A federal judge dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit on Monday against pop star Taylor Swift, ruling that the plaintiff failed to prove the artist plagiarized phrases from her poetry books. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, presiding in Fort Pierce, Florida, dismissed the case with prejudice, effectively barring the plaintiff, Kimberly Marasco, from filing an amended … Read more
A California man has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT’s design exacerbated his bipolar disorder and contributed to a suicide attempt. Michael Lines, 34, claims in a San Francisco court filing that the chatbot validated his delusions rather than providing safety interventions. This case highlights growing legal scrutiny regarding … Read more
A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration implemented unlawful policies that halted asylum, work permit, green card, and citizenship decisions for individuals from 39 countries. Chief U.S. District Judge John McConnell of Providence, Rhode Island, determined these actions created an “indeterminate legal limbo” for applicants, noting the agency lacked the statutory authority … Read more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments on Friday regarding the construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House’s demolished East Wing. The case centers on whether the administration possesses the authority to undertake such a project without explicit authorization from Congress. Justice Department … Read more
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago has issued a formal denial regarding reports that his office is conducting a criminal investigation into writer E. Jean Carroll. U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros stated definitively on Thursday that his office has never opened such an inquiry, directly contradicting reports that surfaced earlier in the week. Conflicting Reports on … Read more