Magistrate Judge James Orenstein concluded that a centuries-old law provided no basis to compel Apple's assistance in a drug case, putting him at odds with a California magistrate judge who permitted prosecutors to obtain Apple's "reasonable technical assistance" to unlock an iPhone used by a perpetrator of the San Bernardino terror attack.
March 01, 2016 at 04:06 AM
1 minute read
The original version of this story was published on New York Law Journal
A Brooklyn magistrate judge has denied prosecution attempts to force Apple Inc. to assist with law enforcement efforts to unlock a smartphone in a drug case.
Eastern District Magistrate Judge James Orenstein concluded Monday that a centuries-old law invoked by the government provided no basis to compel the computer maker’s assistance.
Presented by BigVoodoo
Law firms & in-house legal departments with a presence in the middle east celebrate outstanding achievement within the profession.
The premier educational and networking event for employee benefits brokers and agents.
The Legal Intelligencer honors lawyers leaving a mark on the legal community in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
A large and well-established Tampa company is seeking a contracts administrator to support the company's in-house attorney and manage a wide...
We are seeking an attorney to join our commercial finance practice in either our Stamford, Hartford or New Haven offices. Candidates should ...
We are seeking an attorney to join our corporate and transactional practice. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of general corporat...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS
