The world of legal news is forever dynamic, as evidenced by the updates provided today, December 20, 2023. Several noteworthy events caught the attention of legal professionals across the globe.
In the latest development concerning former U.S. President Trump, the Colorado Supreme Court has disqualified him from the presidential ballot. This decision was expected as the trial court’s argument hinged on the premise that “the presidency is the only government office that is not held by an officer.” Legal minds are now keenly anticipating the U.S. Supreme Court’s argument in favor of Trump, while also speculating on how Chief Justice John Roberts will manoeuvre this intricately knotted issue. For a more comprehensive digest on this occurrence, you may visit The Guardian.
On international shores, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that AI cannot be considered a patent inventor, presenting a clear directive on the matter Law360 provides an insightful analysis of this ruling.
Elite law firm WilmerHale has undertaken an investigation of the tumultuous weekend that saw OpenAI temporarily expel Sam Altman, only to then change its stance. For an in-depth glimpse into the ensuing investigational process, click here.
In current bar examination news, Kentucky and Nebraska have adopted new examinations, making them part of a growing list of states updating their bar assessment methods. Reuters provides a detailed breakdown of this development here.
Last but not least, public court records in New Mexico are slated to make a comeback post the litigation between New Mexico and Courthouse News Service (CNS). Find the complete story at this link.