Protections

Trump’s Legal Challenge Thwarted by First Amendment Protections, Asserts Pollster’s Legal Team

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Washington — In the latest legal contest involving former President Donald Trump, lawyers for a renowned polling firm are arguing that Trump’s lawsuit violates constitutional free speech protections. The firm, which had been instrumental in election-related polling data, asserts that their work is shielded under the First Amendment, effectively making the lawsuit baseless. According to legal experts, Trump’s legal challenge pertains to the pollster providing data that he alleges was used to undermine his political pursuits. The defense argues that the nature of their polling work, which includes gathering and disseminating information relevant to public … Read more

DOJ Declares Removal Protections for Administrative Judges Unconstitutional, Citing Supreme Court Precedent

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has declared that it will no longer defend the constitutionality of current constraints on the removal of administrative law judges (ALJs). This decision, articulated in a letter by Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris to Charles Grassley, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, is based on a Supreme Court ruling which the DOJ believes renders these restrictions unconstitutional. The determination by the DOJ stems from the Supreme Court’s decision in Free Enterprise Fund v. PCAOB, which addressed the limitations on presidential power over the removal of executive officers. … Read more

New Mexico Legislators Propose Tougher Measures to Combat Human Trafficking, Enhancing Victim Protections and Penalties

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SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico lawmakers, amid the second week of the state’s 60-day legislative session, are tackling the issue of human trafficking with a bill poised to improve legal protections for victims and refine the definitions and penalties associated with these crimes. The proposed legislation aims to bolster the state’s response to human trafficking by updating several key aspects of the current laws. The bill introduces broader definitions of human trafficking to incorporate actions like “harboring” and “securing,” thus steering toward a more encompassing framework. Such modifications are designed to give prosecutors better … Read more

New York Strengthens Data Breach Laws: Governor Hochul Signs Bills Enhancing Privacy Protections and Notification Requirements

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has recently enacted new legislation that modifies the state’s data breach notification laws, introducing stringent requirements for how breaches must be reported and expanding the scope of information that qualifies as private. The changes are set to enhance consumer protections amid rising concerns over data security and privacy. Under the new laws signed by Gov. Hochul, businesses will face more specific timelines for notifying New York residents about data breaches. Prior to these amendments, the law mandated that notifications be made as promptly as possible and … Read more