Signature Topics - BNJ - Cyberspace

Election Security and Cyber Threats



This session features remarks from U.S. National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien and former Coordinator for Cyber Issues at the U.S. Department of State Christopher Painter. They share their thoughts and insights on the role of cyber security in the upcoming 2020 U.S. Presidential Election and the threats potentially facing the United States as it heads to an historic election.

Cyber Threats and Election Interference



This session will consider the legal and security implications of foreign interference in the U.S. elections, and will examine the 2020 U.S. presidential candidates' policies and perspectives.

First CJEU Decision on Net Neutrality

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On September 15, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) interpreted for the first time

The Promise and Limits of Cyber Power in International Law

The Society's 114th Annual Meeting—and first Virtual Annual Meeting—took place June 25–26, 2020. The 2020 Annual Meeting theme, "The Promise of International Law," was an opportunity to reflect on the successes and failures of international law, while reaffirming our commitment to achieving its promise of a more just and peaceful world.

EU-U.S. Joint Statement on EU Court Decision in Schrems II

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

A joint press statement has been issued by th

EU Court Rules that E.U.-U.S. Privacy Shield Agreement is Invalid

Author: 
Emma Schoenberger

On July 16, 2020 the European Court of Justice released its judgment in