November 2, 2018
As the midterm elections approach, money is flowing into the coffers of candidates, parties, and outside groups at unprecedented rates. Meanwhile the Federal Election Commission (FEC) has, by many accounts, softened its enforcement of campaign finance laws. Clever political operatives and their lawyers stand ready to exploit the regulatory vacuum. This post focuses on one…
April 4, 2018
The recent revelations of Facebook’s sharing of user data with Cambridge Analytica is just the latest in a long line of privacy missteps by the monolithic social media platform. The public outcry seems louder today than ever before, but the crucial question is: will the company be more responsive than it was after previous privacy…
April 2, 2018
In February, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office published an analysis concluding that drivers living in the state’s predominantly minority communities are charged higher auto insurance premiums than similar drivers living in majority white communities. In fact, the study found that experienced drivers with good driving records in the largest minority population areas pay more for…
February 28, 2018
Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the Microsoft Ireland case – the high-profile dispute between Microsoft and the United States regarding the reach of the warrant authority under the Stored Communications Act. The more than 30-some amicus briefs filed in the case highlight the case’s significance. With good reason. The outcome matters to our…
