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Texas Takes a Bold Step: Jury Trials in Business Court Challenge Delaware’s Long-Standing System

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Houston, Texas — A $36 million legal battle involving plumbing issues at a medical office building is set to test Texas’ pioneering approach in the realm of business litigation. This case could signify a significant shift as the state affirms that juries can effectively handle complex business disputes, a challenge to the longstanding model established by the Delaware Chancery Court, where judges typically preside over such cases. Scheduled for trial on October 27 in Houston, this case is one of over three dozen that are expected to be heard by juries in the coming year. … Read more

Job Applicant Claims Racial Discrimination in Federal Lawsuit Against Sirius XM’s AI Hiring System

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Detroit, Michigan — A job seeker has initiated a federal lawsuit against Sirius XM Radio, alleging discrimination based on race due to the company’s artificial intelligence (AI)-driven recruitment process. Filed on August 4 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the case, titled Harper v. Sirius XM Radio, LLC, claims that the AI system unfairly assessed applicant qualifications, replicating historical biases that adversely affected his candidacy. Arshon Harper, who is representing himself in the legal action, contends that the AI tool used by the company, specifically the iCIMS Applicant Tracking System, … Read more

Understanding Jury Duty: Navigating Your Summons and Its Importance in the Legal System

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San Francisco, California – Jury service predates the founding of the United States, with many of the original Thirteen Colonies adopting jury systems modeled after English law well before gaining independence. The framers of the U.S. Constitution enshrined the right to a jury trial to safeguard individuals from the potential abuses of power by corrupt judges or biased authorities. Judy Walker, the jury operations manager for the Solano County Superior Court, emphasized the crucial role that jurors play in maintaining the integrity of the legal system. “Without jurors, our legal framework would be fundamentally compromised,” … Read more