Enter Passcode to Unlock: Why Courts Say Police Can’t Force You to Provide Biometrics to Unlock Your Phone Even if They Have a Warrant

Recently, a District Court in California ruled that, even with a warrant, police cannot force a suspect to unlock their phone with whatever biometrics are required to gain access to the phone. While law enforcement possesses the technology capable of breaking into the phone, companies such as Apple have installed software updates on their phones to keep “break in” technology from getting access to the phone.… Read More Enter Passcode to Unlock: Why Courts Say Police Can’t Force You to Provide Biometrics to Unlock Your Phone Even if They Have a Warrant

The Creators of Fortnite Have Danced Their Way Into Copyrighted Territory

Celebrities are suing the makers of Fortnite for alleged copyright infringement regarding the use of their famous dance moves. Epic Games sells dances for Fortnite players to use in connection with the game’s characters, leading the individuals who created the dance moves to file suit in California this past December. So far, Epic Games has been sued by Alfonso Ribiero, 2 Milly, and the Backpack Kid.… Read More The Creators of Fortnite Have Danced Their Way Into Copyrighted Territory

Fresh Out of the Petri Dish: Choosing to Lab-Grow Meat Over Animal Farming?

Scientists have been in the process of developing lab-grown meat using stem cells from animals instead of slaughtering animals. The use of stem cells could assist the federal government’s goal of ensuring that meat products are safe but will require federal agencies to reform the current regulations to produce meat and poultry.… Read More Fresh Out of the Petri Dish: Choosing to Lab-Grow Meat Over Animal Farming?

A Quick Drive Through the Intersection of Mobile Phones and Probable Cause.

As the number of states that ban texting while driving increase (47 out of 50 as of Jan 2019), drivers and law enforcement officers must be knowledgeable about what phone functions are permitted while driving and which are prohibited. A recent case in Oregon underscores the importance of knowing the distinction, and it provides an example of how one panel of state appellate judges evaluated the pre-vehicle stop observations of the law enforcement officers to determine if probable cause existed for stopping a driver.… Read More A Quick Drive Through the Intersection of Mobile Phones and Probable Cause.