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

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I never blogged the dual state and federal rulings in the Social Media Addiction cases from last Fall. To resolve this motion, the court must apply the heterogeneous laws of 13 different states. A shoutout to the law clerks who sorted through all of this. It doesn’t work. 4:22-md-03047-YGR (N.D.

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[Video] The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1

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Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 Delve into the legal terrain of influencer marketing from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance.

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[Audio] The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 (Podcast)

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Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 Delve into the legal terrain of influencer marketing from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance.

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Texas Enacts Social Media Censorship Law to Benefit Anti-Vaxxers & Spammers

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

State legislatures are competing with each other to see who can enact the most ill-advised laws to impose censorship on the Internet. Florida made a splash enacting its social media censorship bill SB 7072 , only to have a federal district court immediately enjoin it. Overview of the Law. Who is Governed by the Law? .

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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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Potential Pitfalls When Using Music in Social Media Marketing

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In the age of TikTok and Instagram Reels, such content often consists of video synched to music.

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Plaintiffs Are Eager to Invoke the Texas Social Media Censorship Law, But Will They Have to Do So in California?

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Plaintiffs CAN’T WAIT to sue Internet services using the Texas social media censorship law. Indeed, they are already filing lawsuits despite the pending Supreme Court appeal hanging over the law. The plaintiffs may have to sue in California if the law survives Constitutional scrutiny. But surprise!