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Michael Connelly Celebrates 20 Years of the Lincoln Lawyer with ‘The Proving Ground’: A Thrilling Dive into AI’s Legal Quandaries

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Los Angeles, Calif. — Renowned crime novelist Michael Connelly is set to celebrate two decades of his iconic character, Mickey Haller, known as the Lincoln Lawyer, in 2025. In this milestone year, Connelly will release his latest novel, The Proving Ground, on October 21, marking the eighth installment in this popular series. With a prolific writing career that has explored a range of criminal cases throughout Los Angeles, Connelly’s new book ventures into uncharted territory. It addresses the rising influence of artificial intelligence in the realm of crime. Haller, now a public interest litigator, faces … Read more

Michael Avenatti’s Prison Term Cut Nearly in Half Amid Resentencing Drama

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Los Angeles, California — Michael Avenatti, the disgraced attorney known for representing Stormy Daniels in her legal battles against former President Donald Trump, had his prison term for financial fraud reduced from 14 years to just under eight during a resentencing hearing on Thursday. Avenatti was originally sentenced after he pleaded guilty to charges involving the theft of millions from clients and tax obstruction. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated his sentence last October, determining it was based on flawed loss calculations for the victims. As a result, U.S. District Court Judge James Selna … Read more