In The News: William S. Boyd School of Law

Reuters

Two federal judges last week admitted to releasing rulings that contained errors generated by artificial intelligence, underscoring a lack of uniform, permanent AI guidelines for U.S. courts as the technology spreads through the legal profession.

Homes.com

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The Dallas Morning News

Jacob "Yaa'kub" Ira Vijandre came to the U.S. at age 14 with his father, who had a work visa for a job as an aircraft mechanic. He later obtained legal residency status through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, and has lived in North Texas since 2022. The life he has built in Dallas is now in jeopardy, his lawyers said, because he exercised his First Amendment right to free speech.

Las Vegas Weekly

There are about 220,000 undocumented immigrants in Nevada. According to Pew Research Center, one in 10 Nevada households includes an unauthorized immigrant. Immigrants are part of the fabric of our community, attending schools, contributing valuable work and supporting our local economy.

Las Vegas Weekly

There are about 220,000 undocumented immigrants in Nevada. According to Pew Research Center, one in 10 Nevada households includes an unauthorized immigrant. Immigrants are part of the fabric of our community, attending schools, contributing valuable work and supporting our local economy.

The Dallas Morning News

Yaa’kub Ira Vijandre was a fixture at Dallas-area pro-Palestine protests, filming with his camera. Now he faces deportation over social media posts the government claims glorifies terrorism.

Reuters

A U.S. appeals court is weighing whether law firm size should factor into attorney fee awards, after a judge refused to grant Big Law-caliber rates to lawyers at a small firm for fear of setting a precedent for other cases.

Nevada Independent

Although the First Amendment offers broad free speech protections, a local attorney said courts have become increasingly tolerant of school policies that restrict speech they deem disruptive — a trend that could affect the employment prospects of Clark County teachers sidelined for posting on social media about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Competition Policy International

A federal appeals court is weighing whether the size of a law firm should play a role in determining attorney fee awards, a question that could have broad implications for antitrust litigation across the western United States. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments this summer and is expected to rule soon, according to Reuters.

Nevada Independent

Daughter says a mysterious hospitalization and lack of information about her father’s whereabouts are problematic.

KSNV-TV: News 3

In the aftermath of the 1 October massacre, Nevada residents continue to navigate the complex landscape of gun laws and mental health. Larry Templeton, a longtime North Las Vegas resident and gun owner, emphasized the importance of gun ownership for protection. "People need guns for protection. If you do not have one, how do you protect yourself?" he said. Templeton keeps his firearms securely locked away, stating, "I do but they are locked up and I will keep them locked up. I do not want any problems."

KUNM | Generation Justice

This week, Law Professor Maryam Ahranjani gives her expert knowledge on the juvenile justice system and reforms that could be done to rehabilitate youth.