White House Defends Press Bans With Viewpoint-Based Access Argument
The Trump administration argues that White House press access is a privilege, not a right, and that journalistic standards justify excluding CNN, MSNBC, and Politico.
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AI regulation, litigation, copyright and IP, and privacy law.
Judge Orders White House to Reinstate CNN, MS NOW, Politico Press Passes
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order, ruling the White House likely violated the Fifth Amendment by revoking press credentials without due process.
Lawyer's 7-Figure Practice Thrives Without Traditional Networking
A lawyer's success shows that business development can be simpler than conventional networking advice suggests.
Which Biglaw Firms Strike Fear in Opposing Counsel?
A new Above the Law ranking identifies the most aggressive litigators in Biglaw, signaling how reputation shapes legal strategy.
Caregiving Demands Fuel Exhaustion Among Women Lawyers
A new analysis points to caregiving responsibilities as a key driver of burnout in the legal profession.
White House Briefs Lack Case Law; Top Advocate Hits 150 Arguments
Two Above the Law reports highlight a contrast between a White House legal strategy short on precedent and a Supreme Court advocate's rare milestone.
Missouri Redistricting Dispute May Return to Supreme Court
A SCOTUSblog article reports that the Supreme Court may revisit a Missouri redistricting case and questions whether the chief justice's role should be rethought.
DHS Misses ICE Body-Cam Deadline After Homan Promise
The agency has not met its own timeline for equipping ICE officers with body cameras, despite a public assurance from Tom Homan.
Court Dismisses Michigan Antitrust Suit Against Oil Giants
A federal judge threw out Michigan's antitrust case against fossil fuel companies, ruling the state lacked standing to sue for most alleged harms.
Law Schools Split on Teaching AI as Students Demand Practical Skills
Law schools remain divided over integrating AI into curricula, even as students warn that ignoring the technology will leave them unprepared for practice.
Microsoft Employee's 'Theft' Remark Conflates Copyright Infringement with Theft
A viral comment from a Microsoft employee calling AI scraping 'the largest theft of labor' obscures the legal distinction between copyright infringement and criminal theft.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Revisit Immigration Detention Question
After its original test case became moot, the administration filed a new petition seeking Supreme Court review of whether prolonged immigration detention requires a bond hearing.
Iowa Court Dismisses Trump Suit Against Pollster Ann Selzer
Judge Scott Beattie ruled the disputed 2024 Iowa Poll was protected political speech, rejecting fraud claims against Selzer and the Des Moines Register.
Weil Looks to Bolster Platform Amid Merger Speculation
The departure of a top rainmaker has fueled talk that Weil may pursue a merger to shore up its position.
Law Firm Talent Wars, AI Hype Share a Playbook, Column Argues
An Above the Law column likens big-law lateral recruiting to the boom-and-bust dynamics of AI investment and college sports.
Trump Media's 50-Millisecond Feed Advantage Likely Unlawful, Law Professor Says
A Harvard Law professor argues that selling early access to President Trump's Truth Social posts lets traders profit on public information ahead of the public, unlike standard low-latency data feeds.
The Self-Taught Lawyer Who First Proposed Public Defenders
An 1893 speech by a self-taught trial lawyer introduced the idea of a public defender, a concept later formalized in U.S. courts.
Meta's $17.1B Youth Settlement: Activism Fears and Research Limits
A sweeping settlement imposes new teen safeguards, but critics warn it curbs youth voice while scientists lack full data to test its effects.