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NY Times Files New Pentagon Press Access Suit
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (41+ words) The New York Times filed a new lawsuit Monday accusing the Department of War of violating the Constitution by imposing escort requirements and other restrictions on reporters, escalating a monthslong legal fight over press access under Secretary of War Pete…...
Plaintiff Can Sue Pseudonymously Because She's a Criminal Defense Lawyer with a Gambling Addiction
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (40+ words) But reputational and professional harm is generally not a basis for allowing pseudonymity in most cases (since so many litigants face some such harm from the allegations in their cases being public). Did it make sense to allow it here?...
When (if ever) it's appropriate to make jokes, take selfies, or curse before the Supreme Court
20+ hour, 18+ min ago (432+ words) A look at the Supreme Court's Guide for Counsel, when profanity is involved....
In 1st Amendment clash, Christian center sues school district alleging retaliation * World Net Daily * by Fred Lucas, The Daily Signal
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Secret Recording at Pretend Date by O'Keefe Media Wasn't Tortious, Court Holds
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (21+ words) From yesterday's decision by Judge Anthony Trenga (E. D. Va.) in Fseisi v. O'Keefe Media Group: The Complaint alleges the following: .. ....
Court Rules That the Ten Commandments Aren't Unconstitutional'Who Knew? !
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (464+ words) Courts should'as the Fifth Circuit did here'look to history and tradition to guide their textual interpretations. Last year, Texas passed a law requiring all public schools to conspicuously display the Ten Commandments'just the text with no commentary. Of course, challengers…...
Court Orders Reinstatement of Untenured Professor Allegedly Non-Renewed for Speech About "the Palestinian Resistance"
4+ day, 28+ min ago (22+ words) From Robinson v. Damphousse, decided Wednesday by Judge Alan Albright (W. D. Tex.): Plaintiff Dr. Idris Robinson is a non-tenured, but. .....
Ohio County Must Pay $120, 000 for Excluding Christian Ministry From Foster Care
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (280+ words) To settle a lawsuit brought by Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys, Montgomery County officials have agreed to pay more than $120, 000 in attorneys" fees after excluding a Christian organization from the foster care system. ADF attorneys represent Gracehaven, which is now free…...
Big Win in Pennsylvania on Fourth Amendment Violation
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (320+ words) Without the Second Amendment, the rest are vulnerable. Even with it, rights are usurped all the time. A recent Fourth Amendment win pulls into focus just how fragile everything is. When Prince's client refused the Borough to gain entry to…...
Appeals court questions Trump executive orders targeting law firms
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (598+ words) A federal appeals court appeared skeptical Thursday of a push from President Donald Trump to punish four major law firms, in a case that could outline the bounds of presidential power and have broader ramifications for the legal industry. The…...