June 23, 2023 Edition #164

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June 23, 2023 Edition #164

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Judge Imposes $5K Fine on Lawyers Who Submitted ChatGPT-Generated Fake Case Citations - A federal judge tossed a lawsuit and issued a $5,000 fine on lawyers who submitted filings that cited 6 fake cases generated by ChatGPT.

Perkins Coie Next Firm to Defer Incoming Associates - The Seattle-based BigLaw firm is deferring start dates for first-year associates (except those in IP practice) nearly 5 months; Delayed associates will receive a $15,000 stipend.

Amazon Is Latest Target in FTC's Probe of 'Dark Patterns' Marketing  - The tech company is facing allegations of deceptive practices that manipulate users into making purchases or giving up personal information.

Supreme Court Makes Significant Rulings on Immigration Laws - The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law that bans 'encouraging or inducing' illegal immigration. It also ruled that states cannot challenge the Biden administration's immigration enforcement policy.

Meta To End News on FB and IG in Canada - Canada's Senate has passed the Online News Act (Bill C-18), which Meta openly opposed and now the social conglomerate will be removing news from Facebook and Instagram.

Vault 100 Top BigLaw Firms - Vault's annual associate survey showed Cravath, Swaine & Moore came out on top, followed by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz as well as Skadden in third. 

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