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Shannon Sharpe's ESPN Exit and Sterling Sharpe's Hall of Fame Journey

Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC Sports

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Tony Buzbee, a prominent lawyer known for high-profile cases, responds to Shannon Sharpe's claim that he targets Black men, emphasizing that his legal pursuits are based on the strength of cases and not race, and explaining his business model of contingency fees which incentivizes pursuing strong cases against wealthy defendants. Buzbee's approach is driven by the potential for significant damages and successful settlements, regardless of the defendant's race or background.

Lawyer faces penalty for citing AI-generated fake cases in court.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times

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A lawyer, Steven A. Schwartz, may face sanctions for submitting a brief filled with fake judicial opinions and legal citations, all generated by ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence program. Schwartz apologized and said he had made a "deeply regrettable mistake." The incident has sparked a debate about the dangers of relying on AI tools in legal practice. The case involved a man who sued an airline, but the cases cited in his brief were not real. Schwartz and his law firm have asked the judge not to impose sanctions, saying they have already learned their lesson.