Tag: Courts

Law and Justice in United States of America

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Wesley J. Smith
Date
January 31, 2026

Categorized
Biology, Law

Tagged
Biology, Courts, gender, Minor}

‘Detransitioner’ Wins $2 Million Medical-Malpractice Lawsuit

_{Case raises new scrutiny over medical oversight in irreversible procedures for minors.} _{Wesley J. Smith
January 31, 2026

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Biology, Law}

The case did not challenge the general propriety of such “care” of minors with gender dysphoria, but alleged it was not appropriate in Fox’s particular case. Read More ›

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Richard W. Stevens and Robert J. Marks
Date
December 8, 2022

Tagged
Artificial Intelligence, Censorship and US law, Copyright, copyright law, corporation, Courts, Creativity, Lawsuits, Patent, patent law, Richard W. Stevens, Robert J. Marks}

Can AI Be Issued Patents?

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December 8, 2022

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Should a computer program ever be listed as an inventor of a patent? Would AI have any right to sue for patent infringement? The US Patent Office has ruled that only “natural persons” can own patents, not machines, but should that change? Robert J. Marks discusses patent law and artificial intelligence with attorney and author, Richard W. Stevens. Additional Resources Read More ›

Wooden judges gavel on wooden table, close up

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Richard W. Stevens and Robert J. Marks
Date
November 17, 2022

Tagged
Copyright, copyright law, Courts, Lawsuits, Patent, patent law, Richard W. Stevens, Robert J. Marks, Trademark}

Patents: A License To Sue

_{Richard W. Stevens and Robert J. Marks
November 17, 2022

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What is the criteria for being granted a US patent? US Citizenship? Scrutiny? How long does a patent last? Read More ›

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News
Date
January 24, 2020

Categorized
Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Technocracy, Work

Tagged
Courts, Law}

AI in the Courtroom: Will a Robot Sentence You?

_{Some experts think AI might be fairer than human judgment. Others are not so sure} _{News
January 24, 2020

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Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Technocracy, Work}

One Superior Court judge has warned that many cases don’t come down to information alone, which is all AI can do. Law professor David DeWolf also expresses concern about increasing dependence upon law—a form of coercion—to regulate human behavior, a choice that is irrelevant to the growth of AI in the courtroom.