lawsuits

Lawsuit: A Character.AI chatbot hinted a kid should murder his parents over screen time limits

The parents of two Texas minors are suing a chatbot developer saying the company's services endangered their kids. One chatbot allegedly encouraged a child to self-harm and to kill their parents; another allegedly exposed them to sexualized content.

Challenges to forced prison labor gain steam, have resonance in the Gulf South

A lawsuit objecting to conditions on the Louisiana State Penitentiary's "farm line" is among at least three legal challenges percolating in the Gulf South.

Lack of Guidance Leads to Web Access Lawsuits

In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act required public places to accommodate people with disabilities. But back then, before the Internet grew into what it is now, the law didn’t address the accessibility of websites. Now, with a proliferation of lawsuits, many companies are racing to bring their sites into compliance with industry standards.

Lawsuits Abound at Birmingham City Hall

A proverbial cat was let out of a proverbial bag at this week’s Birmingham City Council meeting.

Support Strong for Governor’s Costly Legal Battles

There are a few issues that have come up again and again around the 2016 elections, and Governor Robert Bentley has recently gotten in the middle of them—namely through the legal system. And that can be expensive for the already cash-strapped state. But are Alabamians willing to go along for the potentially costly ride? Ask […]