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A judge is expected to decide within days regarding whether Karmelo Anthony will receive a new murder trial. This decision follows debates by attorneys concerning an informal evidence agreement and courtroom access, with both sides resting after testimony related to a 'gentleman’s agreement'.

Attorneys for friends of Nolan Wells are threatening to sue the Rev. Al Sharpton over accusations of defamation. The conflict follows an incident where Sharpton spoke publicly regarding the death of Nolan Wells, subsequently challenging critics to "sue me first." Sharpton is currently the subject of a presuit demand letter.

Attorneys representing State Farm apologized to a judge for submitting legal briefings that contained AI hallucinations and nonexistent case law. These materials were submitted in connection with an L.A. County house fire dispute.

Attorneys representing State Farm apologized to a judge after submitting legal briefings that were found to be rife with nonexistent case law. These submissions, made in the context of an L.A. County house fire dispute, contained instances of AI hallucinations and had not been fact-checked.

Tennessee is set to execute death row inmate Anthony Darrell Hines on Thursday morning. This planned execution comes less than three months after the state's last failed attempt at an execution. Furthermore, attorneys have raised concerns regarding both his health and the execution team.

Attorneys for Meta and other companies have argued that because social media addiction lacks formal recognition by the medical community, they cannot be held liable when sued over it. However, the standard used for diagnosing such conditions is changing. Consequently, judges have expressed skepticism regarding these corporate legal arguments.

Public defenders in the Bronx and Manhattan continue a strike as negotiations for new contracts drag on, leaving hundreds of attorneys, social workers, and support staff out of court for another week. Clients are left in limbo due to the ongoing labor dispute.

Attorneys criticize Chicago immigration court for 'mega master' hearings. Cook County has the second-highest number of pending deportation cases in the U.S., totaling 108,934 as of June.

The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to allow federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients, and witnesses in contempt for violating court orders.

Police treated a Pride dance party as a riot, leading to a confrontation with partygoers at Stud Alley. The incident is under scrutiny, and the district attorney has filed charges.

ICE is arresting relatives who come forward to take custody of migrant children in federal shelters. Attorneys claim federal agencies are using children as 'bait' to detain sponsors, causing delays for kids in shelters.

Brooklyn Defender Services employees may strike at 8 a.m. Thursday if a new contract deal is not reached, potentially leading to postponed non-essential court dates. Nearly 500 employees, including 280 attorneys, 80 social workers, and 160 other staff, could participate in the strike.

A federal judge criticized President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns, stating it was filed for an 'improper purpose' and recommending disciplinary actions against the involved attorneys.

Community organizations, attorneys, and elected leaders in Chicago and its suburbs have reported and criticized a renewed increase in immigration enforcement activity. The groups denounced the heightened enforcement efforts across the region.

Former CIA Director John Brennan has sued the Department of Justice and Trump administration officials over criminal investigations targeting him. Brennan is seeking a court order to preserve records related to these investigations, with his attorneys alleging he is being 'vindictively singled out for investigation.'

A California prison worker is suing after a vicious attack that caused life-altering injuries. Attorneys argue the inmate, who was later jailed for assault with a deadly weapon, should not have had access to knives in the kitchen.

Attorneys for the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque claim he is being denied basic medical care for diabetes in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, resulting in a 30-pound weight loss over two months.

Trump supports the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a potential regulator for prediction markets amid a state-level regulatory dispute. The CFTC recently terminated approximately a dozen probationary employees, including attorneys in enforcement and market oversight divisions.

Two attorneys were shot outside the old Wake County courthouse in North Carolina on Friday morning after a suspect became belligerent. The incident occurred near a courthouse where the lawyers were representing a police department.

A woman who became 'belligerent in court' allegedly shot two attorneys involved in the same lawsuit outside a North Carolina courthouse after the case concluded. The incident occurred in a North Carolina courthouse following the civil court case.

US singer D4vd is accused of purchasing tools online to dispose of a girl's body, according to prosecutors. His attorneys have denied the allegations and pledged to defend him vigorously.

Attorneys from a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) program that accredits nonprofits to assist indigent immigrants were transferred last month, causing delays and setbacks for legal aid groups reliant on the program. The reassignment disrupted the accreditation process, impacting organizations providing legal support to immigrants.

Singer D4vd was arrested for possession of a significant amount of child sex abuse images, but his attorneys have maintained his innocence and pledged to defend him vigorously. The case involves allegations against the TikTok star and his legal team's response.

ICE arrested a plaintiff in a class action lawsuit challenging Los Angeles immigration raids, leading attorneys to accuse the agency of retaliation and demand his release.

The article discusses the rapid adoption of AI in the legal sector, highlighting both its transformative potential and ongoing challenges. Despite claims of rapid AI advancement, the sector remains divided on its net impact, with benefits still outweighing downsides.