Washington's Houthi Policy Needs a Reality Check
A new analysis argues that years of unreciprocated concessions and a narrow humanitarian focus let the Houthis become a regional threat that air strikes alone cannot contain.
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AI regulation, litigation, copyright and IP, and privacy law.
John F. Witherspoon, Patent Law Mentor, Dies at 50-Year Career
The patent community remembers a lawyer whose five-decade career spanned private practice, government service, and teaching.
IPWatchdog Defends Pharma Patents Against Congressional Scrutiny
An opinion piece pushes back on hearings that frame pharmaceutical patent holders as abusing the system, arguing that such criticism treats medical innovation as a problem.
Judge Scrutinizes Lawyer's Sleeveless Dress in Court
A judge's focus on a lawyer's attire rather than her case raises questions about courtroom dress codes and gender bias.
FCC's Carr Accused of Easing AI Robocalls for GOP Midterm Push
A Techdirt analysis argues that FCC Chair Brendan Carr's robocall plans would help Republican campaigns despite his tough public stance.
Alito Rebukes Biskupic for Body-Language Court Coverage
Justice Samuel Alito accused journalist Joan Biskupic of substituting body-language speculation for real reporting on the Supreme Court.
Federal Judges Ho, Oldham, Thapar to Lead Law Dean Search
The three appellate judges will head the committee selecting the inaugural dean for the University of Austin's new law school.
Podcast: Listening Key to Building Legal Careers and Business
An IPWatchdog episode explores how listening builds professional relationships that lead to career and business opportunities for IP lawyers.
Economic Theory Offers New Angle on AI Memory Shortage
An IPWatchdog analysis suggests the AI memory supply crunch is shaped by economic norms, not just engineering limits.
Copyright Office Opens Inquiry Into Music Streaming Fraud
The U.S. Copyright Office is seeking public comment on streaming fraud and piracy that officials say threaten billions in domestic digital music revenue.
Japanese Patent Firm Seeks U.S. Attorney for Tokyo Office
The hiring reflects cross-border demand for U.S.-qualified patent attorneys in Japan.
Opinion: White House Reporters Should Leave Rather Than Amplify Lies
An Above the Law columnist argues that journalists still in the White House press corps should voluntarily withdraw rather than continue to cover a president who spreads lies.
California Court: Attached Hair Isn't Personal Property for Robbery
A California appellate court ruled that forcibly cutting hair still attached to the head cannot support a robbery conviction, undercutting a felony-murder theory in a fatal stabbing.
Pixel Tracking Lawsuits Could Guide Supreme Court in Salazar Case
EPIC argues that pixel tracking litigation under ECPA and CIPA offers useful guidelines for the Supreme Court as it considers Salazar v. Paramount Global under the VPPA.
Trump's Own Words Undercut DOJ in Press Pass Ban Case
At a hearing over whether to block the White House from revoking press credentials, President Trump's Time interview became key evidence that the administration's national security rationale was pretextual.
Functional Patent Claims Shift From 'Means' to Other Forms
New data shows that while 'means' language has declined sharply since the Federal Circuit's Williamson decision, functional claiming overall has grown, reshaping patent drafting strategy.
CNN Injunction Hearing, Tariff Authority, and AI Policy Clash
A single Lawfare roundup captures three legal flashpoints: White House press access, presidential tariff powers, and inconsistent U.S. AI policy.
Poll: Voters Dislike RFK Jr. Even When Unsure of His Vaccine Views
New polling shows broad public disapproval of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., even as many Americans remain unclear where he stands on vaccines.