Judges are losing patience with lawyers' AI mistakes
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A patent writer quit his Big Law job to start the TurboTax for patents
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I'm a lawyer who couldn't pay $100k for H-1B workers. Opportunities could open up again now the fee has been scrapped.
An US-based lawyer who works in immigration said the ruling against the $100,000 H-1B visa fee could see small and medium businesses submitting petitions again.
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Nicolás Maduro is beefing up his defense team with one of Diddy's lawyers
Anna Estevao handled the cross-examination of Cassie Ventura at Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial. Now she's representing the former Venezuelan president.
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An ex-lawyer has raised $70 million from VCs to take work away from law firms
Wordsmith, a startup building AI software for corporate legal teams, has raised $70 million in funding from Index Ventures and other backers.
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George Santos faces federal probe into insider trading on Kalshi
George Santos is under investigation by the DOJ and CFTC for alleged insider trading on Kalshi, a prediction market platform.
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Investors see a warning in Andrew Left's conviction
One financial intelligence firm warned of increased scrutiny for other short sellers after Left was found guilty on 13 counts of securities fraud.
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Famed short-seller Andrew Left convicted of securities fraud in landmark case
The Citron Research founder took the stand in his own defense but did not convince the jury he was innocent.
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Short-seller Andrew Left went AWOL from his trial — and the judge was furious
The Citron Research founder was not at the courthouse when the jury deliberating his fate sent out a note.
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How a lawyer at OpenAI uses OpenAI at work
Building her own apps was not the kind of thing that Nicole Diaz learned at Harvard Law. At OpenAI, learning to build happens almost through osmosis.
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There's a trash-bag revolt brewing against Flock license plate readers
Flock Safety's license plate readers have sparked controversy in Dayton, Ohio and beyond as residents express concerns about mass surveillance.
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A jury must pick between two versions of short-seller Andrew Left: clever trader or master manipulator
The Citron research founder is accused of deceiving investors and manipulating markets. He took the stand to deny it.
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How women's maximum-security prisons actually work, according to a former inmate
Jacqueline Montanez was sentenced to life in prison as a minor for double murder and spent 31 years in maximium-security prisons.
Andrew Left's contentious testimony on Twitter, Telegram, and a 'bro hug' for Tesla
Andrew Left, a short-seller and founder of Citron Research, defends against securities fraud charges and faces cross-examination at trial.
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Keanu Reeves asks judge to give Netflix fraudster Carl Rinsch a light sentence
Keanu Reeves asked a federal judge to show leniency to Carl Rinsch, saying that the director who defrauded Netflix can sometimes "self-sabotage."
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Trump's green card memo dropped before a holiday weekend. Immigration lawyers say clients panicked.
Immigration lawyers say Trump's green card memo set off a holiday-weekend scramble among employers, workers, and clients seeking answers.
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Andrew Left testifies at his own securities fraud trial: 'A short-seller cannot kill a company'
Andrew Left defended his tweeting and trading record while testifying at his securities fraud trial on Tuesday.
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A lawyer used these 12 slides to raise $9 million for an AI law firm
Moritz, led by CEO Pamir Ehsas, raised $9 million post-Y Combinator to build software for law firms.
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What smart people are saying about the new green card crackdown
Trump's immigration policy limits green card status adjustments, causing confusion and debate among lawyers, advocates, and policy experts.
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How the opioid black market actually works, according to a former pill mill owner
Jason Votrobek, a former pill mill operator, explains how opioid clinics distributed massive amounts of prescription painkillers for profit.
Trump admin says new green card enforcement likely won't apply to those who provide an 'economic benefit'
A USCIS official said immigrants who provide an "economic benefit" are likely able to apply for a green card without returning to their home country.
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Legora just hired a lawyer whisperer from Atlassian to lead its marketing machine
Legora is chasing a billion-dollar opportunity to sell software to law firms. Now it's bringing on a top marketer to help it catch Harvey's lead.
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Prosecutors reveal Andrew Left's texts about retail investors: Like taking 'candy from a baby'
Prosecutors say Andrew Left worked with hedge funds on Citron reports and made millions from trading profits while concealing those ties from retail investors.
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Elon Musk vows to appeal OpenAI verdict, saying there's 'no question' Sam Altman enriched himself
Elon Musk vowed to appeal after a major loss in his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman.
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Sam Altman beat Elon Musk in court. Now OpenAI's rivalry with Anthropic takes center stage.
OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman won their lawsuit against Elon Musk, paving the way for a massive IPO and fueling competition with Anthropic.
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Short-seller Andrew Left timed 'U-turn' trades to his market-moving tweets, witness tells jury
"He tweets, and it's like flipping a switch," an expert witness said of Andrew Left at his trial.
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Elon Musk loses lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI after jury rules he waited too long to sue
The jury ruled Musk brought his lawsuit too late to find Sam Altman, OpenAI, or Microsoft liable for the claims the Tesla CEO brought against them.
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Andrew Left's lawyer grills investigator: Why didn't anyone look into his claims of fraud?
Andrew Left's defense pressed a federal official on why the government targeted him instead of a company he accused of fraud.
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I've seen Sam Altman in action plenty of times. Here's why I was surprised when I watched him on the stand.
A Business Insider tech reporter was in the courtroom for CEO Sam Altman's testimony in the Elon Musk and OpenAI trial. Here's the biggest surprise.
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Firefighter testifies he lost most of $110K in retirement savings after investing in companies criticized by Andrew Left
Retail investors testified in the fraud trial of Andrew Left, with one saying he lost most of his 401(k) in stocks the short seller criticized.
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Short-seller Andrew Left's trial entourage includes 'Entourage' creator
Doug Ellin, creator of HBO's "Entourage," attended Andrew Left's securities fraud trial on Thursday and called the short seller a "friend."
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The defense in Andrew Left's fraud trial is hammering down on a simple question: Can people disagree about stocks?
Prosecutors allege Andrew Left manipulated the market. His defense has pressed the idea that people can disagree on stocks without it being fraud.
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OpenAI trial wraps up with testimony about Reid Hoffman, a trophy, and a Musk outburst
A gag-gift trophy, an Elon Musk tantrum, and a Reid Hoffman name-drop figured prominently in the final day of testimony for Musk v Altman jurors.
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OpenAI exec recalls 'tense exchange' where Elon Musk called him a 'jackass'
OpenAI's chief futurist told the federal jury in the Musk v. Altman trial that Elon Musk "snapped and called me a jackass" at a 2018 company meeting.
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CEO testifies that short-seller Andrew Left triggered investor panic and threw him into damage control
Short-seller Andrew Left is on trial in Los Angeles for securities fraud, accused of market manipulation through misleading tweets and trades.
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7 takeaways from Sam Altman's bombshell testimony in his trial against Elon Musk
Sam Altman testified that he considered going to Microsoft to make 'a ton of money' during his ouster from OpenAI.
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Sam Altman faces awkward grilling over 'toxic culture of lying'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was bombarded with questions from Elon Musk's attorney over whether he lies to advance his business interests.
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Anthropic says its newest lawyer tools are 'like giving an engineer a legal degree'
Anthropic's new release of legal AI tools for Claude Cowork is an ambitious effort to become the law industry's new hub.
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Sam Altman testimony: Musk wanted 'total control' of OpenAI to pass to his children
Sam Altman took the stand to defend against Elon Musk's claims that OpenAI's for-profit transition involved "looting" the charity Musk cofounded.
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Short-seller Andrew Left's fraud trial kicks off with jury selection — after a dose of Courage
Some jurors who weren't picked for Andrew Left's trial had strong opinions. "I'm not a fan of pundits," one said.
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Ilya Sutskever voted to fire Sam Altman. He avoided the internet in the aftermath.
As a member of OpenAI's board, Ilya Sutskever voted to fire Sam Altman — but later changed his mind.
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How a Gen Z power couple's breakup became a trial by internet
The ugly breakup between influencer Evelyn Ha and "vegan nugget mogul" Ben Pasternak has gone from criminal court to all-out information war.
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What Sam Altman's lawyer learned from RBG and driving a cab
William Savitt drove a cab before clerking for Ruth Bader Ginsburg and taking on Elon Musk in court. Here's his advice for young lawyers.
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'Directionally very bad' has entered the lexicon, thanks to Sam Altman and Mira Murati
Resurfaced texts between Sam Altman and Mira Murati, shown as exhibits in the OpenAI trial underway in San Francisco, have become memes.
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Sam Altman had a bad day in court
From claims of safety taking a back seat to the "toxic culture" he created, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faced a tough day in court.
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Sam Altman's management style comes under the microscope at OpenAI trial
From complaints of "chaos" to poor communication, see what 4 witnesses said about Sam Altman's management style at the Musk v. Altman trial.
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'Still don't want me?' — trial reveals Sam Altman's frantic texts after 2023 OpenAI ouster
Sam Altman pleaded to return as OpenAI CEO -- But interim CEO Mira Murati told him the board had made up its mind: they wanted him "gone."
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How an apparent Jeffrey Epstein suicide note ended up in the hands of his quadruple-murderer roommate
Epstein's purported suicide note did not come from the Justice Department or one of the many lawsuits surrounding his estate.
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Harvey's CEO says AI agents are picking up more work that human lawyers used to do
Harvey's CEO says as AI agents take on more work, firms might put fewer lawyers on each case. That doesn't mean there will be less work, he says.
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A lawyer reveals how he snagged $9 million in 4 days for his AI-native law firm
Moritz is the latest startup to build a law firm — a bet that legal work, rather than software that helps lawyers work, is a more durable business.
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