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Why retail theft rings prefer used gift cards
Law enforcement is tracking a shift where professional shoplifting syndicates ignore raw cash for secondary gift card markets. The process reveals a massive regulatory gap in how prepaid balances are tracked across state lines.
12 min
The Automated Witness in the Murdaugh Appeal
An exploration of how proprietary algorithms in Alex Murdaugh's vehicle and phone became the primary eyewitnesses in his trial, and how the defense is now challenging the 'black box' logic that led to his conviction.
12 min
The 1920s Law Shaping the Trump Gag Order
Current debates over judicial gag orders are leaning on a century-old 'contempt of court' framework designed for a pre-internet era. We look at why New York's specific statutory history makes this case different from federal precedents.
12 min
Insurance premiums are the new criminal deterrent
As cities struggle with police staffing, private insurance companies are effectively dictating public safety policy by threatening to pull coverage from high-crime districts. This shift moves the power of law enforcement from city hall to actuarial tables.
12 min
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