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There's evidence that AI has downsides for the legal industry

by Matt Levin
Jul 19, 2023
Paralegals and lawyers worry about their job security. Visual and audio evidence could get more expensive to authenticate.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, which makes ChatGPT, testifies before a Senate panel in May. Artificial intelligence may reduce employment in the legal field and disrupt how practitioners verify facts.
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What U.S. businesses should know about China’s anti-foreign sanctions law

by Jennifer Pak
Jul 27, 2021
U.S. businesses in China are advised to audit supply chains and revisit contracts.
When the U.S. blacklists Chinese companies, it's relatively straightforward for American businesses: just cut ties. But China’s new anti-foreign sanctions law complicates things a bit more.
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What economic powers does Trump have at his disposal?

by Janet Nguyen
Sep 9, 2019
Trump has already invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Presidential powers don’t stop there.
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Investors finance lawsuits for potentially big returns

by Bradley George
Nov 22, 2018
The practice of advancing portions of expected personal injury settlements to plaintiffs draws scrutiny from states.
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Some performers say "Fortnite" is stealing their dances and should share the wealth

by Molly Wood
Oct 2, 2018
Can you copyright a dance move?
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The EU’s proposed copyright rules could upend the internet economy

by Molly Wood
Sep 14, 2018
Could this be the beginning of the end of internet memes?
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Someone probably owns most of the things you say

by Janet Nguyen and David Brancaccio
Feb 15, 2018
And that's a problem for people naming new businesses.
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Congress debates easing regulations on self-driving cars

by Adam Allington
Jul 19, 2017
The measure would be the first significant federal legislation aimed at speeding self-driving cars to market.
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The city of Flint is broke, but its water system still needs expensive repairs

by Annie Baxter
Jun 14, 2017
A half-dozen Michigan state officials now face criminal charges for their role in the Flint water crisis. The state cut subsidies for Flint water in March, leaving residents to pay for their water at one of the highest rates in the country. Though the city’s water now meets federal quality standards for lead and copper, […]
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Yes, those sexual harassment training videos are terrible

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 30, 2017
Even the government agrees.
Workplace culture has evolved, but sexual harassment training has changed little over the years.
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