Law
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Fiduciary Duty: The Highest Legal Standard of Care
Fiduciary duty is the highest legal standard of care — professionals (lawyers, financial advisors, directors) must prioritize client interests above their own. Breach is a serious legal claim rooted in information asymmetry.
Why Juries Cannot Do Their Own Research
Jurors can't research cases because both sides must be able to challenge all evidence. Independent research bypasses due process, introduces unvetted information, and can cause a mistrial.
Fiduciary Duty: Why Some Professionals Must Act in Your Best Interest
Fiduciary duty applies when information asymmetry means clients can't verify the professional's work (lawyers, doctors, financial advisors). It's a legal obligation to prioritize client interests over self-interest.
AI Art Copyright: Thaler v. Perlmutter and Human Authorship Requirement
Thaler v. Perlmutter: purely AI-generated art has no US copyright. AI-assisted work with substantial human creative input may qualify. The boundary remains legally undefined.
EU Gig Worker Protection Law: How Platforms Control "Independent" Contractors
EU's gig worker law addresses how platforms classify workers as independent while controlling them like employees — algorithmic penalties, rate control, and deactivation threats contradict contractor status.
Extraterritorial Legal Jurisdiction: When Countries Prosecute Citizens for Acts Abroad
Most countries cannot prosecute citizens for legal acts abroad, except for child sexual exploitation, terrorism, and drug trafficking — where extraterritorial jurisdiction and MLATs enable cross-border prosecution.