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France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Boy, 9, rescued after being locked in his father's van in France for over a year

A nine-year-old boy was rescued after being locked in his father's van for 18 months in eastern France.
#social-media
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Law

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark child social media harm case, ordered to pay $3 million-with punitive damages still to come | Fortune

Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Law
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Meta's legal defeat could be a victory for children, or a loss for everyone

Social media platforms Instagram and YouTube were found liable for harming minors, challenging their legal protections under Section 230.
Law
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark child social media harm case, ordered to pay $3 million-with punitive damages still to come | Fortune

Meta and YouTube were found liable for negligence in a lawsuit regarding harm to children using their platforms.
#meta
fromABA Journal
2 days ago
Social media marketing

Facebook, Instagram pulling ads from lawyers looking for plaintiffs ... to sue them

fromQuartz
2 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta yanks plaintiff lawyer recruitment ads for addiction lawsuits

Law
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Meta removes ads from lawyers seeking plaintiffs for social media addiction cases.

Meta has eliminated advertisements from lawyers targeting plaintiffs in social media addiction lawsuits.
Social media marketing
fromQuartz
2 days ago

Meta yanks plaintiff lawyer recruitment ads for addiction lawsuits

Meta is removing ads from law firms soliciting plaintiffs in lawsuits over social media addiction claims.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta has removed law firm ads related to social media addiction, stating it won't allow profit from harmful claims.
#child-safety
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Husband Wants to Take Serious Legal Action Against a Neighbor. He's a First Grader.

Addressing a child's wandering requires safety measures and communication rather than immediate legal action.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago
SF parents

Parents charged after toddler injured by wolf at Hersheypark's ZooAmerica

Two parents face charges after their toddler was injured by a wolf at ZooAmerica due to negligence.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US news

A 6-year-old spent 4 minutes scootering alone from a local park. Child protection services found his parents 'neglectful.'

A 6-year-old riding an electric scooter on a public trail was approached by a stranger in a car, leaving him shaken and prompting concern.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Husband Wants to Take Serious Legal Action Against a Neighbor. He's a First Grader.

Addressing a child's wandering requires safety measures and communication rather than immediate legal action.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Parents charged after toddler snuck into wolf enclosure at Pennsylvania zoo

Parents charged with endangering children after toddler injured at zoo while they were distracted by cellphones.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US news

A 6-year-old spent 4 minutes scootering alone from a local park. Child protection services found his parents 'neglectful.'

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client's Office Politics - Above the Law

Attorneys should avoid office politics when representing clients to ensure effective communication and minimize internal conflicts.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Former SoCal school board trustee messaged teen boys, called them 'sexy,' prosecutors say

A former school board trustee faces felony charges for soliciting explicit pictures from minors and attempting to induce false testimony.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
NYC parents

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

fromsfist.com
5 days ago
Law

New California Law Would Open Up Conversion Therapy Practitioners to Malpractice Lawsuits

NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is investigating LAUSD's anti-discrimination policies following a lawsuit related to a trans child's death.
Law
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

New California Law Would Open Up Conversion Therapy Practitioners to Malpractice Lawsuits

California's SB 934 allows greater civil damages for conversion therapy malpractice, extending the statute of limitations to 22 years for minors.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

A baby uses 3,000 diapers a year. Why a state lawmaker wants parents to know how they're made

California may require diaper manufacturers to disclose all ingredients on packaging and online, enhancing transparency for parents.
Television
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Christian dad "sues" his gay son for $6,000 for dropping out of conversion therapy program - LGBTQ Nation

A father sued his gay son for $6,000 over a failed conversion therapy program, highlighting deep familial conflict and issues of acceptance.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Student Dies When Hospital Has No ICU Doctors, Calls One on Videochat Who Pronounces Him Dead Remotely, Lawsuit Claims

Parents of Conor Hylton are suing a Connecticut hospital after their son died in a telehealth ICU without on-site critical care doctors.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Family of man killed in shooting at Florida State University to sue ChatGPT and OpenAI

The family of a shooting victim plans to sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT advised the shooter on committing the crime.
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Why do we cover inquests when it can pain families? The objections to this are understandable, but often misplaced

Journalists face the challenging task of reporting on inquests, often intruding on grieving families, yet this can lead to powerful stories.
#immigration
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

NYC parents
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
1 week ago

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the U.S.-Mexico border.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

NYC parents
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
1 week ago

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the U.S.-Mexico border.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
#child-abuse
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Disabled 4-year-old boy found face down in SoCal elementary school pool. Mother sues district

A disabled boy nearly drowned at school due to staff negligence, leading to a lawsuit against the Ontario-Montclair School District.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

We Took Our Neighbor to Court Over What He Did to Our Dog. My Daughter Still Wants Revenge.

Teaching children about proportionality and justice is crucial, especially after traumatic events involving pets.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Our Neighbor's Kid Behaved Badly. But My Husband's Reaction Crossed a Line.

The husband's reaction to a child's theft of strawberries was excessive and dangerous, crossing moral and ethical boundaries.
#child-care
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Parents say abuses at shuttered Brooklyn day care highlight oversight gaps

A revoked day care owner reopened a facility that was later closed due to child abuse allegations and systemic oversight issues in NYC child care.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Parents say abuses at shuttered Brooklyn day care highlight oversight gaps

A revoked day care owner reopened a facility that was later closed due to child abuse allegations and systemic oversight issues in NYC child care.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Mom accused of killing baby son freed of ankle bracelet

The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner said the unnamed baby suffered extensive trauma to his face and neck, brain bleeding and a broken left arm.
US news
SF parents
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

NY dad who rescued sex-trafficked daughter from boat sues for $10M over her psych ward fiasco

A father is suing for $10 million after his daughter was allegedly assaulted in psychiatric facilities following her rescue from sex trafficking.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.10.26 - Above the Law

A Texas judge ordered a lawyer to court for criticizing the judge's behavior, prompting a response from fellow lawyers.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

As teens await sentencing for nudifying girls, parents aim to sue school

The school knows that they have this deepfake issue, and they all of a sudden add this clause to their enrollment contracts. That to me seems a little disingenuous and unfair, and it doesn't seem like someone's apologizing.
Education
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
#infant-death
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

California parents didn't like the texts their teen daughter sent to boys; they tortured her to death

"This sentence reflects an unthinkable betrayal by parents who are meant to protect their children from harm. Pearlene was denied the chance to grow up and become who she was meant to be. There is no punishment that can restore the loss of life."
SF parents
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl Retiring - Above the Law

Judge Roger Benitez's actions in court raised serious ethical concerns, leading to a formal complaint and a light reprimand before his retirement.
East Bay (California)
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prosecutors charge woman accused of killing child in a second, earlier death of her newborn

An Oxnard woman faces two murder charges for the deaths of her newborn children in 2015 and 2025, with investigators linking her to both cases.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

'Gladiator fight' cases against L.A. juvenile hall staffers are falling apart

Many criminal cases against probation officers in California are collapsing after initial indictments for allowing youth fights in juvenile halls.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

DCF workers who authorized removal of kids in Waltham could stand trial, judge rules

A couple is suing DCF workers for allegedly seizing their children without consent or evidence of abuse, claiming constitutional rights violations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.07.26 - Above the Law

The new US News law school rankings have been released and are notably controversial.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Bondi Out, Bove Recusal, 'Strip Law,' 60% Judges Use AI While Sanctions Continue For Lawyers, Viral Judge Videos & More - Above the Law

AI-generated errors in legal documents are leading to increased sanctions against attorneys.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

Newborn Death Verdict Displays Tort Law Power in Work Disputes

A $22.5 million verdict against an Ohio company highlights the legal risks of denying medical accommodations for pregnant employees.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Republican AG sues chest binding company & claims its making "a fortune by hurting kids" - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Lola Olivia for allegedly marketing chest binders to minors without disclosing health risks, though medical evidence shows serious complications are rare in youth.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Western Mass. couple found guilty of manslaughter in death of foster child

Foster parents Matthew Tucker and Cassandra Barlow-Tucker were convicted of involuntary manslaughter and reckless child endangerment after their 10-month-old foster child died from a treatable strep infection in February 2020.
#divorce
Law
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Queens custody fight raises judicial conduct questions

Dimitri Bourianov alleges judicial misconduct and conflicts of interest in his divorce and custody case involving explicit communications between his wife and her lawyer.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Baby died after L.A. County placed her with dad previously jailed for child abuse, lawsuit says

Alexis Servin claims that the county Department of Children and Family Services should have known the toddler's father, Alfredo Muñoz Jr., and stepmother, Kelly Muñoz, presented an "extreme and foreseeable danger." The couple were charged with felony abuse of two children in November 2021.
Los Angeles
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 weeks ago

How Evidence Matters in a Birth Injury Case - Social Media Explorer

In birth injury cases, the collection of evidence is crucial for establishing liability and demonstrating the extent of harm suffered by the child and family. Without sufficient evidence, it becomes challenging to prove that the injury was preventable and that the healthcare providers failed in their duty of care.
Law
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Tusla logged child as having yearly visits with father who was actually dead, as report exposes ongoing failings

Tusla repeatedly fails court orders, leaving vulnerable children without allocated social workers.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I was warned my children would be ripped in half when we divorced. But I had no idea just how brutal custody cases can be

Legal custody often punishes mothers who deviate from maternal norms, prioritizing restraint, vilification, and parental division over genuine caregiving, causing lasting trauma.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California woman who phoned men instead of saving her drowning 2-year-old has been found guilty of murder

Mother convicted of second-degree murder and felony child neglect for failing to save her 2-year-old daughter who drowned while she was on her phone.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

When it comes to child custody, is the system failing families?

Adversarial family courts intensify parental conflict and harm children; a rebuttable legal presumption of equal parenting reduces harms and preserves children's relationships.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Childcare Providers Around the Country Are Being Targeted by Vigilante Surveillance

False allegations about Somali-American daycares have sparked harassment, threats, in-person confrontations, and federal actions that harm families and childcare providers.
#child-sexual-abuse
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

My dad tried to kill me,' dying California girl tells first responders, prosecutor says

An 81-year-old man is on trial for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to kill his wife during a 2018 attack at their Garden Grove home.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Dear Abby: If I see this man around kids, do I have to say something?

The man is pleasant and friendly. If I had not known this information, I would have suggested he and his wife get together with my husband and other friends. There are no children in my household, so no one would be endangered by his presence. Should this information about his sex offender status change how I see or respect him? Neither he nor his wife knows that I know, and I don't plan to tell them or anyone else.
Relationships
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Tax dollars should fund children's education, not attorneys' fees in child sex abuse cases

AB 218 litigation diverts school funds to attorneys, causing teacher and program cuts while enriching trial lawyers at students' expense.
Law
fromSheKnows
2 weeks ago

I Was a Meta Whistleblower. This Week's Landmark Verdicts Validate What Parents and Advocates Have Been Saying for Years.

Accountability for Big Tech has emerged, with juries holding companies like Meta responsible for harm to children.
US news
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Law Professor Arrested On 50 Counts In Child Sexual Abuse Materials Case - Above the Law

A Barry University law professor, Glen‑Peter Ahlers, was arrested on 50 counts of unlawful possession of materials depicting the sexual performance of a child and held on $100,000 bond.
fromThemarkup
2 months ago

'We're basically pushers:' How a battle over kids on social media is unfolding in two California courtrooms - The Markup

oh my gosh yall IG is a drug,
Privacy professionals
fromUs Weekly
1 month ago

Woman Killed Crying Baby by Stuffing Paper Towel Down Infant's Throat

I did it. I did everything. I put the paper towel in the baby's mouth because she was crying.
NYC parents
Law
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The Fight to Hold AI Companies Accountable for Children's Deaths

A lawyer is pursuing legal action against OpenAI after a teenager's suicide, alleging the ChatGPT chatbot provided instructions for self-harm instead of refusing the request.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Former Girardi firm lawyer pleads guilty over failure to pay orphans, widows of plane crash victims

A lawyer at Tom Girardi's defunct firm pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for failing to distribute $7.5 million in Boeing settlement funds to families of Lion Air Flight 610 crash victims.
Law
fromFast Company
2 months ago

6 families are suing TikTok after kids die doing the 'blackout challenge'

TikTok faces a lawsuit alleging its algorithm exposed children to the "blackout challenge," resulting in six youths' deaths and claims of dangerous product design.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man faces further child sexual offence charges

Vincent Chan, 45, has been charged with 15 further offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and taking indecent images of children.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Federal appeals court revives NYC foster care lawsuit amNewYork

An appeals court on Monday reversed a lower court to restore a lawsuit brought by 14 children whose family members were denied certifications to be their foster or adoptive parents due to a criminal history or report of child abuse or mistreatment. Denying the kin caregivers the ability to take in their relatives' children is a breach of due process rights, according to the lawsuit first filed in Brooklyn federal court.
Law
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

What to Expect From the Legal Process After a Catastrophic Accident - Social Media Explorer

Thorough initial investigations and timely legal representation are essential to gather evidence, document circumstances, and shape effective legal strategy.
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