Amendment

First Amendment Firestorm: Evendale Hires Renowned Attorney to Tackle Rising Tensions After Neo-Nazi Protest

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Evendale, Ohio — Attorney Lou Sirkin, known for his representation of high-profile figures like Jerry Springer and Hustler publisher Larry Flynt, is stepping into a contentious local issue following a neo-Nazi protest. Sirkin, an authority on First Amendment rights, is working with the Village of Evendale to navigate the aftermath of the unexpected demonstration that garnered national attention in February. Sirkin, a partner at the Cincinnati law firm Santen & Hughes, has a long history of defending free speech rights. His notable achievements include successfully defending an arts director in obscenity trials during the 1990s. … Read more

Boston Lawyer Sounds Alarm: Trump’s Policies Threaten Legal Ethics and First Amendment Rights

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Boston — Jeffrey J. Pyle, an established trial and appellate attorney known for his work in First Amendment rights and civil liberties, is voicing grave concerns over recent presidential actions affecting the legal profession. Pyle, who frequently advises media outlets and represents clients facing complex legal challenges, emphasizes the urgent need for vigilance among lawyers and the press in light of current political pressures. During a recent discussion, Pyle drew parallels to Shakespeare’s infamous line about “killing all the lawyers,” suggesting that lawyers are often viewed with disdain until they are needed. He underscored the … Read more

Decoding the Fourth Amendment: Unraveling the Distinction between Katz and Jones in Search Law

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St. Louis, Missouri – A revised draft of an upcoming article titled The Two Tests of Search Law: What is the Jones Test, and What Does That Say About Katz? is now available for download. This piece, set to appear in the Washington University Law Review, dives into the complexities surrounding the interpretation of Fourth Amendment law. The article highlights the existence of two distinct tests for "search" under the Fourth Amendment: the Katz privacy test and the Jones property test. Despite this clarifying framework, lower courts remain unclear about the practical implications of these … Read more

Paramount Global Faces Crucial Mediation Over Trump’s $20 Billion Lawsuit Amid Corporate Turmoil and First Amendment Concerns

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Texas — The mediation process between Paramount Global and former President Donald Trump regarding a $20 billion lawsuit concerning a “60 Minutes” segment begins this week, raising questions about how much the media giant might pay to resolve a case deemed frivolous by free speech experts. During an April 18 meeting, Paramount’s board laid out guidelines for a possible settlement, as reported by sources familiar with the discussions. Mediation sessions are set to start Wednesday, with the company keen to move past the “60 Minutes” controversy and facilitate its pending sale to David Ellison’s Skydance … Read more