{"id":113659,"date":"2025-04-05T15:43:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T23:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/04\/05\/the-battle-for-the-heart-of-the-first-amendment-is-heating-up\/"},"modified":"2025-04-05T15:43:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T23:43:45","slug":"the-battle-for-the-heart-of-the-first-amendment-is-heating-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/04\/05\/the-battle-for-the-heart-of-the-first-amendment-is-heating-up\/","title":{"rendered":"The Battle For The Heart Of The First Amendment Is Heating Up\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/04\/JAB194-SOCIALIG-2-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In this episode of The Jabot, I chat with\u00a0David Enrich, business investigations editor at The New York Times and author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpercollins.com\/products\/murder-the-truth-david-enrich?variant=42734343421986\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cMurder The Truth.\u201d<\/a> They explore the powerful influence of big law firms and the current landscape of defamation law that threatens journalistic freedom. With insights on media regulations and Sullivan\u2019s landmark case, this episode sheds light on the implications for free speech and democracy, a must-listen for anyone intrigued by media law and its societal impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI-powered legal research tool.<\/li>\n<li>Encountering lawyers in financial scandals.<\/li>\n<li>Power and secrecy of big law firms.<\/li>\n<li>Importance of <em>New York Times v. Sullivan<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Trump\u2019s attacks on media and defamation law.<\/li>\n<li>Supreme Court opinions on <em>Sullivan<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Potential consequences of overturning<em> Sullivan<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Impact on journalism without <em>Sullivan <\/em>protections.<\/li>\n<li>Threats to local journalism and mental health.<\/li>\n<li>Sophisticated pressure tactics against journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Predictions on <em>Sullivan\u2019s<\/em> future protections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It\u2019s a reminder that even when we aren\u2019t winning, we\u2019re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n<p>Happy listening!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><em><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-80083 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/IMG_5243-1-scaled-e1623338814705-620x568.jpg?resize=174%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"160\" title=\"\">Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1XC11QhFCWxWr4NQrk2sEA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Jabot podcast<\/a>, and co-host of <a href=\"https:\/\/legaltalknetwork.com\/podcasts\/thinking-like-a-lawyer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thinking Like A Lawyer<\/a>. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email <a href=\"mailto:kathryn@abovethelaw.com?subject=Your%20Column\" target='_blank\"' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">her<\/a> with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/04\/the-battle-for-the-heart-of-the-first-amendment-is-heating-up\/%E2%80%9C\/\/twitter.com\/Kathryn1%22%E2%80%9D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kathryn1<\/a>\u00a0or Mastodon <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/04\/the-battle-for-the-heart-of-the-first-amendment-is-heating-up\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kathryn1@mastodon.social.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/04\/the-battle-for-the-heart-of-the-first-amendment-is-heating-up\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Battle For The Heart Of The First Amendment Is Heating Up\u00a0<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/04\/JAB194-SOCIALIG-2-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In this episode of The Jabot, I chat with\u00a0David Enrich, business investigations editor at The New York Times and author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpercollins.com\/products\/murder-the-truth-david-enrich?variant=42734343421986\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cMurder The Truth.\u201d<\/a> They explore the powerful influence of big law firms and the current landscape of defamation law that threatens journalistic freedom. With insights on media regulations and Sullivan\u2019s landmark case, this episode sheds light on the implications for free speech and democracy, a must-listen for anyone intrigued by media law and its societal impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI-powered legal research tool.<\/li>\n<li>Encountering lawyers in financial scandals.<\/li>\n<li>Power and secrecy of big law firms.<\/li>\n<li>Importance of <em>New York Times v. Sullivan<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Trump\u2019s attacks on media and defamation law.<\/li>\n<li>Supreme Court opinions on <em>Sullivan<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Potential consequences of overturning<em> Sullivan<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Impact on journalism without <em>Sullivan <\/em>protections.<\/li>\n<li>Threats to local journalism and mental health.<\/li>\n<li>Sophisticated pressure tactics against journalists.<\/li>\n<li>Predictions on <em>Sullivan\u2019s<\/em> future protections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It\u2019s a reminder that even when we aren\u2019t winning, we\u2019re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n<p>Happy listening!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><em><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-80083 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/IMG_5243-1-scaled-e1623338814705-620x568.jpg?resize=174%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"160\" title=\"\">Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1XC11QhFCWxWr4NQrk2sEA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Jabot podcast<\/a>, and co-host of <a href=\"https:\/\/legaltalknetwork.com\/podcasts\/thinking-like-a-lawyer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thinking Like A Lawyer<\/a>. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email <a href=\"mailto:kathryn@abovethelaw.com?subject=Your%20Column\" target='_blank\"' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">her<\/a> with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/04\/the-battle-for-the-heart-of-the-first-amendment-is-heating-up\/%E2%80%9C\/\/twitter.com\/Kathryn1%22%E2%80%9D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kathryn1<\/a>\u00a0or Mastodon <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/04\/the-battle-for-the-heart-of-the-first-amendment-is-heating-up\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kathryn1@mastodon.social.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/04\/the-battle-for-the-heart-of-the-first-amendment-is-heating-up\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Battle For The Heart Of The First Amendment Is Heating Up\u00a0<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of The Jabot, I chat with\u00a0David Enrich, business investigations editor at The New York Times and author of \u201cMurder The Truth.\u201d They explore the powerful influence of big law firms and the current landscape of defamation law that threatens journalistic freedom. With insights on media regulations and Sullivan\u2019s landmark case, this episode [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":113556,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-113659","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-above_the_law"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/xira.com\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5243-1-scaled-e1623338814705-620x568-GytM3y.jpeg?fit=620%2C568&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113659","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=113659"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113659\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/113556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=113659"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=113659"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=113659"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}