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AI ‘hallucinated’ fake legal cases allegedly filed to BC court in Canadian first

A BC courtroom is believed to be the site of Canada’s first case of artificial intelligence inventing fake legal cases.

Lawyers Lorne and Fraser MacLean told Global News they discovered fake case law submitted by the opposing lawyer in a civil case in BC Supreme Court.

“The impact of the case is chilling for the legal community,” Lorne MacLean, KC, said.

“If we don’t fact check AI materials and they are inaccurate it can lead to an existential threat for the legal system: people waste money, courts waste resources and tax dollars, and there is a risk that the judgments will be erroneous, so it’s a huge deal.”


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Examining AI in the courtroom


Sources told Global News the case was a high-net-worth family matter, with the best interests of children at stake.

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Lawyer Chong Ke allegedly used ChatGPT to prepare legal briefs in support of the father’s application to take his children to China for a visit — resulting in one or more cases that did not actually exist being submitted to the court.

Global News has learned Ke told the court she was unaware that AI chatbots like ChatGPT could be unreliable, and did

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ROSEN, A HIGHLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Encourages Snowflake

NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A common stock of Snowflake Inc. (NYSE: SNOW) between September 16, 2020 and March 2, 2022, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important April 29, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Snowflake Class A common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Snowflake class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22950 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 29, 2024. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of

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Mecosta County hires CMDA Law Firm to assist Gotion site review

The Mecosta County planning commission will receive legal counsel from CMDA Law Firm during the Gotion, Inc. site plan review process. (Pioneer file photo).

The Mecosta County planning commission will receive legal counsel from CMDA Law Firm during the Gotion, Inc. site plan review process. (Pioneer file photo).

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MECOSTA COUNTY — Mecosta County has solicited the services of CMDA Law Firm (Cummings, McClorey, Davis and Acho, PLC) as counsel to the planning commission.

The board of commissioners approved an agreement with CMDA during its meeting March 21.

“The (finance) committee reviewed the proposed representation agreement with CMDA Law for representation of the planning commission regarding the Gotion site plan review process and recommend the county administrator be authorized to execute the agreement,” commissioner Bill Routley told the board.

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County administrator Paul Bullock said given the nature of the situation it only makes sense to have the planning commission represented at those (site plan review) hearings “so that they make well-informed, well-reasoned decisions that are in accordance with the statute as it is now exists.”

“I feel it is critical that they have representation,” Bullock said. “We need to get that representation set up for the planning commission just to make sure that all the i’s are dotted all the t’s are crossed. They are already reviewing

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Prince Harry’s lawyer implicates Rupert Murdoch in cover-up by tabloids

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s lawyer leveled explosive new allegations Wednesday that Rupert Murdoch was aware of cover-ups at his British tabloids that used unlawful techniques to spy on the Duke of Sussex and others.

Attorney David Sherborne said Murdoch was among the executives who were aware that public statements made about phone hacking and other unlawful information gathered at News Group Newspapers were untrue.

Harry and other claimants, including actor Hugh Grant, sought during the first of a three-day hearing in the High Court to amend their lawsuit against the publisher to include allegations that executives were part of an effort to conceal and destroy evidence of wrongdoing.

“It is inferred that they would not have carried out this extensive concealment and destruction strategy without the knowledge and approval of Rupert Murdoch,” Sherborne said in a court filing.

Defense lawyer Anthony Hudson said the proposed changes to the case were unnecessary and seemed aimed at “campaigning against the tabloid press” and as a “substitute for a public inquiry.”

“They appear to be designed to grab headlines,” Hudson said.

FILE - Rupert Murdoch talks with the media after he held a meeting with the parents and sister of murdered school girl Milly Dowler in London, Friday, July 15, 2011. Murdoch, whose 93rd birthday is next week, is planning to get married for the fifth time, wedding Elena Zhukova, her representative said Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Harry’s lawsuit against News Group Newspapers is one of three he’s brought against Britain’s biggest tabloids over alleged unlawful activity carried

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Daily Show Correspondent Joins Law Firm Because That’s Obviously The Logical Next Step

handshake-2056023__340What do you do after you finish skewering the powerful as a Daily Show correspondent? Help sue the powerful with a plaintiff-side firm of course. In one of the more unexpected staffing press releases we’ve received, Edelson PC just announced that it’s bringing on actor and comedian Bob Wiltfong to serve as its new Director of Communication & Impact.

Perhaps it’s not that unexpected. Edelson has a rich tradition of embracing its artistic side, having formed Edelson Creative as a showcase for rap videos about non-compliance or Disney spoofs about class actions. The group also put out an award-winning video about its role in the Tom Girardi matter.

As part of his new job, Wiltfong will supply content to the creative wing, as well as directing the firm’s public relations. And what more would a plaintiff’s firm need out of public relations than a relatable voice to help folks understand they’re being screwed over by the powerful? It’s starting to sound a lot like The Daily Show.

He also famously hosted a TED Talk about taking the BS out of business speaking. Not quite sure how “Director of Communication & Impact” fits into the business speak critique…

“I’m used

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Protesting new hit-and-run law, truckers dial down after talks with Home Secretary | India News

With the truck drivers’ nationwide protest against a new penal provision in hit-and-run cases triggering panic buying of fuel and essential items in several states, the Center on Tuesday stepped in, assuring transporters that a decision on enforcing the stringent provisions in such cases under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita will be taken only after consultation with the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC).

Following the assurance from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) at a meeting Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla held with the transporters, AIMTC member Amrik Singh said Tuesday evening that no strike call had been given by his union. “The drivers were protesting against the new provisions. After the meeting, the issue has been resolved,” he said.

Transporters’ associations across the country have been protesting for the past two days against provisions under the new code, as per which any driver who causes the death of a person by rash and negligent driving and flees from the spot will be jailed for up to 10 years and/or fined.

Truck drivers protesting at SP Ring Rd near Ahmedabad Baroda express way Truck drivers protesting at SP Ring Road near Ahmedabad Baroda Express Way. (Express Photo)

There was no specific provision for hit-and-run cases in the Indian Penal Code and action

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Court action on Texas’ migrant arrest law leads to confusion at US-Mexico border

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A dizzying volley of courtroom maneuvers over a Texas law that would allow the state to arrest and deport people who entered the US illegally sowed confusion at the nation’s border with Mexico on Wednesday as sheriffs, police chiefs and migrants waited for direction.

Texas faced skeptical questioning during a hearing before a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that ended without a ruling, leaving the new law on hold for now. It was part of a flurry of activity that included a decision from the US Supreme Court that allowed the law to take effect for several hours Tuesday. And regardless of how the three-judge panel rules, the legal saga over Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest escalation to prevent illegal border crossings won’t be over.

Yolanis Campo, 42, who traveled from Colombia and crossed the Rio Grande to enter the US from Mexico with her 16-year-old daughter, recommended other migrants take another route because of the confusion over Texas’ law. She was processed by Border Patrol agents who released her with an ankle bracelet to pursue her immigration case.

“It’s more complicated because (federal authorities) tell us we can move

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I’m a City lawyer with autism. Here’s how I made the job work

Jonathan Andrews is an associate in law firm Reed Smith’s entertainment and media industry group. Neurodiversity Celebration Week runs March 18 to 24, and Financial News is featuring a host of stories from financial services to mark the occasion. Sign up to our newsletters for more.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week didn’t even exist when I first started my training contract back in 2017. It seems an opportunity to reflect on my journey through the legal profession to date.

Aged nine, I was diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum. But I was never raised to believe that this was something not to be discussed, or that made me less than anyone else. While it would of course bring challenges, being autistic should not hold me back from achieving what I set out to achieve.

It was in that vein that, when it came for me to consider my future career while at university, and I began applying to law firm events and open days, I also applied to open days specifically for applicants with disabilities (the term ‘neurodiversity’ not yet being widespread). Here, attendees were able to discuss adjustments and support on offer at law firms, and to hear directly from

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MEPs adopt new law banning greenwashing and misleading product information | News

The directive adopted today with 593 votes in favor, 21 against and 14 abstentions seeks to protect consumers from misleading marketing practices and help them make better purchasing choices. To achieve this, a number of problematic marketing habits related to greenwashing and the early obsolescence of goods will be added to the EU list of prohibited commercial practices.

More accurate and reliable advertising

Most importantly, the new rules aim to make product labeling clearer and more trustworthy by banning the use of general environmental claims like “environmentally friendly”, “natural”, “biodegradable”, “climate neutral” or “eco” without proof.

The use of sustainability labels will also now be regulated, given the confusion caused by their proliferation and failure to use comparative data. In the future, only sustainability labels based on official certification schemes or established by public authorities will be allowed in the EU.

Additionally, the directive will ban claims that a product has a neutral, reduced or positive impact on the environment because of emissions offsetting schemes.

Durability in focus

Another important objective of the new law is making producers and consumers focus more on the durability of goods. In the future, guarantee information has to be more visible and a new,

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