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Big problems (and benefits) of generative AI are here

August 14, 2023

Lawyers, law firms and law schools have embraced the new technology. AI has shown it can pass law school exams, review evidence and nearly represent a client. But its presence in all facets of the legal world raises the question of ethics and professional risks and responsibilities as we move forward with the new technologies.

Read more at ABA

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Is It Actually Legal for Your Airbnb Host to Spy On You?

August 10, 2023

While you might appreciate cameras set up in your own home for safety, it might not feel that great to have the cameras turned on you when you're kicking back on vacation. So what are the rules about cameras in vacation rentals? Well, it's complicated.

Read more at House Beautiful

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Itty Bitty Bar seeks thief with witty social media post

July 27, 2023

The bar warned the public not to approach the suspect, as he's in possession of tequila and “we all know tequila nights never end well.”

Read more at: The Holland Sentinel

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Montana first U.S. state to ban TikTok

May 19, 2023

A growing number of Republican-led states have issued TikTok bans on government-issued devices after the FBI warned of possible threats to national security posed by the Chinese-owned social media platform, but Montana is the first state to impose a total ban on the app.

Read more at Axios

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How holograms could be used in the courts

May 17, 2023

Holograms have the potential to make witness testimony more convenient and accessible should courts and administrative agencies adopt the technology.

However, it’s not yet clear whether hologram witness testimony would pass constitutional muster

Read more at WKBN

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Strategies to avoid paying resort fees

May 16, 2023

5 of the best strategies to avoid paying resort fees in 2023

It's travel season. While several lawsuits have come into play to tackle the issue of resort fees, for now, the onus continues to be on the traveler to seek out fees and avoid them if they can. At the very least, we should all strive to know about resort fees and destination fees so we can plan for them.

Read more at CNN Travel

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Making True Threats Is a Crime

April 12, 2023

The First Amendment does not protect threats—that much is clear. But the Supreme Court has provided little guidance on what qualifies as a threat. That may soon change, when the Court decides Counterman v. Colorado, which will be argued next Wednesday.

Read more at The Atlantic

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12 Everyday Things You Didn’t Know Were Illegal

April 7, 2023

You've probably broken every single one of these laws...

Read more at Readers Digest

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Law professors mine 'Succession' for legal lessons

March 31, 2023

Lawyers and legal academics have gravitated to the buzzy corporate psychodrama in part because it highlights corporate law issues rarely featured in television shows or movies

Read more at Reuters.com

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Generative AI Captures Imagination of Lawyers

March 27, 2023

Generative AI Captures Imagination of Lawyers, Law Students, Consumers Alike

Majority of lawyers have no immediate plans to use generative AI, LexisNexis survey finds. The survey revealed that a majority of lawyers and law students can see potential in generative AI in advancing the practice of law. However, many cite concerns about the ethical implications.

Read more at LexisNexis

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