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When the government can see everything: How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation's data
(THE CONVERSATION) When the U.S. government signs contracts with private technology companies, the fine print rarely reaches the public. Palantir Technologies, however, has attracted more and more attention over the past decade because of the size and scope of its contracts with the government.
Palantir's two main platforms are ... (full story)
When federal courts fail to punish lawyers for potential misconduct, states can step in
(THE CONVERSATION) In early August 2025, a federal appeals court in the District of Columbia stopped efforts by federal trial judge James Boasberg to consider whether to hold Trump administration lawyers in contempt of court.
In April, Boasberg had concluded there was probable cause to hold government lawyers in contempt for def ... (full story)
State
Learn about the 5 people who've pleaded guilty in connection to the ketamine overdose death of Matthew Perry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just over a year ago, federal authorities announced that five people had been charged in connection with the ketamine overdose death of Matthew Perry.
All five have now pleaded guilty, including the personal assistant of the "Friends" star, an old acquaintance, two doctors and an admitted drug ... (full story)
Emboldened Democrats are starting to push back on Trump's immigration plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats were plunged into political crisis, especially splintered on immigration and border security, after their thorough defeat last year in an election in which President Donald Trump made hard-line immigration action a centerpiece of his campaign.
That may be changing.
From New York to Californi ... (full story)
US deportation flights hit record highs as carriers try to hide the planes, advocates say
SEATTLE (AP) — Immigration advocates gather like clockwork outside Seattle's King County International Airport to witness deportation flights and spread word of where they are going and how many people are aboard. Until recently, they could keep track of the flights using publicly accessible websites.
But the monitors and ... (full story)
Technology
Legal industry urged to revisit cybersecurity protocols as attacks increase
No sector is immune from data breaches, but the legal industry is particularly vulnerable due to the sheer amount of confidential information processed and stored by institutions.
And statistics show cybercriminals are taking full advantage, launching more frequent and sophisticated attacks against law firms and other entities i ... (full story)