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The Ninth Circuit Addresses the Scope of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

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This week, the Ninth Circuit clarified the scope of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in upholding the defendant’s criminal conviction in United States v. David Nosal....more

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Fourth Circuit Upholds Federal Criminal Conviction for Accessing Former Employer's Database

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The federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) was primarily intended to deter and punish database hacking by third parties. Employers involved in disputes with former employees have attempted to use CFAA in response to...more

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