Spencer Fane LLP
Coverage of Spencer Fane LLP in the Nexus archive.
- Utah teen program tries to dodge forced labor claims
Three women, now in their 20s, allege they were physically abused, neglected, and forced into labor at Utah-based Wilderness Training & Consulting's treatment facilities between 2015 and 2020. The plaintiffs claim punishments included isolation, forced exercise, and psychological abuse, while the defense argues the lawsuit lacks specific evidence of harm under trafficking laws and attempts to circumvent Utah's statute of limitations.
- Van Hilleary, Johnny Garrett Turn to Deepfakes Ads in 6th Congressional District Primary Battle
Van Hilleary and Johnny Garrett, Republican candidates in Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District primary, are using deepfake ads without required disclosures under the Transparency for Deepfakes in Political Advertising Act, which applies to state campaigns. Their ads depict Hilleary aligning with Trump and portray Garrett in scenarios suggesting support for progressive policies, which he opposes.