Category: Legal News
AI Chatbot ChatGPT Blamed After Lawyers Present Fictional Case Law
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Legal NewsIn response to a furious judge in Manhattan federal court, two remorseful lawyers blamed ChatGPT for duping them into inserting bogus legal studies in a court document. The attorneys now face potential penalties for a lawsuit involving an airline that …
Read moreCar Crashes Into Outdoor Dining Area in SE Portland
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Auto Accident, Legal NewsShortly after 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, May 18th, two vehicles collided, sending one into an outdoor dining area nearby. Unfortunately, a diner was enjoying their night and inhabiting the outdoor area at the time of the accident and was brought …
Read moreTesla Crashes Into Portland Building, Causing Severe Injuries
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Legal NewsA Tesla pinned a woman behind her desk after it drove through a glass wall of a Portland building last month. Portland Fire Rescue responded to the scene at Northeast Couch Street and 10th Avenue and was able to pull …
Read moreOregon Unions and Hospitals Reach Agreement on Proposed Legislation to Tackle Staffing Crisis
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Legal NewsSeveral Oregon healthcare worker unions have reached an agreement with the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (OAHHS) on a proposed set of amendments to House Bill 2697. The bill, which was intended to alleviate the Oregon hospital staffing …
Read moreAmid Severe Cold Weather Oregon Governor Declares State of Emergency for Multnomah County
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Legal NewsAs winter storms plow through Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek declares a state of emergency for Multnomah County. The declaration will stay in effect until Saturday, March 4th, as experts express concern for more severe weather conditions. After Multnomah County Chair …
Read moreHood River Shooter Taken Into Custody After Hours-Long Standoff
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Legal NewsA standoff on Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Hood River, Oregon, between police and an armed suspect led to the arrest of 42-year-old Simeon Hill. Before the standoff, Hill’s father contacted the police around noon and informed officers of his …
Read moreIntense Fog Causes 60-Vehicle Pileup on Interstate 5 Near Eugene
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Legal NewsAround 8 a.m. on October 19th, a 60-vehicle pileup involving 20 semi-trucks caused two fatalities in an eight-mile radius. Intense fog that morning lowered visibility levels on Interstate 5 near Eugene. Stephanie Bigman, a captain with the Oregon State Police, …
Read moreSome Police Officers in Oregon Don’t Understand State Marijuana Laws
Posted on behalf of RizkLaw in Legal NewsIn Oregon, laws surrounding drug use and possession have changed considerably in recent months. Always the trendsetter, Oregon was the first state to decriminalize marijuana in 1973, imposing a fine of $100 for possessing up to one ounce. In February, …
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