New York

Crypto founder who allegedly staged his death is at center of class action lawsuit

The founders of a cryptocurrency project called Zerebro have been accused of promoting fake artificial intelligence, manipulating token markets, and staging one of their deaths to draw attention away from mounting questions over insider trading.

Feb 11, 2026 10:34 AM CST

Judge blocks California’s ban on federal agents wearing face masks; badges still required

A federal judge has blocked a California law that would ban federal immigration agents from masking their faces but will require them to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number, the Associated Press reports.

Feb 11, 2026 10:01 AM CST

Frustrated judge tosses case with fake AI citations, references to Ray Bradbury’s ‘Fahrenheit 451’

References to author Ray Bradbury’s 1953 dystopian book Fahrenheit 451, fake citations and “out-of-left-field” references to ancient libraries has prompted a New York federal judge to terminate a case because of a lawyer’s repeated misuse of artificial intelligence.

Feb 9, 2026 10:31 AM CST

Should AI companies be held liable for deepfakes? Plaintiffs in new suits say yes

Amid the increasing spread of deepfakes, plaintiffs in recent litigation are shifting their focus to artificial intelligence companies.

Feb 4, 2026 11:09 AM CST

Patient awarded $2M by jury in malpractice suit over gender-care surgery

In a legal first, a jury in New York has awarded $2 million in damages to a patient who received gender-affirming surgery as a minor.

Feb 4, 2026 9:24 AM CST

Judge traveled, socialized with lawyers appearing in her court, investigation reveals

A New York judge socialized and traveled internationally with multiple attorneys who appeared in her court in violation of laws requiring judges to be impartial, a state investigation has found.

Feb 3, 2026 9:50 AM CST

Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty in case of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

NEW YORK—Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty over charges of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, a federal judge ruled Friday.

Jan 30, 2026 11:47 AM CST

True-crime doc exposes generations of family secrets

The Secrets We Bury isn’t your typical slick, serialized HBO Max drama, soaked in prestige and production. Nor is it a standard, gritty courtroom thriller with smoking guns and snappy objections. Ultimately, it’s a true-crime documentary with a side of familial psychoanalysis and basement excavation, topped with a helping of psychic readings and communion with the dead.

Jan 29, 2026 12:22 PM CST

Record number of trade secret case filed in 2025, new report says

An all-time high of 1,500 federal cases regarding trade secrets were filed in 2025, nine years after the enactment of the Defend Trade Secrets Act in 2016, according to a new report.

Jan 29, 2026 9:53 AM CST

Jurors are as attentive, engaged during online proceedings as those in courtroom, study finds

As more courts turn to remote proceedings, a new study has found that jurors who deliberate online may be just as attentive, engaged and fair-minded as those who meet face-to-face, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Jan 29, 2026 9:40 AM CST

Crypto platform accused of trying to intimidate lawyers suing it

A cryptocurrency platform being sued in New York is now accused of trying to intimidate the lawyers representing the plaintiffs in the case against them, according to Law.com.

Jan 23, 2026 10:22 AM CST

Are lawyers ‘extra careful’ about avoiding hallucinated cases? No, insurance coverage attorney says

For the past year and a half, Dan D. Kohane has been writing LinkedIn posts about judges’ opinions blasting—and often sanctioning—lawyers who filed court briefs replete with AI-hallucinated cases.

Jan 22, 2026 11:48 AM CST

Understanding women in their lives is important for men’s happiness, divorce lawyer says in new book

In Passion and Power: A Life in Three Worlds, Harriet Newman Cohen chronicles her journey as a divorce lawyer, with clients including actress Linda Lavin, actor Laurence Fishburne and many other celebrities. Cohen recently talked with the ABA Journal about her book, which is available Feb. 5.

Jan 21, 2026 9:19 AM CST

Eli Manning will headline Legalweek tech conference this year

Former professional football quarterback Eli Manning has accomplished a lot in his storied career. And now, he can add keynote speaker to his extensive resumé.

Jan 13, 2026 11:21 AM CST

Let’s Talk About Copyrights: Salt-N-Pepa suit over ownership of master recordings dismissed

Hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa’s case against UMG Recordings was dismissed Thursday by a New York federal judge who said relevant agreements between the parties fail to show that the rap icons ever owned the copyrights for several of the group's most popular songs.

Jan 9, 2026 11:23 AM CST