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DA used AI to write her MILs and every case citation is FAKE

Looks like the DA going to trial with tomorrow used AI to write her motions because every case citation is FAKE. The DA no-showed after being confronted. Judge ordered DA present to explain. Public defender discovered it by simply checking the citations.

How much time do you waste manually entering data from invoices/receipts sent via WhatsApp?

Clients send most of their invoices, receipts, delivery notes directly via WhatsApp, as photos or PDFs. Then someone has to manually enter the key data into accounting software. Even just 15-30 documents per day per client, with multiple clients it becomes hours a week of repetitive, error-prone work.

New PM here - am I crazy, or is tracking sub insurance a complete nightmare?

My boss has me managing all the subcontractor compliance (COIs, licenses, lien waivers) on a massive master spreadsheet. I am spending my entire day chasing subs over email to get their new COI before one expires. A single missed date could cost the company millions.

Where are the second brain apps that don’t feel like a second job?

Or, phrased differently, why does every second brain app feel like a second job?\n\nAll of the tools that \\\\*actually\\\\* resemble a ’second brain’ seem like they do the opposite of what they were built to achieve. Instead of freeing up your time, you spend hours managing your second brain every single day.\n\nAt the beginning, there’s a honeymoon period where you feel good about going through the motions of noting things down, connecting your notes and neatly organising your read-later list - but is

Can you recommend a CRM for SME that is focused on repeat sales and customer engagement?

We sell air purifiers and replacement filters. Using Google Sheets but can't see when a customer last ordered, view what products they have, or log team notes. Need reactivation reminders when it's time for filter replacements. HubSpot and Salesforce are overkill.

a guy i talked to makes $14K/month from an app that sends invoice reminders to plumbers

A plumber said I'm owed $47K in unpaid invoices because I forget to follow up. 12 other contractors replied saying the same thing. One guy hired a part time person just to chase payments. He built a simple invoice reminder tool and now makes $14K/month.