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Tech companies: Ungag us on U.S. spy agency orders
Google Inc., Facebook Inc. and other technology giants are seeking a court ruling that may allow them to disclose more about the user information they’re being forced to share with U.S. spy agencies.
Google Wi-Fi case may hold jackpot for privacy suit lawyers
Data from two hard drives locked up in the San Francisco federal courthouse may make or break an effort to hold Google Inc. to account for what privacy advocates call an unprecedented corporate wiretapping case.
Broadcasters sue FCC saying airwave sale will cost them viewers
A trade group representing thousands of local U.S. television stations sued the Federal Communications Commission to block an auction of airwaves to wireless providers.
FedEx faces money-laundering charge in revised indictment
FedEx Corp. faces money-laundering charges in a drug-trafficking case brought by the U.S. last month over its shipping of prescription painkillers and other controlled substances for illegal Internet pharmacies.
U.S. can keep secret phone companies helping NSA spying, judge says
The U.S. doesn’t have to disclose the telecommunications companies helping it collect phone call records or turn over a secret surveillance court’s orders, a federal judge ruled, saying the information would reveal methods used in terrorism investigations.
FedEx pleads not guilty to shipping for illegal pharmacies
FedEx Corp. pleaded not guilty to U.S. charges that it delivered pain pills, anti-anxiety drugs and other controlled substances for illegal Internet pharmacies in a case carrying the potential for hundreds of millions of dollars in fines.
Oregon gay-marriage ban becomes latest struck down by U.S. judge
Oregon’s gay-marriage ban, which wasn’t defended by state officials, was struck down by a federal judge, adding to a spate of court victories across the country for supporters of same-sex unions.
NSA ordered by judge to preserve phone records it collected
The National Security Agency was blocked by a judge from carrying out plans yesterday to begin destroying phone records collected for surveillance after a privacy group argued they are relevant to lawsuits claiming the practice is unconstitutional.
Oregon AG refuses to defend gay-marriage ban
Oregon’s attorney general said she won’t defend her state’s ban on same-sex marriage, joining other top state law enforcement officials in refusing to fight challenges to similar prohibitions.
Apple wins dismissal of suit claiming ‘Siri’ gets it wrong
Apple Inc., maker of the iPhone, won dismissal of a consumer lawsuit claiming the device’s Siri voice-recognition feature doesn’t work as advertised.
Group challenges Facebook advertising settlement
Facebook Inc.’s $20 million settlement of a consumer lawsuit over the use of members’ information in advertisements violates state laws protecting minors, a watchdog group said.
Alaska abortion limits for Medicaid patients put on hold
An Alaska regulation limiting when the state will pay for abortions for women on Medicaid was put on hold by a state judge who said it could cause patients to delay or forego the procedure when it’s medically necessary.
Latest Opinion Digests
- Criminal Law: Child Abuse-Sufficiency Of Evidence-Closing Argument
- Civil Rights: Religious Freedom-RLUIPA-Res Judicata
- Civil Practice: Res Judicata-Stop Work Order
- Immigration: Drug Conviction-Removability-Overbreadth of State Offense
- Civil Practice: Asset Forfeiture-Sanctions
- Civil Rights: Due Process-Failure to State Claim
- Probate : Revocable Trust – Amendment – Reformation
- Employer – Employee : Unpaid Commissions – At-Will Status
- Criminal Law : Post-Conviction Relief – Effectiveness Of Counsel – Conflict Of Interest
- Appellate Practice : Jurisdiction – Final Judgment
- Domestic Relations : Parenting Plan – Child Support
- Criminal Law : Post-Conviction Relief – Guilty Plea – Sentence Advice
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