Community Service as a Criminal Sentence: When Is It an Option?
Community service is not just a sentence but a reform tool when applied appropriately.
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5 Great Resources for Victim Advocacy
Understanding and accessing these five categories of victim advocacy resources can significantly impact the recovery process for those who have experienced victimization.
AI Models Often Use Stigmatizing Language
A recent study from Mass General Brigham has examined how large language models (LLMs), a type of artificial intelligence used in healthcare communication, respond to questions about addiction and substance use. The research found that many AI-generated answers contain language that could be harmful or stigmatizing toward people dealing with alcohol or drug-related conditions. This
Sarah Johansson Appointed to Head of Legal Product at Theo Ai to Accelerate Predictive Legal Intelligence
Johansson brings a deep background of litigation strategy, legal operations, and product development to scale AI solutions for modern legal teams.
Proxiio Global Solutions Joins Forces with ContractPodAi to Deliver Scalable Contract Intelligence Through Leah
Leah’s agentic AI platform powers new levels of speed, visibility, and compliance across Proxiio’s service offerings.
ACC’s National Capital Region Chapter Honors ACC CEO Veta T. Richardson with 2025 Outstanding Career Achievement Award
Her dedication to empowering the next generation of legal talent reflects the same passion she brings to her roles as a community builder, respected educator, and award-winning thought leader.
Accidental Shooting Statistics: A Review of Unintentional Firearm Deaths from 1979-2024
Accidental shootings made up 0.004% of all injury-related hospital visits in 2023. Falls accounted for 34%.
Hospital Found Liable in Costly Patient Fall Case
Elderly patient awarded $3.2M after hospital fall following spine surgery.
Trump Admin. Sues New York City Over “Sanctuary” Policies
“Just this week, New York City’s sanctuary policies have reaped tragic consequences,” Justice Department attorneys wrote in the lawsuit, citing a recent incident in which an off-duty Customs and Border Patrol was shot in an attempted robbery gone wrong.
U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
“Rather than engaging seriously with the [question of birthright citizenship] … the defendants complained about the Court’s briefing order, sought to reopen questions that are not properly before this Court now, and quibbled about whether they should be required to participate meaningfully in [proceedings],” the ruling states.