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Brickbat: Ghost in the Machine
3D Printing Charles Oliver | (Polymaker/Facebook) San Diego County, California, has sued Polymaker, a company that manufactures filament for 3D printers. The lawsuit accuses the company of illegally marketing its products to people who make unregistered firearms, often called "ghost guns.
44m ago · 10/26/2026 - 08:00 AM
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The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The Volokh Conspiracy • Editorial Independence • Who we are • Books • Volokh Daily Email • Archives • Search • DMCA • - volokh_navigation" data-ga-action="Nav Click - RSS " data-ga-category="Nav Click">RSS What’s on your mind? Eugene Volokh | NEXT: Trump Exempts Some Canadian Products From Section 338 Tariffs - But his Illegal Trade War Continues Eugene Volokh is the Thomas M.
2h ago · 10/26/2026 - 07:00 AM
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Trump Exempts Some Canadian Products From Section 338 Tariffs - But his Illegal Trade War Continues
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Friday that removes some Canadian products from tariffs imposed under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and adds others, the White House said. The changes take effect Oct.
14h ago · 10/25/2026 - 06:47 PM
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Evil Heaton 'Fixes' Gerrymandering
A congressional guide to staying in power.
17h ago · 10/25/2026 - 04:05 PM
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"AI Deepfakes in Court"
Damien Charlotin, who runs the invaluable AI Hallucination Cases site (2200+ cases worldwide and counting) has a new one, AI Deepfakes in Court, listing 26 cases worldwide so far. His summary: This database tracks decisions dealing with deepfakes submitted as evidence, averred or alleged, including texts and documents such as forms, records and correspondence.
21h ago · 10/25/2026 - 12:01 PM
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Pamela Colloff on America's biggest jailhouse snitch
Paul Skalnik was one of the most prolific jailhouse snitches in American history. A new best-selling book, Catch the Devil, chronicles Skalnik's career helping prosecutors secure dozens of convictions—despite being a serial liar and criminal.
21h ago · 10/25/2026 - 11:30 AM
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Today in Supreme Court History: October 25, 1795
The All-Argentina Issue is Here New from Reason: a look into what Javier Milei has accomplished and what it will take to make the most of Argentina’s window for real change. Out now for subscribers.
22h ago · 10/25/2026 - 11:00 AM
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Supreme Court rejects 3 cases about compensation after cops destroy property
Property Rights Police Destroyed Their Homes and Businesses. The Supreme Court Won't Say Who Should Pay.
22h ago · 10/25/2026 - 11:00 AM
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Vinay Prasad on Anthony Fauci, COVID-19 restrictions, and RFK Jr.
Vinay Prasad has been on both sides of the public health establishment. A physician, author, and professor at the University of California, San Francisco, he went from prominent COVID-era critic to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) insider when he was tapped to lead the agency's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research in May 2025.
23h ago · 10/25/2026 - 10:00 AM
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The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The Volokh Conspiracy • Editorial Independence • Who we are • Books • Volokh Daily Email • Archives • Search • DMCA • - volokh_navigation" data-ga-action="Nav Click - RSS " data-ga-category="Nav Click">RSS What’s on your mind? Eugene Volokh | NEXT: Nominations Sought for Harold Berman Law & Religion Award Eugene Volokh is the Thomas M.
1d ago · 10/25/2026 - 07:00 AM
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Nominations Sought for Harold Berman Law & Religion Award
For the next month, the AALS Section on Law & Religion is accepting nominations for the Harold Berman Award. Here is the text of the announcement: The AALS Section on Law & Religion seeks nominations for the Harold Berman Award for Excellence in Scholarship.
2d ago · 10/24/2026 - 08:33 PM
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Some Communications by Rabbi Shmuley with AI Platforms May Be Discovered in Order to Determine Punitive Damages
From Wednesday's decision in Fontainebleau Florida Hotel, LLC v. Botach [Rabbi Shmuley], decided by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein: Plaintiff's four subpoenas to the AI Providers and its Seventh RFP seek the same information, specifically Defendant's communications with AI platforms since December 3, 2024, concerning various categories of subjects: • All of Defendant's AI Communications with AI since December 3, 2024, concerning or relating to the Fontainebleau Hotel.
2d ago · 10/24/2026 - 03:08 PM
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Iowa voters don't want police or Flock tracking their cars. Politicians are still catching up.
West Des Moines, Iowa—Iowa voters may disagree on immigration, taxes, and the economy, but government surveillance is drawing opposition from across the political spectrum. An Emerson College poll of 750 likely Iowa voters, conducted between late August and early September, found that 61 percent opposed police use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, compared with 26 percent in support.
2d ago · 10/24/2026 - 12:00 PM
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Today in Supreme Court History: October 24, 1894
The All-Argentina Issue is Here New from Reason: a look into what Javier Milei has accomplished and what it will take to make the most of Argentina’s window for real change. Out now for subscribers.
2d ago · 10/24/2026 - 11:00 AM
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The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent About The Volokh Conspiracy • Editorial Independence • Who we are • Books • Volokh Daily Email • Archives • Search • DMCA • - volokh_navigation" data-ga-action="Nav Click - RSS " data-ga-category="Nav Click">RSS What’s on your mind? Eugene Volokh | NEXT: Why Would Trump Make A Deal With A Judge Who Ruled Illegal Aliens Have A Right To "Locomotion" In The United States?
2d ago · 10/24/2026 - 07:00 AM