The Supreme Court is about to weigh in on the Fed's independence in a case that goes beyond Jerome Powell
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How ADX Florence actually works, according to a former supermax inmate
Eric King served almost two years at the federal super-maximum security prison ADX Florence in Colorado.
How 911 calls actually work, according to a former emergency dispatcher
Ricardo Martinez II explains how emergency calls are prioritized, why burnout is rising, and what callers can do to get help faster.
Why AI is becoming the hottest cost-cutting tool in corporate legal departments
Corporate legal teams are becoming eager adopters of AI tools that cut tasks from days to minutes.
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This consultant advised Big Law at McKinsey. Now Sequoia is backing his AI startup for in-house lawyers.
Nick Fleisher advised Big Law at McKinsey. Now the investor behind Harvey is backing his legal AI startup, Sandstone.
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A billionaire's life is on the auction block. The fire sale includes a Gilded Age mansion and a 15-room NYC penthouse.
Miles Guo was convicted of fraud. Now his formerly luxurious lifestyle is being broken down and sold for parts in bankruptcy court.
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2 lawyers are engaged in a bizarre power struggle over Nicolás Maduro
Barry Pollack represented Nicolás Maduro in court on Monday. Another attorney, Bruce Fein, says he's also the Venezuelan politician's lawyer.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sold his private jet
Sean Combs sold his private jet after raking in income by chartering it out, even while he was behind bars.
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Diary entries, text messages, and late-night emails: 9 revelations from newly unsealed court documents in Musk vs. Altman
Text messages, emails, and journal entries were part of a trove of documents unsealed in the legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman.
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Trump says he'll block defense contractor stock buybacks. Here's what his executive order actually does.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth now has leverage over defense contractors' financial decisions, from executive comp to shareholder payouts.
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Doctors are trying to save patients diagnosed by ChatGPT
Chatbots are making amateur lawyers and doctors out of everyone. The real professionals have second opinions about it.
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'Inside Edition' execs and talent made racist, sexist, antisemitic, and anti-Muslim comments, former producer says in a new lawsuit
A former staffer on "Inside Edition" claims he was fired after complaining about bias and misconduct. CBS denied his claims.
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Meet Barry Pollack, Nicolás Maduro's lawyer who also represented Julian Assange
Barry Pollack has a long track record of sensitive cases involving national security, and of defending corporate executives in criminal trials.
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Venture funds don't often make their top lawyer a partner. Menlo Ventures just did.
Menlo Ventures has elevated Deborah Carrillo, its general counsel and only in-house lawyer, to partner — a rare distinction inside a VC firm.
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'Hell on earth': Inside the Brooklyn jail reportedly housing Nicolás Maduro
Nicolás Maduro is reportedly in NYC's Metropolitan Detention Center, known for high-profile inmates like Luigi Mangioni and Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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Here are the bonuses lawyers ended 2025 with at top US firms
Top US law firms paid associates six-figure bonuses as they battle for talent.
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Meet the Elon Musk lawyer who's also literally a clown
Jaymie Parkkinen is a high-powered intellectual property lawyer facing off against Sam Altman by day — and a clown by night.
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On the menu for Luigi Mangione's Christmas in jail: a 'delicious' Cornish game hen
Luigi Mangione's Christmas menu includes what an ex-detainee said is the best jailhouse meal all year. Brian Thompson's family waits for closure.
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Jeffrey Epstein's wills listed former bank CEOs and other Wall Street figures as possible estate executors
Jeffrey Epstein's wills named figures like Larry Summers and Jes Staley as possible executors, DOJ files show.
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JPMorgan wants out of paying the rest of Charlie Javice's legal bills — $161 seafood towers and all
JPMorgan Chase claims lawyers for Charlie Javice invoiced pointless work and outrageous expenses.
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Why are visa workers getting stuck overseas? Here's what to know.
Extending an H-1B visa used to mean a quick trip abroad. Now it can mean getting stranded, as consular officers review applicants' social-media posts.
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Up in smoke: Inside New York City's chaotic crackdown on unlicensed weed shops
America's largest city wanted to get rid of illegal weed shops. Then came the SWAT teams.
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5 things we learned from the latest Epstein files drop
The Justice Department released new documents related to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday.
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Steve Bannon discussed using an obscure legal tactic to join Jeffrey Epstein's legal team
The arrangement could explain why Steve Bannon's 15 hours of Jeffrey Epstein footage haven't seen the light of day.
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New H-1B visa rules upgrade some lottery applicants — and squeeze out others
New H-1B visa rules favor Big Tech's big salaries, limiting opportunities for startups and entry-level applicants in the job market.
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House Democrats share new Epstein photos featuring Sergey Brin and Bill Gates
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including some showing him with powerful people.
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HR giant SHRM faces a new discrimination lawsuit
The plaintiff alleges SHRM, the nation's largest HR trade group, wrongly revoked a job offer over a service dog.
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Some of SHRM's largest affiliates stress independence after $11.5 million discrimination verdict
Affiliates of the world's largest HR trade group reaffirmed their independence in the wake of a discrimination judgment.
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Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, will be charged with first-degree murder in his parents' deaths
Nick Reiner is set to be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of his parents, director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
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Brooklyn man, 23, is charged in $15 million Coinbase 'customer-care' scheme
Ronald Spektor, 23, has been charged with impersonating a Coinbase customer care representative to trick victims into turning over their passwords.
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Trump sues the BBC for $10 billion, alleging defamation over January 6 documentary
The defamation lawsuit's allegations focus on the footage of President Donald Trump's January 6, 2021, speech.
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New York sues 'Grinch' UPS, alleging millions in withheld pay from seasonal holiday workers
"UPS built its holiday business on the backs of workers who were not paid for their time and labor," New York AG Letitia James said.
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Judge expresses skepticism toward Epstein victim lawsuit against big banks alleging they facilitated sex-trafficking
The Jeffrey Epstein victims' lawsuits resembled two others, against JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank, which settled for hundreds of millions.
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Harvey CEO shares his advice to young lawyers — and those considering pivoting into legal tech
Harvey CEO Winston Weinberg said AI won't changes what it makes an incredible lawyer.
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Netflix paid $55 million for a 'visionary' sci-fi epic that was never finished. We saw a glimpse of it at the director's criminal trial.
Carl Rinsch was found guilty of defrauding Netflix when he went on a spending spree instead of finishing "White Horse." We got some of the footage.
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War of the words: Why Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing is more than a fight over a backpack
A fight over words like "execution," "manifesto" and "Faraday" is the undercard bout at Luigi Mangione's ongoing evidence-suppression hearing in NYC.
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How can lawyers stop AI's hallucinations? More AI, of course.
Law firms can't stop lawyers from tinkering with chatbots, so they're adding hallucination detectors.
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Guilty on all counts: Jury convicts Netflix director Carl Rinsch in $11 million fraud case
Prosecutors accused Carl Rinsch, who directed the Keanu Reeves-starring "47 Ronin," of fraud after an ambitious sci-fi Netflix project collapsed.
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Hollywood post-production firm tied to Al Pacino project files for Chapter 11 after parent company touted $1B financing
Gold Tree Studios filed for Chapter 11, months after its parent company announced a $1 billion financing deal intended to grow the studio.
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'I would never spend $11 million in 5 weeks': Netflix director takes the stand in criminal fraud trial
Carl Rinsch, the director behind "Ronin 47" with Keanu Reeves, took the stand in his own defense. He faces up to 90 years in prison if convicted.
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SHRM, the world's largest HR group, has been hit with an $11.5 million verdict in a racial discrimination lawsuit
A jury found the HR trade organization liable for racial discrimination and retaliation against a former employee.
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'Get all that Hermes stuff now': Netflix director accused of $11 million fraud rushed to buy luxury goods, texts show
Netflix director Carl Rinsch purchased a Swedish mattress that a trial witness said comes with a "bed doctor" who visits your house to massage it.
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The New York Times sues Perplexity, claiming it has lifted its content without permission
The New York Times says Perplexity, an AI search startup, lifted its copyrighted stories for its AI search tool in a new lawsuit.
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Harvey's $8 billion question: How much money does it actually save lawyers?
Legal tech startup Harvey this year has bagged $760 million in funding. But hard metrics on ROI remain elusive for law firms that use it.
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How Guantanamo Bay actually works, according to a former detainee
Mohamedou Ould Slahi recounts 15 years at Guantanamo, describing the torture, daily life, and his journey toward justice and reconciliation.
A Ferrari and over 480 takeout orders: FBI details spending spree of Netflix director in $11 million fraud case
Netflix earmarked $11 million to finish a futuristic sci-fi show. Prosecutors say director Carl Rinsch used it for cars and a lot of Uber Eats.
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Jury hears how Netflix director lost a fortune on options trades — days after streamer sent him $11M for 'visionary' show
In the weeks after Netflix wired him $11M, director Carl Eric Rinsch made so many failed, seven-figure option bets that his broker tried to stop him.
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Doctor who gave Matthew Perry ketamine was sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison
Salvador Plasencia was found guilty of selling ketamine to Matthew Perry despite knowing the actor's documented history of drug addiction.
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Jeffrey Epstein's estate fights to shield over 250 emails with top Goldman Sachs lawyer
A new court filing indicates Kathryn Ruemmler, now the top Goldman Sachs lawyer, communicated with Jeffrey Epstein about sex assault lawsuits.
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