Oklahoma man convicted of murdering wife, burning body

Oklahoma man convicted of murdering wife, burning body

Dayan Banks murdered his estranged wife, Tamera Lynn Ellison Banks, and burned the body with the help of his mistress, Lauren Ann Jackson, authorities said. (Mug shot: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)... Read more »
Generative AI already is making an impact on legal research and writing

Generative AI already is making an impact on legal research and writing

Lawyers who expect generative artificial intelligence to significantly impact the practice of law see some of the greatest potential in legal research and writing. In August, a LexisNexis Legal & Professional study... Read more »
Man who beat girlfriend with tire iron sentenced by judge

Man who beat girlfriend with tire iron sentenced by judge

Rico Funderburk was sentenced to 80 years in prison after he beat his girlfriend with a tire iron, a socket wrench and a baseball bat, causing traumatic injuries in Horry County, South... Read more »
Generative AI already is making an impact on legal research and writing

Will generative AI alleviate burnout or make lawyers more miserable?

The PC, smartphone, email and the internet. History is littered with examples of how hot new technologies meant to make us more productive led to unintended consequences, including stress and burnout. When... Read more »
Generative AI already is making an impact on legal research and writing

Criminal justice startups tap into generative AI’s early promise

Devshi Mehrotra and Leslie Jones-Dove co-founded JusticeText in 2019 to try to level the playing field for overworked public defenders combing through video depositions, police interviews and bodycam footage, creating an artificial... Read more »
Man assaults girlfriend after argument: Cops

Man assaults girlfriend after argument: Cops

Alexander N. Fanjul (Palm Beach Police Dept.) A 38-year-old heir to one of the largest sugar-producing companies in the country was arrested this week for allegedly beating a woman in a fit... Read more »
Generative AI already is making an impact on legal research and writing

Law schools consider post-ChatGPT coursework

ChatGPT’s unveiling sparked conversations among law faculty, with opinions ranging from banning GPT platforms in certain classes to encouraging experimentation to reconsidering law school pedagogy, professors contacted by the ABA Journal say.... Read more »
Generative AI already is making an impact on legal research and writing

Lawyers trying to increase access to justice see promise in generative AI

For lawyers working to close the justice gap, generative artificial intelligence could be a real game changer. According to a 2022 study by the Legal Services Corp., 92% of low-income Americans’ civil... Read more »
Man convicted of shooting barbershop owner

Man convicted of shooting barbershop owner

Alonzo “Zo” Wiley (Photo from his Facebook page) A Louisiana man was convicted of killing a barbershop owner, shooting him three times, then covering his head with a pillow and shooting him... Read more »
Generative AI already is making an impact on legal research and writing

When it comes to using generative AI and contracts, the devil is in the details

Riding the waves of ChatGPT’s explosive entrance in late 2022, a host of vendors have developed generative artificial intelligence-powered tools for use throughout the contract life cycle. “It is not often in... Read more »
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