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TikTok, The “Blackout Challenge”, and the New Limits on Section 230 Immunity

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In a recent landmark decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that TikTok could be held liable in a wrongful death suit stemming from the “Blackout Challenge” — a disturbing trend promoted through the...more

Troutman Pepper

Indiana Appellate Court Grapples With State AGs’ Personal Jurisdiction Over Digital Platforms

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On September 30, a three-judge panel unanimously ruled that the State of Indiana has personal jurisdiction over TikTok, reversing a trial court decision dismissing Indiana’s action. Originally published in Westlaw Today -...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Senators Demand Documentation from TikTok

On October 11, 2024, following the filing of a lawsuit against TikTok by the Kentucky Attorney General, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), who authored the bipartisan “Kids Online Safety Act,”...more

Perkins Coie

FTC Order Bans Anonymous Messaging App from Serving Minors

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Los Angeles County District Attorney on July 9, 2024, announced a complaint and proposed stipulated order against NGL Labs, LLC, and two NGL co-founders concerning the “NGL: ask me...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Details of State of Nebraska and DOJ Complaints Against TikTok

We have previously outlined the risks of using TikTok, the federal and state governments’ ban on it, and the national security risks it presents. In doing so, we primarily focused on data privacy and security threats to...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #401 – Cyberattack Against TikTok Targeted Brands and Celebrities

TikTok has reported that it is responding to a cyber attack targeting a limited number of known brands and celebrity accounts. The BBC has identified that Paris Hilton’s account as being targeted, but TikTok says it was not...more

Polsinelli

AI is Fueling a Major Contract Dispute in the Music Industry: Why it Matters for Your Business

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Whether or not you are a TikTok user, you have likely heard about how the platform allows creators to combine music clips with original content to create viral videos. The ability for users to leverage an extensive music...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

Federal Judge Blocks Montana’s TikTok Ban

A federal judge has blocked a Montana law banning the popular video sharing app TikTok, finding “little doubt” that it was “more interested in targeting China’s extensible role in TikTok than with protecting Montana...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Banned: Montana Residents Face Countdown to the Last Days of TikTok

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On May 17, 2023, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed into law a bill banning the use of the popular app, TikTok, by the general public within the state. Absent court intervention, the ban takes effect on January 1, 2024....more

DarrowEverett LLP

Outside the Playground: California’s Child Privacy Act Sets Rules for Child’s Play

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In his State of the Union address on February 7, 2023, President Biden affirmed his position on consumer data privacy protections and specifically his focus on strengthening protections for children. With several state data...more

Goodwin

CFPB Advises Manipulating Search Results on Comparison-Shopping Platforms May Violate RESPA

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CFPB Advises Manipulating Search Results on Comparison-Shopping Platforms May Violate RESPA - On February 7, the CFPB issued an advisory opinion, accompanied by a statement from CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, clarifying that...more

Venable LLP

CFPB Warns Digital Mortgage Comparison-Shopping Platforms About Referral Fees and Pay-to-Play Advertising

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has moved to curb digital mortgage comparison-shopping platforms from receiving referral fees, issuing an advisory opinion that outlines how companies violate the Real Estate...more

DarrowEverett LLP

The FTC is Turning the Lights On: Dark Patterns Aren't in the Shadows Anymore

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The continued growth and dominance of e-commerce has ushered in a new frontier for businesses. In response to the progressive evolution from brick-and-mortar marketplaces to the current e-commerce dominant landscape,...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Robinhood to offer IRAs

Robinhood is rolling out retirement accounts for users of its mobile app, by offering a 401(k) like match to IRAs. Robinhood will offer customers a 1% match on its traditional or Roth IRAs. Users can start investing on...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

[Webinar] Technology Platforms and Developments in Antitrust Law - November 2nd, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Technology platforms are digital marketplaces where software developers, competing companies, and end users all come to build and buy software tools, store data, or integrate software from different providers to make it...more

Venable LLP

Rental Review Roundup: FTC Targets Deceptive “Testi-phony-al” Scheme to Lure Renters to Paid Housing Platform

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​​​​​​​Last week the Federal Trade Commission and six states sued rental listing platform Roomster, Corp. along with its owners for allegedly charging consumers for access to phony listings bolstered by fake reviews it had...more

BakerHostetler

AD-ttorneys@law - June 2022 #2

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No More Social Fix for Cali Kids? New state bill targets social media addiction - Vertigo 2.0 - There’s a tidal wave of anger against social media. And every time it seems to crest, another swell comes up from...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

MoviePass Will Track Users’ Eye Movements to Ensure Ad Views

MoviePass, a service formerly known for offering moviegoers unlimited movie tickets for ten dollars a month, is returning from bankruptcy with a new business model: trading ad views for “credits” used to redeem tickets....more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Focus on Fintech: Senate Debates Bill Aimed at Online Marketplaces and App Stores

In line with the CFPB’s and FTC’s recent scrutiny of big tech companies, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICO Act) on October 18, 2021. The bill is co-sponsored by Sen....more

Foster Garvey PC

Online Travel Update: Airbnb takes steps to accommodate hotel listings; Hopper is ranked the most downloaded travel app in the...

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Fall has definitely arrived in the Pacific Northwest. It was a relatively quiet week in the online travel world. This week’s Update features a story on one of the most widely used Global Distribution Systems – Amadeus – as...more

Hogan Lovells

Directive for the supply of digital content and digital services to consumers: Spain update

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Spain has just passed the law transposing Directive (EU) 2019/770 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services ("Directive 2019/770"). This Directive has updated and brought...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Times They Are A Changin’… and Your Website Terms and Policies Should Too

It is a good time to review your website and its accompanying terms and conditions and privacy policies. From year to year, the legal landscape evolves with changes being driven by technological advancements, shifting...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

BBB Report Offers Insights Into Teens’ Privacy In Mobile Apps

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"In a world where teens are restricted from driving, voting, and making other decisions regarding their autonomy, why does the assumption exist that they can properly manage their own data privacy?" asks the Better Business...more

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AD-ttorneys@law – February 2021 #2

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Google Bests Consumer Class Action with Section 230 Defense - But district court leaves door open for an amended complaint - Four Americans = 12 Opinions - The tsouris invoked by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Another Court Loss for President’s TikTok Ban, Questions Loom About the Future

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On December 7, 2020, Judge Carl Nichols of the D.C. District Court issued a preliminary injunction barring the federal government from enforcing a ban on the social media site TikTok. The opinion from the D.C. District Court...more

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