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Man Found Guilty for Illegally Selling Drugs Through Social Media, Highlights the Dark Side of Online Platforms

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CHARLESTON, South Carolina — A jury has convicted a South Carolina man for advertising the sale of drugs on social media platforms, according to the prosecutor. The verdict was reached after a trial in Charleston and marks a significant outcome in the fight against illegal drug sales in the state. The convicted man, whose name is being withheld due to privacy concerns, was found guilty on charges related to drug distribution and online drug trafficking. The prosecution presented evidence that the man used social media platforms to openly advertise the sale of drugs, reaching a … Read more

Growing Momentum: More States Push for Age Verification Laws to Protect Children from Online Pornography

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A growing number of states are considering legislation that would require age verification for access to pornography sites. In 2024, as many as twelve additional states in the United States are weighing bills of their own, following the lead of seven states that adopted similar measures last year. The goal of these laws is to establish a barrier between children and adult content online, potentially paving the way for federal legislation on the issue. Despite the broad public support for these age verification requirements, powerful interests from the tech and pornography industries are pushing back … Read more

Navigating the Complex Maze of Online Data Privacy Regulations: An Added Challenge for Risk Managers

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New York, NY — Online data privacy regulations are becoming increasingly complex for risk managers as states and countries introduce new measures. Anthony Dagostino, the New York-based global cyber chief underwriting officer for Axa SA, stated that staying up-to-date with regulatory issues is crucial for both underwriters and policyholders. Differing incident notification laws across US states present an additional challenge. Currently, 13 states have comprehensive privacy laws, while several others are in the process of developing legislation. The variability between state regulations makes it challenging for risk managers to respond to breaches effectively. Kristen Peed, … Read more

Supreme Court to Debate Legality of Texas Law Limiting Social Media Content Removals: A Potential Game Changer for Online Speech

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Austin, Texas – The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Monday to determine the constitutionality of a Texas law that prohibits social media companies from removing posts or accounts based on viewpoint. This unprecedented regulation has sparked a legal battle between Reddit and the state of Texas after a user filed a lawsuit against the popular online discussion board for kicking him out for using a pejorative term insulting a person’s masculinity. The outcome of this case, along with a related Florida law that prohibits platforms from suspending political candidates’ or media … Read more