Attorney

Harvard Welcomes Kannon K. Shanmugam: Prominent Republican Attorney and SCOTUS Veteran Joins University’s Governing Board

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Cambridge, Massachusetts — Kannon K. Shanmugam, a distinguished appellate attorney with notable Republican affiliations, has been appointed to the Harvard Corporation, effective July 1. The announcement was made on Thursday by the University, confirming his election by the Corporation and subsequent approval by the Board of Overseers. Shanmugam will take over the position from Theodore V. Wells Jr., who has served for over 12 years. He will join biochemist Richard P. Lifton as a new member of the Corporation this summer. Currently a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Shanmugam previously held a … Read more

Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Violent Attacks on Elderly Victim and Attorney During Court Proceedings

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after attacking an elderly individual outside a hospital and later assaulting his attorney during court proceedings. The decision came following a jury trial that highlighted the severity of the defendant’s actions. The incidents took place last year when the defendant confronted the elderly man outside the medical facility. Witnesses reported that the attack was unprovoked, leaving the victim injured and requiring medical attention. The case garnered significant public attention due to the nature of the crime, emphasizing concerns about violence against vulnerable … Read more

Judge Hits Attorney with $6,000 Fine for Using AI-Generated Fake Case Citations in Court Briefs

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Indianapolis – A federal judge has imposed a $6,000 penalty on an attorney who submitted legal briefs containing references to fictitious court cases generated by artificial intelligence. The attorney, representing an Indiana excavation firm in a dispute with a multiemployer benefit fund, admitted to employing generative AI to draft these documents, which erroneously included what have been termed “hallucination cites.” Judge James Patrick Hanlon, overseeing the case, highlighted the seriousness of the attorney’s actions while determining the sanction. He emphasized the need to discourage reckless behavior among attorneys but also took into account factors that … Read more

Trump Plans to Nominate Ex-Defense Attorney for Appeals Court Seat

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Former President Donald Trump announced plans to nominate his former defense attorney, John Eastman, to a federal appeals court position. This decision marks a notable development as Eastman has gained notoriety for his role in efforts to challenge the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election results. In a statement released from Bedminster, New Jersey, Trump praised Eastman for his legal expertise and commitment to conservative principles. The nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reflects Trump’s ongoing strategy to reshape the judiciary with candidates who align closely with his views. Eastman, … Read more