ABA Journal
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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Major First Amendment Case on Social Media Regulation
The ABA Journal reports the Supreme Court has agreed to take up a landmark case that could reshape how states regulate social media platforms and their content moderation policies.
ABA Calls for Stronger Protections for Criminal Defense Attorneys Facing Retaliation
The American Bar Association has issued a formal resolution urging state legislatures to enact stronger protections for defense attorneys who face threats or retaliation for representing unpopular clients.
Texas State Bar
2 storiesTexas State Bar Launches New Pro Bono Initiative for Hurricane Victims
The State Bar of Texas has announced a new pro bono legal assistance program to help Gulf Coast residents navigate insurance disputes, FEMA claims, and contractor fraud following recent storm damage.
Texas Bar Disciplinary Actions: April 2026 Report Released
The State Bar of Texas has released its monthly disciplinary report, listing attorneys who have received sanctions, suspensions, or disbarments for violations of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.
SCOTUSblog
2 storiesSCOTUS Rules 6-3 on Federal Agency Deference in Landmark Administrative Law Case
SCOTUSblog reports the Supreme Court has issued a 6-3 ruling significantly curtailing the power of federal agencies to interpret ambiguous statutes, a decision that could reshape regulatory law across dozens of industries.
Court Grants Cert in Three New Cases for October Term 2026
The Supreme Court has added three new cases to its October 2026 docket, including a major Fourth Amendment case on digital privacy and a challenge to state-level voting restrictions.
Reuters Legal
2 storiesDOJ Files Antitrust Suit Against Major Tech Firm Over App Store Practices
Reuters Legal reports the Department of Justice has filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit alleging a major technology company illegally monopolized the mobile app marketplace, harming developers and consumers.
Federal Judge Blocks New Immigration Enforcement Rule Pending Appeal
A federal district judge has issued a nationwide injunction blocking a new DHS immigration enforcement rule, finding plaintiffs are likely to succeed on their due process claims.
FindLaw
1 storiesCourthouse News
2 storiesHouston Federal Court Sees Record Filing Volume in Q1 2026
Courthouse News reports the Southern District of Texas in Houston recorded its highest-ever first-quarter filing volume, driven by a surge in civil rights, immigration, and commercial litigation cases.
Texas AG Sues Biden-Era EPA Rule on Emissions Standards
The Texas Attorney General has filed suit in the Fifth Circuit challenging a Biden-era EPA rule on industrial emissions, arguing it exceeds the agency's statutory authority under the Clean Air Act.