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us-news12 days ago•26 min saved

Clancy Defense Lawyer Faces Bar Complaint Over Juror Targeting

Attorneys for the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial plan to file a formal bar complaint against defense attorney Kevin Reddington. The complaint alleges Reddington improperly singled out juror Michael Desronvil by filing a motion to investigate his conduct and making public remarks about him. This dispute arises after a mistrial was declared on September 4, 2026, due to a deadlocked jury. While Reddington denies wrongdoing, prosecutors have requested a gag order, and the case remains pending as the defense argues for a not-guilty finding based on insufficient evidence.

via New York Post|

#kevin-reddington #legal-ethics #lindsay-clancy

advice23 days ago•6 min saved

Slate Advice Column Clarifies Consent in Low-Libido Marital Sex

A Slate advice columnist addressed a reader’s concern that his wife’s infrequent sexual participation might constitute marital rape. The couple, in their late 50s, agreed to sex every other week after her libido declined due to menopause. The columnist concluded this is not rape because the wife voluntarily consented, though he advised the reader to ensure she is not acting out of religious or cultural duty.

via Slate Magazine|

#advice #consent #legal-ethics

politics3 months ago•50 min saved

Judges push back on Trump-DOJ tactics in the courtroom

A growing cadre of federal judges are bluntly accusing Trump and the DOJ of bad faith and manipulating the judicial process, with rulings criticizing funding settlements, sanctioning attorneys, and curbing subpoenas—an emerging trend that signals greater court skepticism and could undermine public trust in the judiciary.

via Yahoo|

#grand-jury-subpoenas #judges #justice-department

law4 months ago•8 min saved

Appellate Judges Eviscerate Lawyer Over Fake AI Citations in NY Hearing

In a May New York appellate hearing, Justices Valerie Brathwaite Nelson and Hector LaSalle publicly rebuked attorney Michael Sanders for citing cases that appeared fictitious—likely AI-generated—and warned that misrepresenting law to a tribunal is a serious breach of professional conduct. The confrontation, captured on a courtroom livestream, underscored growing concern about AI-fabricated citations; Sanders apologized, opposing counsel pressed for due diligence, and the court ordered show cause as sanctions were considered. Landberg v. City of New York was later dismissed in light of the proceedings.

via 404 Media|

#ai-in-law #appellate-court #fake-citations

technology8 months ago•1 min saved

California Senate Advances AI Guardrails for Legal Practice

California's Senate approved SB 574 to set guardrails on AI use by lawyers and arbitrators, including confidentiality duties, nondelegable citation verification, and strict limits on AI in decision-making, sending the measure to the Assembly.

via Daily Journal|

#ai-in-law #arbitration #california

legal8 months ago•5 min saved

Paul Weiss Chair Quits Amid Epstein Ties Fallout

Brad Karp resigns as chair of Paul, Weiss amid backlash over his email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein; Scott Barshay will replace him, with Karp remaining involved in client service. The firm says it never represented Epstein and maintained boundaries with him. The Epstein matter ties into ongoing DOJ-file disclosures and broader scrutiny of high‑profile legal figures and the firm’s past criticisms over diversity and pro bono commitments.

via Politico|

#brad-karp #epstein-files #jeffrey-epstein

politics1 year ago•6 min saved

Morning Memo: Reader Questions Edition

The article discusses various political and legal issues, including the rarity and nuances of third country deportations, procedural challenges in Senate nominations, limited effectiveness of bar complaints against lawyers, influence of Stephen Miller in the White House, and the impact of Medicaid funding cuts on families with disabled children, emphasizing the importance of ongoing political engagement and institutional preservation.

via Talking Points Memo|

#deportation #legal-ethics #medicaid-cuts

legal1 year ago•0 min saved

UK and US Courts Warn of AI Risks and Misuse in Legal Practice

A UK High Court judge warned legal professionals about the dangers of misusing AI, specifically cautioning against submitting fictitious cases generated by artificial intelligence, which could lead to criminal charges and undermine public confidence in the justice system.

via politico.eu|

#ai-misuse #artificial-intelligence #courts

law1 year ago•5 min saved

UK and US Courts Warn Lawyers Over AI-Generated Fake Legal Material

England’s High Court warned lawyers they could face criminal prosecution for using AI-generated fake material in legal arguments, highlighting recent cases where AI tools produced false citations and rulings, and emphasizing the risks and need for caution in AI use within the legal system.

via The New York Times|

#ai-hallucination #artificial-intelligence #court-warning

politics1 year ago

Pam Bondi's Controversial Ties and Political Resurgence

Questions persist regarding a $25,000 donation made by Donald Trump's foundation to a political group supporting Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was considering an investigation into Trump University at the time. The donation, which was not properly disclosed, has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and ethical implications in political donations and legal proceedings.

via The New York Times|

#donation #legal-ethics #pam-bondi

legal-news2 years ago•1 min saved

DC Ethics Board Recommends Disbarment for Giuliani Over Election Fraud Claims

A Washington, D.C. disciplinary board has recommended that Rudy Giuliani be disbarred for his role in a failed lawsuit challenging the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania, citing violations of legal ethics for making baseless claims of voter fraud. The final decision will be made by the D.C. Court of Appeals.

via Reuters|

#2020-election #disbarment #legal-ethics

legal-controversy2 years ago•2 min saved

"New York AG Questions Legality of Trump's $175M Civil Fraud Appeal Bond"

A new report from ProPublica suggests that former President Donald Trump's legal team may have failed to inform a New York court that he could have secured a $464 million bond before it was reduced to $175 million in his civil fraud case. Despite claiming it would have been practically impossible to obtain the higher amount, a billionaire lender had expressed willingness to provide the full bond and use real estate as collateral. The lawyers allegedly did not file paperwork alerting the appeals court about this development, potentially violating ethics rules. Ultimately, the appellate court ruled in Trump's favor, lowering the bond to $175 million, and the billionaire lender ended up providing the bond for the reduced amount.

via NJ.com|

#bond #civil-fraud-case #donald-trump

legalpolitics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Unveiling Trump's Secret Bond Deals: Billionaires, Millions, and Legal Questions"

Former President Donald Trump's lawyers told a New York court that it was impossible to obtain a bond for the full amount of a civil fraud case judgment, but a billionaire lender later offered to provide the bond. The lawyers did not inform the court of this development, potentially violating ethics rules. The court ultimately lowered the bond to $175 million, and the lender provided the bond for that amount. Legal ethics experts suggest that Trump's lawyers may have had an obligation to update the court about the new bond offer. The case involves allegations of fraudulently inflating net worth, and the New York attorney general has requested proof of the lender's financial means to fulfill the bond.

via ProPublica|

#bond-requirement #civil-fraud-case #donald-trump

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

California Judge Recommends Disbarment for Conservative Lawyer John Eastman

A California judge has recommended that conservative lawyer John Eastman be disbarred in the state over his involvement in developing a legal strategy to help former President Donald Trump stay in power after the 2020 election. The judge's recommendation includes putting Eastman's law license on "involuntary inactive" status and ordering him to pay $10,000 in monetary sanctions. Eastman, who denies any wrongdoing, can appeal the decision, which will be finalized by the California Supreme Court. He faces other legal cases related to election interference, including criminal charges in Georgia and being named as an unnamed co-conspirator in a Justice Department case.

via The Washington Post|

#california #disbarment #election-interference

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•5 min saved

"Whistleblower Attorney Vindicated as Judge Criticizes Fani Willis' Church Speech"

Attorney Ashleigh Merchant, who alleged an "improper" relationship between Fani Willis and Nathan Wade, criticized Willis for claiming "Jesus" told her to prosecute Trump in a speech, and expressed surprise at Willis using race as an issue in discussing her detractors. Willis faces accusations of misusing funds and engaging in an "improper" relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, and her defense team has filed a motion to dismiss the case and disqualify Willis from the Georgia election fraud case.

via New York Post |

#donald-trump #fani-willis #georgia