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"AI Chatbot Suits Open New Frontier in Debate Over Online Speech"

Bloomberg Law quoted Mary Anne Franks on lawsuits claiming AI chatbots harm teens’ mental health and the First Amendment debates they raise.

"SCOTUS hears voting rights case"

WBUR-FM’s "Here and Now" spoke to Spencer Overton on the voting rights case that went before the Supreme Court on October 15.

"Uncovering the Hidden Power of Zoning"

Sara Bronin featured on the Wandering Pen podcast on why zoning laws matter more than most people realize.

"How a ‘nudify’ site turned a group of friends into key figures in a fight against AI-generated porn"

CNBC quoted Mary Anne Franks as saying that the "worst potential of any technology” usually targets women and girls first.

"Law enforcement is using AI to synthesize evidence. Is the justice system ready for it?"

The Record quoted Andrew Guthrie Ferguson on the surge of AI products and the challenge for offices to resist using them for surveillance.

"Environmental review bill would sharply restrict public challenges to federal projects"

KUNM-FM quoted Robert Glicksman on NEPA reform, noting agencies can ignore the environmental documents they prepare.

"Lawsuits against Tylenol's maker get a boost after Trump's comments"

NPR quoted Sonia Suter on risks to public health when claims like prenatal acetaminophen causing autism/ADHD lack scientific support.

"State Abortion Clashes Portend Potential High Court Intervention"

Bloomberg Law quoted Paul Schiff Berman on interstate disputes, further explaining the full faith and credit clause, "exacting,” and shield laws.

"After acquittal, allegations against ex-Severna Park teacher remain"

Capital Gazette quoted Joan Meier, noting that child sex abuse cases are hard to win as kids are easily confused and a defense can raise doubt.

"Battle brewing at Pentagon over press access"

The Hill quoted Jonathan Turley.