Michael Cohen Used Fake Cases Cited by A.I. to Seek an End to Court Supervision
Donald Trump’s former fixer had sought an early end to court supervision after his 2018 campaign finance conviction. He enlisted the help of Google Bard. More details
Category Archives: Decisions and Verdicts
Michael D. Cohen’s Lawyer Cited Cases That May Not Exist, Judge Says
Mr. Cohen, the onetime fixer for former President Donald J. Trump, went to prison after pleading guilty to campaign finance violations. He wants the court to end his supervised release. More details
Silicon Valley Shrugs Off Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial
Tech investors lauded Mr. Bankman-Fried and helped fund his FTX crypto exchange. The tech industry has since done what it does best: move on. More details
Fugees’ Pras Says Lawyer Used A.I. for ‘Ineffectual’ Defense
Prakazrel Michel was convicted in April in an illegal foreign influence scheme. In a motion for a new trial, he said his lawyer’s closing argument was “frivolous.” More details
As Fight Over A.I. Artwork Unfolds, Judge Rejects Copyright Claim
A federal judge dismissed an inventor’s attempt to copyright artwork produced by an image generator he designed. But more legal challenges are on the way. More details
ChatGPT Lawyers Are Ordered to Consider Seeking Forgiveness
Steven A. Schwartz and Peter LoDuca must pay a fine and send letters to judges named in a brief filled with fiction, a judge ordered. More details
The Guilt of Putting Down Your Pet
Readers describe the decisions at the end of their pet’s lives. Also: A.I. in the courts; book bans; Africa’s elephants; math and beauty. More details
Was the Alex Murdaugh Guilty Verdict Too Hasty?
Readers discuss the speed with which a jury convicted Alex Murdaugh of murder. Also: Safeguards for A.I.; appreciating Joe Biden; loyalty programs. More details