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AP reports that Judge Reggie B. Walton has delayed a pivotal decision on whether Libby’s defense may have access to highly classified White House briefing documents. “Walton said he is concerned that Libby’s request could “sabotage” the case because President Bush probably will invoke executive privilege and refuse to turn over the classified reports.” Related …
Follow-up to Correspondence on Libby Indictment Mentions Missing Emails, this report by Jason Leopold states, “The White House turned over last week 250 pages of emails from Vice President Dick Cheneys office…Sources close to the probe said the White House “discovered” the emails two weeks ago and turned them over to Fitzgerald last week. The …
BMG Music v. Gonzalez, Matt Schruers and Jonathan Band Job Swaps and Library Exchanges, by Katie Thomas Got Competitive Intelligence? Tips, Tools, Techniques for the Savvy Marketer (PPT), by Donna Cavallini and Sabrina I. Pacifici The Government Domain: FirstGov Becomes First in Government Search, by Peggy Garvin E-Discovery Update – by Fios Inc. – Defining …
Pacer press release: “In the spirit of the E-Government Act of 2002, modifications have been made to the District Court CM/ECF system to provide PACER customers with access to written opinions free of charge. The modifications also allow PACER customers to search for written opinions using a new report that is free of charge. Written …
Following up on a controversial demand made by DOJ to major search engine companies for extensive database records, Google this afternoon posted the following response on their official blog: “In August, Google was served with a subpoena from the U. S. Department of Justice demanding disclosure of two full months’ worth of search queries that …
AP, Judge Weighs Libby’s Request for Documents – The special prosecutor contends that Libby’s demand for unprecedented access to an extensive range of classified White House documents “is a transparent effort at ‘greymail’.” Relevant government documents (via firedoglake): The Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA) Synopsis of Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA) Transcript of the CIPA …
“In response to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit (PDF) filed by EPIC, a federal judge has ordered (PDF) the Department of Justice to process and release documents related to the Bush Administration’s warrantless surveillance program by March 8. It is the first court opinion addressing the controversial domestic spying operation. “President Bush has invited …
Follow-up to postings on Plame CIA leak [see specifically Cheney ‘Authorized’ Libby to Leak Classified Information, by Murray Waas, National Journal, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006], tonight AP reports: “Vice President Dick Cheney disclosed Wednesday that he has the power to declassify sensitive government information, authority that could set up a criminal defense for his former …
Yesterday’s posting, Judiciary Cmte. Requests Extensive Info On Domestic Spying Program From Attorney General, relied heavily on links to the Washington Post, and for good reason. The newspaper’s investigative reporting on the domestic spying issue has been picking up steam, with yet another must read article in today’s issue, Secret Court’s Judges Were Warned About …
Following up on AG Gonzales Testimony to Judiciary Cmte. Generates Strong Response, news today about Congressional requests for additional information on the NSA spy program: Press release: “House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-Wis.) today sent a Judiciary Committee oversight letter to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales requesting extensive answers about the National Security …
Following up on February 4, 2006 posting, VP Informed Libby About Plame Identity, Michael Isikoff reports The CIA Leak: Plame Was Still Covert. From February 2005 opinion written by U.S. Circuit Judge David S. Tatel (via No Quarter): “As to the leaks harmfulness, although the record omits specifics about Plame’s work, it appears to confirm, …
FAQ: When Google is not your friend, by Declan McCullagh: “Google’s recent legal spat with the U.S. Department of Justice highlights not only what information search engines record about us but also the shortcomings in a federal law that’s supposed to protect online privacy.” Related references: New York Times – Increasingly, Internet’s Data Trail Leads …
