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What to Know Legally Before Telling Your Boss Off Like a CBS Correspondent
By Mariana Petersen, J.D. | Last updated on June 8, 2026
Actors dream of an Oscar, chefs of a Michelin star, and journalists of a Pulitzer. But there is one fantasy shared across all professions: telling your boss exactly what you…
The Trademark Laws Behind the Pattie Gonia and Patagonia Dispute
By Carolyn Hansen, J.D. | Last updated on June 8, 2026
Drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia and the outdoor apparel company Patagonia are engaged in a high-profile trademark infringement lawsuit. Patagonia took action against Pattie related to her efforts…
Alleging a Culture of Racism, Bigotry, and Misogyny, Karen Read Sues Police for Negligence and Conspiracy
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 5, 2026
In a case that captured national attention and served as endless fodder for true-crime podcasts, prosecutors in Massachusetts attempted to convict Karen Read on charges that included second-degree murder in…
What to Know Legally Before Telling Your Boss Off Like a CBS Correspondent
By Mariana Petersen, J.D. | Last updated on June 8, 2026
Actors dream of an Oscar, chefs of a Michelin star, and journalists of a Pulitzer. But there is one fantasy shared across all professions: telling your boss exactly what you…
Executive Order Strips Protections From More Career Federal Workers
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 5, 2026
Most career federal workers are not at‑will employees and generally cannot be fired without cause. However, another change by the Trump administration may further erode those civil service protections. Hundreds…
How Host Cities Are Changing Alcohol, Surveillance, and ID Laws for the World Cup 2026
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on June 5, 2026
With kickoff getting closer, the spotlight is no longer just on the stadiums, but also on how each city is rewriting the rules of the game off the field. While…
Alleging a Culture of Racism, Bigotry, and Misogyny, Karen Read Sues Police for Negligence and Conspiracy
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 5, 2026
In a case that captured national attention and served as endless fodder for true-crime podcasts, prosecutors in Massachusetts attempted to convict Karen Read on charges that included second-degree murder in…
Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman Over Violence Linked to Chatbots
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 4, 2026
On June 1, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier took aim at OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging their chatbot isn’t just flawed — it’s dangerous. The state’s civil lawsuit claims…
Disney Hit With a $5 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over the Use of Facial Recognition Technology
By Carolyn Hansen, J.D. | Last updated on May 26, 2026
Is it really the “happiest place on Earth”? A new proposed class action lawsuit accuses the Walt Disney Company of violating privacy, unfair competition, and consumer protection laws by using…
The Trademark Laws Behind the Pattie Gonia and Patagonia Dispute
By Carolyn Hansen, J.D. | Last updated on June 8, 2026
Drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia and the outdoor apparel company Patagonia are engaged in a high-profile trademark infringement lawsuit. Patagonia took action against Pattie related to her efforts…
ICE at the World Cup: DHS Chief Details How Federal Agencies Will Operate
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on June 3, 2026
Many soccer fans, international visitors, and immigrants have spent months wondering whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — better known as ICE — will be present during the 2026 FIFA…
Cybertrucks Can’t Swim. His Arrest Shows What Happens if You Try.
By Amy O'Neal, J.D. | Last updated on May 26, 2026
In the 1960s, the Amphicar briefly appeared on the market: a car-boat that could drive directly offshore from the road. Despite its smart tail-fin styling, the Amphicar had all the…
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Why SCOTUS Strengthened the SEC’s Power to Force Repayment
By Amy O'Neal, J.D. | Last updated on June 8, 2026
The Supreme Court has strengthened the ability of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force securities‑law violators to give up their ill‑gotten gains. Previously, federal appeals courts were split…
The Law Firm Turning Its Partners Into Chatbots
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on June 1, 2026
A growing number of law firms are moving past off-the-shelf AI tools and into something closer to ownership: proprietary systems trained on their own lawyers. By collaborating with tech companies…
AI Use Is About to Be Banned at UC Berkeley Law
By Carolyn Hansen, J.D. | Last updated on June 1, 2026
Effective summer 2026, law students at the University of California Berkeley will no longer be allowed to use AI for most class assignments and exams. That’s because their professors kept…
The Law Firm Turning Its Partners Into Chatbots
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on June 1, 2026
A growing number of law firms are moving past off-the-shelf AI tools and into something closer to ownership: proprietary systems trained on their own lawyers. By collaborating with tech companies…
AI Use Is About to Be Banned at UC Berkeley Law
By Carolyn Hansen, J.D. | Last updated on June 1, 2026
Effective summer 2026, law students at the University of California Berkeley will no longer be allowed to use AI for most class assignments and exams. That’s because their professors kept…
Lateral Hires Overtake New Law Graduates in BigLaw Recruiting
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on May 29, 2026
For the first time in recent memory, U.S. law firms are bringing in more attorneys with prior practice experience than graduates straight from law school. What’s more, recent hiring data…
Why SCOTUS Strengthened the SEC’s Power to Force Repayment
By Amy O'Neal, J.D. | Last updated on June 8, 2026
The Supreme Court has strengthened the ability of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force securities‑law violators to give up their ill‑gotten gains. Previously, federal appeals courts were split…
SCOTUS Allows Alabama’s Contested Map to Stand for 2026
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on June 8, 2026
Alabama has repeatedly defended congressional maps that lower courts have held dilute the power of Black voters, prompting a Supreme Court test of how much protection Section 2 of the…
D.C. Circuit Blocks Trump’s Trans Ban for Troops, Not Recruits
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on June 4, 2026
If you’ve been following President Donald Trump’s efforts to push transgender people out of the military, you know federal courts across the country have been busy. This week added a…
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