How 'Full Stack Spies' Decodes US-China Cyber Competition
A new book reviewed by Lawfare offers a three-layer framework for understanding cyber espionage between Washington and Beijing while exposing gaps in public attribution.
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AI regulation, litigation, copyright and IP, and privacy law.
Surveillance Tech Meets Fourth Amendment in Court and Congress
A congressional hearing and a federal appeals ruling both show that new surveillance tools still face old constitutional limits.
Ctrl-Alt-Speech Podcast to Cover Online Speech News Weekly
The weekly podcast from Techdirt and Everything in Moderation will focus on the latest in online speech.
Supreme Court's Political Origins Predate Current Debates
A new analysis argues that the Court's political character is not a modern anomaly but a feature of its earliest history.
Judge McMahon: No More Frivolous Privilege Objections in Freeman Deposition
A federal judge in New York has sharply rebuked plaintiff's counsel in Freeman v. Deebs-Elkenaney, warning that continued baseless privilege objections could bring sanctions and professional discipline.
Broadview Six Prosecutor Returns as Witness Against Former Boss
The prosecutor who handled the Broadview Six case has left her post and is now expected to testify against her former supervisor.
How Big Tech's Metric Obsession Reshaped the Open Internet
A Techdirt series argues that platforms traded the open internet's original mission for metrics-driven control.
Jackson: Shadow Docket's 'Speed Dial' Favors Certain Litigants
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson argues the Supreme Court's emergency docket has become a VIP lane for repeat players, undermining equal access to justice.
Litigator Uses Claude to Stress-Test Case Strategy
A new episode of 'Adventures in Legal Tech' shows how one lawyer deploys Claude to probe for weak spots in his arguments.
Schema Markup Gives Law Firms an SEO Edge in 2026
A new guide explains how structured data can help lawyers outrank competitors in search results.
Supreme Court's Missouri Order Draws Skeptical Analysis
A legal commentator questions the unanimity and reasoning behind the Supreme Court's latest election-related ruling.
Biglaw's 12-Hour Days Are the Norm, Above the Law Reports
A legal industry roundup says long hours remain standard for Biglaw associates, with juniors still at the office at 10pm.
The Bartender Who Made Himself a Judge
A single Above the Law post recounts an unusual path to the bench, one that involved whiskey and a self-appointed judge.
Weekly Appellate Roundup Highlights Key Court Decisions
A new roundup from Above the Law offers a digest of notable appellate rulings and news from the past week.
First Biglaw Firm Matches Milbank Special Bonus
A major law firm has matched Milbank's special bonus, potentially setting a precedent for the industry.
Cat Toy Deal Lacks Law or Policy Relevance
A daily deal for an interactive cat toy offers no legal or policy analysis, making it unsuitable for this section.
Supreme Court clears way for modified voter verification database
The justices paused a lower-court block on the modified SAVE system, ruling challengers have standing but are unlikely to win on the merits.
Remote Patent Attorney Role Signals Flexibility in IP Hiring
A fully remote patent prosecution position reflects how law firms are reshaping hiring to prioritize technical skills and flexible work arrangements.