NEW: “LEADER’S LEGAL LIBRARY”
ANNOUNCEMENT: Army command teams and leaders at all levels now have access to a new repository of legal training videos, “one-page” takeaways, and sample policy letters to help them stay ready, agile, and lethal.
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ATTENTION: JAGU Blackboard became JAGU Moodle as of January 2026. Explore the new system via the link below.
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NEW ISSUE! THE ARMY LAWYER 2025 ISSUE 4!
Check out the latest issue of The Army Lawyer (2025 Issue 4), with new featured articles, book reviews, practice notes and more!
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NEW PODCAST: The FAR and Beyond | Episode 31
Knowledge vs. Intent: Analyzing Secondary Liability in Cox v. Sony
In this episode we analyze the Supreme Court's ruling in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, which explores the limits of secondary liability for internet service providers when users engage in copyright infringement. We discuss how the court determined that mere knowledge is insufficient for contributory liability, requiring plaintiffs to instead prove intent through "inducement" or "tailoring" frameworks derived from Sony Corp. of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc. and MGM Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. We also highlight that the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) safe harbor acts as a shield rather than a sword, underscoring the necessity for organizations to maintain active policies against service misuse.
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NEW: “LEADER’S LEGAL LIBRARY”
ANNOUNCEMENT: Army command teams and leaders at all levels now have access to a new repository of legal training videos, “one-page” takeaways, and sample policy letters to help them stay ready, agile, and lethal.
Explore the New LLL!
NEW PODCAST: Criminal Law Department Presents
CAAF Chats Ep 68: United States v. Secord (C.A.A.F. 2025)
In this episode, we review the interpretation of possession, custody, or control under R.C.M. 701, where defense counsel requests access to the data within the seized phone of the accused that the government is unable to unlock. We clarify the intersection between discovery rules and the Fourth Amendment, discuss the distinction between seizure of an electronic device and the data contained within, and provide takeaways for the field.
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Welcome to The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
Located on the University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville, Virginia, TJAGLCS is the preeminent legal institution in the federal government that enables successful military operations which comply with the rule of law in both peace and war. We educate, develop, and inspire trusted legal professionals, commanders, and other leaders through unparalleled legal education and training, collection and integration of legal lessons learned, modernized doctrine, leadership development, strategic planning, and the advancement of military legal capabilities in support of the Army, the Joint Force, and the Federal Government. Our primary focus is to develop and sustain the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps’ ability to provide world-class legal advice while stewarding the Corps into the future.
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