Ruth Marcus writes for the Washington Post. In this opinion piece, she questions why the judge in the Palin – Johnson custody case did not seal the proceedings and documents: As a journalist, I’m supposed to be in favor of maximum access to court documents. As a human being — and in particular as a…
Category: Court
Can the Police Now Use Thermal Imaging Devices Without a Warrant?
Orin Kerr writes: In Kyllo v. United States, 533 U.S. 27 (2001), the Supreme Court held that it violated the Fourth Amendment to direct an infrared thermal imaging device at a home without a warrant to determine the home’s temperature. This post asks whether that result is still good law. I realize that probably sounds…
The Curious Case of Courtney Love’s Credit Cards
Eva Norlyk Smith, Ph.D. writes: In a real-life mystery that would have even Robert Downing Jr.’s indomitable Sherlock Holmes scratching his head, American Express is suing pop singer Courtney Love for $352K in charges to credit cards issued in her name. Love, in turn, is countersuing American Express, claiming that she never made the charges,…
Open Court Ruling Could Force Palin Into Custody Deal
Matthew Heller reports: An Alaska judge’s decision allowing public access to proceedings in a custody battle over Sarah Palin’s grandson could encourage her to make a deal with the child’s father rather than risk an “onslaught” by “scandal-hungry tabloids.” Palin’s personal attorney, who is not a family law specialist, is representing her daughter Bristol in…