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Neal v. Sandhills Center
The court dismissed a disability discrimination lawsuit because the plaintiff did not provide enough detail to show his alcohol addiction substantially limited his daily life, as required by the ADA.
Editorial- Age differences in trust and fraud
Research suggests older adults are not necessarily more susceptible to online fraud than other age groups. Factors like fraudsters' techniques, past fraud experiences, and an individual's cautiousness may influence vulnerability.
Studying lack of awareness of cognitive decline in neurodegenerative diseases requires measures of both anosognosia and denial
Anosognosia, or lack of awareness of one's cognitive decline, is common in neurodegenerative diseases. Research suggests it is influenced by brain pathology and, importantly, by psychological and cultural factors.
Legal accountability and ethical considerations of AI in financial services
This paper explores the legal accountability and ethical considerations of using AI in financial services. It recommends strategies for financial institutions to navigate these challenges, ensuring responsible AI deployment.
From Security to Freedom— The Meaning of Financial Well-being Changes with Age
This article explores how the meaning of financial well-being changes across different age groups. Researchers interviewed individuals from young adulthood to nearing retirement to understand diverse perspectives.
Fraudsters target the elderly- Behavioural evidence from randomised controlled scam-baiting experiments
Email scams cause billions in losses globally. This study uses automated "scam-baiting" to understand what makes potential victims attractive to fraudsters, creating different victim personalities to observe scammer engagement.
Preventing fraud victimisation against older adults- Towards a holistic model for protection
This study creates a classification of tools and strategies used to prevent fraud against older adults in the UK and South Korea. It also examines the level of technology involved in these prevention methods.
Phishing vulnerability compounded by older age, apolipoprotein E e4 genotype, and lower cognition
Older age, a genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease, and lower working memory increase vulnerability to online financial fraud. These findings offer key insights for public health efforts to reduce exploitation risks.
State v. Carter; State v. Reite
The WA Supreme Court affirmed resentencing for two 18-20-year-olds, allowing terms less than life without parole. This recognized their rehabilitation, striking only one community custody term.
State v. Abruzia
The court ruled that resentencing under Comer only applies to individuals under 18. Abruzia was 20 when he committed his crimes, making him ineligible for this resentencing.
P.T.S. III v. S.S.
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals upheld an elder abuse order. A man took $25,000 from his stepmother's account and acted aggressively, showing financial exploitation.
Williamson v. Farrell
The appeals court ruled a trial court could only decide financial exploitation claims, vacating other elder abuse rulings. The case was sent back to reconsider attorney fees.
People v. Poole
The Michigan Court of Appeals found a mandatory life sentence for an 18-year-old unconstitutional. John Poole's first-degree murder sentence was vacated, making him eligible for resentencing.
State v. Borlase
The court upheld two life sentences without parole for a defendant who murdered his parents before age 18. His youth and other factors were not considered mitigating circumstances under state law.
State v. Hauschultz
The court affirmed a juvenile's conviction, finding he was not in custody during police questioning and therefore Miranda warnings were not required. Any error in later admitting statements was harmless.