Supreme Court's Only Trial Court Case Ended in a Sheriff's Defiance
A single historical episode shows the Supreme Court sitting as a trial court, with a sheriff's refusal to obey its order costing an innocent man his life.
Law & Policy
AI regulation, litigation, copyright and IP, and privacy law.
Shadow Docket Now the Norm, Legal Roundup Suggests
A new Above the Law roundup points to the shadow docket's normalization alongside other legal developments.
Dowd Alleges Misconduct in Prosecution of Tom Goldstein
Former Trump attorney John Dowd has sharply accused government lawyers of misconduct in the tax prosecution of prominent litigator Tom Goldstein.
Open-Minded Discourse and the Chief Justice's Role: Two SCOTUSblog Takes
Two recent SCOTUSblog essays address distinct questions about the Supreme Court: how justices reason together, and whether the chief justice should delegate core duties.
Congress Should Scrutinize Saudi Nuclear Deal Safeguards
Lawfare analysts say Congress must verify whether the proposed U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement prevents enrichment and ensures compliance.
Top Techdirt Comments Take Aim at NYT's Trump Coverage
This week's most insightful reader comments at Techdirt both push back on the New York Times's tendency to downplay Trump's criminality and absurdity.
Weil Rainmaker's Departure Draws Rare Cheers, Report Says
A prominent partner's exit from Weil, Gotshal & Manges stands out because colleagues reportedly aren't sorry to see him go.
Mchangama on Douglass's Free Speech Views Highlighted by Reason
A new Reason post points to Jacob Mchangama's analysis of Frederick Douglass's defense of free expression.
Amici Urge Supreme Court to Curb USPTO's 'Settled Expectations' IPR Doctrine
Friend-of-the-court briefs back Kahoot's petition to decide whether the Patent Office may deny inter partes review based on its 'settled expectations' doctrine.
Student's Failure to Follow Lab Instructions Dooms Lawsuit
A federal court dismissed a student's suit against a community college, holding that his disregard of the teacher's directions prevented recovery.
Judge: General Threats to Kill Jews and 'Zionists' Are Punishable
A federal judge ruled that broad threats against Jews and Zionists can be prosecuted, marking a notable interpretation of the First Amendment's limits.
Techdirt Retrospective Revisits Tech Policy History
A weekly roundup of Techdirt's past coverage from 2006, 2011, and 2016 offers a retrospective look at technology law and policy debates.
Weekly Appellate Roundup Highlights Key Court Decisions
A new weekly roundup from Above the Law summarizes notable appellate rulings and procedural updates.
Tourette's Diagnosis Not Enough for Pseudonymity, Court Holds
A federal judge ruled that a plaintiff's Tourette's syndrome alone does not outweigh the public's interest in open court proceedings.
Micro-Specialization Marketing Gains Ground for Law Firms
A new marketing approach urges law firms to focus on narrow client niches rather than broad practice areas.
Cravath's New Hire Faces Scrutiny Over Moonves Ties
A legal news outlet says Cravath's praise of Mike Aiello clashes with his connection to former CBS chief Les Moonves.
Fifth Circuit: Out-of-State Handgun Sales Ban Violates Second Amendment
A Fifth Circuit panel ruled that a federal restriction on handgun sales to out-of-state residents is unconstitutional.
Podcast Episode Signals Focus on Child Online Safety Policy
A new Ctrl-Alt-Speech episode titled “No Child Left Online” points to ongoing debate over children’s internet protections, though the announcement itself offers no policy specifics.