Legal Impact of 2 Social Media Verdicts: 'A Road Map to Beating the Big Tech Companies'

Legal Impact Of 2 Social Media Verdicts: 'A Road Map To Beating The Big Tech Companies'

In a seismic shift for internet law, two recent jury verdicts against Meta and Google have handed plaintiffs’ attorneys something they have sought for decades: a proven blueprint for holding social media liability accountable in court. The rulings—a $375 million verdict in New Mexico and a $6 million award in California—mark the first time juries have accepted … Read more

Breaking: Section 230 Fails to Protect Care.com from Lawsuit Over Background Screening Claims, Appellate Court Rules

Breaking: Section 230 Fails To Protect Care.com From Lawsuit Over Background Screening Claims, Appellate Court Rules

Section 230 immunity, Care.com background checks, and platform liability are making headlines as a state appellate court denies protections for the caregiving site’s statements about screenings. This Section 230 Care.com ruling could reshape how online marketplaces handle safety assurances in the U.S. In a significant decision, a state appellate court has ruled that Section 230 … Read more