MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 16 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * Advocacy groups urge Senate to reject Trump judicial picks absent commitment to Constitution In the wake of Emil Bove's confirmation to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a nomination marked by whistleblower allegations and concerns over political loyalty, numerous civil rig more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Aug. 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 15, 2025: * * * How does the Drummond case impact Minnesota's charter schools? By Josiah Padley This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court heard Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond, a case that critiqued the boundaries of state charter school funding. After Oklahoma attempted to authorize religious institutions to run state-funded chart more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11349) on Aug. 15, 2025, by legislative attorney Whitney K. Novak: * * * College Athlete Compensation: Impacts of the House Settlement For much of its history, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has enforced rules related to college athlete compensation, including rules prohibiting athletes from earning money for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The NCAA long held the position that limit more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following information collection: Title of Collection: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2024-25 through 2026-27. OMB Control Number: 1850-0582. Type of Review: A revision of a currently approved ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector; State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 65,868. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 740,511. Abstract: In 2023, the Supreme Court ruled in Students  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Michael B. Stuart, President Trump's nominee to be general counsel for Health and Human Services, from a July 31, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, Members of the Senate Finance Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today, and for considering my nomination to be the General Counsel for the Department of Health and Human Services. I want to begin by thanking President Trump for his confidence in more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * In the News: Steve Katz Quoted in Law360 on California Arbitration Fee Ruling * Constangy partner Steve Katz shared his insights with Law360 on the California Supreme Court's recent decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County, a case stemming from a worker's wage and hour suit against Golden State Foods Corp. The court upheld California's rule penalizing late payment of arbitrat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Balancing Child Safety, Privacy, and Free Speech Online * WASHINGTON (August 15, 2025) - On Thursday, August 14, the Supreme Court allowed Mississippi to enforce a law requiring social media platforms to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors. This move is part of a growing national push to regulate adolescent's access to social media platforms. Supporters say the law protects children from predators; however, critics war more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Neal Potischman discusses Ninth Circuit arguments in securities class action case with Bloomberg Law Davis Polk partner and Northern California office co-head Neal Potischman was quoted in Bloomberg Law previewing the Ninth Circuit oral arguments in Jaeger v. Zillow. The Ninth Circuit is considering the Supreme Court's Goldman standard for certifying a stockholder class. In discussing the potential ruling and its impact, Neal said that if the Ninth  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Crystal Carey, President Trump's nominee to be general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, from a July 16, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and other Committee Members, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I am truly grateful for President Trump's nomination and the opportunity to appear before you today. I have spent almost my entire legal career focused on lab more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Senate Judiciary Democrats Urge Robust Funding For Federal Defenders In FY26 Appropriations Bill In a letter to leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Senators admonish the proposed steep funding shortfall for Defender Services by the House, which would result in 600+ layoffs SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senat more PR