Trump Justice Department seized phone records of 4 New York Times reporters
The Trump Justice Department secretly obtained the phone records of four New York Times reporters as part of a leak investigation, the newspaper reported Wednesday.
Harvard Law professor sues New York Times, alleging ‘clickbait defamation’
Seeking redress for what he calls “clickbait defamation,” Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig filed a lawsuit against the New York Times in federal District Court on Jan. 13.
Times apologizes for tweet, revises Kavanaugh article
President Donald Trump on Monday said Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is under assault, following a New York Times story about a sexual misconduct allegation that was revised to reflect that the alleged victim couldn't recall the incident.
Court reinstates Palin defamation suit against New York Times
NEW YORK — A defamation lawsuit Sarah Palin brought against The New York Times was restored by a federal appeals court Tuesday, giving the onetime Republican vice presidential nominee an opportunity to prove her claims that the newspaper falsely accused her of inciting a mass shooting that severely wounded a congresswoman. The 2nd U.S. Circuit […]
GOP, Dems battle over secret FBI report on Kavanaugh
The Senate braced for a crucial initial vote Friday on Brett Kavanaugh's tottering Supreme Court nomination after Majority Leader Mitch McConnell set his polarized chamber on a schedule to decide an election-season battle that has consumed the nation. A showdown roll call over confirmation seemed likely over the weekend.
White House postpones meeting between Trump, Rosenstein
A highly anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was postponed until next week to avoid conflicting with a dramatic Senate hearing involving Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the White House said Thursday.
Trump’s counsel cannot concur concerning collusion claim
Watch where you eat lunch and the psychic attorney make an appearance in this week's roundup.
The New York Times to cut 100 newsroom jobs
The New York Times Co. says it is cutting about 100 newsroom jobs through buyouts and layoffs in an effort to trim costs and focus more on its digital efforts.
The Telecommuting Debate
The recent decision of Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer to require all employees to report to the office to work rather than telecommute has set off a lively discussion in the media.Yet many small business owners see the issue of telecommuting as irrelevant.
Raskin rips Romney, Ryan and Robert (Bork)
State Sen. Jamie Raskin wants voters heading to the polls to remember that Robert Bork is among the legal advisers to the Republican ticket of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan.
Law blog roundup
Welcome to Monday, the 30th anniversary of the debut of Fast Times at Ridgemont High. ...