On May 19, 2025, the “TAKE IT DOWN” Act (the “Act”)[1] was signed into federal law, establishing criminal punishment for intentional disclosures of nonconsensual sexually explicit content—either AI “deepfakes”[2] or actual depictions—online.[3] The Act makes two major changes to current federal law. First, the Act amends Section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 to include new criminal prohibition for the publication of certain intimate images.[4] Second, the Act creates new requirements for ...
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Richard S. Order made a presentation to a social justice organization in Southbury, Connecticut
On April 27, 2025, UKS Shareholder Richard S. Order made a presentation to Justice Southbury, a social justice organization in Southbury, Connecticut. He explained the reworking of the United States Constitution as set forth in his recently published book, Reimagining a More Perfect Union: A Better Constitution for Modern America. Two days later, he taught a class in Prof. Andrew Szegedy-Maszak's course at Wesleyan University entitled, "Democracy and Its Discontents," which traces democratic p ...
Women in Banking Conference 2025
Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. was proud to be a sponsor at the Connecticut Bankers Association’s 2025 Women in Banking Conference. UKS Shareholders, Patricia D. Anderson and Jennifer DiBella attended on behalf of UKS, together with women leaders in the Financial Industry throughout Connecticut. ...
Women Who Mean Business event by UKS
On April 2nd, 2025, UKS held its Women Who Mean Business event at City Arts on Pearl/Theaterworks in Downtown Hartford. Over fifty (50) female colleagues and clients gathered to connect, collaborate and celebrate their collective achievements. Thank you to all who were able to join us for a fun and inspiring evening! ...