First Amendment Challenge to Maryland’s Digital Ad Tax Clears Legal Hurdle

A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals disagreed with a lower federal court’s decision to dismiss the challenge on First Amendment grounds.

Judge Limits Scope of Sweeping Climate Change Lawsuit Against Oil Companies

The Delaware judge deferred a ruling regarding the American Petroleum Institute’s argument that statements it has made relating to fossil fuels are protected by the First Amendment.

Court Sends Case of Prosecutor Suspended by DeSantis Back to Trial Judge

The former prosecutor will get another chance to show his political advocacy was protected by the First Amendment and could not be the basis for his removal.

Federal Lawsuit Against Florida School District That Banned Books Can Move Forward, Judge Rules

The federal lawsuit alleges the Escambia County School District and its School Board are violating the First Amendment through the removal of 10 books.

Treasury Sec: 100,000 Firms Have Joined Database Unmasking Shell Company Owners

Janet Yellen said that the new database collecting beneficial ownership information sends the message that “the United States is not a haven for dirty money.”

Judge Dismisses Notre Dame Professor’s Lawsuit Against Student Newspaper

The case had raised questions about press freedom and academic freedom at one of the nation’s preeminent Catholic universities.

Newspaper Sues City for Police Records, Mayor Directs ‘Immediate Steps’ for Response

The Kentucky Open Records Act gives agencies five business days to respond to such requests, but the newspaper reports it submitted a request four months ago.

Group Representing TikTok, Meta and X Sues Ohio Over Limits on Kids’ Social Media Use

Ohio’s law requires social media companies to obtain a parent’s permission for children under 16 to sign up for social media and gaming apps.