One of the more interesting legal questions raised by digital technologies is this: Can the government compel a person to divulge the password to an encrypted computer without violating the…
California Supreme Court Weighs Defendants’ Rights to Access Witnesses’ Social Media Accounts
Decision could allow defendants access to witnesses’ pre-trial social media posts The California Supreme Court recently heard a case pitting the due process rights of criminal defendants with the purported…
Seattle’s Prosecutor to Appeal Ruling Permitting Man to Live in His Truck
The City Prosecutor of Seattle has announced his office will appeal a March 2, 2018 court ruling in favor of a Seattle resident whose truck, which he used as his…
Supreme Court Passes on Legal Standing Question in Data Breach Lawsuit
Data breach attorneys and legal observers are eagerly awaiting clarity from the Supreme Court as to whether victims of data breaches have standing to sue in federal court. It seems…
I’ve Stopped Over 100 Google Maps Spammers. You Can Too.
I do not have special powers or privileged access to Google listings, just a commitment to ensure that spammers cannot rank higher than their honest competitors in local results. If…
Polling Places in Battleground States – Is Political Apparel OK to Wear?
There is a fine line between free speech and voter intimidation to be discussed when it comes to wearing political “items” in or outside a polling station. According to the…