Public transportation is a vital part of daily life for many Chicago residents, but accidents can and do happen on systems like the Metra and CTA’s L trains. If you have been injured on public transit in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois, you might wonder if you can sue the government for your injuries and suffering.
Filing a lawsuit against a government entity is more difficult than suing a private party, but it is possible under specific circumstances. An experienced Chicago, IL personal injury attorney can help you go through the process and fight for the compensation you deserve.
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Can Attorneys Face Sanctions for Using AI?
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is no longer science fiction. In the past few years, AI technology has infiltrated TV screens and cell phones, gradually making its way into the workplace. The possibility of having an always-available research assistant has sparked interest in the legal community, but it has also raised considerable ethical questions about how the technology would be integrated into legal practice. Federal courts have since made it clear that AI technology can be used as a tool, not a replacement for research.
In 2023, Two New York lawyers, Steven Schwartz and Peter LoDuca, filed a legal document citing six
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The Evolution of "Truthiness"
By Daniel M. Kotin
In October 2005, Stephen Colbert essentially invented the word truthiness on his TV show. Since then, his made-up word has earned an official place in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
truth-i-ness (noun): A truthful or seemingly truthful quality that is claimed for something not because of supporting facts or evidence but because of the feeling that it is true or the desire for it to be true.
Also, in the 18 years since that satirical Colbert Report aired, several studies and articles in peer-reviewed journals have drilled down on this concept and identified a phenomenon known as the
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