Upholding

Michigan Enacts Landmark Legislation to Combat Non-Consensual AI-Generated Deep Fakes, Upholding Privacy Rights

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Michigan has enacted a groundbreaking law that criminalizes the creation of artificial intelligence-generated images falsely depicting individuals in sexual activities. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the legislation on Tuesday, aiming to provide protection against sexual harassment and exploitation through such misleading representations. The new measures consist of two bills: House Bill 4047, known as the Protection from Intimate Deep Fakes Act, and its companion, House Bill 4048. These bills were sponsored by state Representatives Matthew Bierlein, a Republican from Vassar, and Penelope Tsernoglou, a Democrat from East Lansing. They specifically target the production and distribution of … Read more

Wyoming Court Dismisses Lawsuit to Remove Secretary of State Chuck Gray from Office, Upholding Fourteenth Amendment Protections

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Wyoming district judge dismissed a legal challenge against Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Thursday, clearing him of allegations that he should be removed from office under the Fourteenth Amendment. The motion to dismiss was granted by Judge Misha Westby, who ruled in favor of Secretary Gray in the case brought by Tim Newcomb. Newcomb’s lawsuit aimed to disqualify Gray, marking another chapter in a series of legal actions he has initiated concerning political candidates. Earlier this year, Newcomb attempted to have former President Donald Trump removed from the ballot for … Read more

New York Court Blocks Release of Epstein Grand Jury Records, Upholding Confidentiality

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A New York judge has ruled against the release of a grand jury transcript related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, keeping the details of the proceedings sealed. The decision comes as legal battles continue to unfold surrounding Epstein’s high-profile connections and the wider implications of his criminal activities. Judicial authorities decided to withhold the transcript despite arguments from media outlets advocating for transparency. The grand jury convened in 2019, examining evidence against Epstein, who faced charges of sex trafficking. Epstein, a financier with a network of influential acquaintances, died in jail in 2019, further complicating … Read more

Eleventh Circuit Rules Against MONY Life Insurance in Unjust Enrichment Case, Upholding Contractual Protections for Policyholder

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TAMPA, Fla. — In a significant ruling, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a jury verdict that favored MONY Life Insurance Co. in a case against policyholder Bernard Perez, focusing on the principle of unjust enrichment. The court concluded that insurers cannot pursue claims for unjust enrichment if an explicit insurance agreement addressing the same matter exists. The dispute originated from a disagreement between MONY and Perez regarding benefits linked to a disability insurance policy. Perez was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in 2011 and began receiving income replacement disability benefits while undergoing … Read more