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Judge to Decide if Suspect in Myrtle Beach Bar Shooting Will Receive Bond

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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (AP) – A judge is set to determine whether a suspect accused of fatally shooting a man outside a Myrtle beach area bar will be granted bond. Kvon Lawhorn faces charges for the shooting that occurred in October outside the now-closed Barfield’s Bar and Grill on Frontage Road near Palmetto Pointe Boulevard. Lawhorn allegedly shot two individuals, resulting in the death of 23-year-old Starquan Washington. During a preliminary hearing in January, the murder charge against Lawhorn was reduced to involuntary manslaughter by a judge, as explained by Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson. … Read more

Minot Bar Shooting Ends in Conviction: 40-Year-Old Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Tragic Altercation

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MINOT, N.D. – A 40-year-old man has been convicted by a jury in the fatal shooting that took place in a Minot bar last May. Travis McDermott was found guilty of manslaughter and reckless endangerment after a trial this week, as confirmed by the Ward County State’s Attorney. The incident occurred during an altercation at the Original Bar and Nightclub in the early morning hours of May 14, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Greyson Sletto.

The Florida Bar Approves Ethical Use of Generative AI by Lawyers, Emphasizes Competency and Adherence to Ethics

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Tallahassee, Florida – Lawyers in Florida have received a new ethics opinion that outlines guidelines for the ethical use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The opinion, issued by The Florida Bar, emphasizes the importance of adhering to ethical obligations when utilizing AI tools and urges legal professionals to develop competency in these emerging technologies. Released on January 19, the non-binding Ethics Advisory Opinion 24-1 provides guidance to attorneys on the use of generative AI. The opinion, unanimously approved by The Florida Bar’s Board of Governors, highlights the potential benefits of AI in improving the … Read more

New Jersey Sets the Bar with the First Comprehensive State Privacy Law of 2024

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Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has become the latest state to enact comprehensive privacy legislation, as Governor Phil Murphy signed SB 332 into law on January 16, 2024. This marks the 13th state privacy law in the United States and comes as federal privacy legislation remains uncertain. The new law, which will take effect on January 15, 2025, is expected to have a significant impact on organizations operating in the state. While many state privacy laws have followed the model set by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act … Read more