Jury Finds Instagram and YouTube Liable in a Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
The jurors were told not to take into account the content of the posts because tech companies are shielded from legal responsibility for posted content, based on Section 230.
New Mexico Jury Says Meta Harms Children’s Mental Health and Safety, Violating State Law
New Mexico’s case was among the first to reach trial in a wave of litigation involving social media platforms and their impacts on children.
Landmark Trial in New Mexico To Decide Whether Meta Misled Users About Children’s Safety Risks
Tech companies have been protected from liability for material posted on their social media platforms under Section 230.
New Mexico Lawsuit Accuses Meta of Failing To Protect Children From Sexual Exploitation Online
The outcome could challenge the companies’ First Amendment shield and Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which protects tech companies from liability for material posted on their platforms.
Federal Judge Decries Discrimination Against Conservative Voter Reference Foundation
The judge ruled that state election regulators engaged in viewpoint-based discrimination and free speech violations in denying the group access to voter data.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by County Commissioner Banned for Jan. 6 Insurrection
The outcome of the case could bolster efforts to hold other state and local elected officials accountable for their involvement in the Jan. 6 attack.