Cybersecurity & Privacy

  • July 06, 2026

    After Tense Terms, Hints Of High Court Harmony With Circuits

    Following several U.S. Supreme Court terms teeming with reversals and rebukes of lower appeals courts, the justices this term found fault less often with rulings by circuit judges, who are likely becoming better attuned to the conservative supermajority, attorneys say.

  • July 06, 2026

    The Funniest Moments Of The Supreme Court's Term

    When one of the U.S. Supreme Court's most talkative members suddenly struggled to speak, the atmosphere at oral arguments grew increasingly anxious — until the justice deadpanned that it was an advocate's golden opportunity to avoid a grilling.

  • July 06, 2026

    Feds Spell Out State, Local Roles In Mitigating Drone Threats

    Federal agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission, have spelled out the roles of states, city police forces and other nonfederal authorities in reducing the safety risks of drones.

  • July 06, 2026

    Justices Find Middle Ground In Favoring Criminal Defendants

    The U.S. Supreme Court's criminal law rulings this term often sided with defendants, ruling in ways that defied simple conservative and liberal labels.

  • July 06, 2026

    DOJ Looks To Block ABA's Trump Adviser Subpoenas

    The American Bar Association cannot demand documents and deposition testimony from a Trump adviser in its lawsuit over the Trump administration's executive orders targeting law firms, since any communication between a presidential adviser and the chief executive is privileged, the government has told a New York federal court.

  • July 06, 2026

    Blank Rome Sued Over Breach Allegedly Affecting 57K People

    An attorney with Blank Rome LLP was tricked into uploading sensitive files to an external Google Drive account, allegedly exposing private information belonging to more than 57,000 individuals, according to a proposed class action accusing the law firm of inadequate cybersecurity safeguards and delayed breach notification.

  • July 06, 2026

    Death Photo Privacy Ruling Failed To Clarify Law, Experts Say

    Recently, the Third Circuit ruled that a police officer sharing a photo of a man who leaped to his death, while "deplorable," did not violate the family's constitutional right to privacy — a ruling that some experts say was an exercise in hair-splitting and a missed opportunity to clarify an important area of law.

  • July 06, 2026

    Data Co. Founder's $25M Fraud Trial Set For January

    A Manhattan federal judge on Monday set a January trial date for the founder of California data company Near Intelligence on charges that he conspired to inflate revenues by $25 million, but heard that he is engaging in plea negotiations.

  • July 06, 2026

    Top Florida News: 2026 Midyear Report

    The first half of 2026 brought long-awaited rulings providing clarity on the punitive damages pleading standard in Florida and the extent of a law allowing U.S. victims of Cuban property seizures to seek damages, as well as a high-profile guilty verdict in a rare foreign agent criminal trial. Here, Law360 looks at these and other notable developments from Florida so far this year.

  • July 02, 2026

    The Sharpest Dissents From The Supreme Court Term

    The sharpest dissents this term often involved the president, and pitted conservative and liberal justices against each other on core constitutional issues and questions about the limits to executive power, with nearly a quarter of cases being decided squarely along ideological lines.

  • July 02, 2026

    The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court

    This U.S. Supreme Court term featured high-stakes oral arguments on issues including presidential power, immigration and voting regulations. Here's a look at the law firms that argued the most cases and how they fared.

  • July 02, 2026

    The Year Donald Trump Won Big At The High Court

    The Supreme Court's conservative supermajority and President Donald Trump largely aligned this year on issues of executive power, resulting in a series of decisions that significantly expanded presidential authority.

  • July 02, 2026

    Ticketmaster Can't Shield Breach Probe In Snowflake MDL

    A Montana federal judge overseeing multidistrict litigation over a data breach at cloud storage provider Snowflake ordered Ticketmaster, one of its affected clients, to turn over materials about its post-breach investigation and cybersecurity spending, while hitting the ticketing giant with $5,000 in sanctions for "discovery abuses" related to these requests. 

  • July 02, 2026

    DOJ Has 'Negligible Interest' In Trans Patient Info, Judge Says

    A California federal judge on Thursday blocked the U.S. Department of Justice from trying to identify individuals who received gender-affirming care from a Stanford Medicine hospital as minors, finding grand jury subpoena demands seeking that information likely violated the Fifth Amendment.

  • July 02, 2026

    Crypto Developer Urges 5th Circ. To Revive DOJ Challenge

    A cryptocurrency software developer is urging the Fifth Circuit to revive a suit seeking to shield his forthcoming project from any accusations of unlicensed money transmission, telling the appeals court that a Texas federal judge "overly discounted" similar prosecutions when it tossed his challenge for lack of standing.

  • July 02, 2026

    Kaiser Nears Final OK On $46M Deal Over Patient Data Share

    A California federal judge said he will grant final approval of a $46 million settlement to resolve claims by 13.1 million Kaiser Permanente patients who say the healthcare provider disclosed their information to Google and other third parties without consent once he decides how to allocate the attorney fees.

  • July 02, 2026

    Ex-Wolverines Coach Wins Bid To Suppress Digital Evidence

    A Michigan federal judge has suppressed evidence recovered from multiple computers, phones and storage devices seized from a former University of Michigan assistant football coach accused of hacking into female college students' accounts, finding state search warrants authorizing sweeping forensic searches violated the Fourth Amendment.

  • July 02, 2026

    FCC Seeks To Lock Bad Actors Out Of Anti-Spoof System

    Anti-robocall enforcers in recent years have focused on the technical usefulness of a call-verifying protocol used by companies across the call network, but now the Federal Communications Commission wants to block fraudsters from infiltrating the system itself.

  • July 02, 2026

    Cybercrime Group Suspect Extradited To Face Charges In US

    A suspected member of a cyberhacking group that extorts companies for cryptocurrency ransom has been extradited to the U.S. from Finland to face charges for allegedly participating in data hacks affecting several Chicago-area businesses, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.

  • July 02, 2026

    Breaking Down The Vote: The High Court Term In Review

    The U.S. Supreme Court's stark ideological divisions were on full display this term, particularly as it issued long-awaited rulings in the last few days of June. Here, Law360 dives into the numbers behind this court term.

  • July 01, 2026

    FTC Says Distorting AI Outputs To Follow State Laws Won't Fly

    Companies that "alter or steer" the outputs of artificial intelligence models to comply with legislation in Colorado and other states that aim to regulate the use of the emerging technology risk deceiving consumers and facing federal enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission warned in a proposed policy statement released Wednesday.

  • July 01, 2026

    FCC Wants To Extend Covered List's Reach To Components

    The Federal Communications Commission Wednesday announced new plans to expand the so-called covered list of telecommunications equipment — equipment deemed to be a national security risk — even further so that it bans not only a completed item but all the parts that make it up.

  • July 01, 2026

    NJ Cops Can Accept Warrantless Location Info From Feds

    A New Jersey appeals court has said it won't overturn the gun trafficking conviction of a man who was arrested in part due to cellphone location data that was acquired by federal law enforcement in Ohio, which didn't require a warrant to get the information.

  • July 01, 2026

    LinkedIn Says Users Agreed To Browser Extension Scans

    LinkedIn told a California federal judge that two proposed class actions alleging the website unlawfully accesses users' browser extensions are part of an "international retaliation campaign" over routine security methods that users agreed to.

  • July 01, 2026

    House Bill To Regulate Earned Wage Advances Clears Panel

    The House Financial Services Committee has advanced a federal framework for fintechs offering paycheck advances despite pushback from some Democrats that the proposal hamstrings states by blocking them from applying their lending laws to the services and imposing stronger consumer protections.

Expert Analysis

  • 5 Tips For Navigating Your Firm's All-Attorney Summit

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    Law firm retreats should be approached strategically, as they present valuable opportunities to advance both the firm's objectives and attorneys' professional development through meaningful participation, building and strengthening internal relationships, and proactive follow-up, says James Argionis at Cozen O’Connor.

  • What's At Stake In High Court's Venue Dispute Case

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    The U.S. Supreme Court’s eventual ruling in Abouammo v. U.S. could fundamentally reshape venue rules for federal criminal prosecutions, highlighting why defense counsel should ensure preservation of colorable venue challenges, particularly where the government's chosen forum lacks a direct connection to the defendant's physical acts, say attorneys at ArentFox Schiff.

  • 5 Gov't Contractor Tips Following Anthropic Risk Designation

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    The Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk is an unprecedented action that raises significant legal questions, and with government contractors already receiving directives and inquiries concerning their use of Anthropic products and services, there are several strategies contractors can use to manage risk, say attorneys at Mayer Brown.

  • How Data Centers Can Prep For Legal Challenges Amid War

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    Amid conflict in the Middle East, data centers may now be exposed to state-level kinetic threats, creating significant legal, regulatory and contractual implications, so operators should update their legal and operational frameworks in order to withstand future disruptions and meet the regulator expectations, say attorneys at Baker Botts.

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    Coaching Soccer Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Coaching youth soccer for my 7-year-old son's team has sharpened how I communicate with clients, prepare witnesses, work within teams and think about leadership, making me a more thoughtful and effective lawyer in many ways, says Joshua Holt at Smith Currie.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: The Human Element

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    Law school teaches you to quickly apply intellect and logic when handling a legal issue, but every fact pattern also involves a person, making the ability to balance expertise with empathy critical to the growth of relationships with clients, colleagues and adversaries, says Rachel Adcox at Adcox Strategies.

  • Employer Strategies For Limiting Data Breach Litigation Risks

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    Employers must invest in robust cybersecurity and incident response protocols to both prevent data breaches and position themselves favorably in potential litigation, as legal defenses will increasingly rely on demonstrating reasonable security measures, prompt breach notification and transparent response efforts, says Gerald Maatman at Duane Morris.

  • What We Know About DOJ's New FCA Enforcement Priorities

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    Recent remarks from the leader of the Justice Department’s commercial litigation branch provide key insights on how False Claims Act cases — especially healthcare fraud, trade fraud, antidiscrimination and cybersecurity claims — will be evaluated, prioritized and pursued as heightened enforcement becomes the new normal, say attorneys at Latham.

  • The Benefits Of Choosing A Niche Practice In The AI Age

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    As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly accessible, lawyers with a niche practice may stand out as clients seek specialized judgment that automation cannot replicate, but it is important to choose a niche that is durable, engaging and a good personal fit, says Daniel Borneman at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Google's Scraping Suit Asks How Far DMCA Protections Go

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    A California federal court's decision in Google v. SerpApi will spotlight a long-developing judicial split over how to apply the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s ban on circumventing a copyright holder’s access controls, an increasingly important point in litigation over web scraping and artificial intelligence training, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.

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    Podcasting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Podcasting has changed how I ask questions and connect with people, sharpening my ability to listen without interrupting or prejudging, and bringing me closer to what law is meant to be: a human profession grounded in understanding, judgment and trust, says Donna DiMaggio Berger at Becker.

  • Takeaways From Calif. High Court's Public Records Decision

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    The California Supreme Court’s recent City of Gilroy v. Superior Court decision — clarifying the relief available under, and the duties imposed by, the California Public Records Act — expands the strategic significance of CPRA actions and demands greater foresight in public records practice, say attorneys at Hanson Bridgett.

  • Resilience Planning As Nat'l Security Shifts Tech Import Policy

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    In response to a sustained reorientation of U.S. trade policy around national security considerations, businesses reliant on processed critical minerals must closely monitor diplomatic negotiations and the potential expansion of trade measures, incorporating contingency planning into procurement and long-term investment strategies, says attorney Sohan Dasgupta.

  • Character.AI Case Highlights Agentic AI Liability Questions

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    The recently settled litigation against Character Technologies Inc. provides an early case study for exploring salient legal issues related to agentic artificial intelligence, such as tort liability, strict liability, statutory liability and contractual liability, says Samuel Mitchells at Smith Gambrell.

  • Series

    Volunteering With Scouts Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Serving as an assistant scoutmaster for my son’s troop reaffirmed several skills and principles crucial to lawyering — from the importance of disconnecting to the value of morality, says Michael Warren at McManis Faulkner.

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