Pornhub Parent Company to Pay Damages to Trafficked Women Filmed and Posted on Their Site

Aylo Holdings S.A.R.L., the company that operates Pornhub and other adult websites, acknowledged in federal court that it had profited for years from pornographic content that depicted sex trafficking victims, but pleaded not guilty to a charge of engaging in unlawful monetary transactions involving sex trafficking proceeds, Erin Nolan reports for the New York Times. Through an agreement with prosecutors, the company agreed to pay damages to women who said they were forced to appear in pornographic videos that Read the rest

Officers question award of post-mortem damages under Section 1983

Officers question award of post-mortem damages under Section 1983

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The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here.

When a person is killed, the damages that their descendants or families can receive vary from state to state. Only five states allow for “hedonic” damages, or money to account for the deceased’s loss of enjoyment of future life. This week, we highlight cert petitions that ask the court to … Read the rest