Civil Law

Anyone surprised that cybersecurity professionals are charged with ransomware business?

ComputerWorld.com reported that “Two cybersecurity professionals charged with running a ransomware operation have pleaded guilty to conspiring to obstruct, delay, or affect commerce through extortion.”  The January 2, 2026 report entitled “US cybersecurity experts plead guilty to attacking US companies with ransomware” (https://www.computerworld.com/article/4112402/us-cybersecurity-experts-plead-guilty-to-attacking-us-companies-with-ransomware.html) included these comments:

They will be sentenced on March 12, 2026, the US Department of Justice announced this week.

Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin were charged with using the BlackCat ransomware against multiple victims in the US … Read the rest

Circuit Courts

National Initiative Opens Doors to Next Generation of Court Professionals

Federal judges are introducing young people to the Judiciary and sparking their interest in a range of careers in the courts – beyond the roles of judges and lawyers – through a national initiative called Open Doors to Careers in the Courts. A new video shows the approach, which starts with students visiting courthouses to interact with court professionals and experience the job functions that keep the wheels of justice turning.
Judiciary News – United States Courts… Read the rest