Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Ohio enacted a law, the “ Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act ,” Ohio Rev. The law requires certain websites and services to obtain verifiable parental consent before children are allowed to register or create an account. NetChoice sought a late TRO to block the law. Code § 1349.09.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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!

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

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

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

” BBC : Facebook’s growth not linked to psychological harm, study finds * Science : How do social media feed algorithms affect attitudes and behavior in an election campaign? Plaintiffs have not submitted the Resort’s pages on third-party travel websites or presented social media posts. Kallinen v.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Social media (aka Facebook) were not a part of the conversation. This raises the question: does the press publishers’ right apply to social media? While social media were not explicitly singled out, they seem to comfortably fall within the ISSP definition. Do social media make content available?

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Introduction What separates long-established print and electronic media from social media is that it comes along with a bunch of techniques for its usage. These are tools that shaped social media to be more significant than the long-established medias.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

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 Teamsters Loc.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2022

Yesterday, I covered AB587, an editorial transparency law. 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.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

I’m continuing coverage of the legal challenge to Texas’ social media censorship law, now on appeal to the Fifth Circuit. The First Amendment law professors did not file.]. [In In particular, they dropped their misguided efforts to distinguish traditional newspapers from social media. “H.B.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The court concludes: Whether it is wise for members of the United States Congress to block critical constituents from their social-media accounts is not for a court to say. Also, the court rulings on politician-operated social media accounts are quite messy.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 29, 2023

The Texas social media censorship law remains temporarily enjoined by the Fifth Circuit pending Supreme Court review, but Davis couldn’t wait. Invoking the law, he sought an injunction to restore his deactivated accounts, remove all account restrictions, and get his (self-represented) attorneys’ fees.

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Art Law Journal

AUGUST 14, 2023

Explore the undeniable impact of social media for artists. Dive deep into advanced tactics that blend artistry with digital strategies, all rooted in human psychology. Discover how artists can elevate their online presence, resonate with their audience, and leave an indelible mark in the digital gallery of the world.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The district court enjoined the law , and Florida appealed to the 11th Circuit. As you’ll see, this post spends most of its words critiquing the Knight First Amendment Institute brief, which claims to oppose the Florida law but unintentionally (?) Such a law plainly triggers (and flunks) strict scrutiny.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

” That is certainly true–for example, the justices cannot publicly engage in ordinary social media interactions–yet the justices are getting a crash course on the Internet whether they want it or not. Moody) social media censorship cases as well, though the arguments will roll to next term.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

The bill applies to “social media platforms” that: “(A) Construct a public or semipublic profile within a bounded system created by the service. (B) ” This definition of “social media” has been around for about a decade, and it’s awful. ” The Law’s Requirements.

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Sander Law

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Copyright: Using images on social media. If you ever wondered if you can use that image you found through a Google search on your social media post or on your website, this post is for you. Accordingly, if you find a news story you want to post about on your social media, only link to the story.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If a company terminates one of its officers, does that person or his ex-employer own the corporate social media accounts that person used?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 24, 2022

His probation conditions included this restriction: not knowingly post, display or transmit on social media or through his cell phone any symbols or information that [he] knows to be, or that the Probation Officer informs [him] to be, gang-related. JT said the term “social media” was impermissibly vague.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Earlier this year, the Texas legislature enacted HB 20 , a blatant attempt to censor social media service. The Texas law emulated a similar Florida censorship law. A Texas federal court has now similarly enjoined the Texas law in a decisive opinion relying solely on the First Amendment. The Opinion.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 23, 2022

This is a symptom of major dysfunction in the Fifth Circuit, which has a growing reputation for doing strange things (see also last week’s ruling striking down the SEC’s administrative law function).]. “HB20 may make using dominant social media platforms so distasteful they become virtually unusable for most of the public.”

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it comes to promoting, marketing, and advertising, social media is one of the most effective and powerful ways. Content creators and social media influencers work sincerely to build their reputation for expertise in specific industries, products, and topics.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 25, 2022

The opinion holds that the key parts of Florida’s social media censorship law (SB 7072) likely violate the First Amendment and should remain enjoined. ” The opinion also highlights the madness of the Fifth Circuit allowing the Texas social media censorship law to take effect via a 1-line order.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 6, 2023

Trademark; Meaning and need of laws. The upsurge of social media apps and their intervention in our lives have completely changed the marketing game for every business organization. Disparagement is prohibited under Indian law. Hashtag and trademarks. Parody and trademark. Disparagement of product.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

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. 2020) (internet media websites are not government actors under the First Amendment)… Prior blog posts on Perez’s lawsuit ( 1 , 2 ).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Nicklen “urged his social media followers to consider the ‘haunting’ and ‘soul-crushing scene’ and to take steps to mitigate the harms of climate change.” Unlike a parodic use, widespread adoption of the Sinclair Defendants’ use could overtake the market for Nicklen’s video.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Ever since the massive explosion of content creation that gave rise to social media, content creators worldwide have utilized embedding to showcase and link users to content that otherwise would not have been as readily accessible. On July 17, 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in Hunley v.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s digital era where social media is at the core of all business, influencers have emerged as pivotal players in the world of marketing, wielding significant influence over their followers and the brands they represent.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Thus, I think most government-operated online commenting venues, especially on social media, will be characterized as designated public forums–with all of the legal baggage that attaches to that status. We’ve already seen how trying to moderate social media activity has become a liability trap for government actors.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Last week, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) released an intriguing report measuring and analyzing (apparently for the first time) the influence that social media influencers exert on consumers also when it comes to purchasing counterfeits.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

For background, check out my post on the district court’s ruling here: “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ”. It did not specifically address ownership of social media accounts. Gutman signed an employment agreement with JLM.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

‘Influencer marketing,’ albeit a new word, has emerged as one of the most effective strategies to create money across all industries. A Social Media Influencer is someone who creates unique material that keeps people interested on multiple social media platforms, causing them to return for more high-quality information.

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Art Law Journal

JULY 26, 2022

Thanks to the internet and its billions of active users, it’s become easier than ever to leverage social media for artists to amass a following within niche communities, network with like-minded creators, and ultimately increase chances of finding new clients. . . First impressions: the art of the bio.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

My blog post analyzing the law. The law goes into effect on December 2 if it’s not enjoined, so a court decision should come in the next few days (this morning, the court is hearing oral arguments). Paxton, the Challenge to Texas’ Social Media Censorship Law appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 17, 2024

In recent years, the advent of the social media “influencer” has revolutionized advertising. Companies often partner with influencers to market their products, hoping to tap into the influencer’s devoted audience. Likewise, influencers create certain content to secure brand deals and attract advertisers.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 1, 2024

Welcome to the March 2024 issue of Sterne Kessler’s MarkIt to Market® newsletter.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 28, 2022

.” Two parents in the district, Christopher and Kimberly Garnier, posted criticisms of the trustees and the board to those social media pages. “The Garniers’ social media comments did not use profanity or threaten physical harm, and almost all of their comments related to PUSD. ” Mootness. State Action.

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Art Law Journal

MAY 4, 2022

Social media has the power and reach to create community, provide a kick of inspiration, and help artists visualize their work from a macro perspective. Perhaps most significantly, mastering the art of social media can help your relationships with your followers and turn them into your tribe. Your time is limited.

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