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* “Go best friend, that’s my best friend!” Black law students are already reflecting on the impact of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination and confirmation hearings. [NPR] * At least 65 law professors in Missouri have common sense. I know a few of these names — good to see them! [STL Today] * Flag on the play! Some dude trying to score points with voters says Pride Week should be illegal. [The Guardian] * Move over, I’m cycling here! Las Vegas law requires drivers to give cyclists at l...

* Bad Blood: Apple is facing antitrust litigation because of its heart monitoring capabilities. [9to5Mac] * Idaho’s governor just yolo signed a bill that flouts Roe. [NYT] * All hands on deck: students are putting books on hold to support Ukraine. [Reuters] * No Cuomo: NY passed laws that will strengthen harassment and discrimination protections. [National Law Review] * According to the judge, you’re gonna need some paperwork for that. [Tennessee Lookout]

> * People are salty that Ketanji Brown Jackson thinks Roe v. Wade is settled law. In other news, Marshall v. Madison is back on the chopping block. [The Guardian] * Go, cousin! Black folks have been overwhelmingly supportive of KBJ — go figure. [The Cut] * Some of you may die: Tennessee reins in the effectiveness of federal vaccine mandates. [JD Supra] * Doesn’t work in theory: The folks trying their damndest to make something stick may ask KBJ her thoughts on the Yale “Free Speech” ...

* In memoriam: A son remembers a legal giant. [The Pulse] * Gagging the 1st: 11th Circuit considers the constitutionality of a law that imposes heightened penalties on a class of protesters. [CBS 12] * The police are called on Yale students who protested a Federalist Society lecturer. What happened to fighting speech with speech? [New York Post] * Texas is locking up folks without filing charges or giving them lawyers. No way this is legal. [The Texas Tribune] * Turns out Pepe does not go to the...

* On truth and lies in a legal sense: Ever wonder about politicians fibbing? [NPR] * Judge fired pregnant woman 10 days before she was due. Now that’s petty. [WaPo] * Three anti-sexual-harassment laws are a prime opportunity to dunk on Cuomo. [NY Post] * Stop hitting yourself: Microsoft so focused on preventing theft it labels itself a scammer just to be safe. [Bleeping Computer] * Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Not you if the mayor of NY has anything to say about it. [Audacy]

* KBJ now under fire for literally just doing her job as a public defender. How dare she! [NYT] * Turns out Major League Baseball fumbled by not paying their minor league trainees. In other news, I clearly know about the sports ball. [AP] * Reframing biodiversity discussions may play a key role in how litigants represent Nature. [The Guardian] * Can’t do that! Ag-Gag law ruled unconstitutional. [Des Moines Register] * Seeing double: Idaho is about to pass their version of the Texas Roe work-ar...

* Mississippi Gov. just passed Don't Ask Don't Tell for racial discussions in schools. How long until they say this is what MLK would have wanted? [NBCNews] * I believe the students are the future: 1Ls and the future of the profession's mental health. [Bloomberg Law] * Contractual dispute in the making? Tom Brady un-retires, despite a fan buying his would-be last football for ~$520k. [CBS News] * A matter of time: You know things are rough when they plead guilty after the prosecut...

* Time to suit up? The legality of Delta-8 in Georgia to be determined. [FOX] * Does our taste in music make copyright out of tune? Some think so. And if it prevents more Jersey Club music from being made, I'm some. [The Guardian] * Barring SCOTUS intervention, its looking like SB8 is here to stay. [NYT] * Another case of mistaken identity: Turns out the dude with a law enforcement ID works for the state! [CBS] * Cali passed a loitering law and some folks aren't happy. Good reason, too...

* Word is bonded: Houston Senator is pushing for people to front part of their bail before they walk. [Click 2 Houston] * The ties that bind: Giving birth in Indiana is making a change for the humane. [WTHR] * Connecticut might be zoning in on affordable housing. Woop Woop! [CT Mirror] * New Florida law makes it easier to regulate how people discuss race at work. HR HRs HR-rily. [USA Today] * I know long-arm statutes are a thing, but Missouri's attempt to ban abortions that happen in other ...

* In Buffalo, wild winging it lands man in legal trouble. [WGRZ] *  Something about you is different: an Oxford and Cincinnati firm merge under a new name. [Journal News] * Can’t stand the heat? These UCLA law students are legislating the kitchen. [Newsroom] * New Jersey will stop doing business with Russia in light of their invading Ukraine. In other news, I just found out New Jersey did business with Russia. [New Jersey Monitor] * Oklahoma living: Wondered the legal way to get rid of raccoo...