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CNN’s Elie Honig Says Trump Faces ‘Uphill Battle’ in Latest Attempt to Get GA Election Case Thrown Out

mediaite.com CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig said that former President Donald Trump faced an “uphill battle” in trying to get the 2020 election case against him in Georgia thrown…

John Eastman's potential disbarment sparks MAGA fury

newsweek.com Donald Trump supporters have reacted with fury on social media after a judge called for this disbarment of John Eastman, a lawyer accused of being involved in efforts to…

Mary Trump celebrates recommended disbarment of ex-Donald Trump lawyer

newsweek.com Mary Trump has welcomed an attorney discipline judge's recommendation that John Eastman, a judge who took part in efforts to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 presidential…

Fani Willis dealt blow as judge to hear Donald Trump arguments

newsweek.com Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' case against former President Donald Trump in Georgia may have been dealt a blow after the judge presiding over the matter…

Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman gets bad news in court

newsweek.com A California judge has recommended that John Eastman, former lawyer for ex-president Donald Trump, lose his law license over accusations that Eastman attempted to help…

Selling The Bible

mediapost.com "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped up in the American flag, carrying a Bible, and heralded as a plea for liberty and preservation of the U.S. Constitution."…

Ex-Trump lawyer Eastman should lose state law license for efforts to overturn election, judge says

aol.com A judge has recommended that conservative attorney John Eastman lose his California law license over his efforts to keep former President Donald Trump in power after the…

Ex-Trump lawyer and former law school dean who suggested Mike Pence interfere in the election should lose his California law license, judge says

fortune.com A judge has recommended that conservative attorney John Eastman lose his California law license over his efforts to keep former President Donald Trump in power after the…

Trump Hits Back Against NY Gag Order -- Turley Says: "Appeal"

zerohedge.com Trump Hits Back Against NY Gag Order -- Turley Says: "Appeal" Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday responded to a gag order issued in his "hush money" case, slamming…

Prosecutors Seek 64-Month Jail for Tornado Cash Developer

coingape.com Dutch prosecutors have officially requested 64-month imprisonment for Alexey Pertsev, a developer associated with Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixing service. The trial,…

The Role of Journalism, Law, and Trust & Safety in an AI Dominated World

cjr.org The conversation below has been adapted from the keynote and Q&A given at the Technology, Media, & Privacy Law Conference at the University of Florida in March 2024. We…

Newly Launched AMM To Welcome First Amendment

coingape.com According to an X post by dominant XRP Ledger (XRPL) explorer XRPScan, its validator has been upgraded to version 2.1.1. and the entire ecosystem is already looking at…

Trump lashes out at judge and his daughter after gag order in New York hush money case

pbs.org Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at the New York judge who put him under a gag order that bars him from commenting publicly about witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and…

'Striking' detail in Donald Trump's gag order revealed by legal analyst

newsweek.com Legal analyst Jonathan Turley pointed out what he called a "striking" detail in Donald Trump's gag order in the Manhattan criminal case against the former president in an…

Disney Reaches Settlement in Florida Lawsuit Over Theme Park District

variety.com Disney has reached a truce in its fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the special district that governs Walt Disney World. In a settlement agreement announced on…

Disney, DeSantis-backed board reach settlement agreement

thehill.com Disney and the state of Florida have reached a settlement agreement in their lawsuit about who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district, the Central Florida Tourism…

Steven Pinker: What went wrong at Harvard

reason.com Psychologist and bestselling author Steven Pinker is one of the leading defenders of academic freedom and liberal values of limited government, secularism, tolerance, and…

Do undocumented immigrants have the right to own guns?

economist.com The night of June 1st 2020 was a chaotic one in Chicago. A week earlier, George Floyd had been murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, and protests against police…

New Florida bill lets parents sue social media companies for $10K for failing to remove the account of a child under 14

businessinsider.com The new bill is set to go into effect in January 2025, but is expected to face legal challenges. Matt Cardy/Getty Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a Florida bill prohibiting…

Free speech is under attack in the U.S., but it’s on the ropes elsewhere

reason.com If you think free speech is under attack in the United States—and it is—you should see its besieged status in the rest of the world. Open contempt for unrestricted debate…

The last Trump stock was a disaster for investors. The new one could be a disaster for the country

msnbc.com Donald Trump remains in the midst of a cash crunch, with the former president facing multiple legal judgments totaling more than $500 million. But his money troubles may be…

The Court Should Cast Doubt On Havens Realty "Diversion" Standing and Establishment Clause "Offended Observer" Standing

reason.com On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in FDA v. Alliance Hippocratic Medicine, the mifepristone case. Much of the argument focused on whether AHM had standing to…

Trump gag order may stifle his "violence-inspiring" bombast: Legal analyst

newsweek.com The latest gag order imposed on Donald Trump was applauded by legal analyst Glenn Kirschner, who said he hopes it curtails the former president's "endlessly dangerous,…

Netflix Loses Bid to Dismiss ‘Inventing Anna’ Defamation Lawsuit

variety.com A former friend of con artist Anna Sorokin was allowed on Tuesday to proceed with a defamation lawsuit against Netflix over the Shonda Rhimes miniseries, “Inventing Anna.”…

Florida Bans Social Media For Minors Under 14

zerohedge.com Florida Bans Social Media For Minors Under 14 Florida has just passed a new law prohibiting children under 14-years-old from having social media accounts regardless of…

Donald Trump's newest gag order has key difference than previous

newsweek.com The latest gag order against Donald Trump has a notable difference from his past court restrictions—the order issued on Tuesday only applies to what the former president can…

The Holy Roman Empire, Actual Malice, and Criminal Conversation

reason.com The Holy Roman Empire, it was famously put (by Voltaire, I think), was neither Holy, nor Roman, nor an Empire. Likewise, the First Amendment "actual malice" test isn't…

Blaming Tech for Teen Troubles

reason.com The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt, Penguin Press, 400 pages, $30 Jonathan Haidt opens…

Assange extradition on hold until US promises he won’t face death penalty

semafor.com Semafor Signals Supported by Insights from The Conversation, NBC News, and the Washington Post The News WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was handed a temporary legal…

More on Coercion, Social Media, and Freedom of Speech: Rejoinder to Philip Hamburger

reason.com Professor Philip Hamburger has posted a response to my critique of his post on the social media free speech cases currently before the Supreme Court. The latter, in turn,…

Kansas moves to join Texas and other states in requiring porn sites to verify people's ages

apnews.com Kansas is poised to require pornography websites to verify visitors are adults, a move that would follow Texas and a handful of other states despite concerns about privacy…

Hamburger Responds: Prof. Somin Repeats His Errors

reason.com Philip Hamburger, a professor at Columbia, is the CEO of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, which represents most of the individual plaintiffs (mostly scientists) in Murthy…

UK Court Allows Assange to Appeal Extradition to the US

tftc.io WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been granted permission to appeal his extradition to the United States. This ruling means that Assange will not face immediate…

Zoning versus the Good Samaritan. Again

reason.com Happy Tuesday and welcome to another edition of Rent Free, where this week's stories include: New York City refreshes its housing emergency declaration, and with it, its…

Greater protections for Assange

reason.com Extradition decisions: Yesterday, Britain's High Court ruled that WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange—who stands accused of violating the Espionage Act due to his 2010…

Assange can't be extradited until U.S. rules out death penalty, UK court says

pbs.org A British court ruled Tuesday that Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the United States on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death…

How to Get Around Future TikTok Ban: Tips, Tricks, and Advice

tech.co TikTok is hurtling towards a full ban across the United States. Most recently, the TikTok ban bill passed the House in a 352-65 vote. The bill still has hurdles to clear…

Assange Wins Temporary Reprieve As Court Seeks US 'Assurances' Over Extradition

zerohedge.com Assange Wins Temporary Reprieve As Court Seeks US 'Assurances' Over Extradition Tuesday's much anticipated London High Court ruling has gone mostly in Julian Assange's…

Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Granted Limited Right To Appeal US Extradition

mediaite.com High Court judges in London ruled that Assange could appeal extradition if the US could not make certain assurances. (Julian Assange via Jack Taylor/Getty Images) WikiLeaks…

Assange must have death penalty assurance from US say judges considering appeal bid

pressgazette.co.uk The United States must give assurances that Julian Assange will not face the death penalty before judges will consider dismissing the Wikileaks founder’s bid to bring an…

UK court orders to delay extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to US on espionage charges

apnews.com A British court ruled Tuesday that Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the United States on espionage charges, in a partial victory for the WikiLeaks founder.…

UK High Court Adjourns Decision On Julian Assange U.S. Extradition Until May 20

deadline.com Supporters of Julian Assange gather outside High Court in London prior to extradition final appeal ruling A UK High Court in London has adjourned a decision on whether…

Ron DeSantis just signed a bill barring Florida kids under 14 from using TikTok, SnapChat, and Instagram

businessinsider.com Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attends the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2024 in Daytona Beach,…

UK Court To Issue Ruling On Julian Assange Extradition Tuesday Morning

zerohedge.com UK Court To Issue Ruling On Julian Assange Extradition Tuesday Morning On Tuesday London’s High Court will finally rule on the fate of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The…

US judge tosses out hate-speech lawsuit from Elon Musk's X

businessinsider.com By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on…

Lawsuit by Elon Musk's X was an attempt to punish free speech, judge rules

aol.com None A US judge threw out a suit X filed, saying it was about "punishing the defendants for their speech." • None It had sought millions in damages from a research group…

Abridgement, Coercion, and Freedom of Speech: Reply to Philip Hamburger

reason.com (Rafael Henrique | Dreamstime.com) Columbia law Prof. Philip Hamburger has put up a detailed post responding to my earlier argument that courts should focus on coercion in…

Florida Restricts Teens' Use Of Social Media

mediapost.com Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a law that prohibits social media platforms from allowing anyone under 14 to create or maintain accounts, and also requires…

Florida latest to restrict social media for kids as legal battle looms

washingtonpost.com Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday signed strong restrictions against children using social media, following other Republican-led states amid a national push to crack…

New Florida Law To Ban Social Media For Kids Under 14, Require ID Checks On All Ages

benzinga.com Florida is implementing new measures to keep children and teenagers away from social media. What Happened: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that bans the use…

Florida 16-year-olds will need their parents’ permission to use social media after a DeSantis ban

fortune.com Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida…

Ron DeSantis signs social media age-verification bill

reason.com On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill enacting sweeping restrictions on minors' access to social media in the state. This comes just weeks after DeSantis…

Florida's DeSantis signs one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors

pbs.org Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida…

TikTok ban forgets the lessons of the Pentagon Papers

cjr.org Avril Haines, the US director of national intelligence, said recently that officials “can’t rule out” the possibility of China using TikTok to influence the 2024 election.…

Judge dismisses Elon Musk's suit against hate speech researchers

npr.org A federal judge has dismissed X owner Elon Musk's lawsuit against a research group that documented an uptick in hate speech on the social media site, saying the…

Florida governor signs law restricting social media access for children

aol.com Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law banning children under age 14 from having their own social media accounts on Monday, according to a news…

Abridging, Not Coercing, Is The First Amendment's Yardstick for Speech Violations

reason.com Philip Hamburger, a professor at Columbia, is the CEO of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, which represents most of the individual plaintiffs in Murthy v. Missouri.…

Never Ever Forget

zerohedge.com Never Ever Forget Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via DailyReckoning.com, Beware the Ides of March,” Shakespeare quotes the soothsayer’s warning Julius Caesar about what turned…

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