National News – A Personal Introduction

As an attorney, technologist, and citizen of New Jersey, I’ve come to appreciate the critical intersection where local issues meet national policy—and how often the concerns of New Jerseyans resonate across the broader American landscape. This section of my site, National News, reflects my commitment to exploring, dissecting, and sometimes challenging major developments that affect not only our state but the nation as a whole.

The topics discussed here are not selected arbitrarily. Rather, they reflect issues that I, William N. Sosis, consider important for informed civic participation, especially in a time when both truth and trust have become precious commodities in public life. Whether the issue at hand concerns government surveillance, digital privacy, administrative overreach, due process, consumer protection, or national security, my aim is to draw meaningful connections between the headlines and the legal, technological, and ethical questions that underlie them. I do this not only as a New Jersey lawyer, but as someone who has spent over two decades working on global technology systems and analyzing how large institutions interact with the public interest.

Many of the issues I address are controversial. That is inevitable. As such, I feel compelled to be upfront: you may not always agree with my perspective. My views are shaped by a combination of professional experience, personal conviction, and the belief that law, like democracy, must remain accessible to and understandable by the people it claims to serve.

Some of my readers may approach these topics from political or religious perspectives that differ from my own. Others may hold fundamentally different views about the role of government, the meaning of liberty, or the importance of tradition in public life. I respect those differences. What I ask in return is that you grant me the courtesy of engaging my views in good faith, even when they challenge your assumptions.

I believe that transparency is not only a professional obligation, but a personal one. That is especially true for someone in my position. As an attorney in general practice, I owe it to my clients—and potential clients—to be as honest and open about my values as I expect institutions and public actors to be about theirs. Full disclosure is more than a legal principle. It’s a commitment to intellectual integrity.

This section will not read like mainstream news. I do not write from a position of journalistic neutrality, nor do I claim to be a reporter. I write as a citizen who is deeply invested in the outcome of our national debates. I care about the future of civil liberties. I worry about creeping authoritarianism cloaked in bureaucratic procedure. I am skeptical of unchecked technological expansion and the erosion of personal privacy. I support due process, equal protection under the law, and the ability of the individual to challenge power when it is used unfairly or unjustly. These are not abstract principles to me—they are the bedrock of my professional and moral compass.

I also believe in connecting the dots. Our lives do not happen in silos. Local zoning laws can impact national infrastructure. Federal court rulings can reshape the landscape for every municipal agency. Surveillance technologies tested in one state often find quiet acceptance elsewhere before the public has a chance to respond. These are not just policy trends—they are legal trajectories with real-world consequences. That is why I take the time to dig beneath the headlines, to ask difficult questions, and to highlight how the rights of individuals are affected by seemingly routine decisions made by distant administrators or underreported agencies.

And while I may write with a critical tone at times, that should not be mistaken for cynicism. I still believe in the promise of the American constitutional system. But I also believe it is our duty, as professionals and citizens alike, to hold that system accountable. That’s why I have dedicated my legal career not only to the letter of the law but to the spirit of public interest. That’s why I speak and teach on issues of cybersecurity, digital rights, e-discovery, and government transparency. And that’s why this space exists.

This section may include opinion, but it will never be devoid of fact. When possible, I will cite the statutes, court rulings, or policy documents that support my claims. I invite you to check those sources, challenge my interpretations, and form your own conclusions. I welcome disagreement—but not disinterest.

So, consider this your invitation. Whether you’re a fellow New Jerseyan, a concerned national reader, or a client looking for legal insight with a broader perspective, this page is here for you. It’s a space where law, policy, and technology intersect with conscience, clarity, and candor.

Welcome to National News. Let’s start the conversation!

— William N. Sosis, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Hackettstown, New Jersey