Indictment Says Russian Network Plotted Murders of Dissidents
A new federal indictment alleges a Russian intelligence-linked network conspired to kill dissidents in the U.S. and Europe.
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AI regulation, litigation, copyright and IP, and privacy law.
EPIC Backs Pennsylvania Ban on Posting Voter Lists Online
Privacy group urges Third Circuit to uphold state rule restricting internet publication of voter registration data.
Alito Suggests Dobbs Leak Was Not a Conservative Plot
A new Alito remark hints the Dobbs draft leak was not an inside job by the conservative majority to lock in votes.
Judge Newman Left Out of Federal Circuit Photo Again
The latest group-photo exclusion signals the ongoing sidelining of Judge Newman, which Reason calls a continuing 'stealth impeachment.'
Second Circuit Revives School Board Member's Logo Speech Claim
A federal appeals court ruled that a New York school board member can personally challenge a state ban on Indigenous team logos, while dismissing the district's own suit.
Court Upholds Gun Permit Denial Over Unsubstantiated Allegations
A ruling that unsubstantiated allegations can justify denying a pistol permit may weaken due process protections for gun owners.
High Schoolers Argue Texas Ten Commandments Law in Mock Supreme Court
The annual Harlan Institute competition has student teams debating whether Texas's Ten Commandments Law passes constitutional muster.
Cornell 7 Case Shows How Bystanders Enable Institutional Abuse
A new look at the Cornell 7 case argues that passive enablers, not just active abusers, are central to protecting institutions from accountability.
Federal Circuit Rules on Cover Plate Infringement and Enzyme Patent Enablement
Two unrelated Federal Circuit decisions address patent infringement and enablement, with a mixed outcome in one case and a PTAB affirmance in the other.
Pentagon Religious Affairs Office Stirs Christian Nationalism Debate
A new Pentagon religious affairs office, defended by Pete Hegseth, is drawing criticism that it effectively endorses Christian nationalism despite official denials.
CBP Predictive Policing Units Use Financial Data, EPIC Says
A privacy watchdog says Customs and Border Protection's predictive targeting teams are using financial data without explaining where it came from, raising legal and transparency concerns.
Nobel Winner Navi Pillay Jabs Trump; He Hits Back
Human rights lawyer Navi Pillay's Nobel win prompted a joke at Trump's expense and a sharp response from the former president.
Podcast Tackles Money Mistakes of High-Earning Lawyers
An Above the Law podcast episode highlights financial pitfalls that affluent lawyers often overlook.
Two SCOTUSblog essays: Suncor preemption and judicial review
A pair of outside essays examine the Constitution's role in climate preemption and the historical basis for judicial review.
Techdirt Launches Weekly Podcast on Online Speech
A new weekly podcast from Techdirt and Everything in Moderation will track the latest news in online speech.
Informal Settlement Conferences Can Beat Formal Mediation
A legal commentator argues that a simple call among decision-makers can save time and money compared with formal mediation.
Using the Term 'Artificial Intelligence' Now Makes You an 'Enemy,' Volokh Argues
A satirical Volokh Conspiracy column highlights how the phrase 'artificial intelligence' has become a political flashpoint.
Sixth Circuit Revives Challenge to County's Home Equity Seizure
A federal appeals court ruled that a Michigan woman can pursue claims that a county kept $23,500 in surplus proceeds from a foreclosure over a $3,000 tax debt.