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Judge Grants New Life to Oakland Port Development, Allowing Potential Coal Shipments

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Oakland, California – A judge has granted developer Phil Tagami a new lease on a port development in Oakland, a project that has been at the center of a long-running battle over the storage of coal in the city. The decision extends Tagami’s ground lease until summer 2026, allowing him to proceed with the construction of a 34-acre marine terminal and potentially ship coal from the port. The court ruled in favor of Tagami, stating that Oakland unfairly terminated its lease agreement with him, citing missed deadlines that were beyond his control. The city had … Read more

Legal Expert Criticizes Lenient Judge for Allowing Trump’s Courtroom Rant in Civil Fraud Trial

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New York City – The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York has been criticized for his leniency in allowing the former president to go on a lengthy courtroom rant. Legal expert Joyce Vance believes that Judge Arthur Engoron’s decision to bend the rules for Trump was a mistake. Engoron allowed Trump to speak during closing arguments, even though he was not under oath as a witness. Vance argues that Trump should be treated like any other individual in court. The lawsuit, filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James in … Read more

Florida Legislature Considers Allowing New Moms to Skip Jury Duty

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Tallahassee, Florida – A new proposal in the Florida legislature may offer a way for new mothers to be excused from jury duty. The bill, which has garnered unanimous votes in legislative committees, is aimed at supporting and prioritizing the needs of new mothers. If passed, the new law would allow women who have given birth within the six months prior to the reporting date to be excused from jury duty upon request, with a copy of the newborn’s birth certificate. The bill, filed in November, gained support from the state House’s Civil Justice Subcommittee … Read more

England’s Legal System Takes a Cautious Step into the Future, Allowing Judges to Harness Artificial Intelligence for Rulings

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LONDON (AP) — England’s legal system, steeped in centuries-old traditions of wigs and robes, has cautiously embraced artificial intelligence (AI) to aid in producing rulings. The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary recently granted judges the ability to use AI to draft opinions, with the caveat that it should not be employed for research or legal analyses due to its potential to generate fabricated, misleading, inaccurate, and biased information. Master of the Rolls Geoffrey Vos, the second-highest ranking judge in England and Wales, stated that judges can utilize AI responsibly, but must prioritize protecting confidence and take … Read more