(KTLA/NEXSTAR) – If you’ve ever been startled out of the doldrums of your afternoon commute by a thundering, lane-splitting Harley Davidson and cursed whoever is responsible, you’re not alone. You would also be correct in thinking that the biker just committed a traffic violation — unless you live in California. […]
Cyber Law
Update our cyber laws | Philstar.com
As the world shifts more and more into digital mode, we are woefully unprepared to deal with the bad elements that go with it. Our overpaid members of Congress have failed to update our cyber laws. As digital adoption in the Philippines increases, so does the risk. The Kaspersky 2019 […]
Whitmer signs bill allowing Michigan drivers two-year vehicle registrations
LANSING, MI — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law a bill that grants Michigan drivers the opportunity to renew their license plates every two years House Bill 4117, sponsored by Rep. Steven Johnson, R–Wayland Township, aims to save motorists trips to Secretary of State branches or their local SOS […]
OFAC Speaks Again on Ransomware: Mature Cybersecurity Programs Are Important | Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Last year, as employees clicked away at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, ransomware attacks surged, with hospitals and other health care providers the top target. This year will be worse—2021 has already seen more suspected ransomware payments reported to the U.S. government by midyear than in all of 2020, […]
Opinion | Unarmed Drivers Killed by Police in Traffic Stops
To the Editor: Re “How Broken Taillights End in Killings by Police” (front page, Oct. 31): I am a 68-year-old white man. In July 2020, I was pulled over by a New Hampshire state trooper for speeding on I-95. Expecting a speeding ticket, I was shocked when the trooper immediately […]
New N.J. vehicle registration law has some drivers worried about privacy, cops looking at their phones
New Jersey became the third state Monday to allow drivers to show a police officer an electronic copy of their vehicle registration during a traffic stop. While the actual change could be over a year away, what are the ramifications of handling an unlocked cell phone to an officer to […]
New K-12 cybersecurity law is just the first step
— Federal policymakers scored their first big win on tackling K-12 cybersecurity issues. Experts say this isn’t the end of the road. — As the number of cyberattacks grows, so does the pressure on state-level data breach notification laws to understand the extent of these incidents in the private sector. […]
Lesson of the Day: ‘Pulled Over: What to Know About Deadly Police Traffic Stops’
5. What is “officer-created jeopardy”? Why does the investigative team argue that we need to go beyond the “final frame” to understand and evaluate whether a police officer was justified in using lethal force? 6. How do financial incentives lead to overpolicing and unfair enforcement of the law, according to […]
Pegasus ruling a call for law on cyber security : The Tribune India
Pavan Duggal Cyber Law Expert The Supreme Court has once again emerged as the guardian of privacy and other rights of the citizens with its landmark judgment in the Pegasus case. The Pegasus issue has rocked many countries across the world, including India. Various Indian stakeholders complained of […]
Philadelphia councilmember on new city law banning minor driving infractions : NPR
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Philadelphia councilman Isaiah Thomas about a new law that prevents police officers from making low-level traffic stops, which disproportionately affect Black drivers. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Five years ago, Philando Castile was pulled over for a broken tail light. That interaction with the police eventually led […]