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New Mexico’s Open Government Foundation Files Lawsuits Demanding Transparency in College Athlete Revenue-Sharing Contracts

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In June 2021, the discussion around whether college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts should be shielded from public disclosure took center stage. This conversation arose during a pivotal time as the NCAA accepted that athletes could earn endorsement income. At that moment, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) was tasked with creating model legislation for states to use regarding NIL agreements, raising a critical legal question about the transparency of such contracts. The NCAA mandated that universities collect athletes’ NIL contracts to monitor compliance with existing regulations prohibiting pay-for-play arrangements. This requirement sparked considerable … Read more

Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility Remains Open as Appeals Court Blocks Closure Order

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ATLANTA — An appeals court on Thursday granted a temporary reprieve for Florida’s controversial migrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” blocking a previous order from a federal judge that mandated its closure. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hailed the court’s decision as a victory for the state, drawing attention to efforts that align with the policies of former President Donald Trump. Uthmeier expressed his satisfaction on social media, stating that the 11th Circuit not only halted the closure but also stopped the federal judge from taking further action until the appeal process is complete. … Read more

Revolutionizing Legal AI: Dazza Greenwood Unveils Lake Merritt, a Game-Changing Open Source Evaluation Tool

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Lake Merritt, a groundbreaking open-source AI evaluation system, aims to assist legal professionals, risk managers, and product leaders in establishing effective AI benchmarks. Developed by Dazza Greenwood, a prominent figure in legal technology, this system serves to define optimal performance in AI tools specifically tailored for legal applications. Currently in its Alpha release, Lake Merritt targets law firms, corporate counsel, and highly regulated sectors where precise evaluation is critical. Greenwood emphasized that such evaluations transcend mere technical tasks; they involve strategic considerations essential for compliance and trust. The platform provides a means for domain experts … Read more

San Bernardino Family Confronts Chaos as Federal Agents Open Fire in Shocking Weekend Encounter

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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A father in San Bernardino is grappling with a traumatic incident involving federal officers who opened fire on his vehicle during what he described as a shocking encounter over the weekend. The incident occurred on Saturday, when video footage showed masked agents attempting to order the three occupants of the car out by breaking the driver’s side window. The driver, identified only as Francisco, reacted by accelerating away from the scene, prompting the sound of gunfire — described by the Department of Homeland Security as shots fired in self-defense. According to … Read more