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Social Media Lost Dismissal of Addiction Claims, but a Second Showdown Looms

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will hear dismissal arguments Friday in cases alleging social media caused addiction and mental health problems in adolescents. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl refused to dismiss similar claims this month.
7 minute read

Law.com

In First-Impression Case, Deeply Split Montana High Court Says Facebook Posts Created Minimum Contacts With State

A New York woman will face a suit in Montana after the latter state's Supreme Court held that her critical social media posts about a Montana wildlife photography farm were sufficient for the state to invoke personal jurisdiction.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Meta's Legal Chief on Creating a Culture of Compliance: 'I Thought It Would Be a Big Challenge—and It Has Been'

"The closer you can be to the product development at the earliest stage, the more effective the work is," said Jennifer Newstead, chief legal officer.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

'This Is A Scam': Judge Issues Warning to 3M Earplug Settlement Class Members

U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers, in Pensacola, Florida, ordered claimants in 3M's $6 billion combat earplug settlement to beware of a fraudster who has accessed Social Security numbers and other personal information online.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Can Government Officials Block the Public on Social Media?

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in two cases involving government officials who blocked individuals from their social media accounts. The issue presented to the court is whether government officials who block members of the public from their personal social media accounts are engaging in "state action" or private conduct.
9 minute read

The Recorder

Judge Awards $180M in Fees After 'Unusually Prolonged and Contentious' Case Against Facebook

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria awarded the full fee request and approved the $725 million settlement with Facebook's Meta Platforms over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
5 minute read

The Recorder

YouTube Hit With Sex Trafficking Suit Claiming Content Creators Onision, Laineybot Groomed a Minor

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

Daily Report Online

Man Sues Meta, Claiming It Tracked Drivers' Info Via SC's DMV Website

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

The Recorder

With 'Renewed Focus' in Silicon Valley, Hogan Lovells Hires Paul Hastings Private Equity Partner

Todd Schwartz brings a new private equity capability to Hogan Lovells in Silicon Valley, as well as a restructuring practice that aligns with the firm's broader California team.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Swipe Left: Tinder Class Action Alleges Scammers Use Members' Photos

Unknown parties continue to use the plaintiff's photos to connect with Tinder users under the false impression that they are her, according to the complaint.
5 minute read

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