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Australia’s top bureaucrats want protection from ‘harmful’ social media videos

Shutterstock Many of the free speech fights today rest on the question: How do we protect kids online? But some of the battles over what can be said or shared on the internet are about protecting a re...

2026-09-10

Jurist 7/10 ?

Rights group raises concerns over usage of cluster munitions in northern Israel by Hezbollah

Human Rights Watch on Wednesday raised concerns surrounding Hezbollah’s alleged unlawful use of cluster munitions in attacks on Metula in northern Israel on March 4 and March 15, 2026, calling for an ...

2026-09-10

Courthouse News 7/10 ?

Hong Kong court convicts Wall Street Journal publisher of deterring reporter from taking union role

Hong Kong ranked 140th out of 180 countries and territories in Reporters Without Borders’ latest World Press Freedom Index, down from 18th out of 139 regions in 2002.

2026-09-10

Above the Law 7/10 ?

Everything’s Bigger In Texas, Including Kirkland’s Biglaw Empire

The Biglaw giant’s headcount has soared past 500 attorneys in the Lone Star State.The postEverything’s Bigger In Texas, Including Kirkland’s Biglaw Empireappeared first onAbove the Law.

2026-09-10

legalinsurrection.com 7/10 ?

Somaliland’s President Seeks Israeli Military Presence as Regional Threats Grow

Request comes as Iran-backed Houthi terrorists capture strategic Red Sea port, tightening control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The East African nation of Somaliland has sought Israeli military prese...

2026-09-10

scotusblog.com 7/10 ?

A quick update on the Missouri congressional districting case

Hurray once again for Justice Brett Kavanaugh and his colleagues, who just hours ago benchslapped four lower federal court judges – one district judge and three appellate judges on the U.S. Court of A...

2026-09-10

Jurist 7/10 ?

Meta failed to curb anti-LGBTI hate on Facebook in Hungary, Amnesty International says

Amnesty International on Tuesday condemned Meta Platforms Inc. for its alleged failure to adequately enforce its own content moderation policies against anti-LGBTI hate speech on Facebook in Hungary, ...

2026-09-10

Courthouse News 7/10 ?

English mayors flex new tourist tax power

The levy will let local leaders charge a percentage on hotel bills to fund upkeep of tourist attractions, but hospitality groups warn it could cost tens of thousands of jobs.

2026-09-10

Above the Law 7/10 ?

The Lateral Market Runs On Recruiters. goLateral Wants To Cut Them Out.

[Sponsored] goLateral is a quiet window into what's actually out there. Joining takes two minutes, costs nothing, pays you $100, and stays completely confidential.The postThe Lateral Market Runs On Re...

2026-09-10

legalinsurrection.com 7/10 ?

Four Ohio Universities, Including Ohio State, Get Failing Grades in FIRE’s 2027 Free Speech Rankings

“Half of students surveyed nationwide said the Israeli–Palestinian conflict was difficult to openly discuss on campus.” FIRE just put out its 2027 rankings. The Ohio Capital Journal reports: Ohio Stat...

2026-09-10

scotusblog.com 7/10 ?

Supreme Court grants request to prevent Missouri from using congressional map expected to aid Republicans

Updated on Sept. 10 at 3:44 p.m. EDT The Supreme Court on Thursday morning paused a ruling by a federal judge in Missouri that would have allowed the state to use a new congressional map intended to g...

2026-09-10

Jurist 7/10 ?

Human rights organizations call on Singapore to drop charges against activists

Human Rights Watch (HRW), Amnesty International, and CIVICUS on Thursday urged the Singapore government to drop charges against several human rights activists involved in peaceful assemblies in suppor...

2026-09-10

Courthouse News 7/10 ?

Denver sues Trump to block ICE patrols at polling sites

The first-of-its-kind lawsuit comes as federal courts have largely rejected bids to block the White House’s overhaul of mail-in voting as premature.

2026-09-10

Above the Law 7/10 ?

How Young Lawyers Can Build A Career That Outlasts The Next AI Update

Use AI where it helps, recognize where it fails, and help your colleagues understand the difference.The postHow Young Lawyers Can Build A Career That Outlasts The Next AI Updateappeared first onAbove ...

2026-09-10

legalinsurrection.com 7/10 ?

One Year Without Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk and TPUSA are stronger. His loss did not diminish or destroy his hard work. Charlie Kirk. 31-years-old. Devoted husband to Erika and two small children. Some people consider Kirk polarizi...

2026-09-10

Courthouse News 7/10 ?

France, Vietnam reinforce push toward ‘coalition of independents’

French President Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese President Tô Lâm signed new agreements on Thursday to strengthen cooperation, part of a broader effort to develop strategic autonomy in an increasingly ...

2026-09-10

Courthouse News 7/10 ?

Adviser urges EU to clamp down on airlines avoiding passenger delay payouts

An advocate general at the bloc's top court wants a reexamination of what causes restrictions and whether carriers can limit their effects.

2026-09-10

Jurist 7/10 ?

Rights experts call for new international regulation of “devastating” white phosphorus munitions

Human Rights Watch and the International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC) at Harvard Law School released a report Wednesday documenting 23 verified incidents of Israeli use of white phosphorus munitions in ...

2026-09-10

legalinsurrection.com 7/10 ?

Supreme Court Pauses Ruling Upholding New Missouri Congressional Map

SCOTUS issued the stay after a federal judge restored the 2025 congressional map even though Missouri already held the primaries using that map. The drama around Missouri’s Congressional map continues...

2026-09-10

Jurist 7/10 ?

Lesotho authorities must investigate reported abduction and assault of journalist, Amnesty International says

Amnesty International on Tuesday called on authorities in Lesotho to investigate the reported abduction and assault of journalist Kananelo Boloetse. Boloetse, a journalist and human rights defender, w...

2026-09-10