Contractor for USAID hired a lawyer to look into ex-employees of a closed agency.
Government contractors have sought to recruit lawyers to work with the U.S. International Development Agency (USAID) for investigating former staff members at the agency, particularly focusing on “fraudulent communication with the media.” Job listings from Highlight Technology—removed Tuesday following inquiries—indicated that these lawyers would be assigned to USAID’s general counsel office, where they would focus […]
Qatar jet clearly broke the Emoluments Clause, says former White House ethics lawyer
A former White House ethics attorney has stated that President Trump’s intention to accept a Boeing 747-8 from the Qatar government is a “clear” breach of the constitutional emoluments clause. “Everyone’s getting these $400 million planes from Qatar. They hand them out like candy,” said Norm Eisen, executive director of the legal advocacy group State […]
Lawyer Employs AI to Create Fake Cases, Confronts Contempt
Canadian Judge Warns Lawyer for Using AI in Legal Documents A Canadian judge recently admonished a lawyer after discovering that AI tools, like ChatGPT, were used to draft legal documents filled with fictitious case references. The lawyer, Jisuh Lee, has been asked to justify her actions in what’s being termed a “Show Cause Hearing.” This […]
Lawyer for Harvey Weinstein claims former model exploited Hollywood producer to advance her career, using the trial to remain in the U.S.
NEW YORK (AP) – Lawyers for Harvey Weinstein are disputing claims that he portrayed a former model as an aspiring actress who tried to exploit him. These claims include allegations of sexual assault from her teenage years. Defense attorney Mike Sibera suggested, “I thought consensual relations with Weinstein would lead to stardom.” “That’s not what […]
Lawyer Imprisoned for Misusing ₹74 Crore of Clients’ Funds for Gambling
US Lawyer Sentenced for Embezzlement A lawyer in the United States has received a 21-month prison sentence after embezzling about $8.7 million from a client to support her gambling activities. Saraja Clean King, the lawyer in question, pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Operating under the name King Family Lending LLC, […]
Defense lawyer of Alex Murdaugh tells tale of South Carolina serial killer in new book
Two years after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murder, his attorney, Dick Harpootlian, insists that Murdaugh is actually innocent of killing his wife and younger son. Murdaugh, now 56, received a life sentence for fatally shooting his wife Maggie and son Paul at their hunting lodge in South Carolina in June 2021. Harpootlian shared his […]
Model fabricated claims about Weinstein’s assault to obtain money and flee from abusive former partner, says Harvey’s lawyer.
A lawyer for the former producer claimed that a Polish model, who alleged Harvey Weinstein assaulted her when she was 16, was part of a cash scheme intended to help her escape an abusive marriage. This was discussed in a Manhattan Supreme Court session on Friday. Michael Sibera, connected to the defunct Miramax, focused on […]
Elon Musk’s lawyer claims that OpenAI’s restructuring plan has no real impact.
Elon Musk’s legal team argues that OpenAI’s recent decision to partially alter its plans for restructuring as a for-profit entity suggests continued legal challenges from wealthy stakeholders in the AI sector. In a statement issued late Monday, Mark Toberov, Musk’s primary attorney in an ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI, criticized the updated restructuring strategy, labeling it […]
Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Faces Murder Charges in the Case of Chittagong Court Lawyer Saiful Islam Alif
Dhaka: Chinmoy Krishna Das, a key leader and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammirit Sanathani Jagalan Jot, was detained on Monday. His arrest is linked to the murder of lawyer Saiful Islamic Arif, who was reportedly attacked on court premises on November 7th last year. A request from the police led to Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate Sm […]
Divorce lawyer of Ohio nurse Aliza Sherman charged with her murder
Charges Filed in 2013 Murder Case A former divorce lawyer faces serious charges in connection with the murder of his former client, Aliza Sherman, in downtown Cleveland over a decade ago. Prosecutors announced that Gregory Moore, 51, was charged with aggravated murder, conspiracy, and other offenses related to the killing of the 53-year-old nurse and […]