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Pro-Trump Internet Twitter troll is acquitted of conspiracy to suppress the Hillary vote

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  • 2025-07-15 14:00 event
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The Court of Appeals rarely vacates a federal criminal conviction. Many of the judges worked for the U.S. Attorney's Office before ascending to the bench, and they know the feds are meticulous and rarely lose their cases. This prosecution is different, and the Court vacates the conviction, which said the defendant had conspired to prevent people from voting in the 2016 election by tweeting false advice to Hillary Clinton voters about voting by text message, a tactic intended to suppress voter turnout so the defendant's preferring candidate, Donald Trump, could win the election.The case is United States v. Mackey, issued on July 9. You know that you can't vote by text message, right? Some people don't know that. The decision illustrates defendant's tactics, portraying this guy, a 24-year-old whose avatar draws from Charlie Sheen's character in the movie Major League, as a self-described Internet troll and "shitposter" who tweeted hundreds…

525. Malcolm Woodhouse-Alexander Killed in Shooting at Bar and Grill in Alton, IL. Security Negligence?

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Malcolm Woodhouse-Alexander Shooting Alton: Legal Claims Available? We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Malcolm Woodhouse-Alexander. Malcolm Woodhouse-Alexander Killed in Shooting at Bar and Grill in Alton, IL. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com) Alton, IL News – One person is dead and after a shooting at a bar early Sunday morning, July 13, 2025. As reported by Fox2Now.com, “the shooting happened at [a Bar & Grill] in the 2200 block of Fosterburg Road. Deputies received 911 calls of a disturbance at the bar around 1:05 a.m. While en route, deputies learned shots had been fired.” KSDK.com is reporting, “[o]nce officers from multiple departments arrived, they found the person who had been shot. The person died a short time…

526. The Letter of Intent (LOI): Setting the Stage for a Successful Business Sale or Acquisition

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Buying or selling a business is a major transaction that requires careful planning, clear communication, and proper legal documentation. While most people focus on the final Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) or Asset Purchase Agreement (APA), an often overlooked but critical first step is the Letter of Intent (LOI), which lays the groundwork before the SPA or APA is prepared. The LOI acts as a roadmap for the transaction. It sets out the key terms that the buyer and seller have agreed to in principle and creates a structured path for due diligence, negotiation, and ultimately, the drafting of the definitive purchase agreement. Though usually non-binding, the LOI is instrumental in laying the foundation for a smooth and efficient deal process. Why the LOI Matters A well-crafted LOI does more than just outline a handshake deal. It brings structure, reduces uncertainty, and helps both parties assess whether moving forward is worth the time and cost. Here are the key…

527. Derrick Maye Killed in Goldsboro, NC Restaurant Parking Lot Shooting. Security Negligence?

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Security Failure? Derrick Maye Shooting Goldsboro. We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Derrick Maye. Derrick Maye Killed in Goldsboro, NC Restaurant Parking Lot Shooting. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com) Goldsboro, NC – Gunfire rang out at a restaurant parking lot early Sunday morning, July 13, 2025, claiming the life of one man. As reported by WRAL.com, “[a]round 3:15 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a shooting in the parking lot of Summer Nights, a Dominican-style restaurant at 2205-B E. Ash St.” WITN.com is reporting, “[w]hen they arrived, officers found 39-year-old Derrick Maye suffering from gunshot wounds. Police say Maye was transported by EMS to UNC Health Wayne, where he [was…

528. State Budget Bill Includes Landmark CEQA and Housing Law Changes

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On June 30, 2025, Governor Newsom signed AB 130 and SB 131 into immediately effective law as budget trailer bills, marking a historic effort to accelerate housing production and to reform the CEQA review process that has been stifling housing and other essential projects across California. These landmark laws effect substantial changes intended to streamline the approval process for infill housing and essential infrastructure projects by establishing clearer timelines, reducing procedural hurdles, and expanding CEQA exemptions tailored to support sustainable development. While AB 130 largely focuses on improving and clarifying the entitlement process for housing projects, SB 131 adds CEQA exemptions and streamlining for a diverse set of projects and actions. A brief analysis of some key aspects of these important new laws follows below: Assembly Bill 130 New Statutory Exemption for Infill Housing Development Projects up to 20 Acres AB 130 enacts a new CEQA…

529. Despite Supreme Court Setback, EFF Fights On Against Online Age Mandates

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The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton did not end the legal debate over age-verification mandates for websites. Instead, it’s a limited decision: the court’s legal reasoning only applies to age restrictions on sexual materials that minors do not have a legal right to access. Although the ruling reverses decades of First Amendment protections for adults to access lawful speech online, the decision does not allow states or the federal government to impose broader age-verification mandates on social media, general audience websites, or app stores. At EFF, we continue to fight age-verification mandates in the many other contexts in which we see them throughout the country and the world. These “age gates” remain a threat to the free speech and privacy rights of both adults and minors. Importantly, the Supreme Court’s decision does not approve of age gates when they are imposed on speech that is legal for minors and…

530. How to Protect Your Rights After an Idaho Car Accident

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When a crash happens, everything moves fast. You might be scared, hurt, or unsure what to do next. First, make sure everyone is safe. Call 911 to report the accident and ask for help. Even if you feel okay, let the medics check you. Some injuries take time to show. If you’re safe and can move around, take photos of the crash. Get pictures of the cars, the road, and anything that might help tell the story. This proof could be key later. Try to get names and numbers of any witnesses. Their stories might back yours up when it counts. Watch What You Say After a crash, it’s normal to say things like “I’m sorry.” But in legal cases, those words can be twisted to sound like you’re admitting fault. Instead, stick to the facts when talking to the other driver, police, or insurance companies. Share what happened without guessing or blaming. Let the truth speak for itself. And never agree to take blame or sign anything from an insurance company without…

531. The Impact Of GenAI On In-House And Outside Counsel Relationships: Its Use Is Only Going To Grow

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A new study from LexisNexis confirms what many have suspected: in-house counsel are increasingly relying on GenAI tools and large language models (LLMs). And that use?  It’s probably the lowest it will ever be. That’s something outside counsel need to be thinking long and hard about. The study, titled The Total Economic Impact™ of Lexis+ AI for Corporate Legal Departments, was conducted for LexisNexis by Forrester Consulting. Forrester interviewed four decision-makers who had used LexisNexis GenAI tools and then constructed a composite organization to illustrate the potential savings in-house legal teams might achieve with the tools, which I guess it did. What Caught My Eye But that’s not what caught my eye. Here is what did: ·      Organizations are still struggling to identify GenAI solutions that meet both their business objectives and security/governance requirements. …

532. Legal Legend: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Bob Josefsberg

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Robert “Bob” C. Josefsberg, a revered trial attorney, mentor, and pillar of the South Florida legal community, passed away in Coral Gables, Florida, while doing what he loved. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bob lived a life grounded in purpose, compassion, and justice. He was described as a “true litigation hero” by his peers. “Bob was my very close friend for over 60 years. I practiced law with him for 40 years. He was loved by everybody, he was a great friend, and he can never be replaced,” said Aaron Podhurst, Founding Partner of Podhurst Orseck. A proud graduate of Dartmouth College and Yale Law School, he went on to shape the legal landscape of South Florida and beyond. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1962 and to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1970. Bob devoted more than four decades of his life to Podhurst Orseck, where he served as a senior partner and…

533. The Risks and Rewards of Using Generative AI for Workplace Law

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Since we first wrote about the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools back in February 2023, their capabilities have increased in leaps and bounds. A report from KPMG indicates that generative AI reached the point of “mass adoption” in Canadian workplaces by November 2024. At that time, KPMG found nearly half (46%) of all workers were using AI tools as part of their jobs. These adoption rates have surely only increased in 2025.Lawyers, paralegals, courts, and tribunals have been somewhat late adopters when it comes to generative AI. Part of this is simply reflective of the conservative and risk-adverse nature of the legal industry. But very real concerns with respect to data protection, intellectual property rights, client confidentiality, and the reliability of AI tools have also warranted a valid degree of caution. The Risks of Using Generative AI for Legal WorkI have made a practice of periodically exploring different AI tools…

534. Pro-Trump Internet Twitter troll is acquitted of conspiracy to suppress the Hillary vote

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The Court of Appeals rarely vacates a federal criminal conviction. Many of the judges worked for the U.S. Attorney's Office before ascending to the bench, and they know the feds are meticulous and rarely lose their cases. This prosecution is different, and the Court vacates the conviction, which said the defendant had conspired to prevent people from voting in the 2016 election by tweeting false advice to Hillary Clinton voters about voting by text message, a tactic intended to suppress voter turnout so the defendant's preferring candidate, Donald Trump, could win the election.The case is United States v. Mackey, issued on July 9. You know that you can't vote by text message, right? Some people don't know that. The decision illustrates defendant's tactics, portraying this guy, a 24-year-old whose avatar draws from Charlie Sheen's character in the movie Major League, as a self-described Internet troll and "shitposter" who tweeted hundreds…

535. [Eugene Volokh] Apparent AI Hallucinations in Briefing From Both Parties

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That's a new one on me, from a UK trademark appeal; the plaintiff, who was self-represented, admitted to using generative AI, and the defendant's lawyer was strongly suspected of so doing: 8. At the start of the hearing, I asked Dr Soufian if he had drafted the documents and he said he had drafted it with the assistance of Chat GPT. I pointed out the numerous errors in the citations and problems with the skeleton and he politely apologised and did so unreservedly. Before moving on, it is worth noting that most of the skeleton produced by Chat GPT was made up of arguments purportedly relating to the evidence in the case. However, the factual issues highlighted were largely not relevant to the issues before me and the proposed arguments were not very helpful. In other words, even aside from the fabricated citations, the output of Chat GPT was in fact unhelpful to him. 9. In the case of Mr Caddy, who is a trade mark attorney, his skeleton argument dated 6 June 2025…

536. Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid if Arrested for Drug Possession in Louisiana

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Getting arrested for drug possession can turn your life upside down in an instant, especially in Louisiana, which has some of the strictest drug laws in the country. What you do, or don’t do, in that moment can have a major impact on your future.  Penalties can range from heavy […] The post Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid if Arrested for Drug Possession in Louisiana appeared first on Bloom Legal Network.

537. Not your Father’s Federalism: Primus, Enumeration, and State Power in the Modern Era

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For the Balkinization Symposium on Richard Primus, The Oldest Constitutional Question: Enumeration and Federal Power (Harvard University Press, 2025).Abbe GluckRichard Primus is, as they say, not your father’s federalism. His meticulous historical inquiry into enumeration yields just enough ambiguity to throw into doubt whether the Constitution’s internal limits are what actually safeguard federalism, or whether it’s something else entirely—assuming of course that the concept of state autonomy still has meaning in an era of national power. Primus emphatically thinks it does, just not that the constitutional provisions that courts typically cite in service of it actually do much work.Others have already lauded the way in which Primus’s modest goal has the potential to accomplish something revolutionary. His evenhanded treatment of a voluminous record from the founding period and shortly thereafter aims to convince the reader not that…

538. The Ten Commandments return to classrooms: What will the Supreme Court do?

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Texas recently became the third state in two years, following Louisiana and Arkansas, to pass a law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms. Soon after — like the other states that had passed such a law — it was sued over this policy. Like the complaints filed already in Louisiana and Arkansas, the lawsuit against Texas’ Ten Commandments statute was brought by a group of families from multiple religious backgrounds who believe that the law violates the First Amendment. According to the families, students in classrooms with the Ten Commandments posters “will be forcibly subjected to scriptural dictates, day in and day out,” a situation that violates “the fundamental religious-freedom principles that animated the Founding of our nation.” The Texas challengers, as well as the families in Arkansas and Louisiana, drew on a case from 1980, Stone v. Graham, in which the Supreme Court ruled, in an unsigned…

539. Ad Law Reading Room: “The Gray Area: Finding Implicit Delegation to Agencies after Loper Bright,” by Matthew Stephenson

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Today’s Ad Law Reading Room entry is “The Gray Area: Finding Implicit Delegation to Agencies after Loper Bright,” by Matthew Stephenson. Here is the abstract: In Loper Bright v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court overruled Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council and repudiated Chevron’s the across-the-board presumption that statutory ambiguities should be treated as implied delegations of discretion to agencies. But Loper Bright did not repudiate the possibility that a court might properly find implied delegation in some cases. How should a court identify such cases? Loper Bright did not offer much guidance, and in the coming years, a central project of administrative law will be articulating, elaborating, and refining the doctrine that is to govern this inquiry. This Article argues that the canonical pre-Chevron cases Gray v. Powell and NLRB v. Hearst Publications, together with their antecedents and progeny, provide a useful framework for…

540. Price II & Freilich on Data as Policy

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W. Nicholson Price Ii (U Michigan Law) and Janet Freilich (Boston U Law) have posted “Data as Policy” (66 Boston College Law Review (forthcoming 2025)) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: A large literature on regulation highlights the many different methods of policy-making: command-and-control rulemaking, informational disclosures, tort liability, taxes, and more. But the literature overlooks a powerful method to achieve policy objectives: data. The state can provide (or suppress) data as a regulatory tool to solve policy problems. For administrations with expansive views of government’s purpose, government-provided data can serve as infrastructure for innovation and push innovation in socially desirable directions; for administrations with deregulatory ambitions, suppressing or choosing not to collect data can reduce regulatory power or serve as a back-door mechanism to subvert statutory or common law rules. Government-provided data is particularly powerful for…

541. [Natalie Alkiviadou] Hate Speech and the European Court of Human Rights: An Overview of My New Book

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The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has traditionally maintained that freedom of expression safeguards speech that may "offend, shock or disturb." However, its stance on hate speech is not in line with this core principle. My book, "Hate Speech and the European Court of Human Rights" (Routledge, 2025), argues that the ECtHR's current trajectory, anchored in what I term the "low-threshold hatred paradigm" jeopardizes free speech by permitting restrictions on expression that is merely insulting or prejudicial, without any requirement of incitement to violence or hostility. Drawing on doctrinal analysis and normative critique, the book contends that the ECtHR's hate speech jurisprudence suffers from conceptual ambiguity, internal inconsistencies, and a lack of empirical grounding. The book examines hate speech jurisprudence of the now defunct European Commission on Human Rights and the ECtHR to allow for an inclusive analysis from the…

542. Goodyear on Dignity and Deepfakes

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Michael Goodyear (New York U Law) has posted “Dignity and Deepfakes” (Arizona State Law Journal, Forthcoming) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Today, we face a dangerous technosocial combination: AI-generated deepfakes and the Internet. Believable and accessible, these deepfakes have already spread sex, lies, and false advertisements across the Internet and targeted everyone from Taylor Swift to middle school students. Dissemination of deepfakes inflicts multifarious dignitary harms against their victims—especially women and LGBTQ+ persons—stripping them of control over their own identities, harming their reputations, and ostracizing them from society through shame. Yet this is not the first time a new technology for capturing one’s likeness and a method for disseminating images threatened individuals’ dignity. In the late nineteenth century, the right of publicity emerged in response to a similar troubling technosocial combination: the…

543. The Price of Speaking Out

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By Ana Jacques  The Law Students on Workers’ Rights series publishes essays from current and incoming students from top law schools across the country. These essays, submitted for the Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship, address the question “What is the most significant challenge facing workers’ rights, and what role should employment attorneys play in addressing that challenge?” Protecting workers’ right to speak up without fear of retaliation is labor law’s greatest challenge today. Over the last few years as a law clerk and paralegal in plaintiff-side labor and employment cases, I have seen employees lose hours, receive negative performance reviews, or be shifted to less favorable assignments after reporting discrimination, unsafe conditions, and unpaid wages. These punishments teach employees that speaking out carries too high a price. When raising a concern risks financial hardship or job loss, legal protections on paper…

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