Eighth Circuit's Procedural Moves Raise Constitutional Concerns
A legal commentary argues that the Eighth Circuit's recent actions constitute impeachable behavior.
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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.
Shadow Docket Now Outpaces Supreme Court’s Regular Docket, Report Says
A new analysis argues the Supreme Court’s emergency rulings have grown so common that the public should focus on the more transparent docket instead.
Federal Judge Finds MSNBC Pundit's Jan. 6 'Coaching' Tweet Not Negligent
A D.C. federal judge ruled that an MSNBC pundit's tweet accusing a lawyer of coaching a Jan. 6 hearing witness to lie did not meet the negligence standard for defamation.
Legal Marketing Roundup Highlights Branding and Leadership Lessons
A new Above the Law roundup collects recent legal marketing commentary, including takeaways from the LMA Second Chair Roundtable and a case for branding beyond visual identity.
Satirical Techdirt Piece Mocks Trump's Sniper Ammo Arch Claim
A Techdirt commentary uses satire to highlight the absurdity of a reported Trump proposal, reflecting on the state of political discourse.
Techdirt Series Warns Metrics Are Replacing the Open Internet's Mission
A new Techdirt series argues that Big Tech's focus on internal metrics is reshaping the internet in ways that undermine its original open, user-driven purpose.
Why Hannah-Jones School Controversy Highlights Exit Rights
A Reason essay argues that the controversy over Nikole Hannah-Jones' account of her daughter's schooling underscores the importance of exit rights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.