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courts-and-crime5 hours ago

Confidentiality Forces Ex-Lawyer to Quit Nick Reiner Case

Alan Jackson, Nick Reiner’s defense attorney, says he had to withdraw from the first-degree murder case due to legal and ethical restrictions and will not discuss the reasons or retainer; he indicated circumstances beyond both his and Reiner’s control forced the split, and he maintains that Reiner is not guilty of murder under California law. The case follows the Los Angeles killings of Rob and Michele Reiner and Nick’s initial murder charge, tied to an incident at Conan O’Brien’s home the night prior.

entertainment17 hours ago

Alan Jackson: 'Something Happened' Led to Withdrawal From Nick Reiner Case

Hollywood power lawyer Alan Jackson says on the Hot Mics With Billy Bush podcast that he cannot explain why he abruptly withdrew from Nick Reiner’s murder case due to legal and ethical restrictions. Reiner is now represented by a public defender, with a Feb. 23 arraignment scheduled. Prosecutors allege Reiner killed his parents in December 2025; Jackson’s Jan. 7 remarks cited circumstances beyond his control and confidentiality, while he declined to speculate about money or other reasons.

crime19 hours ago

Ex-Lawyer Cites Confidentiality in Nick Reiner Case After Quitting

Nick Reiner’s former lawyer, Alan Jackson, says he quit the case citing confidential information and won’t comment on his client’s guilt, stressing his commitment to Nick’s constitutional defense. Reiner was arrested after his parents’ murder in December 2025 and faces two counts of murder with a multiple-murder special circumstance, held without bail with potential life in prison or the death penalty if convicted. Jackson says he joined the case immediately after the news broke and declined to discuss retainer details.

sports6 months ago

NFL and NFLPA allegedly concealed collusion findings amid labor disputes

The NFL and NFLPA secretly agreed to keep an arbitration ruling about league efforts to limit guaranteed player contracts, including collusion allegations involving NFL leadership, confidential. The 61-page decision, which revealed that NFL executives urged owners to restrict guaranteed money, was kept from players until leaked by a podcast, prompting the NFLPA to appeal the decision and question the union's transparency and leadership.

legal-news1 year ago

"Trump Wins Right to Sue Niece Over NY Times Article, Court Rules"

A New York state appeals court ruled that Donald Trump can sue his niece, Mary Trump, for allegedly violating confidentiality provisions by providing information to the New York Times for its 2018 investigation into his finances. The court found a substantial legal basis for the claim but indicated that Trump might only be entitled to minimal damages. Mary Trump's lawyers argue that the lawsuit is a strategic attempt to silence her and that she provided valuable public information.

technology1 year ago

"Apple Sues Former Engineer for Leaking Disliked Products and Journal App Details"

Apple has filed a lawsuit against former software engineer Andrew Aude for leaking information about secret projects, including the new Journal app and the Vision Pro, to journalists. Aude allegedly shared over 1,400 Signal messages with a Wall Street Journal reporter and over 10,000 text messages with a journalist from The Information using his company-issued iPhone. Apple seeks $25,000 in damages, claiming that Aude's leaks were purposeful and that he still poses a security risk to the company despite being fired.

technology1 year ago

"Apple's Legal Battle: Former Employee Accused of Leaking iPhone Apps and Attempting to Sabotage Products"

Apple is suing its former employee Andrew Aude for allegedly leaking sensitive information about Apple products and policies to the media and employees at other tech companies over a five-year period. The lawsuit alleges that Aude used his Apple-issued work iPhone to leak information about more than a half-dozen Apple products and policies, including its then-unannounced Journal app and Vision Pro headset. Apple is seeking damages in excess of $25,000 and claims that Aude's actions impeded its ability to surprise and delight with its latest products.

religion2 years ago

Unveiling the Synod on Synodality: Confidentiality, Analysis, and Inspiration

Delegates at the Synod on Synodality are bound to confidentiality and discretion, preventing them from sharing their personal interventions with the public. The Vatican is also withholding the identities of delegates addressing the assembly each day and the members of each working group. The confidentiality requirement aims to ensure freedom of expression and the serenity of discernment. Pope Francis emphasized the importance of listening and called for a "fast" from public speech during the Synod. The communication about the Synod's proceedings is managed by a Commission for Information, which provides summaries of discussions.

religion2 years ago

Unveiling the Synod on Synodality: Confidentiality, Narratives, and Insights

Delegates at the Synod on Synodality are required to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding their own interventions and those of other participants, with the Vatican communications office withholding the identities of speakers and working group members. Breaking the confidentiality regulations does not result in punishment but requires personal discernment. Pope Francis emphasized the importance of listening and called for a "fast" from public speech during the synod. The Commission for Information manages communication about the synod's progress, while official press briefings provide summaries of discussions. Topics discussed so far include the suffering of the Church, seminary formation, the Eucharist, and the Church's presence in the digital age. The atmosphere at the synod has been described as one of joy.

legal2 years ago

Trump's Deposition in Lawsuit Against Cohen to Remain Confidential, Federal Judge Rules

A federal judge has issued a protective order to keep the forthcoming deposition of former President Donald Trump in his $500 million lawsuit against Michael Cohen confidential. The judge ordered that both the transcript and video of the deposition be kept under wraps until he determines which evidence in the case will be made public. The civil lawsuit alleges that Cohen violated attorney-client confidentiality, and Trump is seeking damages. The hearing revealed how evidence presented in this case could impact Trump's other legal battles, and Trump's attorney argued for the confidentiality of documents related to Trump's relationship with Cohen and other personal matters. Cohen's attorney argued that the information was a matter of public concern and had already been widely covered. The judge will further consider the issues before the parties meet again in August.

technology2 years ago

Google cautions employees against using its AI chatbot Bard

Google has warned its employees against sharing confidential information with AI chatbots, including its own creation, Bard. The conversations with AI chatbots are stored and can be accessed by human workers, which can lead to privacy issues. AI language models often train on the data submitted to them, which can result in sharing information submitted by one user with other users. Google has updated its Bard privacy notice page to advise users not to include information that can be used to identify them or others in their conversations with Bard.

technology2 years ago

Apple Prohibits Employee Use of ChatGPT to Prevent Data Leaks

Apple has reportedly banned the use of ChatGPT and other AI tools by its employees due to concerns over confidential data leaks. The company is developing its own language-generating AI technology. ChatGPT has also been banned by other major tech companies and institutions to protect confidential information. OpenAI has recently rolled out new features to address privacy issues, including a subscription tier for businesses and an iOS app.