D.C. Circuit Hears Zaid Security Clearance Challenge Alongside Law Firm CasesMay 18, 2026Legal NewsThe D.C. Circuit heard Mark Zaid's security clearance challenge alongside law firm executive order cases, testing whether courts can review politically motivated revocations.
Andrew Left Securities Fraud Trial Opens in Los AngelesMay 18, 2026Legal NewsAndrew Left's criminal securities fraud trial opened May 11 in Los Angeles, putting activist short-selling commentary on trial for the first time in a federal courtroom.
D.C. Circuit Panel Presses DOJ on Law Firm Executive OrdersMay 18, 2026Legal NewsThe D.C. Circuit grilled DOJ lawyers May 14 over executive orders targeting Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, and Susman Godfrey, signaling skepticism of the government's position.
New York Court Dismisses Combs’ $100 Million Defamation Suit Against NBCUniversalMay 17, 2026Law and PolicyA New York court dismissed Sean Combs' $100 million defamation suit against NBCUniversal, ruling the Peacock documentary could not damage his already-ruined reputation.
DOJ Settles Berenson First Amendment Suit Over Twitter SuppressionMay 17, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ settled Alex Berenson's First Amendment lawsuit alleging the Biden administration pressured Twitter to suppress his speech, with no financial terms disclosed.
SPLC Enters Not Guilty Plea on Federal Fraud ChargesMay 17, 2026Legal NewsThe SPLC pleaded not guilty May 8 to 11 federal counts of wire fraud and money laundering tied to a covert paid-informant program in white supremacist groups.
Supreme Court Holds Donor-List Subpoena Confers Standing on NonprofitMay 16, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court held April 29 that a subpoena demanding a nonprofit's donor list causes a present First Amendment injury, resolving a key standing dispute.
Second Circuit Grills Both Sides Over Combs Acquitted-Conduct SentenceMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyThe Second Circuit heard oral arguments in Sean Combs' appeal of his 50-month Mann Act sentence, focusing on whether acquitted conduct was improperly used.
Sean Combs Defamation Suit Against NBCUniversal DismissedMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA New York judge dismissed Sean Combs' $100 million defamation suit against NBCUniversal, ruling his reputation was already destroyed before the Peacock documentary aired.
Grand Jury Indicts Former FBI Director Comey Over Instagram PostMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two counts over an Instagram post showing "86 47" on a North Carolina beach, raising First Amendment questions.