In a collection of items today from the legal world:
Firstly, according to a recent viral TikTok video, Law students seem to be the landslides in the clubbing scene, which raises unconventional views about their social behavior, notably in the entertainment context.
Secondly, in a startling defamation case, a lawyer has taken legal actions against Harvard. Although the reason seems unlikely, it is reported in the Daily Report Online’s recent news feature.
Next up, the Washington Post reports that the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) stands accused of fabricating plaintiffs, a serious claim highlighting potential issues in the legal community.
In political legal news, Trump is apparently unable to delay his trial due to his financial difficulties, as brought out by Law360.
As a reminder to all, it seems necessary still to warn against attempting to harm lawyers, as highlighted in a case by Roll on Friday.
Shira Scheindlin, a well-respected figure in the legal industry, has moved to Boies Schiller, as covered in the New York Law Journal.
Reflecting on the constant threat of shutdowns, the longest-serving clerk gives an interesting viewpoint in a feature at Bloomberg Law News.
Lastly, Reuters reports on a lawsuit against OpenAI which seeks to determine if AI training can indeed amount to a copyright violation; a case that may significantly impact technology law developments in the future.