Van Buren V. United States

The text describes the legal case of Van Buren v. United States, in which Nathan Van Buren was charged with felony violations related to computer fraud and abuse. He was specifically charged with honest-services wire fraud and violating the CFAA. After being convicted and appealing to the Eleventh Circuit, Van Buren ultimately took the case to the Supreme Court. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that an individual does not violate the CFAA if they are authorized to obtain information, narrowing the scope of liability under the law. The Supreme Court's decision has significant implications for the CFAA and how it is interpreted and enforced.

The case of Van Buren v. United States revolves around Nathan Van Buren, who was charged with felony violations related to computer fraud and abuse. More specifically, he faced charges of honest-services wire fraud and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). The Supreme Court ultimately ruled in a 6-3 decision that an individual does not violate the CFAA if they are authorized to obtain the information. This decision has had substantial implications for the interpretation and enforcement of the CFAA.

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