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Crimes Against Honor and Modesty in the UAE: What You Need to Know Guide for Expats in the UAE

What Residents and Expats Need to Know About Crimes Against Honor and Modesty Under UAE Criminal Law- One message. A very angry argument. A post on social media sent out of anger. In a lot of countries, these kinds of...more

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Navigating Social Media Awareness, Threats, and Response in K-12 Settings

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In K-12 environments, social media is a central hub of student life, where friendships grow, information spreads, and risks can emerge. The digital world mirrors the school community, and what happens online rarely stays...more

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New Jersey Appellate Court Clarifies Cyber-Harassment Standards Under VASPA

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In a reported decision that offers important guidance on protective orders under New Jersey’s Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection Act (VASPA), the Appellate Division recently reversed a Final Protective Order in A.C....more

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New York enacts the Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act

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On October 23, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul enacted the Jack Reid Law (the Reid Law), amending the New York Education Code to extend certain protections to students attending nonpublic elementary and secondary schools, similar...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #464 – Pitfalls of Dating a Bot

Dating sure has changed since I was in the market decades ago. Some of us can’t imagine online dating, let alone dating a bot. Get over it—it’s now reality. According to Vantage Point, a counseling company located in Texas,...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media

The beauty of social media is that everyone has an opinion. The negative part of social media is that everyone has an opinion....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

How Title IX Helps Online Students Against Cyberbullying

Today, many students complete educational activities online. Whether this activity is part of a hybrid class that is partially online or part of a completely online degree program, more students are turning to the internet to...more

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FTC Reviews Its Approach to Kids’ Online Activity – What Comes Next?

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently hosted a workshop on kids’ online activity, titled “The Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families.” Speakers included two U.S. Senators, all three FTC...more

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Empowering Children in the Online Era with Katie Schumacher

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In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona welcomes Katie Schumacher, founder of Don't Press Send, to discuss the challenges and responsibilities faced by the sandwich generation when...more

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The Rise of Online Abuse in Collegiate Sports: Lessons from the NCAA Threat Matrix Pilot Study

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Online abuse in sports has reached alarming levels, targeting athletes, coaches, and officials, especially during high-profile events. Recognizing the growing threat, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)...more

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Cyber Harassment: A Growing Concern in Domestic Violence Cases

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As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, it has introduced new challenges, particularly in domestic violence cases. One of the most alarming trends is the rise of cyber harassment, where individuals use...more

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Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force Releases New Guidance for Families, Industry

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The Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force, which is co-led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s...more

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Not So Anonymous? NGL Reaches Settlement with FTC over Marketing, Child Privacy Concerns

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The FTC and Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office entered into a settlement with NGL Labs, LLC, and two of its co-founders (collectively, “NGL”), to resolve allegations that NGL violated the FTC Act, the Restore Online...more

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Pennsylvania Joins National Trend to Weigh Restrictions on Cell Phones in Public Schools

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The Pennsylvania Senate introduced a bill on June 21, 2024 to launch a pilot program to regulate the use of cell phones by students in public schools. A similar bill was introduced in the PA House in February 2024. The...more

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Cyber Harassment Gives Rise to FRO In Case That Emphasizes Importance of ‘Four Corners”

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In the unpublished (non-precedential) decision of K.E.M. v. S.R.A., the Appellate Division used the trial court’s findings to reinstate a Final Restraining Order (“FRO”) based on the predicate act of cyber harassment....more

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VASPA Creates More Access for Victims of Stalking and Cyber Harassment

Before last year’s legislative session came to a close, New Jersey’s State legislature was busy passing significant laws that will change how the family court system in New Jersey operates. One of those changes was the...more

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Can a Bad Social Media Post Lead to a Final Restraining Order?

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Social media has become a prevalent part of people’s lives. Many people post about how great their life is or about the good things that their children do (guilty as charged.) Others debate politics. Some post pictures of the...more

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Are We Dating the Same Guy? The Legal Implications of Posting your Dates on Facebook

“Are we Dating the Same Guy” groups on Facebook are everywhere. If you’re single and dating in 2024, chances are, you or someone you know is a group member. The groups, which started in New York City in 2022, serve as a...more

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Sixth Circuit Title IX Decision: Schools Must Consider Post-Incident Student-on-Student Cyberbullying/Electronic Harassment or...

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On November 15, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a decision that underscores the importance of ensuring proper steps are taken when Title IX complaints are first received by a school for sexual...more

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School Surveillance, Safety Concerns, and the ACLU

Schools across the county use a myriad of different surveillance technologies, including school communications monitoring, online monitoring, web filtering, weapon detection systems, and remote video monitoring. According to...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Cyber Warning: Watch Out for Digital Hazing

Given that social media and the Internet have a significant influence on various aspects of students’ lives, it is unsurprising that they also play a role in the occurrence of hazing too. Hazing no longer occurs behind closed...more

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How to Report Social Media Harassment

Social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, enabling us to connect with friends, family, and communities worldwide. However, the openness of these platforms also exposes users to the risk of...more

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Singapore Passes Online Criminal Harms Act

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The Singapore Parliament recently passed the Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA), which targets online content or activity that is criminal in nature or used to facilitate or abet crimes. The Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA)...more

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Students Beware: Schools Can Discipline Off-Campus Cyber-Harassment

THE SUPREME COURT’S 2021 DECISION IN MAHANOY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT V. B.L. The Sixth Circuit’s first ruling on a First Amendment student speech issue since a landmark Supreme Court case in 2021 has arrived, marking the...more

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French Open Tennis Can Teach Employers How to Combat Cyberbullying: A 4-Step Plan

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The organizers of the French Open have adopted a unique approach to protect the competing athletes from cyberbullying and harassment – and the steps they take could teach employers some lessons on how to combat cyberbullying...more

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