New Federal Law Criminalizes Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery And Mandates Swift Online Takedowns

On May 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act, commonly referred to as the Take It Down Act (S.146) (the Act).Presented as a part of First Lady Melania Trump's anti-bullying "Be Best" initiative,this bipartisan legislation introduces significant federal measures to combat the distribution of nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated deepfakes, and imposes new obligations on online platforms. Key Provisions [...]

U.S. DOJ Announces Substantial Strategic Shifts In White-collar Crime Enforcement

A new U.S. DOJ memo published on May 12 announces significant changes to the DOJ's white-collar crime enforcement priorities, aligning the DOJ's approach with the Trump Administration's "America First" agenda. Additionally, the Memo revised three policies related to corporate enforcement that had been issued by prior administrations, aligning those policies with the newly announced priorities and providing additional benefits to companies that self-disclose potential misconduct and fully cooperate with DOJ investigations. The memo was [...]

Governor Brian Kemp Signs Tort Reform Legislation, Excludes Human Trafficking From Its Provisions

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has been a proponent of tort reform legislation for years, stating that the "current litigation climate has led to increased costs for consumers and a higher barrier to entry for those who want to create jobs in [Georgia]."1 After years of advocating for such reform, Governor Kemp signed S.B. 68 on April 21, 2025. S.B. 68 raises the standard for plaintiffs to hold companies and individuals liable for alleged harm that occurs on [...]
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