What is unauthorized access under the CFAA? Lessons learned from United States v. Nosal *

USA - April 19 2012
On April 10, 2012, the Ninth Circuit en banc decision in United States v. Nosal was published, resolving the question of how a person “exceeds authorized access” under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

Co-authors: Audra A. Dial.

When thirty days may not really be thirty days: removing multi-defendant cases *

USA - February 16 2011
Recent court decisions have caused confusion regarding when the 30-day deadline for removing a case to federal court begins to run in cases involving multiple defendants.

Co-authors: Audra A. Dial, Chiaman Wang .

Fourth Amendment protects individual information stored by third-party providers *

USA - December 21 2010
A recent federal appellate court decision in United States v. Warshak, et al., --- F.3d ----, 2010 WL 5071766 (6th Cir. Dec. 14, 2010), significantly impacts third-party service provider’s obligations to maintain the privacy of e-mail communications.

Co-authors: Audra A. Dial, John P. Jett.