In recent news, the Supreme Court has agreed to take on an unusual case concerning whether states can prohibit characters in the video game Grand Theft Auto from possessing firearms. This decision follows the Fifth Circuit’s stark counter-opinion that such limitations cannot be imposed, leading to a contentious situation within the judiciary. For more information on this case, readers may refer to
CBS News.
In another high-profile verdict, Charlie Adelson was found guilty in the murder of law professor Dan Markel. More details on the trial and the outcome can be found in an article published by the
NY Times.
Meanwhile, Trump’s recent testimony proved predictably tumultuous. Highlights and analysis of the court appearance are available in this report by
CNN.
Financial news focuses on the recent bankruptcy filing by WeWork which ironically occurred just as flexible office space became a more pressing commercial need. A deeper dive into the circumstances and future implications of this bankruptcy is available at
Law360.
Inward-looking at our own industry, well-known law firms have shown a surprising lack of integration with Artificial Intelligence. This, however, is predicted to change as more technologies begin making their way into these companies. For a closer look at the present and future of AI in big law firms, consider this piece by
Bloomberg Law News.
Rounding out the updates, a case against Hormel regarding a bacon cooking patent was dismissed by the Supreme Court as ‘undercooked’. This decision can be read about in more detail in an article by
Reuters.