Stories about: McCarter & English

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Alleged kingpin of data heists was a computer addict, lawyer says 21 August, 2009 06:06

Albert Gonzalez, the man described by federal authorities as the kingpin of a gang responsible for stealing more than 130 million payment cards, is a computer addict constantly looking for ways to challenge his abilities, according to his lawyer.
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Former prosecutor: UFO hack looked like terrorist attack 08 August, 2008 10:23

After the computer network at the Naval Weapons Station Earle in New Jersey was breached and crashed just a few weeks after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, investigators thought it might be part of a larger al-Qaeda plot against the United States.
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Snooping into a co-worker's e-mail? You could be arrested 04 August, 2008 07:55

Ever pass by a co-worker's unattended computer and consider taking a peek at her e-mails? Or have you ever thought it would be a funny prank to figure out your cube mate's e-mail password and break into his work account to mess with him?
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H-1B applicants hope for best, plan for worst 28 March, 2008 08:54

US companies sponsoring an H-1B visa applicant this week should not only be triple-checking paperwork as the April 1 filing deadline approaches, but should also be preparing alternatives to put in place if attempts to secure an H-1B hire fail.
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Fine Print: Time Is of the Essence 15 March, 2000 12:01

Electronic commerce and web-based applications have ditched the realm of theory and live large in everyday reality. But today's applications only foreshadow what's to come in ease of use and legal reliability. For example, current systems use encrypted sessions to guard against eavesdroppers. But is that enough to stand up to a full-fledged legal challenge of any kind? What happens when one party to an ill-fated electronic deal denies the terms of a contract, when it was sent or that it was sent at all? Internet-based business models will require solid technical solutions to answer such questions.