Is Supreme Court giving US preferential treatment? That might be ‘troubling message,’ dissent argues

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court majority Friday for an emergency order allowing the Department of Government Efficiency to access data kept by the Social Security Administration.

Jun 9, 2025 10:49 AM CDT

Wearable neurotech devices are becoming more prevalent; is the law behind the curve?

At a time when watches and eyeglasses can track steps, heart rate and even emotions, wearables are entering a new frontier: brain waves. But as these devices become more sophisticated, the legal questions around privacy and data security grow more complex, leaving attorneys to determine what protections exist and what gaps leave users vulnerable.

Apr 1, 2025 2:30 AM CDT

Cellphone policies for students must be carefully considered, lawyers say

As more school districts tighten up student cellphone policies on campus, three reasons are often cited for the changes: Cyberbullying frequently takes place through technology; the devices are distracting for kids with already short attention spans; and electronics can impede face-to-face communication.

Apr 1, 2025 1:00 AM CDT

‘Taking a Toll’: Privacy protections for judges, civil servants are needed, House says

Security for judges, courts and civil servants was one of the most-discussed topics by attendees of the 2025 ABA Midyear Meeting in Phoenix, and it was a concern reflected in resolutions approved by the House of Delegates.

Apr 1, 2025 12:30 AM CDT

Should we expect new regulations on data privacy and consumer protection?

When it comes to data protection and privacy, some states have already taken the lead in trying to protect consumer data. But in these political times, expecting or hoping for the federal government to follow suit seems about as likely as seeing pigs fly.

Feb 12, 2025 8:51 AM CST

Danger of doxing for governmental officials has to be addressed, says ABA House

Government entities should adopt legislation and policies to prevent the disclosure of personally identifiable information of active and former officials and employees as well as the family members who live in their homes, the ABA House of Delegates says.

Feb 3, 2025 12:10 PM CST

Lawyer faces civil, criminal charges for allegedly filming minors, adults at rental property

A South Carolina lawyer allegedly hid cameras in his beach rental unit and filmed minors while they were undressing, according to a lawsuit filed in Aiken County, South Carolina, last week.

Jan 14, 2025 12:13 PM CST

Hold the Phone:  K-12 school electronic device policies must be carefully considered, lawyers say

As more school districts tighten up student cellphone policies on campus, three reasons are often cited for the change. Lawyers, however, caution that the policies should not be as simple as prohibiting phones on campus.

Jan 14, 2025 11:02 AM CST

Oregon law barring secret audio recordings does not violate First Amendment, en banc appeals court says

A federal appeals court has tossed a challenge to an Oregon law that generally bans secret audio recordings.

Jan 9, 2025 11:14 AM CST

Apple agrees to $95M settlement in Siri privacy class-action case

Apple has agreed to end a five-year legal battle over user privacy related to its virtual assistant Siri with a $95 million payout to affected customers, according to a preliminary settlement.

Jan 2, 2025 2:30 PM CST

Attorney-client privilege should cover electronic messages to federal prisoners, ABA president says

Dec 19, 2024 9:24 AM CST

Supreme Court will decide whether TikTok ban violates the First Amendment

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider the constitutionality of a law that bans TikTok in the United States if the company isn't sold.

Dec 18, 2024 2:17 PM CST

Judge faces wiretap charge for allegedly recording judicial deliberations; his lawyer says it was ‘self-protection’

A Maryland judge has been indicted for allegedly recording himself and two other judges during confidential deliberations without the others judges' knowledge or consent.

Dec 16, 2024 3:11 PM CST

Top Montana court allows gender-affirming care for trans minors during litigation, citing privacy protections

The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday cited state constitutional privacy protections when it upheld a judge’s decision to block a law that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

Dec 12, 2024 11:52 AM CST

Justice Department IG seeks new protections on seizing communications of lawmakers, journalists

The Justice Department during Donald Trump’s first presidential term used concerning and surreptitious tactics to obtain communications from members of Congress, their staffers and news reporters as prosecutors investigated public leaks of sensitive government information, according to a report released Tuesday by the Justice Department’s inspector general.

Dec 10, 2024 1:15 PM CST