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fromAbove the Law
22 hours ago

Lawyer Tells Attorneys For Missing Child That They're 'Gonna Burn In Hell' - Above the Law

A lawyer for Camp Mystic made a controversial remark during a hearing related to a tragic flood that killed 27 people.
#mental-health
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
Healthcare

AG demands reforms at NY-Presbyterian after investigation reveals mental health patients left without permission | amNewYork

NewYork-Presbyterian must reform mental healthcare protocols and pay a $500,000 penalty after failing to protect vulnerable patients.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago
Social justice

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

AG demands reforms at NY-Presbyterian after investigation reveals mental health patients left without permission | amNewYork

NewYork-Presbyterian must reform mental healthcare protocols and pay a $500,000 penalty after failing to protect vulnerable patients.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
17 hours ago

3 Southern California residents sentenced in bear suit insurance fraud scheme

The suspects filed a claim with their insurance company, alleging that a bear had damaged the inside of their 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost at Lake Arrowhead.
California
#manslaughter
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Manslaughter trial told punch was 'defensive'

A football fan claims he threw a punch in self-defense, resulting in the death of another man during a night out in London.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Boston food

Man sentenced for Hyde Park killing; victim and defendant were 'life-long close friends'

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Manslaughter trial told punch was 'defensive'

A football fan claims he threw a punch in self-defense, resulting in the death of another man during a night out in London.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Boston food

Man sentenced for Hyde Park killing; victim and defendant were 'life-long close friends'

Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Turning Defense Into Offense - Above the Law

Jack Hughes' game-winning goal exemplifies a successful transition from defense to offense, paralleling patent litigators' proactive strategies against infringement allegations.
SF parents
fromDefector
2 days ago

The Killing That Won't Let Go | Defector

Grief persists indefinitely, and justice remains elusive for Steve Cornejo, who was shot and killed 21 years ago without the shooter facing charges.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

A single Epstein email shines a light on myths about American justice and art | Alex Duran

Jes Staley's email reflects a racist view on cultural pacification and the role of hip-hop in society.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Nanny 'probably sedated baby', coroner rules

A baby died after being given an antihistamine by a nanny, raising concerns about police investigation failures and lack of nanny regulation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Man pleads guilty in Lindsay, Ont., break-in case that caused self-defence firestorm | CBC News

Michael Kyle Breen pleaded guilty to breaking and entering, while the resident who confronted him faced initial charges that were later dropped.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How Cognitive and Social Forces Shape Medical Decisions

Medical decisions are influenced by how options are framed, presented, and the dynamics of the situation.
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 hours ago

Murder charges to be withdrawn in Kenneth Law case, lawyer says | CBC News

Crown prosecutors are withdrawing all 14 murder charges laid against Kenneth Law, who is accused of selling a toxic substance to individuals at risk of self-harm.
Law
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Yolo County Explosion Defendants Make Court Appearance

Six individuals have been indicted in connection with a fireworks explosion in Yolo County, with court appearances scheduled for the defendants, including former sheriff's lieutenant Sam Machado.
California
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Criminal wannabes even more dangerous than the pros

Ransomware is a significant current threat, targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare, causing immediate harm and financial losses.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Dissociation: Imagination and Error in Criminal Justice

Dissociation is a normal psychological process that aids creativity but can also lead to erroneous beliefs and interpretations in various fields.
Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Terrible shroud of sadness': jury finds mentally ill man not guilty of trying to murder brother

A Mullingar man was found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity after attacking his brother with a hammer and knife.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Orange County dental assistant sentenced for sexually assaulting 3 girl patients

A dental assistant was sentenced to 15 years to life for sexually assaulting three young patients.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Mental Health Attorneys and Psychiatric Interventions

Interventions are confrontations by family or friends to compel treatment, but they can lead to unexpected adverse events.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life, according to defense attorney Andrew Jezic.
US news
Law
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Michael Gaine murder accused warns solicitor of his injuries -'Don't be shocked when you see marks'

Michael Kelley, accused of murder, was injured in prison before his trial, indicating potential issues with inmate safety.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.15.26 - Above the Law

Kirkland earns significant revenue and hires a top lawyer from Wachtell for $80 million over three years.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life.
Law
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole player waives hearing in murder case

Webber allegedly shot Bradrick Michael Wells, 27, of Waldorf, after a heated argument, according to police charging documents.
US news
Law
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

DA sued for paying prosecutor not to work

A lawsuit claims Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen wastes taxpayer money by paying a prosecutor to stay home amid budget cuts.
Philosophy
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

You Can't Salvage A Bad Judge By Calling Them Postmodern - Above the Law

Postmodern analysis offers useful concepts for understanding contemporary disenchantment with traditional meaning systems, exemplified by judicial figures like Lawrence VanDyke who adopt unconventional approaches to legal writing.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.13.26 - Above the Law

White House ballroom construction has resumed, while various legal and corporate developments unfold across the country.
#kelsey-fitzsimmons
SF parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

'I had just lost everything': Kelsey Fitzsimmons testifies in her trial

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, is on trial for assault after being shot by a colleague while officers served a restraining order.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Closing arguments delivered in trial of Kelsey Fitzsimmons. Here's what happened.

Fitzsimmons is accused of assaulting a colleague before being shot by him during a restraining order service.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Why did Kelsey Fitzsimmons choose to have a judge decide her fate?

Kelsey Fitzsimmons is on trial for assault, with her fate decided by Judge Jeffrey T. Karp instead of a jury.
Law
fromTheregister
5 days ago

AI spread through law. Here's what happened next

AI's rapid advancements in coding are overshadowed by significant downsides, particularly in legal systems where hallucinations lead to unreliable outputs.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Insanity Plea Entered Days Before Trial Was Set to Start In Murder of SF Tech Worker Kimberly Wong

Scott Fisher changed his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder trial of Kimberly Wong, delaying proceedings for psychiatric assessments.
Law
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Kalshi wins temporary pause in Arizona criminal case | TechCrunch

Arizona's case against prediction market Kalshi faces a setback due to a temporary restraining order from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks | TechCrunch

In the lead up to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting in Canada last month, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar spoke to ChatGPT about her feelings of isolation and an increasing obsession with violence, according to court filings. The chatbot allegedly validated Van Rootselaar's feelings and then helped her plan her attack, telling her which weapons to use and sharing precedents from other mass casualty events.
Canada news
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
#lindsay-clancy
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Lindsay Clancy will admit to killing her children if trial is split into 2 parts, defense says

Lindsay Clancy's defense seeks to split her murder trial into two phases, focusing on culpability and sanity, after a previous request was denied.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Lindsay Clancy will admit to killing her children if trial is split into 2 parts, defense says

Lindsay Clancy's defense seeks to split her murder trial into two phases, focusing on culpability and sanity, after a previous request was denied.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

DA decides not to retry Galatolo case

Wagstaffe said he decided not to retry the remaining charges due to the high cost to San Mateo County taxpayers. He did not have an estimate as to how much a second trial would cost. Galatolo is facing 10 years in prison for the eight counts he was convicted of, which Wagstaffe says is a reasonable sentence, with or without the additional convictions.
California
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
#murder-trial
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Mangione, Manhattan DA release dueling arguments prior to evidence suppression decision | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's defense argues for suppression of evidence from his backpack in his murder trial for the killing of CEO Brian Thompson.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Mangione, Manhattan DA release dueling arguments prior to evidence suppression decision | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's defense argues for suppression of evidence from his backpack in his murder trial for the killing of CEO Brian Thompson.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Perp Walk Is The Point - Above the Law

The Justice Department sought to publicize an image of Don Lemon in handcuffs while prosecuting protesters and attempted to suppress public docket records.
#michael-jeffries
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO is fit for sex trafficking trial and he's funny, too, prison doctor tells judge

Michael Jeffries is deemed mentally fit to stand trial for sex trafficking, showing only mild cognitive impairment according to a prosecution psychologist.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO has dementia and could 'blurt out' during sex trafficking trial, defense to argue this week

Michael Jeffries faces a sex trafficking trial, claiming mental incompetence due to dementia and a traumatic brain injury.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO is fit for sex trafficking trial and he's funny, too, prison doctor tells judge

Michael Jeffries is deemed mentally fit to stand trial for sex trafficking, showing only mild cognitive impairment according to a prosecution psychologist.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO has dementia and could 'blurt out' during sex trafficking trial, defense to argue this week

Michael Jeffries faces a sex trafficking trial, claiming mental incompetence due to dementia and a traumatic brain injury.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Drug convictions bar lawyer from bench but not from practicing law

Felony drug convictions prevent lawyer from becoming a judge but allow him to continue practicing law in Montana.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

DOJ Lawyer Asks To Be Held In Contempt So She Can Sleep - Above the Law

The situation in Minnesota continues to prove an abject nightmare. The Trump administration continues to ignore and flagrantly undermine judges. If the administration put half as much effort into honoring its legal obligations as it places into attacking judges on social media, perhaps they wouldn't be staring down a massive staffing crisis - a crisis they're trying to resolve by asking people on Elon Musk's pornification site to sign up as AUSAs.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

Brooklyn man pleads insanity in killing of dad at luxury Irish hotel

A Brooklyn man pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity after being charged with murdering his father at a luxury Irish hotel.
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

How Evidence Matters in a Birth Injury Case - Social Media Explorer

In birth injury cases, the collection of evidence is crucial for establishing liability and demonstrating the extent of harm suffered by the child and family. Without sufficient evidence, it becomes challenging to prove that the injury was preventable and that the healthcare providers failed in their duty of care.
Law
Mental health
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Vermont has no facility for people incompetent to stand trial. Could that finally change?

A man found incompetent was released after hospital treatment and allegedly murdered Emily Hamman, exposing gaps in Vermont's forensic mental health custody options.
Law
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Judge Fines SF Public Defender For Turning Down Cases

SF Public Defender Mano Raju is hiring 36 new attorneys while facing contempt for turning down cases due to unmanageable caseloads.
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Misconduct by prosecution leads to reprieve for California killer once sentenced to life in prison

A state prisoner will be released in about five years after a 1988 murder case was compromised by prosecutorial misconduct, resulting in a reduced sentence.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Renee Good slaying should go before a judge and jury

Law enforcement and political leaders must be held accountable for abuses of power, injustice, and failures to protect rights and democratic institutions.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Man (39) pleads not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering grandfather in Donegal Gaeltacht

The accused was the victim of serious sexual abuse at the hands of a school caretaker when he was a child and has suffered with a litany of mental health difficulties since his teenage years.
Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
2 months ago

Split CAFC Says Disputed Aspects of Testimony by Doctor's Experts are for Jury to Parse

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision on Tuesday, January 20, concluding that a district court abused its discretion in granting motions to exclude two of Dr. Mark A. Barry's experts and granting judgment as a matter of law (JMOL) to DePuy Synthes Companies. The panel included Judges Stark, Taranto and Prost and Judge Stark dissented.
Intellectual property law
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Epstein lawyers discussed possibility of cooperation with prosecutors days before his death, files reveal

Epstein's attorneys and federal prosecutors met days before his jail death to discuss possible cooperation and a potential case resolution, with no specific proposal made.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

AI Didn't Replace Legal Judgment. It Exposed How Little We Teach It. - Above the Law

AI is not replacing legal judgment; it reveals gaps in how judgment is taught in legal education.
Law
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Man who murdered Garda Colm Horkan appeals conviction arguing State psychiatric evidence contradicted legal insanity test

Stephen Silver murdered Garda Colm Horkan with the garda's own gun and appeals his conviction based on psychiatric evidence contradicting the legal insanity test.
Law
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Absurd AI-Powered Lawsuits Are Causing Chaos in Courts, Attorneys Say, "Clogging the System" and Driving Up Costs

A Florida couple used generative AI to file escalating legal claims in an HOA fee dispute, eventually invoking RICO conspiracy allegations in hundreds of pages of increasingly unhinged court documents.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Expert witness in Lucy Letby trial did not reveal hospital investigation into his medical work

Police and prosecutors were not informed that a key expert witness in Lucy Letby's trial was under formal investigation for serious concerns in his medical work before he testified.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Fright Makes Right - See Also - Above the Law

The DOJ's actions against law firms, weakening of the Hatch Act, law school pipeline expansion efforts, and major scholarship funding represent significant shifts in legal institutions and governance structures.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Alexander brothers' defense team takes final swipe at victims' credibility in closing arguments after month-long trial | amNewYork

Defense attorneys for three luxury real estate brothers charged with sex trafficking argue accusers regret consensual encounters rather than experienced crimes, claiming insufficient evidence supports trafficking convictions.
Law
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Man who strangled his father at five-star Ballyfin resort found not guilty by reason of insanity

Henry McGowan was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity after strangling his father while suffering schizoaffective disorder.
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Premeditated but Psychotic?

Premeditation does not preclude legal insanity; planning can stem from psychosis, and evaluations assess whether mental illness causally produced the criminal act.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

AI And Expert Witnesses: Not Replacement, But A Strategic Imperative - Above the Law

AI augments expert testimony by enabling large-scale review, adversarial simulation, and strategic insight while requiring careful use to avoid credibility risks and exclusion.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Tomorrow: Tales From The Witness Stand - What 'Winning' Expert Testimony Looks Like - Above the Law

Effective expert testimony requires credibility, clear translation of jargon, strategic cross-examination, and preparation incorporating technology to persuade judges and juries.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Running Your Cases - Above the Law

They don't drive it. They don't manage it. They don't control it. They let it control them. And then one day, they look up and realize discovery closed last week, the client is asking why nobody has taken the key depo, the adjuster wants a status report "by the end of the day," and the partner is asking the question that makes your stomach drop: "Where are we on this file?"
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

On-Demand Webinar: What Winning Expert Testimony Looks Like - Above the Law

Effective expert testimony balances credibility with openness to opposing perspectives, clear translation of technical concepts for factfinders, and resilience under rigorous cross-examination.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Threading The Needle: How To Win The Case That Can't Be Won (At Least Not The Obvious Way) - Above the Law

Win messy cases by accepting client imperfection, avoiding absolutism, and focusing ruthlessly on the single pivotal issue that defines where responsibility ends.
Law
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Defense seeks to block videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims bias

Defense seeks to block viral graphic videos and courtroom cameras, arguing media coverage could taint jurors, while prosecutors press to keep proceedings open.
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is the Psychopathy Checklist Unsuitable for Court?

Experts should not rely solely on PCL-R scores in court because psychopathy labels and cultural misconceptions bias juries and misrepresent individuals.
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

The Role of Witnesses in Strengthening Your Injury Case - Social Media Explorer

Witnesses play a crucial role in personal injury cases, often serving as the backbone of the evidence presented in court. Their testimonies can provide essential context and details that may not be captured through physical evidence alone. In many instances, the accounts of witnesses can corroborate the claims made by the injured party, lending credibility to their narrative. This is particularly important in personal injury cases, where the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff. A strong witness can help
Law
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Opening shots miss the mark in Alexander brothers trial amNewYork

Three brothers face federal sex trafficking charges alleging a calculated pattern of drugging, rape, recording, and celebration of assaults using promises of luxury.
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