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With 9-2 Ruling, Circuit Narrows Scope of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Chief Judge Alex Kozinski peppered his majority opinion with colorful hypotheticals to make point that violations of workplace computer policies or website use agreements shouldn't be criminalized.Smith Confirmed By U.S. Senate For Circuit Slot
The Senate yesterday confirmed Judge D. Brooks Smith for a seat on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals by a vote of 64-35.Embattled Christensen hires Webb
Famed entertainment litigator Terry Christensen, who was indicted last month in a sweeping federal probe into the activities of celebrity private investigator Anthony Pellicano, has hired Dan Webb to be lead counsel to his defense team, according to a partner at Christensen's law firm.Cheney Task Force Papers Stay Under Wraps
The Supreme Court, by a 7-2 vote, returned Cheney v. United States District Court for the District of Columbia to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, virtually guaranteeing that even if that court orders discovery on the task force, any documents would be released well after Election Day.View more book results for the query "White"
Threat of Suit Still Looms Over McGreevey
When New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey announced his resignation Thursday, his words were directed to a range of people -- from family and friends to political adversaries. But the language also set the framework for his response to any legal fallout emanating from his acknowledged affair with another man. One employment attorney called it "a very successful speech," stating "it works from a litigation point of view."The New Calculus for a Supreme Court Nomination
With the possible exception of 14 senators, the deal avoiding a vote on the nuclear option has left no one too happy: The GOP gave up an unconditional end to judicial filibusters, and Democrats must now adhere to the opaque standard of "extraordinary circumstances." With the prospect of a Supreme Court vacancy emerging soon, the challenge for Democrats is finding a way to object to a potential nominee under the guise of the new standard without setting off a retaliation that will dismantle the filibuster.Appeals Court Deals Blows to State in School Takeover Cases
The Commonwealth Court recently handed down opinions in two companion cases that indicated a certain amendment to the Education Empowerment Act may be unconstitutional because it creates a class of one.Bankers move to dilute overhaul at Senate
Four Wall Street lobbyists and about a dozen lawmakers huddled over eggs and bacon at Tortilla Coast restaurant on Capitol Hill on Dec. 2 to discuss legislation aimed at strengthening bank regulation. The meeting between fiscally conservative House Democrats and lobbyists for the largest U.S. financial firms turned tense, with a lot of finger-pointing, recalled one attendee.Trending Stories
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