Tag: 5th Circuit

The End of the Beginning? Geofencing Warrants Face Backlash from 5th Circuit

By: Stephen Edelblut   Recent developments from both Google and the Fifth Circuit continue to limit law enforcement’s ability to use geofencing technology—warrants that allow law enforcement to request location data for all devices within a defined area and time frame—to identify suspects.  Geofence warrants represent a new and increasingly utilized tool in law enforcement… Read More The End of the Beginning? Geofencing Warrants Face Backlash from 5th Circuit

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The NRC Battles with Courts Over Nuclear Waste Disposal

By: Stephen Edelblut As global environmental concerns continue to heighten, American policymakers have begun placing greater emphasis on incentives for renewable energy.  Nuclear energy, often overshadowed by alternative forms of energy, remains a more environmentally neutral and a long-term sustainability energy source.  However, the disposal of nuclear waste poses a severe cost and risk burden… Read More The NRC Battles with Courts Over Nuclear Waste Disposal

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