Dominion Voting suing “kraken” lawyer Sidney Powell for $1.3B
A company at the heart of failed suits falsely alleging voter fraud is fighting back. Enlarge / Sidney Powell, flanked by Rudy Giuliani, at a press conference on Nov. 19, three days before the Trump campaign publicly cut ties with her. (credit:.....»»
Nikola extends voting on authorizing new shares to raise capital
Nikola Corp. shareholders are voting in favor to approve a proposal critical to the hydrogen fuel cell truck developer's survival, but the company still needs more votes to put its plan into action. Although 77 percent of those shareholders voting.....»»
Robocalls claiming voters would get “mandatory vaccines” result in $5M fine
Black people targeted with conspiracy theory about voting and mandatory vaccines. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | adamkaz) The Federal Communications Commission issued a $5.1 million fine against pro-Trump robocallers wh.....»»
SEC sues Coinbase, continues major crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges
Coinbase promises to continue operating, as Congress mulls new crypto rules. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Just one day after suing Binance, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has now s.....»»
New study highlights importance of democratic norms and learning about the other party
For the past few years, American democracy has been perceived as backsliding. Politicians' refusal to accept election results despite a lack of evidence of fraud, the violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and state-level restrictions on voting acc.....»»
Lawyer cited 6 fake cases made up by ChatGPT; judge calls it “unprecedented”
Judge weighs punishment for lawyer who didn't bother to verify ChatGPT output. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Andrey Popov) A lawyer is in trouble after admitting he used ChatGPT to help write court filings that cited s.....»»
Lawyer says sorry for fake court citations created by ChatGPT
A lawyer who used ChatGPT to help him prepare a court case has had to apologize after it was found that the chatbot had invented some of the information......»»
Apple sued by actor Brent Sexton over COVID vaccination mandate
A former "Deadwood" actor is suing Apple because he alleges the company rescinded a job offer over a COVID-19 vaccination mandate.Brent Sexton in 'The Killing', copyright: AMC 2010According to the suit filed against Apple by Brent Sexton ("Deadwood",.....»»
ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research
The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false......»»
Power dressing for work is back. Here’s how to do it
Interviewing for your dream job? Pitching a big investor? Doing a TED talk? Three experts share their advice on how women can dress for big professional moments. For a decade-and-a-half, Busayo Olupona worked as a corporate lawyer, wearing the indus.....»»
Twitter claims Microsoft broke API rules; Musk already threatened lawsuit
Twitter demands Microsoft audit a month after Musk declared, "Lawsuit time." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Christopher Furlong ) Elon Musk's lawyer, Alex Spiro, yesterday sent a letter to Microsoft accusing the company.....»»
Ex-Audi CEO Stadler admits role in VW emissions scandal
Stadler's defense lawyer told the court that Stadler did not know that vehicles had been manipulated and buyers had been harmed, but he recognized it was a possibility and accepted that......»»
The challenges and promises of climate lawsuits
Suing governments and fossil fuel companies is a key tool in the climate change battle. Enlarge / Shareholders of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), join a demonstration against the central bank's investments in the East African Crud.....»»
UAW strikes Ohio battery plant that supplies GM, Ford
Workers at a Clarios battery plant in Holland, Ohio, began striking Monday after voting down a contract proposal that would have reduced overtime pay. The plant produces up to 150,000 batteries each week for Ford and GM......»»
UAW workers on strike at Clarios battery plant
Workers at a Clarios battery plant in Holland, Ohio began striking Monday after voting down a contract negotiation proposal that would have reduced overtime pay. The plant produces up to 150,000 batteries each week for Ford and GM......»»
The Voting Rights Act"s impact on Black representation in local government
When the Voting Rights Act was signed into law in 1965, it didn't just enfranchise Black voters in the American South. It also led to greater representation of Black lawmakers in local government, according to a new paper published in the April 2023.....»»
When the Fed announces a new monetary policy strategy, do households listen?
In August 2020, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced a change in the Fed's inflation strategy: they would be implementing a strategy called average inflation targeting (AIT), which allows inflation to move above and below the target rate of.....»»
Latest chapter of $2 billion Apple Watch patent battle ends in mistrial
The ongoing US District Court lawsuit from Masimo against Apple ended Monday with a mistrial after jurors couldn't reach a unanimous vote.Apple Watch health technology targeted in lawsuitMasimo is a medical firm suing Apple for stealing trade secrets.....»»
Trial seeking Apple Watch ban continues with witness statements
Apple witnesses testify in a $3.1 billion patent lawsuit that claims industry secrets were stolen to build Apple Watch.Apple facing an Apple Watch banThe International Trade Commission backed Masimo, a medical firm suing Apple, over patent infringeme.....»»
Fox News to pay Dominion $788 million in settlement, ending defamation trial
Dominion: Settlement provides vindication after "torrent of lies" on Fox News. Enlarge / A mobile billboard deployed by advocacy group Media Matters drives past a courthouse on April 17, 2023, in Wilmington, Delaware. (credit: G.....»»
FTX has recovered $7.3 billion, tells court “the dumpster fire is out”
Crypto exchange could be restarted: "Situation has stabilized," FTX lawyer says. Enlarge / Not the actual FTX headquarters. (credit: Getty Images | guenterguni) FTX's new leadership has recovered $7.3 billion in assets a.....»»