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"Companies, Civil Society, Academics Announce Voluntary Principles to Combat Image-Based Sexual Abuse"

The Center for Democracy and Technology quoted Mary Anne Franks on the gravity of nonconsensual disclosure of sexually explicit images.

"US States Struggle to Define “Deepfakes” and Related Terms as Technically Complex Legislation Proliferates"

Tech Policy quoted Mary Anne Franks on the struggles surrounding terminology when it comes to defining deepfakes and other harmful content.

"White House announces Big Tech commitments to reduce image-based sexual abuse"

NBC News interviewed Mary Anne Franks on the delay in enforcing stricter corporate responsibility to prevent product and service abuses before they occur.

"Climate Lawsuits Are Exploding. Are Homicide Charges Next?"

The New York Times quoted from a paper co-authored by Donald Braman on how fossil fuel companies could be charged with types of homicide.

"TikTok back in court as government does the 'national security' dance"

The Washington Post quoted from a book written by Jonathan Turley.

"Big Oil Climate Ruling Sets Dangerous Liability Precedent"

Randall Abate wrote for Law360 on the growing number of local and state lawsuits against big oil.

"Crossing state lines to get an abortion is a new legal minefield, with courts to decide if there’s a right to travel"

Sonia Suter wrote for the Conversation on the continued personal infringement from the government with families having to travel to receive healthcare.

"Telegram chief Durov condemns his arrest but promises to 'improve'"

The Washington Post quoted Mary Anne Franks on the importance of trying to mitigate harms during the innovation process rather than responding to them after the fact.

"US SEC abandons in-house malpractice suits after Supreme Court ruling"

Reuters quoted Robert Glicksman, saying the SEC may be voluntarily limiting its enforcement activity due to the reversal of the Chevron doctrine.