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Kill the Stenograph: Why Court Reporters Are Obsolete

In a world where AI writes legal documents, drives cars, and diagnoses diseases, there’s one dusty corner of the justice system still clinging to 19th-century tech like it’s sacred: the courtroom stenographer. Ah yes, the hallowed court reporter — perched beside the bench like a loyal altar boy, clacking away at 225 words per minute on a proprietary keyboard no …
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Fired for Being Sick: How Employers Break the Law (and How to Fight Back)

You’re a top performer. You’ve got the awards, glowing reviews, and a track record that speaks for itself. Then your health takes a turn. A disability flares. You miss work or show up late because you physically can’t move, speak, or think straight. You follow the rules: you get medical documentation, file for FMLA leave, and even request a schedule …
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New Zealand Moves to Ban Social Media for Kids Under 16: Could the U.S. Be Next?

New Zealand just proposed a law that would ban children under the age of 16 from having social media accounts. That includes Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat — and yes, even YouTube. The twist? YouTube is reportedly arguing it’s not social media at all and is considering legal action. In New Zealand’s eyes, YouTube is “social media” because it lets users create, …
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Can Trump Really Revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s Citizenship?

Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: I’m not writing this because I hate Trump. To the contrary, often I’ve written legal pieces defending his policies. And usually, to be blunt, Trump’s not wrong when it comes to how things should work legally. But law isn’t about what should be. It’s about what is. And when it comes …
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ICE Raids, Riots, and Troops: The Surprising Legal Framework Behind Trump’s Latest Moves

In early June 2025, massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Los Angeles resulted in the detention of dozens of illegal aliens. Protests followed—some peaceful, others turning violent, and in some cases setting parts of the city of LA on fire. Police and civilians alike were assaulted by the protesters. In response, President Trump federalized approximately 4,000 National Guard …
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Can a President Legally Retaliate Against a Billionaire? The Trump-Musk Feud Raises Big Constitutional Questions

Can a President legally punish a billionaire for criticizing him? That question is no longer hypothetical. The escalating feud between President Trump and Elon Musk over the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” has moved from social media jabs to serious constitutional stakes. Trump has threatened to pull federal contracts and subsidies connected to Musk’s companies — a move that could trigger …
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Britney’s Breakdown: Why Her Legal Nightmare Should Scare You Too

The Dress Slipped. The Cigarette Came Out. Then Came the Tabloids. Britney Spears is back in the headlines—and not in a good way. While on a flight to LAX, she allegedly lit up a cigarette mid-air and flight staff had to intervene. This followed another eyebrow-raising moment: her wardrobe malfunction during a sultry dancing video she posted to Instagram, where …
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Megha Vemuri’s Graduation Meltdown: Why Her MIT Stage Rant Wasn’t Protected Speech

Background: What Happened at MIT’s Graduation On May 29, 2025, Megha Vemuri, the Class of 2025 president at MIT, used her commencement speech to deliver an unauthorized political tirade. Veering off from her pre-approved remarks, Vemuri accused MIT of complicity in “genocide” due to its alleged ties to Israeli defense entities: “We’ll carry with us the stamp of the MIT …
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