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Why GCs Should Approach AI With Both Excitement and Skepticism: Balancing Innovation and Risk in 2025

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Why GCs Should Approach AI With Both Excitement and Skepticism: Balancing Innovation and Risk in 2025

General counsels (GCs) stand at the epicenter of a technological revolution that’s reshaping corporate America. Artificial intelligence promises to slash legal workloads and supercharge decision-making, but one wrong move could unleash compliance nightmares or ethical quagmires. As AI tools flood boardrooms, GCs must navigate this double-edged sword with sharp-eyed optimism tempered by unflinching caution. Why … Read more

Judge Moves to Dismiss RICO Case Against KuCoin and Chainalysis: Crypto Investors’ Claims Deemed Too Speculative in Landmark Ruling

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Judge Moves to Dismiss RICO Case Against KuCoin and Chainalysis: Crypto Investors’ Claims Deemed Too Speculative in Landmark Ruling

A federal magistrate judge in Manhattan has recommended tossing a high-stakes RICO lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin and blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, ruling that investors’ allegations of a racketeering conspiracy to launder stolen digital assets rely on “speculative leaps” rather than concrete evidence. The decision, if adopted by the district court, could shield the defendants … Read more

ABA Considers Repeal of Diversity Standard

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ABA Considers Repeal of Diversity Standard

ABA Weighs Repeal of Diversity Standard Amid Trump Pressure: Law Schools Face Uncertain Future in 2026 The American Bar Association is on the brink of a seismic shift, with its accreditation arm poised to extend a suspension of its long-standing diversity standard through 2026, amid fierce pushback from the Trump administration and Republican state leaders. … Read more

Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at ChatGPT, Deceptive Subject Lines and Protein Products

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Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at ChatGPT, Deceptive Subject Lines and Protein Products

Litigation Trends to Watch in 2025: ChatGPT’s Dark Side, Deceptive Email Hooks, and Protein Powder Perils Imagine opening your inbox to a “Free Gift Inside!” email that leads to a sales pitch, or blending a protein shake touted as a muscle miracle, only to learn it’s laced with heavy metals—or worse, chatting with an AI … Read more

Insurers Pursue RICO Case Against Lawyers, Litigation Funders and Medical Providers

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Insurers Pursue RICO Case Against Lawyers, Litigation Funders and Medical Providers

Insurers Escalate RICO War on Fraud: Lawyers, Funders, and Doctors Named in Multi-Million Dollar Suits Targeting Staged Accidents A wave of federal lawsuits under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is exposing a shadowy network allegedly bilking U.S. insurers out of millions through staged injuries, bogus treatments, and aggressive litigation financing. As construction … Read more

SEC, DOJ Work to ‘Ramp Up’ as Staff Return After Record Shutdown.

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SEC, DOJ Work to ‘Ramp Up’ as Staff Return After Record Shutdown.

SEC, DOJ Ramp Up Operations as Staff Return After Record Government Shutdown: Crypto ETF Backlogs and DOJ Probes in Focus The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are racing to restore full operations after a record-breaking government shutdown that furloughed thousands and stalled critical probes, with agency heads vowing an … Read more

NordVPN Accused of Deceptive Subscription Practices in Class Action

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NordVPN Accused of Deceptive Subscription Practices in Class Action

NordVPN Class Action Lawsuit Explodes: Deceptive Auto-Renewal Traps Users in Costly Subscriptions Amid Rising VPN Complaints Imagine snagging a killer deal on a VPN for your next binge-watch marathon or remote work session, only to wake up months later to mystery charges draining your account—thanks to sneaky auto-renewals buried in fine print. That’s the gut-punch … Read more

Consumer Class Action Alleges Bank of America Payment Schedule Doesn’t Adjust Midcycle

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Consumer Class Action Alleges Bank of America Payment Schedule Doesn’t Adjust Midcycle

Bank of America Hit with Class Action: Automatic Payments Fail to Adjust Midcycle, Sparking Duplicate Charges Outrage A furious consumer has launched a class action lawsuit against Bank of America this week, claiming the bank’s rigid automatic payment system refuses to tweak schedules when users pay off balances early—triggering unwanted double dips that sting wallets … Read more

Downstate NY Federal Courts to Limit Friday Operations Because of Government Shutdown

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Downstate NY Federal Courts to Limit Friday Operations Because of Government Shutdown

Government Shutdown Impacts Downstate NY Federal Courts The ongoing U.S. government shutdown, now in its seventh week since starting on October 1, 2025, is forcing significant operational cutbacks in federal courts nationwide, including those in downstate New York. Specifically, the Southern District of New York (SDNY, covering Manhattan and surrounding areas) and the Eastern District … Read more

OCA Argues New York’s Equal Rights Act Isn’t Enforceable, Countering Judge’s Age Discrimination Lawsuit

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OCA Argues New York’s Equal Rights Act Isn’t Enforceable, Countering Judge’s Age Discrimination Lawsuit

New York Judges Sue Over Age Cap: OCA Claims Equal Rights Act Can’t Touch Judicial Retirement Rules In a bold courtroom showdown that’s got legal eagles buzzing, three New York judges over 70 are fighting mandatory retirement rules, arguing the state’s Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) wipes out age caps in the judiciary. But the Office … Read more

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