Trump’s Three Trials

The former president faces multiple criminal prosecutions.

Trump Liable in Rape Case

The jury awarded $5 million in damages

Violent Jan 6er Gets 14 Years, Longest To Date

The punishments are increasing as the worst of the worst are sentenced.

Proud Boys Convicted of Seditious Conspiracy

The worst of the worst Capitol Riot players have been brought to justice.

Sandra Day O’Connor and Bush v Gore

New documents reveal the internal deliberations of the Court.

Dark Web Dragnet

International law enforcement agencies have made hundreds of arrests.

Scalia Law School is Conservative!

The New York Times looks into ties between a DC area law school and the Supreme Court.

Jane Roberts, the Supreme Court, and Conflicts of Interest

The Chief Justice’s wife is making a lot of money.

Fox News Finally Finds A Bridge (Or Three) Too Far

Turns out that costing your employer nearly a billion dollars isn’t good for your career.

‘True Threats,’ Insanity, and the Supreme Court

Is a threat in the eye of the receiver or the issuer?

Fox News Settles Suit, Will Carry on As Before

A $787.5 million flesh wound.

Professional Shoplifters

A few people are committing the lion’s share of petty thefts in America’s biggest city.

Abbott Promises to Pardon Just-Convicted Murderer

An outrageous political stunt.

Forum Shopping and Legal Mischief

It’s time to ban a growing and dangerous practice.

It’s Good to Be Clarence Thomas

The questionable ethics of living a lavish lifestyle based on high office.

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Education Department Issues Regulations on Transgender Sports Competition

A sensible compromise on a controversial issue.

The Theory of the Case Against Trump

Legal analysts are skeptical.

Pro-Trump Rioting Prospects Dim

Calls for violence have been widespread but are unlikely to be heeded.

Trump Indicted (Updated)

And so it begins?

War Criminal Employed by Congressional Republicans

Donald Trump is apparently not the only one with a fetish for war criminals.

Police Speculation and Contagion Fears

Balancing the public’s desire to know and the potential for harm is not easy.

Getting Paid for Internet Content

Who should pay whom for what?

SCOTUS Punts on Free Speech Case

The court declined to review a preacher’s lawsuit against my alma mater.

Making Alex Jones Pay

The huckster is exploiting bankruptcy laws and the financial regulations to circumvent court judgments.

Are eBooks Books and eLibraries Libraries?

A pending lawsuit seeks to settle those questions.

Trump Could Be Indicted Next Week

The Manhattan DA could move as early as next week.

ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Putin

The Russian leader’s status as an international pariah is cemented.

Robert Blake, 1933-2023

The Baretta actor and acquitted murderer is dead at 89.

Pentagon Opposes Helping Prosecute Russian War Crimes

A wrongheaded if longstanding position.

Spying on Ourselves

Should we expect privacy from our own cameras?

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An Observation About “Classically Liberal” Punditry

“Classical liberals” really need to rediscover self examination

Biden Not Vetoing Popular Bill!

Some Democrats are angry!

Sirhan Sirhan Denied Parole Again

Politics and justice are in tension.

Biden Student Loan Forgiveness in Danger

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is signaling an unfavorable ruling.

Trump Grand Jury Recommended ‘Multiple Indictments’

The jury forewoman is offering hints.

Pence Subpoenaed by Trump Special Counsel

An aggressive but expected move.

Supreme Court Clerks and Undergraduate Elitism

Culling for the primary feeder job in American legal system begins in high school.

The Paul Pelosi Video

Why was it released to the public?

Gay Wedding Cake Baker Back in Court

Here we go again.

Religious Accommodations and Slippery Slopes

Where do we draw the line?

There’s No Whisky in this Mouthwash?!

It turns out that the candy flavored booze at the grocery store isn’t even bourbon.

Dobbs Leaker Still Unidentified

The Supreme Court’s internal investigation was inconclusive.

Alec Baldwin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

At what point does negligence become a crime?

Cool Free Event: Disclosing Government Content Moderation Requests

A free panel on how transparent social media platforms should be about government requests

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Colleges Fear Affirmative Action’s Demise

A pending Supreme Court ruling could be more impactful than many realize.

Biden’s Documents vs Trump’s

One of these is not like the other.

Biden’s Classified Documents!

Just like Trump’s except for every important detail.

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Walgreens CFO Says He ‘May Have’ Overblown Concerns About Retail Theft

An example of why its a good idea to wait for data before making policy decisions.