Chad Mizelle's Appearance of Impropriety - emptywheelThe case against Mayor Eric Adams raises serious legal questions about the foundations of public corruption law.
CNN's Elie Honig Laughs Off Eric Adams's Claim That He's Being Targeted for Fighting for New YorkersNew York City's Mayor Eric Adams is now a defendant in a federal criminal case, marking a historical first for a sitting mayor.
CNN's Elie Honig Tees Off on Trump DOJ's Bizarre,' Worrisome' Attempt to Save Eric Adams: Never Seen Anything Like It'The DOJ memo dismissing charges against Mayor Adams is unprecedented and politically motivated, raising concerns about legal integrity.
Fox News' Andy McCarthy Roasts Eric Adams's Defense Attorney: That Didn't Sound Like a Defense'Andy McCarthy critiques Mayor Adams's defense as sounding more like mitigation rather than a genuine defense against serious charges.
Chad Mizelle's Appearance of Impropriety - emptywheelThe case against Mayor Eric Adams raises serious legal questions about the foundations of public corruption law.
CNN's Elie Honig Laughs Off Eric Adams's Claim That He's Being Targeted for Fighting for New YorkersNew York City's Mayor Eric Adams is now a defendant in a federal criminal case, marking a historical first for a sitting mayor.
CNN's Elie Honig Tees Off on Trump DOJ's Bizarre,' Worrisome' Attempt to Save Eric Adams: Never Seen Anything Like It'The DOJ memo dismissing charges against Mayor Adams is unprecedented and politically motivated, raising concerns about legal integrity.
Fox News' Andy McCarthy Roasts Eric Adams's Defense Attorney: That Didn't Sound Like a Defense'Andy McCarthy critiques Mayor Adams's defense as sounding more like mitigation rather than a genuine defense against serious charges.
Jonathan Turley: Homan Looking to Prosecute AOC Is BaselessProsecuting Rep. Ocasio-Cortez for advising migrants would infringe on free speech rights, according to legal analyst Jonathan Turley.
MSNBC Legal Analyst Warns Morning Joe Against Prematurely Branding Trump Court Order Chaos' A Constitutional Crisis'Cevallos cautions against labeling judiciary pushback against Trump as a constitutional crisis until the administration ignores court orders.
Biglaw Firms Introduce 'Trump Trackers' To Keep Up With White House Executive Orders - Above the LawBiglaw firms have created tools to track and analyze Trump's executive orders amid constitutional concerns.
Dear Jurisprudence: Should Joe Biden Just Add the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution?The Equal Rights Amendment is facing significant legal challenges but remains a crucial issue for guaranteeing sex-based equality in the U.S. Constitution.
Dear Jurisprudence: Could Trump Really Run for a Third Term?The ongoing discussion reflects a significant concern over the future of the law in the context of potential Trump administration authority.
An immigration lawyer breaks down Trump's attack on birthright citizenship-and if the 14th Amendment can save itThe executive order targets birthright citizenship, impacting children of non-citizen parents born in the U.S.
Andy McCarthy Rips Trump Weaponizing DOJ in National ReviewMcCarthy criticizes Trump's Weaponization Working Group for perpetuating politicization in the DOJ instead of restoring integrity.
MSNBC Legal Analyst Warns Morning Joe Against Prematurely Branding Trump Court Order Chaos' A Constitutional Crisis'Cevallos cautions against labeling judiciary pushback against Trump as a constitutional crisis until the administration ignores court orders.
Biglaw Firms Introduce 'Trump Trackers' To Keep Up With White House Executive Orders - Above the LawBiglaw firms have created tools to track and analyze Trump's executive orders amid constitutional concerns.
Dear Jurisprudence: Should Joe Biden Just Add the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution?The Equal Rights Amendment is facing significant legal challenges but remains a crucial issue for guaranteeing sex-based equality in the U.S. Constitution.
Dear Jurisprudence: Could Trump Really Run for a Third Term?The ongoing discussion reflects a significant concern over the future of the law in the context of potential Trump administration authority.
An immigration lawyer breaks down Trump's attack on birthright citizenship-and if the 14th Amendment can save itThe executive order targets birthright citizenship, impacting children of non-citizen parents born in the U.S.
Andy McCarthy Rips Trump Weaponizing DOJ in National ReviewMcCarthy criticizes Trump's Weaponization Working Group for perpetuating politicization in the DOJ instead of restoring integrity.
My Phone Went Crazy': CNN's Elie Honig Excoriates Pam Bondi Over Bizarre' Press Conference Announcing Charges' Against Top DemocratsAttorney General Pam Bondi's announcement of charges against NY Democrats lacked basic legal protocol, highlighting significant incompetence.
Johnny Depp's lawyer addresses Justin Baldoni's 'bold' and 'aggressive' tactics in Blake Lively legal battleJustin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively employs aggressive legal tactics, drawing insights from high-profile lawyer Benjamin Chew, highlighting the evolving dynamics of celebrity legal battles.
Consumer advocates call California Realtors' buyer rep agreement 'unreadable'CAR's buyer representation agreement in California is criticized for being unreadable and designed to circumvent NAR's settlement agreement.
Enforcement experts fear the wild west of a weaker CFPBThe pause in CFPB activities during an administration change is a routine process that allows for a review of open enforcement matters.
Consumer advocates call California Realtors' buyer rep agreement 'unreadable'CAR's buyer representation agreement in California is criticized for being unreadable and designed to circumvent NAR's settlement agreement.
Enforcement experts fear the wild west of a weaker CFPBThe pause in CFPB activities during an administration change is a routine process that allows for a review of open enforcement matters.
Want To Annoy A Federal Judge? File This Kind Of Motion - Above the LawMotions to strike class action complaints are strongly disfavored without discovery.Judges express disdain for certain legal motions in class action litigations.
Legalytics: Big Cases By The NumbersCase importance can be assessed through measurable elements like dollar value and case complexity, despite its inherent subjectivity.
Want To Annoy A Federal Judge? File This Kind Of Motion - Above the LawMotions to strike class action complaints are strongly disfavored without discovery.Judges express disdain for certain legal motions in class action litigations.
Legalytics: Big Cases By The NumbersCase importance can be assessed through measurable elements like dollar value and case complexity, despite its inherent subjectivity.
CAFC Scolds District Court for Straying from 'Party Presentation' PrincipleThe CAFC reversed the district court's ruling on patent eligibility, noting a fundamental error in its assessment process.
Is it Time to Abolish the Federal Circuit? | IPWatchdogThe Federal Circuit's recent focus is increasingly detached from patent law, questioning its necessity in current judicial context.
The Reverse Doctrine of Equivalents: An "Anachronistic Exception" Lives Another DayThe article discusses the Steuben Foods appeal and its implications for the reverse doctrine of equivalents in patent law.
Assembling the Obviousness Puzzle: Why Piecemeal Prior Art Analysis Falls ShortThe Federal Circuit found significant flaws in PTAB's analysis regarding motivation to combine references and treating prior art references in isolation.
CAFC Scolds District Court for Straying from 'Party Presentation' PrincipleThe CAFC reversed the district court's ruling on patent eligibility, noting a fundamental error in its assessment process.
Is it Time to Abolish the Federal Circuit? | IPWatchdogThe Federal Circuit's recent focus is increasingly detached from patent law, questioning its necessity in current judicial context.
The Reverse Doctrine of Equivalents: An "Anachronistic Exception" Lives Another DayThe article discusses the Steuben Foods appeal and its implications for the reverse doctrine of equivalents in patent law.
Assembling the Obviousness Puzzle: Why Piecemeal Prior Art Analysis Falls ShortThe Federal Circuit found significant flaws in PTAB's analysis regarding motivation to combine references and treating prior art references in isolation.
Trump's order says he won't enforce the TikTok ban. Will that be enough for Apple and Google?Trump's executive order grants TikTok 75 more days to operate in the US amidst legal uncertainties.
Judge Cannon tossing Trump's case raises risk for acting prosecutorsCannon's ruling could threaten the future of special counsels and federal prosecutors serving in temporary roles.The legitimacy of federally appointed officials may be increasingly challenged following this court decision.
French: Jack Smith's new case against Trump is much stronger than his old oneProsecutors assess charges based on strength and clarity, with the goal of presenting cases that are both strong and easily understandable.
The Constitution is Sacred. Is It Also Dangerous?The Constitution is increasingly viewed as a barrier to democracy, especially in light of Donald Trump's presidency and its electoral mechanics.
Why We're Talking About the Loophole That Could Give Trump a Third TermDiscussion on the possibility of Donald Trump securing a third presidential term through a loophole in the 22nd Amendment.
Trump Probably Won't Have Much Luck With His AppealChances of Trump's conviction being reversed on appeal are slim due to historical low overturn rates.
What Aileen Cannon Is Trying to Do With Jack Smith's Trump Report Is Actually LawlessAileen Cannon's latest order to block the release of Jack Smith's report on Trump exceeds her judicial authority and undermines transparency.
Judge Cannon tossing Trump's case raises risk for acting prosecutorsCannon's ruling could threaten the future of special counsels and federal prosecutors serving in temporary roles.The legitimacy of federally appointed officials may be increasingly challenged following this court decision.
French: Jack Smith's new case against Trump is much stronger than his old oneProsecutors assess charges based on strength and clarity, with the goal of presenting cases that are both strong and easily understandable.
The Constitution is Sacred. Is It Also Dangerous?The Constitution is increasingly viewed as a barrier to democracy, especially in light of Donald Trump's presidency and its electoral mechanics.
Why We're Talking About the Loophole That Could Give Trump a Third TermDiscussion on the possibility of Donald Trump securing a third presidential term through a loophole in the 22nd Amendment.
Trump Probably Won't Have Much Luck With His AppealChances of Trump's conviction being reversed on appeal are slim due to historical low overturn rates.
What Aileen Cannon Is Trying to Do With Jack Smith's Trump Report Is Actually LawlessAileen Cannon's latest order to block the release of Jack Smith's report on Trump exceeds her judicial authority and undermines transparency.
Was 1972 the High-Water Mark for Women's Rights in America?The Equal Rights Amendment was finally ratified by Virginia in 2020, but its status remains legally uncertain after President Biden's announcement.
CNN's Arlette Saenz Downplays Biden Declaring ERA the Law of the Land: Legal Precedent Has Not Changed'President Biden's declaration of the Equal Rights Amendment as law reflects his opinion but lacks immediate legal force and recognition by the National Archives.
Was 1972 the High-Water Mark for Women's Rights in America?The Equal Rights Amendment was finally ratified by Virginia in 2020, but its status remains legally uncertain after President Biden's announcement.
CNN's Arlette Saenz Downplays Biden Declaring ERA the Law of the Land: Legal Precedent Has Not Changed'President Biden's declaration of the Equal Rights Amendment as law reflects his opinion but lacks immediate legal force and recognition by the National Archives.
Texas defends requiring ID for porn to SCOTUS: "We've done this forever"The Texas law aiming to enforce age verification for adult content faces scrutiny for its effectiveness and implications for free expression.
It's Time for the Supreme Court to Repudiate Gender IdeologyGorsuch has the opportunity to correct his prior decision, which critics argue led to major societal and legal ramifications regarding transgender rights.
Amy Coney Barrett: The Supreme Court's New Swing Vote?Justice Barrett may position herself as the swing vote, balancing moderation against the conservative majority.
Sam Alito Failing To Recuse From This Trump Case Would Be a Historic FarceThe ongoing legal cases surrounding Trump signal an attempt to erase both his criminal liability and the historical evidence of his actions.
Alito and Thomas Have Already Taken the Most-Contradictory Positions of the Supreme Court TermJustices Alito and Thomas demonstrate a contradictory approach to parental rights in legal judgments regarding gender identity issues.
Opinion: Supreme Court immunity ruling isn't just bad, it's unconstitutionalThe Supreme Court's immunity decision undermines constitutional duties of the president.
There Are Some Big Supreme Court Cases Coming UpThe distinction between rights and privileges has shifted to hinge on Supreme Court opinions, affecting personal liberties and civil rights.
It's Time for the Supreme Court to Repudiate Gender IdeologyGorsuch has the opportunity to correct his prior decision, which critics argue led to major societal and legal ramifications regarding transgender rights.
Amy Coney Barrett: The Supreme Court's New Swing Vote?Justice Barrett may position herself as the swing vote, balancing moderation against the conservative majority.
Sam Alito Failing To Recuse From This Trump Case Would Be a Historic FarceThe ongoing legal cases surrounding Trump signal an attempt to erase both his criminal liability and the historical evidence of his actions.
Alito and Thomas Have Already Taken the Most-Contradictory Positions of the Supreme Court TermJustices Alito and Thomas demonstrate a contradictory approach to parental rights in legal judgments regarding gender identity issues.
Opinion: Supreme Court immunity ruling isn't just bad, it's unconstitutionalThe Supreme Court's immunity decision undermines constitutional duties of the president.
There Are Some Big Supreme Court Cases Coming UpThe distinction between rights and privileges has shifted to hinge on Supreme Court opinions, affecting personal liberties and civil rights.
Trump's criminal conviction won't stop him from getting security clearance as presidentA president-elect with a criminal conviction faces significant barriers to accessing classified information vital for national security.
Fox & Friends Immediately Dismiss Jack Smith Report on Trump's Election Interference: Nothing More Than a Prosecution On Paper'Fox & Friends dismissed the detailed report on Trump's alleged election interference as partisan lawfare and not particularly new.
Trump's criminal conviction won't stop him from getting security clearance as presidentA president-elect with a criminal conviction faces significant barriers to accessing classified information vital for national security.
Fox & Friends Immediately Dismiss Jack Smith Report on Trump's Election Interference: Nothing More Than a Prosecution On Paper'Fox & Friends dismissed the detailed report on Trump's alleged election interference as partisan lawfare and not particularly new.
WATCH SOON: Officials give update after convicted Vallejo kidnapper Matthew Muller faces new chargesMatthew Muller, previously convicted of kidnapping, is now facing new charges for additional crimes, indicating a broader pattern of predatory behavior.
Devlin Barrett Makes Shit Up about Hunter Biden, Again - emptywheelJournalism oversimplifies complex legal issues, leading to the propagation of misleading narratives in political contexts.
Alexander Smirnov's Vetting - emptywheelThe DOJ had reasons to doubt Alexander Smirnov's credibility earlier, yet chose to promote his claims under political pressure.
Devlin Barrett Makes Shit Up about Hunter Biden, Again - emptywheelJournalism oversimplifies complex legal issues, leading to the propagation of misleading narratives in political contexts.
Alexander Smirnov's Vetting - emptywheelThe DOJ had reasons to doubt Alexander Smirnov's credibility earlier, yet chose to promote his claims under political pressure.
Dear Jurisprudence: Why Don't Voters Care About the Dang Courts?The coverage of the courts needs to relate more to people's lives and democratic engagement.
CNN Legal Analyst Elie Honig Says Gaetz Can't Block Release of House Ethics ReportMatt Gaetz cannot legally prevent the release of the House Ethics Committee report, as Congress has the authority to disclose it.
The President Looking To Change The Composition Of The Federal CourtsBill Clinton is the only U.S. President to appoint more women to the federal judiciary than men.
Strange legal move by Manhattan DA Bragg led to Daniel Penny acquittal, experts say: 'Botched'The dismissal of top charges against Daniel Penny led to his acquittal, highlighting potential miscalculations by Manhattan prosecutors.Legal experts criticize the handling of the case, pointing out failures in judicial discretion.
Legal Podcast "The Briefing" by Weintraub Tobin Celebrates 200 EpisodesThe Briefing podcast celebrates 200 episodes of dissecting IP law and its impact on creativity and innovation in entertainment.
"Without Prejudice:" Jack Smith Moves to Dismiss the DC Case - emptywheelThe indictment against Donald Trump must be dismissed due to the categorical prohibition on indicting a sitting President.
MSNBC Legal Analyst Shuts Down Claim Trump Can Assassinate' Rivals Thanks to Immunity RulingThe Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's immunity case doesn't grant him impunity to assassinate a political rival.
Kayleigh McEnany Shows Off Harvard Law Degree Asking Why State Criminal Cases Aren't In Federal CourtFormer Trump press secretary in legal analysis controversy due to misconceptions about federal courts and presidential immunity.
CNN Analyst Torpedoes Trump By Floating President Kidnapping and Harming' Supreme Court Justice To Appoint New OneFormer President Trump's claim of presidential immunity was challenged by an example of extreme scenarios by CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams.
"Without Prejudice:" Jack Smith Moves to Dismiss the DC Case - emptywheelThe indictment against Donald Trump must be dismissed due to the categorical prohibition on indicting a sitting President.
MSNBC Legal Analyst Shuts Down Claim Trump Can Assassinate' Rivals Thanks to Immunity RulingThe Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's immunity case doesn't grant him impunity to assassinate a political rival.
Kayleigh McEnany Shows Off Harvard Law Degree Asking Why State Criminal Cases Aren't In Federal CourtFormer Trump press secretary in legal analysis controversy due to misconceptions about federal courts and presidential immunity.
CNN Analyst Torpedoes Trump By Floating President Kidnapping and Harming' Supreme Court Justice To Appoint New OneFormer President Trump's claim of presidential immunity was challenged by an example of extreme scenarios by CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams.
Toobin Warns Congressional Republicans to Be Careful What You Ask For' If They Call Jack Smith to TestifyCongressional Republicans may regret holding hearings on Jack Smith's prosecutions of Trump, as it could negatively impact Trump more than they anticipate.
How to Read the Immunity Appendix - emptywheelThe immunity brief's appendix consists of four volumes of interview transcripts that clarify and substantiate material presented in the brief.
Elie Honig Makes Pitch To Become Donald Trump's Favorite Legal AnalystElie Honig's legal analysis of Trump's case lacks consideration of its exceptional context and nuances, rendering it less relevant to the ongoing situation.
Toobin Warns Congressional Republicans to Be Careful What You Ask For' If They Call Jack Smith to TestifyCongressional Republicans may regret holding hearings on Jack Smith's prosecutions of Trump, as it could negatively impact Trump more than they anticipate.
How to Read the Immunity Appendix - emptywheelThe immunity brief's appendix consists of four volumes of interview transcripts that clarify and substantiate material presented in the brief.
Elie Honig Makes Pitch To Become Donald Trump's Favorite Legal AnalystElie Honig's legal analysis of Trump's case lacks consideration of its exceptional context and nuances, rendering it less relevant to the ongoing situation.
That's Simply Not Accurate!' CNN Analyst Rejects Narrative' Jack Smith Dropped Trump Bombshell For ElectionElliot Williams defends the timing of the Special Counsel's filing as court-mandated, dismissing claims of political motives 30 days before the election.
Karen Read retrial: Legal experts weigh in on what the new special prosecutor means for Round 2Hank Brennan's fresh perspective is key for the retrial of Karen Read as it aims to address previous trial issues.
That's Simply Not Accurate!' CNN Analyst Rejects Narrative' Jack Smith Dropped Trump Bombshell For ElectionElliot Williams defends the timing of the Special Counsel's filing as court-mandated, dismissing claims of political motives 30 days before the election.
Karen Read retrial: Legal experts weigh in on what the new special prosecutor means for Round 2Hank Brennan's fresh perspective is key for the retrial of Karen Read as it aims to address previous trial issues.
Justice is Not Silent: The Case Against One-Word Affirmances in the Federal CircuitThe Federal Circuit's different application of Rule 36 necessitates Supreme Court intervention to address inconsistencies across Circuit Courts. A clear need for judicial accountability exists.
CNN's Elie Honig Says Sean Diddy' Combs Could Spend the Rest of His Life in Prison Over Sex Trafficking ChargeSean Combs faces serious federal charges that could result in life imprisonment.The indictment involves racketeering and severe sex trafficking allegations.
'The View' hosts joke that owning lubricant 'ain't a crime' after Diddy's sex trafficking arrestThe View hosts discussed Sean Combs' indictment for sex trafficking, highlighting legal implications and the bizarre details of the investigation.
CNN's Elie Honig Says Sean Diddy' Combs Could Spend the Rest of His Life in Prison Over Sex Trafficking ChargeSean Combs faces serious federal charges that could result in life imprisonment.The indictment involves racketeering and severe sex trafficking allegations.
'The View' hosts joke that owning lubricant 'ain't a crime' after Diddy's sex trafficking arrestThe View hosts discussed Sean Combs' indictment for sex trafficking, highlighting legal implications and the bizarre details of the investigation.
Tyreek Hill and officer who detained him may have both broken law, legal experts sayThe traffic stop involving Tyreek Hill involved excessive force by the police, raising questions about legal conduct and constitutional rights.
UK drops planned Israel arrest warrant challengeThe UK government will not challenge the ICC's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leaving it to the court's determination.
Elie Honig Pillories Ridiculous' Marjorie Taylor Greene for Wild Claim That Biden Tried to Kill TrumpRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made baseless claims of a planned assassination of Donald Trump by the FBI during a search warrant execution at Mar-a-Lago.
Fox's Jonathan Turley Says Trump Has No Shot Getting Judge Booted from Hush Money Trial: Would Be Easier to Move the Courthouse'Trump's attempt to remove the judge in his hush money trial is likely to fail.Legal analyst Jonathan Turley believes the argument for the judge's recusal lacks direct evidence and is unlikely to succeed.
IAPP publishes seventh edition of 'Privacy Law Fundamentals'Solove and Schwartz analyze key provisions of privacy statutes and leading casesThe book covers agency enforcement actions and is available in print and digital versions
IAPP publishes seventh edition of 'Privacy Law Fundamentals'Solove and Schwartz published 7th edition of 'Privacy Law Fundamentals'.The book covers key provisions, leading cases, agency enforcement actions.
IAPP publishes seventh edition of 'Privacy Law Fundamentals'Solove and Schwartz analyze key provisions of privacy statutes and leading casesThe book covers agency enforcement actions and is available in print and digital versions
IAPP publishes seventh edition of 'Privacy Law Fundamentals'Solove and Schwartz published 7th edition of 'Privacy Law Fundamentals'.The book covers key provisions, leading cases, agency enforcement actions.
The Texas Immigration Law Is DoomedTexas law SB-4, granting state officials immigration law enforcement power, is predicted to fail due to constitutional constraints.Legal analysis sometimes involves predicting outcomes based on practicality rather than searching for correct answers through case law.
Jonathan Turley Says Judge Pauley Really Blasted Michael Cohen Yesterday, Except Judge Pauley's Been Dead For 3 YearsJonathan Turley's struggles with linear time lead to inaccuracies in his analysis.Turley's errors in referencing people and timelines highlight his lack of attention to detail.