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Genetic Info Leads to Arrest of Boston Lawyer Accused of Rape
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Matthew Nilo, an attorney accused of kidnapping and raping several individuals in Boston, has been arrested. So reports CBS News.
Read more...CUNY Law School Commencement Draws Criticism for Rhetoric Calling Out Cops, Israel
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CUNY Law School graduate Fatima Mousa Mohammed drew criticism from politicians, Jewish groups and law enforcement advocates after she delivered a commencement address targeting the NYPD, Israel and the school itself. So reports NBC New York.
Read more...Investors Accuse Elon Musk of Manipulating DOGE for Profit: Lawsuit
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Elon Musk is facing a potential class-action lawsuit from investors accusing him of manipulating the price of Dogecoin. So reports CNN.
Read more...Lawyer’s Attempt To Use AI To Do Legal Research May Bring Sanctions
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Lawyers attempting to leverage artificial intelligence to do legal research are facing potential sanctions after they submitted court documents citing cases invented by ChatGPT. So reports Bloomberg Law.
Read more...AALS Mental Health Clearinghouse Aimed At Law School Students Struggling To Get By
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
As this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month winds down, the legal community continues to devise new ways to cope with depression, suicide and the many challenges that come with practicing law.
Read more...Boston Grant Program Targets Legal Services for Immigrant Population
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu awarded $711,000 worth of grants to 15 separate community-based groups aimed at providing legal services for the city’s immigrant population. So reports the Boston Globe.
Read more...New Wake Forest Law Dean: Commitment to Innovation Drew Me In
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Andrew R. Klein will take over as dean of the Wake Forest University School of Law and he said he is looking forward to “building on its successes and ensuring a future as bright as its past.” So reports Wake Forest News.
Read more...Virginia Election Czar Out, State Withdraws from Voter Roll Program
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Joshua Lief is stepping down from his role in the attorney general’s office in Virginia in order to “pursue other opportunities.” So reports the Virginia Mercury.
Read more...Recently Discovered Letter from Brian Laundrie’s Mom Discusses 'Burying a Body'
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
The emotional distress lawsuit between Gabby Petito’s parents and the parents of her purported killer, Brian Laundrie, now includes a “burn after reading” letter written from Laundrie’s parents to their son. So reports Yahoo! News.
Read more...Hugh Grant’s Illegal Snooping Lawsuit Against The Sun Can Proceed: Judge
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Hugh Grant’s lawsuit alleging The Sun tabloid illegally snooped around his activities can proceed. So reports the Associated Press.
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