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How can Alexa call 911 in an emergency?

While the Echo cannot interpret the phrases "Call 911" or "Call the police", it can integrate with a smartphone app and activate calls from the phone itself.

07/13/2017

What happens when your attorney/lawyer comes to court late?

The US Court of Appeals upheld the conviction when defendant appealed saying that his attorney showing up seven minutes late to trial violated his rights.

05/10/2017

When Arbitral Awards Go Against Regulatory or Statutory Law

The federal court, Southern District of New York, has addressed the argument that the arbitral award should be set aside upon showing of disregard for the law.

12/05/2016

You Snooze, You Lose: Pittsburgh Lawyer Falls Asleep at Trial

A Pittsburgh lawyer admitted that his client's conviction may have been the direct linked to the fact he had taken some cold medicine the day of the trial.

11/29/2016

Supreme Court to Decide Social Media Website Use By Sex Offenders

A North Carolina state law prohibiting convicted sex offenders from "accessing" social media websites is under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

11/04/2016

Employers looking to Monitor Workers with Wearable Technology May Face Big Legal Hurdles

Wearable trackers for employees is on the rise. Is "Big Brother" the new reality if employers across the world start monitoring their employees?

09/20/2016