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Australian Lawyer Stripped of License After Submitting AI-Generated Fake Cases to Court

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A lawyer in Melbourne, Australia, has faced severe penalties for submitting fraudulent cases generated by artificial intelligence to the Federal Circuit and Family Court. Known only as ‘Mr. Dayal,’ the legal professional has lost his status as a principal lawyer and can no longer oversee his own practice due to the submission of fabricated documents filled with fictitious citations. The violations came to light last year after Dayal represented a client in a marital dispute and provided court-requested case citations that turned out to be entirely made up. When the presiding judge investigated the citations, … Read more

Judge Penalizes Mt. Juliet Security Firm for Impersonating Law Enforcement, Avoids License Suspension

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A ruling by an administrative law judge has determined that a security company in Mt. Juliet, Solaren, improperly allowed employees to don police identification, leading to significant penalties. The decision, which spans 37 pages, was issued by Judge Claudia Padfield and revealed a $64,000 fine against the company. The ruling follows a series of investigations that highlighted concerns about Solaren’s practices, suggesting that “imposter police officers” operated under its auspices throughout Nashville. The whistleblower reporting initiated by local media led to these scrutinies, necessitating judicial review of the company’s conduct. Judge Padfield’s … Read more

Tennessee Supreme Court Restores Former Senator Brian Kelsey’s Law License Following Presidential Pardon

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Brian Kelsey, a former state senator in Tennessee, has regained the right to practice law after being indicted on federal charges. The Tennessee Supreme Court reinstated Kelsey on August 20, allowing him to go back to the legal profession. Kelsey’s legal troubles began in October 2021 when he faced allegations of violating campaign finance regulations. In December 2022, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States, which led to his suspension from practicing law. His sentence took him to federal prison in February 2025, but his situation changed dramatically when … Read more

"Legacy of the Rizzuto Crime Family Under Siege: Lawyer Leonardo Rizzuto’s License Suspended Amid Major Organized Crime Crackdown"

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Montreal, Canada — The Barreau du Québec has suspended the law license of attorney Leonardo Rizzuto as of July 2, following his arrest in a significant organized crime investigation. Rizzuto, 56, who has been practicing law since 1999 in Montreal and Laval, is the youngest son of the late Vito Rizzuto, a notorious figure who once led Montreal’s Mafia. Rizzuto is believed to be the current leader of the Rizzuto crime family, which has a longstanding history in organized crime. His arrest came during a major police operation known as “Project Alliance.” This extensive investigation, … Read more