Joe Palazzolo

First Circuit Rules That Police Need a Warrant to Search A Cell Phone Incident to Arrest

volokh.com — I've blogged a few times about the substantial lower court division on whether the police can search a seized cell phone incident to arrest without a warrant under the Fourth Amendment. Today the First Circuit further deepened the split in United States v. Wurie by holding that a warrant is required.

'Express Checkout' Divorce Made Possible by Law Students

blogs.wsj.com — Thanks to law students, it now takes "seconds" for Sacramento County couples who filed for divorce to dissolve their marriages. Student volunteers are the backbone behind the county's new one-day divorce program. The program, launched this spring, is designed for couples who want to split up without lawyers and messy, expensive litigation.

Social Media Pose Riddle for CIA

online.wsj.com — Effective spycraft has long called for cover-a job, family or routine that would keep a government agent from drawing undue attention. Now, that calculation extends to spies' use of social media.

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Russian and American spies square off

bigstory.ap.org — WASHINGTON (AP) - The embarrassing arrest of a suspected CIA officer in Moscow is the latest reminder that, even after the Cold War, the U.S. and Russia are engaged in an espionage battle with secret tactics, spying devices and training that sometimes isn't enough to avoid being caught.The most recent skirmish involves Russian security services ambushing a 29-year-old diplomat who they say was trying to court a spy.

Mayan Pyramid Bulldozed for Gravel

online.wsj.com — The government in Belize said it is pursuing an investigation into a road-building company after the near destruction of one of the largest Mayan pyramids in the country.

Obama eyes Gov. Deval Patrick to replace Eric Holder at Justice

suntimes.com — By MICHAEL SNEED msneed@suntimes.com Eric Holder Tipsville . . . Sneed is told that Attorney General Eric "Fast and Furious" Holder's days are numbered. Sneed hears President Barack Obama, who is this/close to Holder, has set his sights on Massachusetts Gov.

The Surprisingly Muddled History of the 501(c)(4) Exemption

blogs.wsj.com — As the IRS scandal grips the capital, Law Blog wondered about the history behind the section of the tax code at the center of controversy. It turns out that the origins of section 501(c)(4), providing exemptions for "social welfare" groups, are surprisingly foggy. "There's almost no history on it," said New Mexico tax attorney Robert J.

Witness Protection Lost 'Known Or Suspected' Terrorists: DOJ Report

huffingtonpost.com — WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Marshals Service gave new names and identities to "known or suspected" terrorists admitted to the witness protection program and allowed them to fly on commercial airlines, despite the fact that they were on the TSA's "no-fly" list, an internal Justice Department investigation found.