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New ‘A.I. lawyer’ analyzes your emails to find moneysaving loopholes
This newly launched email system scans through your inbox looking for ways to save you time and money. Here's how it works.
In New York, it's now a crime to advertise short-term apartment listings on Airbnb
The governor of New York has signed a law that levies steep fees on property owners who advertise short-term rentals.
New California law makes using a phone while driving a bigger no-no than it already is
Signed into law by California Gov. Jerry Brown, Assembly Bill 1785 looks to further curtail phone use while driving.
New report suggests that forensic evidence is flawed and far from bulletproof
As per a new report from the PCAST, "much of the most common analysis used in criminal trials doesn't meet scientific standards."
Law students in the U.K. will will dive head first into virtual reality murder case
The U.K.’s University of Westminster created an Oculus Rift virtual reality sim to help them study cases.
Century-old law firm Baker & Hostetler just ‘hired’ an AI attorney to help its human lawyers
One of America's biggest law firms has officially employed an AI attorney called Ross to help its human lawyers build and defend legal cases.
The majority of Airbnb hosts are violating San Francisco laws
According to a new report, over 25 percent of homes in San Francisco listed on Airbnb are in violation of the city's laws.
Proposed Utah legislation would allow cops to shoot down drones
Utah is not fooling around when it comes to drones. A recently introduced bill would designate certain drone activity as aerial trespassing.
‘Let’s Play’ enters the public domain as USPTO kills Sony’s trademark attempt
The USPTO has updated its rejection of Sony's recent "Let's Play" trademark request, essentially rendering the phrase part of the public domain.
Why are self-driving cars getting in crashes? They're too good at following the law
According to a new report from Bloomberg, self-driving vehicles have a crash rate that is twice as high as those involving humans because they're too good at obeying the law.
Judge dismisses Wikimedia v. NSA lawsuit, says plaintiff arguments are based on speculation
The Wikimedia foundation has officially filed suit against the NSA in hopes of dismantling the agency's mass surveillance programs.
Diane Keaton, Jude Law to star in HBO’s The Young Pope
Movie actors Diane Keaton and Jude Law will both star in an upcoming HBO series called The Young Pope, with Law in the title role and Keaton as a nun
Cops use new detector like radar for bike-buzzers
26 states have a legal a minimum passing space between drivers and cyclists. Now there's an mod that mounts to bike handlebars and shows passing distances.
With activities for all to see, courts could use social media exploits as evidence
Most people on social media share aspects of their lives with their family and friends. However, social media could be used against you, lawyers say.
Rooftops on new commercial buildings in France must have plants or solar panels
A new law in France requires rooftops on new buildings constructed in commercial zones to be partially covered in plants or solar panels.
