September 2024 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

Mich. Justices Wonder If Pot Smell's Strength Justifies Search
by Gunnar Larson 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

Mich. Justices Wonder If Pot Smell's Strength Justifies Search <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1882085?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> By Carolyn Muyskens Michigan's Supreme Court asked Tuesday whether a whiff of marijuana can justify searching a vehicle now that the drug is legal in the state, with one justice claiming his nose can distinguish between stale smells and more recent use, which could indicate impaired driving or illicit public consumption. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1882085?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/1882085?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…>

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Amazon Shareholders Try To Save Suit Over Blue Origin Deal
by Gunnar Larson 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

Amazon Shareholders Try To Save Suit Over Blue Origin Deal <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1881845?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> By Jeff Montgomery Stockholders who sued Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and the company's board in Delaware's Court of Chancery for "blindly" approving a multibillion-dollar, Bezos-controlled launch contract for a new satellite-based internet service struggled for enough altitude Tuesday to clear defense dismissal challenges. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1881845?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/1881845?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…>

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Harvard Says Alums Can't Sue Over Antisemitism Concerns
by Gunnar Larson 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

Harvard Says Alums Can't Sue Over Antisemitism Concerns <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1882067?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Brian Dowling A lawyer for Harvard University told a Boston federal judge on Tuesday that alumni suing the elite school over antisemitism on campus may have sincere concerns about their alma mater, but they lack standing to air those issues in court. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1882067?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1882067?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Insurer Says Telecom Co. Not Covered For Marshall Fire Suits
by Gunnar Larson 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

Insurer Says Telecom Co. Not Covered For Marshall Fire Suits <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1882095?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Jennifer Mandato A Liberty Mutual unit told a Colorado federal court that a subsidiary of Lumen Technologies isn't an additional insured under a policy issued to a construction company, thus making the subsidiary ineligible for coverage of underlying lawsuits alleging that poorly designed telecommunications lines contributed to the 2021 Marshall Fire. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1882095?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1882095?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Calif. Panel Frees Insurer From $7.5M Dog Attack Judgment
by Gunnar Larson 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

Calif. Panel Frees Insurer From $7.5M Dog Attack Judgment <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1882091?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Elizabeth Daley A California appeals court panel affirmed an insurer didn't owe any part of a $7.5 million judgment for a dog attack, finding a homeowner's policy excluding coverage for injuries caused by a pit bull clearly applied to the homeowner's sister's dog, Bugzy. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1882091?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/1882091?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Think Tank Can't Get Prince Harry's Visa Records, Judge Says
by Gunnar Larson 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

Think Tank Can't Get Prince Harry's Visa Records, Judge Says <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1881933?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Britain Eakin A D.C. federal judge has shot down conservative think tank's attempt to pry loose Prince Harry's visa records, saying the U.S. Department of Homeland Security rightfully withheld them to protect the Duke of Sussex's privacy. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1881933?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1881933?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Fox Exec Must Show Cell Data In Smartmatic Defamation Suit
by Gunnar Larson 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

Fox Exec Must Show Cell Data In Smartmatic Defamation Suit <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1882229?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By David Minsky A Florida state court judge has ordered a Fox News board member to turn over cellphone data in connection to a New York defamation lawsuit over unfounded reports that Smartmatic USA Corp.'s voting systems helped rig the 2020 election, finding the phone may contain relevant information to the case. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1882229?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/1882229?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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1st Circ. Affirms Tossing Of IRS Crypto Doc Seizure Case
by Gunnar Larson 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

1st Circ. Affirms Tossing Of IRS Crypto Doc Seizure Case <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1882292?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Anna Scott Farrell A New Hampshire federal court correctly dismissed a bitcoin investor's claim that the IRS violated his privacy and property rights when it seized his records from the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, the First Circuit ruled Tuesday, agreeing that he lacked a reasonable expectation that his account information would be kept private. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1882292?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1882292?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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3 Takeaways From Gensler's Big Day Before The House
by Gunnar Larson 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

3 Takeaways From Gensler's Big Day Before The House <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1881605?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Jessica Corso U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler appeared before the U.S. House of Representative for potentially the last time on Tuesday, where he stuck up for his agency's actions in the crypto space and hinted at the possible revival of share buyback rules. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1881605?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1881605?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Md. Says Shipowner Liable For $2B Baltimore Bridge Rebuild
by Gunnar Larson 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

Md. Says Shipowner Liable For $2B Baltimore Bridge Rebuild <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1881922?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Linda Chiem Maryland said the owner and manager of the cargo ship that slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge must be held liable for the estimated $1.7 billion cost of rebuilding the bridge, claiming Tuesday that their negligence has caused "grievous impact" to Marylanders, the environment and the regional economy. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1881922?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1881922?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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