In a significant separation-of-powers ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court recently held that the President lacks authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs on imported goods. The decision, issued in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, marks one of the most consequential constraints on executive economic authority in recent years. Background The…

Medical law in the United States governs the complex relationship between healthcare providers, patients, hospitals, insurers, and regulatory authorities. As medicine becomes increasingly sophisticated and healthcare systems grow more complex, legal frameworks play a critical role in protecting patient rights, maintaining professional standards, and ensuring accountability within the healthcare industry. Medical law encompasses a wide…

Innovation has long been one of the central drivers of economic growth in the United States. From groundbreaking technologies to life-saving medical devices, new inventions shape industries and influence global markets. The U.S. patent system plays a critical role in protecting these innovations by granting inventors exclusive rights over their creations for a limited period…

Purchasing a vehicle is often one of the most significant financial commitments consumers make. While most vehicles perform as expected, some turn out to have persistent defects that substantially impair their use, safety, or value. To protect consumers in these situations, every U.S. state has adopted some form of “lemon law.” Lemon laws provide legal remedies…

Corporate governance in the United States is undergoing renewed scrutiny following a significant ruling from the Delaware Court of Chancery that has drawn considerable attention from corporate lawyers, investors, and startup founders alike. The decision in West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Moelis & Company (2024) challenges the growing practice of granting expansive governance rights to founders and…

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has already begun transforming many professional sectors, including law. In 2026, a lawsuit filed in federal court raised an unusual and somewhat ironic legal question: Can an AI chatbot effectively act as an unlicensed lawyer? The case has attracted widespread attention in legal circles because it sits at the intersection…

In January 2026, a federal court issued a decision that could significantly reshape how extraordinary ability immigrant petitions are adjudicated in the United States. The case, Mukherji v. Miller, challenges a long-standing practice used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to deny EB-1A petitions even after applicants demonstrate that they meet the regulatory criteria. For…

Episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, USCIRF Commissioner Stephen Schenck speaks with Amjad Mahmood Khan, a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Lawyers Association USA, about the current situation facing Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminalizing-faith-the-persecution-of-ahmadiyya/id1552052001?i=1000741586857&l=fr-FR

Uber is facing criticism over its legal strategy to limit low‑income drivers and riders from suing the company, raising broader questions about access to justice and corporate accountability. The issue revolves around Uber’s use of mandatory arbitration clauses and class-action waivers in its contracts, which effectively prevent many individuals from taking disputes to court. (stanfordlawreview.org) What’s Happening In…