Join us TODAY at 5 PM PST for the Rule of Law Speaker Series featuring San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear insights on federalism and accountability in the current landscape.
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Stanford Law Professor Nora Freeman Engstrom is quoted in two recent New York Times articles, offering perspective on corporate accountability and press freedom.

In “Uber Is Responsible for Rape by Driver, Jury Finds,” she comments on a verdict holding Uber liable for a driver’s ...actions, calling the case a bellwether in federal court proceedings that have consolidated thousands of the sexual assault lawsuits against the ride share company.
In “A Washington Post Reporter’s Home Was Searched: What It Means for Press Freedom,” she weighs in on the legal implications of searching a journalist’s home, including potential consequences for source protection and investigative reporting.

First article 🗞️: https://brnw.ch/21wZMYw
Second article 🗞️: https://brnw.ch/21wZMYx

Stanford Law School is excited to announce the upcoming installment of the Rule of Law Speaker Series, featuring San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu. On February 9, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST, Chiu will explore the vital role of federalism in maintaining the rule of law in the United States. ...His office has emerged as a significant advocate for holding the federal government accountable through various lawsuits addressing urgent matters such as immigration policy and threats to federal funding. We invite you to join the Neukom Center for this thought-provoking discussion. The event is open to the public and will be offered both in person and online.

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Rule of Law Speaker Series: San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu on Federalism and the Rule of Law | Stanford Law School

In the current challenging environment for the rule of law in the United States, state and local governments have emerged as powerful forces pushing f

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In an unprecedented move, the governors of Texas and Florida have designated civil rights organizations, including CAIR, as terrorist organizations. In a new opinion by Shirin Sinnar, a professor of law at Stanford Law School, and the University of Chicago's Darryl Li, the authors raise

...critical concerns about state overreach and its implications for First Amendment rights. Legal experts believe these measures may chill free speech and association for a broad swath of civil society.

Red State Governors Are Designating Civil Rights Groups as Terrorists | Stanford Law School

(Originally published by the Knight First Amendment Institute on February 2, 2026.) Recent efforts by Texas and Florida go beyond imitating federal an

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