Articles Posted in Internet Law

TikTok and Meta Face Government Scrutiny Over Potential Harm to Child Users Updated: Published by:

A coalition of state attorneys general plans to investigate concerns that the social media platforms may have violated consumer protection laws through certain techniques that promote the engagement of young users.

Meta Files Lawsuit to Disrupt Phishing Scam Updated: Published by:

On Monday, December 20, 2021, Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc., filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, in an attempt to disrupt a phishing scam taking place on its platforms. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants created over 39,000 websites to deceive…

Texas Social Media Law Challenged in Federal Court Updated: Published by:

Two internet trade organizations have challenged a Texas law regulating social media companies’ ability to remove users from their platforms. The law, House Bill 20, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott earlier this month.

Challenges Face Florida Law on Content Moderation Decisions by Social Media Companies Updated: Published by:

Tech industry groups argue that the law violates the Constitution by exposing social media companies to potential fines and lawsuits based on their application of content moderation rules.

California and Virginia Consumer Data Protection Acts Pave the Way Updated: Published by:

The recently implemented California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the recently passed Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act have policymakers and regulators gearing up for more state legislation and potential federal input.

Arizona Legislature Considers Intervening in Conflict Between App Developers and App Stores Updated: Published by:

A proposed state law would require app store operators such as Apple and Google to allow app developers to use their own payment processing systems, thus avoiding fees for the use of systems provided by app stores.