’s Rationale and Legislative Authority Justice C. Shannon Bacon, writing for the court, emphasized that…
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In a recent twist to the ongoing legal battle, a group of authors, including Ta-Nehisi Coates and comedian Sarah Silverman, has accused Meta Platforms (META.O) of knowingly using pirated books to train its artificial intelligence systems. They made these allegations in newly disclosed court documents in California federal court. Allegations Against Meta and Zuckerberg The…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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