Mike Abate
@mpabate.bsky.social
Appellate, Media, and Healthcare Attorney. Illinois native and Kentucky transplant. Passable but enthusiastic golfer. Baseball fan.
Well, we have a Ky Court of Appeals decisions today with made-up cases in the briefs. Interestingly, it does NOT mention AI hallucination. Counsel claimed they were "placeholder" cites that inadvertently were left in. Hmm. #AppellateSky
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opinions.kycourts.net
October 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Well, we have a Ky Court of Appeals decisions today with made-up cases in the briefs. Interestingly, it does NOT mention AI hallucination. Counsel claimed they were "placeholder" cites that inadvertently were left in. Hmm. #AppellateSky
opinions.kycourts.net/COA/2024-CA-...
opinions.kycourts.net/COA/2024-CA-...
Proud to be representing the Courier Journal in this new lawsuit against the University of Louisville for violating the Open Meetings Act in firing/hiring its old/new President. The public has a right to know how the Board made its decision and why it believed it had cause to fire her.
Courier Journal files lawsuit against UofL over President Kim Schatzel's resignation
The suit, filed May 6, alleges UofL's board of trustees violated state law when making decisions about former President Kim Schatzel.
www.courier-journal.com
May 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Proud to be representing the Courier Journal in this new lawsuit against the University of Louisville for violating the Open Meetings Act in firing/hiring its old/new President. The public has a right to know how the Board made its decision and why it believed it had cause to fire her.
Why does Westlaw require 2FA now? Should I be worried someone is going to log in an do my research for me? Have at it, bro!
April 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Why does Westlaw require 2FA now? Should I be worried someone is going to log in an do my research for me? Have at it, bro!
If some drone operator or pilot thought that bombing an apartment building violated the Geneva Conventions and leaked this very same info to a journalist, the government would 100% prosecute that person for disclosing classified information. How stupid do they think the public is?
March 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
If some drone operator or pilot thought that bombing an apartment building violated the Geneva Conventions and leaked this very same info to a journalist, the government would 100% prosecute that person for disclosing classified information. How stupid do they think the public is?
It's a scary time in the legal profession. Hard to know what to do, so I'll just offer this: if you're someone thinking of leaving government, or large firm, or a large market, I've made all of those transitions. I would be happy to share my experience & perspective FWIW. #apellatesky
March 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It's a scary time in the legal profession. Hard to know what to do, so I'll just offer this: if you're someone thinking of leaving government, or large firm, or a large market, I've made all of those transitions. I would be happy to share my experience & perspective FWIW. #apellatesky
The Senate Sub for HB 520 is a bad bill. This would attempt to let agencies determine whether something should be released. Police departments & other agencies will try to abuse this to create the kind of "blanket" exemption the KYSCT has long rejected. Call Senators and tell them to vote NO.
It looks like a bill to make it easier for police to withhold records on open investigations may be about to fail a committee vote? This is very unusual.
Some discussions happening among cmte leadership right now
Some discussions happening among cmte leadership right now
March 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The Senate Sub for HB 520 is a bad bill. This would attempt to let agencies determine whether something should be released. Police departments & other agencies will try to abuse this to create the kind of "blanket" exemption the KYSCT has long rejected. Call Senators and tell them to vote NO.
Another great piece about our new lawsuit. My colleagues and I are proud to stand with these students.
www.lpm.org/news/2025-01...
www.lpm.org/news/2025-01...
Kentucky students demand the state provide ‘adequate’ public education in lawsuit
A group of students associated with the Kentucky Student Voice Team has filed a lawsuit in Franklin County, arguing the state has failed its constitutional obligation to provide an “adequate and equit...
www.lpm.org
January 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Another great piece about our new lawsuit. My colleagues and I are proud to stand with these students.
www.lpm.org/news/2025-01...
www.lpm.org/news/2025-01...
I’m incredibly proud to be partnering with these brave students in this fight. The kids of Kentucky have a constitutional right to an adequate education. We intend to make sure they get it.
www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...
www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...
‘Promises unfulfilled.’ KY students file lawsuit against state for inadequate education
“The legacy of Rose is wilted as its promises have gone unfulfilled for far too many Kentucky students,” said Khoa Ta, a policy coordinator for the Kentucky Student Voice Team and a Daviess County Hig...
www.kentucky.com
January 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I’m incredibly proud to be partnering with these brave students in this fight. The kids of Kentucky have a constitutional right to an adequate education. We intend to make sure they get it.
www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...
www.kentucky.com/news/local/e...
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November 17, 2024 at 2:50 AM
Repost with a gif describing your exit from Twitter
Fellow old people: someday (today), we’re going to ask ourselves how we found ourselves identifying with, and maybe even rooting for, Mike Tyson. The Internet does strange things to us all.
November 16, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Fellow old people: someday (today), we’re going to ask ourselves how we found ourselves identifying with, and maybe even rooting for, Mike Tyson. The Internet does strange things to us all.