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Texas Pushes Redistricting Into an Era of ‘Maximum Warfare’
Republicans are pursuing every possible advantage, essentially trying to win elections long before people vote. In response, even some once-squeamish Democrats are talking about fighting ‘fire with fire.’
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Eric Holder on Why He Reversed Course on Gerrymandering
Mr. Holder, the attorney general in the Obama administration, has long fought to end gerrymandered legislative maps. But a Republican effort in Texas threatens democracy, he said in an interview.
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How the New Texas Map Changes the Outlook for Control of the House
Democrats’ chances would be hurt if the map were approved, but they would still be favored.
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The Evolution of Storytelling: How Literature Shapes Our Worldviews
Storytelling is as old as humanity itself. From ancient cave drawings to modern novels, the way we tell stories has evolved, shaping not just our individual identities but also our collective worldviews. Literature, in particular, plays a crucial role in this evolution. It’s fascinating to think about how a book can influence the way we…
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Microsoft Announces Two New On-Premises SharePoint Vulnerabilities
Introduction – On July 19, 2025, Microsoft announced two new vulnerabilities that are actively being exploited (CVE-2025-49704 and CVE-2025-49706) and that relate to on-premises Microsoft SharePoint instances that are exposed to the internet….By: Alston & Bird
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EU CryptoReg Roundup July 2025
Welcome to our EU crypto update – a roundup of key Irish and EU legislative and regulatory developments shaping the crypto-asset sector….By: Walkers
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Data Loss Prevention in the Age of AI: Deploying Microsoft Purview DLP
The second post in our data loss prevention series offers a roadmap for implementing Microsoft Purview DLP to secure sensitive data in AI-influenced environments. From discovery and classification to policy enforcement, automation, and user education, it outlines how security and governance teams can build a sustainable, AI-aware DLP program that……By: Lighthouse
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When AI Policies Fail: The AI Sanctions in Johnson v. Dunn and What They Mean for the Profession
Imagine this: You’re representing a state in high-stakes prison litigation. Since 2020, your firm has received more than $40 million from the client. You have written AI policies, an Artificial Intelligence Committee, and a team of seasoned litigators. Still, two years after Mata v. Avianca made national headlines, firm partners are sanctioned for filing motions…
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Federal Court Vacates Key Provisions of HIPAA Privacy Rule on Reproductive Healthcare
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a ruling in Purl v. United States Department of Health and Human Services, vacating most of the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) 2024 Final Rule (the Final Rule), which modified provisions of HIPAA’s Privacy Rule…
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For Your Consumption | July 2025: Getting the Lead Out
In the July edition of For Your Consumption, our food & beverage digest of court cases and litigation trends affecting the food, beverage, agribusiness, and cosmetics industries, maltodextrin gets shucked, ghee provides clarity, and aseptic cartons chase arrows. Bon appétit!…By: Alston & Bird
