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Hard to imagine that human trafficking and slavery still exists today, and yet they do. Here's a look legal developments in the important fight against what President Barack Obama has described as "one... more +

State AGs Lead Fight Against Human Trafficking

Troutman Pepper on 1/30/2023

In recognition of National Human Trafficking Month, state attorneys general nationwide took steps in January to raise awareness about human trafficking, educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime, and...more

It’s Time to Rectify the Unconscionable Burden Placed on Sex-Trafficked Girls

JD Supra Perspectives on 10/17/2022

The criminalization of child sex trafficking victim Pieper Lewis by the state of Iowa is one more reminder of the gaps in our criminal justice systems related to human trafficking. How many more girls must be criminalized...more

CFPB Proposes Rule to Assist Survivors of Human Trafficking in Obtaining Credit

Goodwin on 4/20/2022

On April 7, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it is proposing a rule that would assist survivors of human trafficking in achieving financial independence. The proposed rule would aid survivors of...more

U.S. Department of Justice awards $100 million to combat human trafficking

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics... on 1/3/2020

CEP Magazine (January 2020) - More than 100 organizations received funding for grants and programs designed to support victims of human trafficking in the U.S. The funds were dispersed through the Office of Justice...more

The New York City Commission On Human Rights Becomes The First And Only Anti-Discrimination Agency In A Major U.S. City To Provide...

Mintz - Employment, Labor & Benefits... on 2/17/2016

Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Commissioner and Chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights Carmelyn P. Malalis announced on February 9, 2016 that the Commission would begin accepting requests for and issue U and T...more

A Victory For Crime Victims In Eleventh Circuit

Carlton Fields on 5/19/2014

In a decision that will surely have implications for criminal defendants and victims of crimes, on April 18, 2014, the Eleventh Circuit ordered federal authorities to disclose correspondence that took place between Palm Beach...more

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