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Unlocking the Future of Business Law: Highlights from the 2024 Cornell Law Review Symposium

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Ithaca, NY — Legal scholars, law students, and practitioners from around the nation are set to gather at Cornell University’s Law School this coming September for an engaging symposium. The event, hosted by the esteemed Cornell Law Review, promises to address critical and emerging issues in business law with a forward-looking agenda. Attendees can anticipate a series of enriching discussions powered by experts in various facets of the legal landscape. The symposium is scheduled for September 20, 2024, and will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. Cornell Law School, renowned for its rigorous … Read more

California Pioneers Legislative Battle Against Election Disinformation with New AI Deepfake Laws

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Sacramento, CA – In a significant move to safeguard the integrity of elections, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law three bills aimed at curbing the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in creating deceptive media content during electoral campaigns. These new laws are among the toughest in the United States designed to combat the flood of “deepfakes” and other digitally altered misinformation that can severely skew voter perception and influence election outcomes. The legislative measures mark a pioneering effort to confront the rising technological manipulation in politics. Deepfakes, highly realistic and difficult to detect … Read more

Family Receives $21 Million Verdict After Man Fatally Shot by Portland Security Guard

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Portland, Ore. — A jury in Portland has granted a substantial award of $21 million to the family of a man who was fatally shot by a security guard. The incident, which occurred several years ago, has raised significant concerns about security protocols and the guidelines under which private security personnel operate. The decision came after a rigorous court battle centered around the tragic death of Freddie Nelson, a 37-year-old man, whose encounter with the security guard turned deadly in a parking lot of a multi-business complex. The guard, who was contracted through a private … Read more

DoNotPay Settles with FTC for $193K Over Misleading Claims in AI ‘Robot Lawyer’ Services

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Washington — The artificial intelligence startup DoNotPay, self-proclaimed as the world’s first “robot lawyer,” has recently settled for $193,000 with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over accusations of misleading marketing claims. The FTC criticized the company for promoting its AI chatbot’s capabilities as on par with human lawyers without any supportive evidence or proper testing. DoNotPay, initially lauded for its innovative approach to offering legal advice on various matters including parking ticket disputes and divorce settlements, did not admit liability but agreed to the settlement following charges of violating the FTC Act. The company is … Read more