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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Report says Canadian government uses immigrants as AI 'lab rats'

Top university report says the Canadian government could be violating human rights in its approach to testing artificial intelligence.

ANTITRUST

In an escalating dispute over product testing reports, NSS Labs launches lawsuit against major vendors and standards organization.

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS

Nike in another shareholder tussle over political contributions as investors express concern over alignment of values.

LUXURY LAW SUMMIT

As the luxury business is a buzz with the Michael Kors $2.1 billion acquisition of Versace, general counsel get on the agenda.

ENVIRONMENT

US state department review, called for by Montana judge, states pipeline's new route would not harm environment.

CORRUPTION

United Technologies Corporation (UTC) agrees with SEC to pay close to $14 million to settle Asia allegations.

ENVIRONMENT

US big law unites to honour late environmental attorney Nancy McFadden with sustainability investment, as support voiced nationally.

CLASS ACTION

The Charlotte Law School has reached agreement with former students in a $2.7m settlement proposal.

DIVERSITY

A diversity and inclusion index tracking over 7,000 companies worldwide shows European companies top the list as the most diverse companies.

MENTAL HEALTH

ABA calls on firms to pledge to tackle lawyer mental-health and substance-use issues.