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Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #490 – Dating App Hijacks + Repurposes College Student’s TikTok Video

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In the category of how technology can be fun, yet dangerous, a 19 year old college student alleges that the dating app Meete took a video she innocently posted on TikTok of her high school graduation, then “overlayed it with...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Social Media Clauses in Divorce Agreements

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I recently wrote a blog post on what not to do during your divorce. One important “don’t” highlighted in that post was airing your divorce online or on social media. Given the permanency of the internet, a growing number of...more

Snell & Wilmer

Navigating Employee Privacy Rights

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Employee privacy continues to be a complex and evolving area. As workplace technology advances and states enact new protections, employers are increasingly called upon to balance business interests with employees’ reasonable...more

Cozen O'Connor

Connecticut AI and Youth Social Media Bill Heads to Governor

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Connecticut AG William Tong praised the state General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 5, which was proposed in part by his office and Governor Ned Lamont to curb addictive social media features for minors and strengthen...more

TNG Consulting

Technology and AI: The Changing Nature of Misconduct (And Why You Can’t Afford to Wait to Address It, Part Two)

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Last week, we explored how to leverage technology in the investigative process. This week, we examine another reality that civil rights coordinators and investigators are increasingly encountering....more

Maynard Nexsen

Work This Way, A Labor & Employment Podcast | How HR Professionals Can Build Credibility and Visibility on LinkedIn with Lindsey...

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Recorded at the Greenville SHRM 2026 HR and Leadership Conference, Tina and Keely are joined by Lindsey McMillion Stemann, founder of McMillion Consulting, to discuss how LinkedIn can shape professional credibility and career...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

[Ongoing Program] Pricing 101: Key Considerations Across Privacy and Consumer Protection - May 18th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

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Join Kelley Drye for a three-part webinar series focused on the growing scrutiny around pricing practices and the intersection of consumer protection and privacy. As regulators increasingly examine how companies use consumer...more

Proskauer - New Media & Technology

Second Circuit Sidesteps “Server Test” in Embedded Video Copyright Ruling, Highlighting How Platform Terms Matter

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On April 23, 2026, the Second Circuit issued a multi-part decision addressing copyright infringement claims involving a website’s embedding of social media video posts and display of video screenshots, reversing the lower...more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] Copyright Infringement in Social Media

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As social media becomes an increasingly powerful tool for brand engagement, it also presents a growing legal minefield – particularly in the realm of copyright infringement. In recent years, intellectual property litigation...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

What’s Next for Age Assurance Laws in Europe?

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Developments in law, regulatory guidance, and enforcement practice across Europe are leading to meaningful changes in how online services are offered to minors. A steady stream of announcements in recent months makes clear...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

The Cyber Brief | When a Social Media Post Becomes an Incident: A Playbook for In‑House Counsel, Privacy Officers, and Risk...

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When I returned to Big Law after serving as cybersecurity counsel at ByteDance/TikTok USDS—a role I genuinely loved and remain deeply proud of—I assumed most of my practice would be devoted to traditional incident response...more

Benesch

Social Media Might Have to Rethink Platform Design and Features as Courts Reject Communications Decency Act, Section 230 Defense

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On April 10, 2026, on appeal from a motion to dismiss, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held that section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (“Section 230”) did not bar Massachusetts’s claims that Meta engaged in...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #489 – Social Media Scams #1 in 2025

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently reported that, in 2025, social media scams were the costliest of all scams against consumers, with a whopping $2.1 billion lost. Thirty percent of those who reported losing funds in...more

Poston Communications

Content: Beyond Alerts and Posts – Evolving Law Firm Web Content Strategy

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Law firm content marketing has come a long way from the days of the monthly client newsletters printed and mailed to a handful of contacts. Today, most firms have built a reliable process around client alerts, blog posts and...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

I Guess You Could Say That: Rescheduling and the Dawn of First Amendment Protection for Medical Marijuana Advertising

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This is the fifth of 13 posts describing the impacts of marijuana’s rescheduling. An homage to Phish’s historic run at Madison Square Garden in the Summer of 2017, Budding Trends Baker’s Dozen will address how rescheduling...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Building Performance Careers in a Creator-Driven Market

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The path to a career in entertainment is no longer linear. Performers who began as digital creators are entering the industry with built-in audiences, clear identities and direct relationships with fans, challenging the...more

Hanzo

A Guide to Marketing Compliance for Law Firms 2026

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Traditional advertising has given way to a continuous stream of digital activity across websites, search engines, social media, and increasingly, AI-driven interfaces. This shift has expanded both reach and exposure....more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Should Influencers Form an LLC? Key Advantages and Legal Considerations

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Since the 2010s, social media platforms have become one of the most popular uses of the internet, transforming the way individuals all over the world connect, share content, and build personal brands. As social media has...more

Hogan Lovells

The ASA takes its first bite out of “less healthy” food and drink advertising

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The Advertising Standards Authority (the “ASA”), the UK's advertising industry regulator, has issued its first rulings under the new rules governing advertising of identifiable “less healthy” food and drink products, giving...more

Cozen O'Connor

Growing Use of Artificial Intelligence in U.S. Immigration Adjudications Is Driving Higher RFE and Denial Rates

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U.S. immigration agencies are rapidly expanding their use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in case processing, fraud detection, and security screening. While these systems are intended to improve efficiency, they are also...more

International Lawyers Network

Supercharge Your Networking with Social Media: A Lawyer’s Guide (2026 Update)

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For years, lawyers have been told to “be on social media.” But in 2026, that advice is no longer enough—and frankly, it’s not very helpful. The reality is that social media is no longer just a visibility tool. It has become...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Landmark $6 Million Verdict Holds Social Media Platforms Liable for Harm to a Minor

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On March 25, 2026, a Los Angeles County jury in California’s Superior Court returned a $6 million verdict in favor of a minor child Plaintiff, K.G.M., against two major social media platforms. The jury awarded Plaintiff both...more

BCLP

From Timeclocks to AI Notetakers: Biometric Privacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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A single social media feature alleged to have scanned facial geometry without consent generated a $650 million settlement. A facial recognition database that scraped from publicly available photos led to $52 million+ in...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

When Creators Become Partners: Legal and Brand Protection Strategies in the Modern Creator Economy

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As creator partnerships grow in scope, longevity and financial impact, the legal frameworks governing them are adjusting to keep pace. In this Q&A, Libby O’Neill, deputy chair of the firm’s Advertising, Marketing & Promotions...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Meta Verdict Poised to Shift Platform Liability and Sexual Abuse Litigation

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On March 24, 2026, a New Mexico jury delivered a verdict that may well define a new era of sexual abuse litigation. After six weeks of testimony, the jury found Meta Platforms, Inc. liable for failing to protect children from...more

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