All over the country, lawyers are using artificial intelligence to write briefs and help them prepare for court. It is not going well. A family in Alabama lost a trust dispute last month because their lawyer filed citations to cases that do not exist. The Alabama Supreme Court dismissed their appeal, calling the conduct egregious,…
WASHINGTON — In recent weeks, several social media influencers have popped up in online feeds touting the California gubernatorial campaign of billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer. Some complain about the price of gasoline. Others mention environmental concerns. One cites her newfound sobriety as evidence that people can change — a nod to Steyer’s self-proclaimed metamorphosis from hedge fund…
The New Zealand government announced on May 12, 2026 that it would change climate legislation to prevent courts from finding companies liable in private cases for climate change-related harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the government would amend the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to apply to both current and…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court often resembles a feuding family where the same heated arguments go on for years. The justices disagree over race, religion, abortion, guns and the environment, and more recently, presidential power and LGBTQ+ rights. And while they try to maintain a cordial working relationship, they don’t claim to be good friends. “We…
Rudolph W. Giuliani has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson said Sunday. “We do ask that you join us in prayer for America’s Mayor,” Ted Goodman, a spokesperson for the 81-year-old former New York City mayor, said in a statement. “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his…