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Zuckerberg Avoids Personal Liability for Social Media “Addiction”–In re Social Media Addiction

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

I never blogged the dual state and federal rulings in the Social Media Addiction cases from last Fall. I can’t easily track the state court litigation, but the federal litigation is a sight to behold. Case Citation : In re Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation , No.

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Two More Courts Tell Litigants That Social Media Services Aren’t State Actors

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Pro se litigants often claim that Internet services are state actors. Based on the Complaint’s allegations, it appears the named Defendants – a private social media company and its legal department – are not subject to liability under Section 1983. Are Social Media Services “State Actors” or “Common Carriers”?

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Courts Still Have No Clue How to Determine Who Owns Social Media Accounts–JLM v. Gutman

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The last time we blogged this case , the district court had sided with JLM, initially restricting Gutman’s use of the social media accounts and then awarding control over the accounts to JLM. What does a 200+ year old fox have to say about who owns social media accounts?). ” (Cite to Pierson v.

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Who Owns a Disputed Social Media Account? – JLM v. Gutman

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

This is a case focusing on ownership of social media accounts. See “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ” and “ Another Confused Entry in the Social Media Account Ownership Jurisprudence–JLM v. (See The court also found “Ms.

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Defamation Alternatives For Suing Hoax Social Media Users

IP Law 360

A recent proliferation of false or hoax social media content has targeted public figures and corporate accounts, and for plaintiffs seeking redress there are three types of claims that may be less-risky alternatives to defamation and libel litigation, say Charles Schafer and Ross Kloeber at Sidley.

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Social Media Ad Company Seeks Injunction, Damages in First Trademark Suit Against Musk’s ‘X’

IP Watchdog

Following Elon Musk’s bold rebrand of social media platform Twitter, the many lawsuits that have been expected have begun to roll in. In what is said to be the first, X Social Media, LLC has filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, charging Musk’s X Corp.

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A Short Explainer of Why California’s Social Media Addiction Bill (AB 2408) Is Terrible

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Today, I’m covering AB 2408, a performative “protect kids online” bill that kick kids off social media entirely and ruin the Internet for adults too. This will be a major shock to millions of Californians who value and enjoy social media. Monday, I covered AB 2273, the Age-Appropriate Design Code.