United States v. New York Telephone Co.

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Can a District Court direct a telephone company to install a pen register to provide assistance in an FBI investigation?

United States v. New York Telephone Co. 434 U.S. 159 In the Supreme Court of the United States Case Number 76-835 Before Chief Justice Burger, Justice White, Justice Blackmun, Justice Powell, Justice Rehnquist, Justice Stewart, Justice Brennan, Justice Marshall and … Read More

Ideal Aerosmith, Inc. v. Acutronic USA, Inc.

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Does the Federal Wiretapping Act cover redirecting emails containing trade secrets?

Ideal Aerosmith, Inc. v. Acutronic USA, Inc. In the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania Civil Action 07-1029 Before Chief District Judge Ambrose Decided on December 13, 2007 Relevancy of the Case: Does the Federal Wiretapping … Read More

Freedom Calls Foundation v. Bukstel

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Injunction against a former employee for creating a closely resembling website with a similar domain and email

Freedom Calls Foundation v. Bukstel In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York Case Number 05 CV 5460 (SJ) (VVP) Before District Judge Sterling Johnson, Jr Decided on March 03, 2006 Relevancy of the case: … Read More

Bubis v. United States

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Appeal against the conviction in a case of transmission of wagering information over long-duration phone calls

Alvin Bubis v. United States of America 384 F.2d 643 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Case Number 21356 Before Circuit Judge Jertberg, Circuit Judge Browning and Circuit Judge Ely Decided on October 20, 1967 … Read More

United States v. McLaren

Ritesh KaraleCase Summary

Admissibility of call recordings intercepted by the employer on reasonable suspicion of fraudulent activity

United States v. McLaren 957 F. Supp. 215 In the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida Case Number 96-64 CR-J-99(H) Before District Judge Hodges Decided on January 28, 1997 Relevancy of the case: Admissibility of call … Read More

Payne v. Northwest Corp.

Ananya DixitCyber Security

Validity of employment termination after recording calls and indulging in insubordinate behaviour

Payne v. Northwest Corp. 911 F. Supp. 1299 In the United States District Court for the District of Montana Case Number CV 95-035-BLG-RWA Before Magistrate Judge Anderson Decided on November 29, 1995 Relevancy of the case: Validity of employment termination … Read More

United States v. Shields

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Intercepted communication intended for blackmailing used as evidence in a criminal trial

United States v. Shields 675 F.2d 1152 In the United States Court of Appeals of the Eleventh Circuit Case Number 80-5755 Before Circuit Judge Tjoflat, Circuit Judge Hill and Circuit Judge Anderson Decided on May 10, 1982 Relevancy of the … Read More

Obron Atlantic Corp. v. Barr  

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

When government-directed interception by a private individual is "under the colour of law"

Obron Atlantic Corp. v. Barr 990 F.2d 861 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Case Number 92-3294 Before Circuit Judge Guy, Circuit Judge Ryan and Senior District Judge Churchill Decided on February 18, 1993 Relevancy … Read More

United States v. Andreas

Manvi MittalCase Summary

Can an individual be said to act "under the colour of law" if they acted per the government's directions while conducting interception activities?

     United States v. Andreas 216 F.3d 645 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Case Numbers 99-3078, 99-3097, 99-3098, 99-3106, 99-3107, 99-3297 and  99-3363 Before Circuit Judge Kanne, Circuit Judge Rovner and Circuit Judge Evans … Read More