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Russia Sanctions: Upcoming Deadlines Loom on the Horizon
When it comes to Russia sanctions, deadlines do not seem to be this White House’s strong suit. Only three months ago, on Oct. 1, the Trump administration blew through one of the first sanctions deadlines... -
The Lawfare Podcast, Special Edition: Anthony Cormier on Russia Wire Transfers
Buzzfeed News has published a lengthy story by reporters Jason Leopold and Anthony Cormier entitled, "Investigators Are Scrutinizing Newly Uncovered Payments By The Russian Embassy -
Summary: Briefs and Oral Argument in Dalmazzi v. US
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Dalmazzi v. United States. -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller’s team is investigating a number of financial transactions between Russian officials and individuals in the United States, BuzzFeed reports. Citibank reported a series o... -
A Cyber Solarium Project
In the midst of the holidays, readers may have missed an interesting op-ed published in the Washington Post on Dec. 25 about Russia’s continuing online information operations against the United States. -
When Does GTMO Detention Authority Expire? A Close Look at a New Habeas Case.
Has the U.S. government’s authority to use military detention under the 2001 authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) quietly expired? So argue a group of eleven Guantanamo detainees in a habea... -
Information Warfare and Cybersecurity Are Different, Related and Important
Susan Landau pointed last week to a disagreement between the two of us, saying that current definitions of cybersecurity (such as the HSPD-54 that Herb quoted) are outmoded and a new definition is necess... -
The Cyberlaw Podcast: Interview with Shane Harris
It turns out that the most interesting policy story about Kaspersky software isn’t why the administration banned its products from government use; it’s why the last administration didn’t. Shane Harris is... -
Document: Lee Arrest Affidavit
The FBI has arrested former CIA agent Jerry Chun Shing Lee. The New York Times reported Tuesday evening that Lee is suspected of providing classified information to the Chinese government that helped Bei... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
In the coming days, the Senate is expected to take up S.139, the bill to reauthorize Title XII of the FISA Amendments Act that the House passed last week, says the Hill. The Senate debate is scheduled to... -
Iran Nuclear Deal Still at Risk After Trump Waives Sanctions
Trump Waives Iran Nuclear Sanctions but Deal Remains at Risk -
Livestream: Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing of DHS
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding an oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today. Kirstjen Nielsen, the newly-confirmed DHS secretary, will be testifying. You can watch t...
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