Year: 2009
Subpoena of an Encrypted Hard Drive
Jon Katz writes about the Boucher case, where the government is trying to get a look at the contents of Boucher’s encrypted hard drive: , who talked of the Fifth Amendment right not to reveal one’s computer password. On appeal to District Court Judge Sessions, the prosecution fashioned its argument as not seeking a password… Read more
Conservatives, Carry Permits, and Secular Liberal Evangelism
Hi there. My name’s Joel, and I’ll be your occasional Second Amendment issues blogger here. This particular essay is posted both at True North and at Windypundit, the latter of which is set up to handle comments. Why a Minnesota radical moderate is posting a blog entry about conservatives and liberals on a Chicago area… Read more
Whew
My mother used to take care of my father, who has a lot of medical problems. Five weeks ago, when she got sick, I moved in with my dad to take care of him. The plan was that I’d stay with him until mom got back, and we’d see what happens then, but instead my… Read more
Coming Soon: How to Cross-Examine Witnesses
I’ve just started a new project that I’m really excited about. I’m about to start a 12-part series explaining the best techniques for lawyers to use when cross examining witnesses. Among the topics I’ll be addressing: Civil Trials and Criminal Trials: What’s the Difference? How to Sneak Your Theory of the Case Into Your Questions… Read more
Happy Birthday, Ginny.
Today is Virginia Heinlein‘s birthday. That’s her, with her husband. You may have heard of him. If the world was a fairer place, Mrs. Heinlein would be 93, today, and in good health. A very nice woman. Which reminds me of a story. So, there I was, pounding away at the keyboard, when the phone… Read more