Judge Imposes Sanctions on Lawyer for AI-Powered Legal Blunders, Mandates Ethics Training

Philadelphia, PA — A federal judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania referenced a line from the 1920 science fiction play, R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots), to set the stage for a recent disciplinary action involving a lawyer’s inappropriate reliance on artificial intelligence. The play, penned by Czech writer Karel Čapek, debates the essence of humanity in robots, setting a fitting prelude to a case involving the sometimes blurred lines between human and algorithmic judgments in legal practice. In this groundbreaking decision, U.S. District Judge Kai N. Scott sanctioned attorney Raja Rajan for outsourcing legal research … Read more

Parambil Secures $2 Million Pre-Seed Investment to Revolutionize Legal Landscape with AI-Powered Mass Tort Solutions

San Francisco, CA — In a significant move for the legal industry, Parambil, a startup utilizing artificial intelligence to streamline mass tort processes, has successfully raised $2 million in pre-seed funding. This early investment underscores the growing interest in the intersection of technology and law, particularly in how AI can be leveraged to enhance efficiency in legal procedures. Started by a group of tech-savvy entrepreneurs, Parambil aims to transform the traditional mass tort system, which has been criticized for its often slow and cumbersome processes. Mass tort cases involve lawsuits with numerous plaintiffs against one … Read more

Flock Safety Faces Legal Trouble as AI-Powered License Plate Readers Violate State Laws, Putting Driver Safety at Risk

Tampa, Florida – Flock Safety, a company that uses AI-powered license plate readers for law enforcement purposes, has come under fire for violating state laws related to driver safety. According to local officials in multiple states, Flock installed surveillance cameras without the necessary permits, posing potential safety risks. In February 2023, Flock installed AI surveillance cameras on John’s Pass Bridge in Florida on behalf of the Treasure Island Police Department. However, the cameras were flagged for breaking state rules as they were placed without approval from the Florida Department of Transportation. The department later requested … Read more