One of the least pleasant aspects of being principled is that you have to defend people whose ideology you find repugnant or idiotic. But that’s the test of principle, whether you’re prepared to fight for the rights you demand for the favored for those you despise. I despise Khalil. Free him.
Mahmoud Khalil was a
Criminal
Seaton Writes A Pilot 2: Just Add Zombies
Prefatory Note: a prominent podcaster recently opined in the future our Netflix queues will consist of AI generated stories customized for our desires of the moment.
In an attempt to test this theory, I fed my script for “Glen the Grocery Store Greeter” to Grok and said “Add zombies.”
The following is the result.
COLD…
Singapore: Guidelines for lawyers using AI in works amid concerns over user info, search history being stored
Minister of State for Law Murali Pillai said the ministry is focused on the impact of technology in the legal sector. Legal professionals will soon be equipped with a set of guidelines to assist them in the use of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) in their work. Speaking at the debate on the Ministry of…
Whistleblowing in Focus: Recent Developments, Emerging Issues, and Considerations for Companies. Part Three: Looking Ahead
Introduction
In this three-part series, we discuss recent developments relating to whistleblower programs in the United States (read here). Second, we review whistleblower initiatives in other jurisdictions over the past year (read here). Third, we consider emerging issues and considerations for companies in relation to whistleblower reports.…
The Impact of Recent Changes in Pornography Laws in Illinois

Imagine ending a relationship with a partner, only to find that in the aftermath of the breakup they’ve begun posting private sexual images of you online. Acts like this, often known as “revenge porn”, have increased in frequency in today’s society.
Not only that, but the recent explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have also…
Seaton: SJ Year In Review
Welcome to 2025! Weren’t we supposed to have teleporters and flying cars by how? What a ripoff. Anyway we at Simple Justice wouldn’t dream of starting this New year without properly saying goodbye to 2024.
Time for The SJ Year In Review!
Your humble humorist decided to embrace the modern age and use AI to…
Artificial Intelligence Policy for Lawyers in Illinois Recently Revealed
Illinois Supreme Court Releases Standards for Lawyers Using AI in Practice
Following the recommendations of the a newly created task force on artificial intelligence (AI), the Illinois Supreme Court recently announced their formal policy and rules regarding the use of AI and machine learning technology for lawyers practicing in the state. As we have previously…
Building a Better Criminal Defense Resource
Fresno Criminal Lawyer

Fresno Criminal Lawyer – Criminal Defense Lawyer Rick Horowitz
At first glance, anyone visiting this website might think, “Wow. This guy hasn’t been doing anything with his site lately. I guess there’s nothing to new to see here.”
They would be wrong. I’ve actually been totally focused on building a better criminal…
SEC FY 2024 Enforcement Results: Record Dollars But Many Fewer Cases
On November 22, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced its enforcement results for the 2024 fiscal year with a record $8.2 billion in financial remedies.[1] At the same time, a few cases and sweeps comprised the vast bulk of that amount, and the number of cases brought dropped by 26%. In a press…
Issues Remain with How Law Enforcement Tracks and Prosecutes Child Pornography
Appellate Court Finds Law Enforcement Violated Constitutional Rights with Warrantless Search of Email Containing Possible Child Pornography
The Second Circuit of Appeals recently found that law enforcement violated the 4th Amendment rights of an individual when they opened an email that was flagged for possible child sexual abuse materials without a warrant. Google, who flagged…