Lawyers caution that conversations with AI chatbots could be used against individuals in court following a federal decision.
April 15 – With a growing reliance on artificial intelligence for advice, some U.S. lawyers are cautioning their clients against viewing AI chatbots as reliable confidants, especially when freedom or legal liabilities are on the line. This advice has become more pressing following a federal judge’s ruling in New York. A recently uncovered case highlighted […]
NYPD ‘cooler cop’ lawyers taken aback by judge’s clear anti-police bias despite his experience as a prosecutor
A judge recently issued a contentious sentence for former New York City police sergeant Eric Duran, prompting his legal team to question the judge’s impartiality, which they perceived as an “obvious anti-cop bias.” Attorney Andrew Quinn expressed surprise and disbelief at Bronx Supreme Court Justice Guy Mitchell’s decision, highlighting Mitchell’s longstanding history with Duran as […]
Diddy’s lawyers claim the weird encounters were ‘amateur porn’ as appeal judges scrutinize his four-year sentence.
Federal Appeals Court Questions Diddy’s Sentence A federal appeals court in New York was presented with arguments Thursday regarding whether the nearly four-year prison sentence imposed on hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs for prostitution-related charges was excessively severe. The judges from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, after two hours of discussions, didn’t […]
Lawyers fill Texas judge Nathan Milliron’s courtroom to support the attorney he summoned.
A Texas attorney, James Stafford, who was called to appear before Judge Nathan Milliron, did not show up in court on Thursday. Instead, around a dozen members of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association gathered to support him, as reported by local news. Judge Milliron accused Stafford of communicating improperly, or “ex parte,” after Stafford […]
Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to request appeals court to reverse conviction and sentence
Sean Combs’ Legal Team Appeals Sex Crimes Conviction Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorneys are set to argue in appeals court that the judge presiding over his sex crimes trial improperly used evidence of past abuse and threats against his ex-girlfriend in determining his sentence on prostitution charges. The 56-year-old Combs is appealing to the U.S. Court […]
Veterans should not have to be concerned about lawyers taking their benefits.
Veterans and the Disability Benefits System Having served in combat with the US Army, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges veterans face upon returning home. Like many others, I know individuals who come back carrying the heavy physical and emotional burdens of war. They often rely on disability benefits just to keep their homes and support […]
The trial lawyers target online free speech
Trial Lawyers Challenge Social Media Companies in Court Across the nation, trial lawyers are attempting to achieve what lawmakers have struggled to enact: holding social media companies accountable in court for their design choices that affect users’ mental health. This effort, which has emerged without any formal legislation, could potentially have a significant impact on […]
Colorado e-filing system allegedly asks lawyers to promise not to assist ICE
Lawyers in Colorado have raised concerns that the state’s electronic court filing system mandates them to promise they won’t share personal information with federal immigration enforcement like ICE. This has sparked discussions about a new state law, the Civil Rights and Immigration Status Protection Act of 2025, which aims to protect individuals’ immigration statuses across […]
ActBlue’s Lawyers Raised Concerns About Illegal Foreign Donations
ActBlue in Conflict Over Foreign Donation Concerns ActBlue, a significant player in Democratic fundraising, is reportedly taking a strong stance against a law firm it dismissed last year for raising concerns about potential foreign donation concealment, as highlighted by The New York Times recently. Covington & Burling issued two “alarming” memos in early 2025, indicating […]
Lawyers for the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder case request a six-month postponement for the hearing.
Preliminary Hearing Update in Tyler Robinson Case Tyler Robinson, who stands accused of assassinating prominent conservative figure Charlie Kirk, has had his legal team request a postponement for the preliminary hearing. They also want to understand who the prosecution intends to call as witnesses. A filing from Robinson’s defense, submitted on Friday, indicated that the […]