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#snap-copyright-lawsuit

Social media marketing

Mass. high court allows AG's lawsuit against Meta to move forward

fromgizmodo.com

Law

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

fromQuartz

Social media marketing

Meta yanks plaintiff lawyer recruitment ads for addiction lawsuits

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.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Meta removes ads that encourage litigation against the company

Meta limits free speech by removing ads from attorneys seeking clients harmed by social media, contradicting Zuckerberg's claims about promoting free expression.

fromABA Journal

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

Meta is removing ads from lawyers seeking plaintiffs for lawsuits claiming social media addiction.

fromBoston.com

Mass. high court allows AG's lawsuit against Meta to move forward

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court allows Attorney General's lawsuit against Meta over addictive features to proceed, challenging Section 230 immunity.

fromgizmodo.com

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.

fromQuartz

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.

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.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Meta removes ads that encourage litigation against the company

Meta limits free speech by removing ads from attorneys seeking clients harmed by social media, contradicting Zuckerberg's claims about promoting free expression.

more#meta

#elon-musk

15 hours ago

OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft intensifies as accusations of legal ambush and chaos emerge ahead of the trial set for April 27.

fromFast Company

OpenAI warns Elon Musk is escalating attacks as their trial nears

OpenAI accuses Elon Musk of anti-competitive behavior and coordinating attacks against the company with Mark Zuckerberg.

15 hours ago

OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft intensifies as accusations of legal ambush and chaos emerge ahead of the trial set for April 27.

fromFast Company

OpenAI warns Elon Musk is escalating attacks as their trial nears

OpenAI accuses Elon Musk of anti-competitive behavior and coordinating attacks against the company with Mark Zuckerberg.

more#elon-musk

#stubhub

fromFox Business

StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing

StubHub will refund $10 million and change ticket price displays after FTC accused it of deceptive advertising regarding mandatory fees.

Toronto startup

StubHub to pay $10M to settle FTC allegations over 'deceptive' ticket pricing | TechCrunch

StubHub will pay $10 million to settle FTC allegations of failing to disclose full ticket prices, violating price transparency rules.

fromFox Business

StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing

StubHub will refund $10 million and change ticket price displays after FTC accused it of deceptive advertising regarding mandatory fees.

Toronto startup

fromwww.businessinsider.com

StubHub to pay $10M to settle FTC allegations over 'deceptive' ticket pricing | TechCrunch

StubHub will pay $10 million to settle FTC allegations of failing to disclose full ticket prices, violating price transparency rules.

Creator scandals have turned morality clauses into brands' go-to exit strategy

Brands use morality clauses to terminate partnerships with creators when they become liabilities, allowing unilateral power without explanation.

Silicon Valley food

19 hours ago

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.

fromCbsnews

17 hours ago

Is your phone listening to you?

Phones are not listening to conversations; targeted ads are based on user behavior and interests.

fromThe Phoblographer

How You Can Help Us Protect Photographers

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainable funding.

Marketing tech

Pinterest Short Interest Surges Ahead of Earnings: Is a Squeeze Coming?

Short interest in Pinterest has increased significantly, with ongoing legal challenges and a potential bullish investment counterweight ahead of earnings.

Snap gets closer to releasing new AI glasses after years-long hiatus | TechCrunch

Snap's Specs partners with Qualcomm to enhance AR glasses technology ahead of their upcoming release.

fromAol

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is declining due to activist investor demands for strategic changes and increasing regulatory pressures.

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is down 7% amid activist investor pressure and child safety lawsuits, with shares down 43% year-to-date.

US news

Snap reaches settlement in social media addiction lawsuit | TechCrunch

Wearables

Snap gets closer to releasing new AI glasses after years-long hiatus | TechCrunch

Snap's Specs partners with Qualcomm to enhance AR glasses technology ahead of their upcoming release.

fromAol

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is declining due to activist investor demands for strategic changes and increasing regulatory pressures.

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is down 7% amid activist investor pressure and child safety lawsuits, with shares down 43% year-to-date.

US news

Snap reaches settlement in social media addiction lawsuit | TechCrunch

Analysts Love Alphabet Stock -- They Just Can't Agree On a Direction

Alphabet's price targets from Wall Street firms diverge, with Wolfe Research lowering to $360 and Mizuho raising to $420, both maintaining bullish ratings.

Music production

It has your name on it, but I don't think it's you': how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify

AI bots are impersonating musicians on streaming platforms, causing frustration and confusion for artists.

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings | TechCrunch

A lawsuit claims OpenAI's technology enabled harassment, as a user allegedly stalked his ex-girlfriend after believing he found a cure for sleep apnea.

Californians sue over AI tool that records doctor visits

The proposed class-action lawsuit states that the plaintiffs received medical care at various Sutter and MemorialCare facilities, where medical staff used Abridge AI to record conversations.

Healthcare

#social-media

fromMedium

Web design

Social media on trial

fromThe New Yorker

Digital life

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

Media industry

Landmark losses for Meta and YouTube as big tech misses the point

Media industry

Meta's court losses could be just the beginning

fromPoynter

Digital life

Big Tech just lost a 'social media addiction' case. It may not be the last. - Poynter

fromHer Campus

Social media marketing

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

fromMedium

Web design

Social media on trial

fromThe New Yorker

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman's addiction to social media, marking a significant shift in legal accountability for tech companies.

Landmark losses for Meta and YouTube as big tech misses the point

Meta and YouTube found liable for social media addiction and harm to young users in landmark court cases.

Meta's court losses could be just the beginning

Recent jury verdicts against social media platforms may signal a shift in legal accountability for their design and structure.

fromPoynter

Big Tech just lost a 'social media addiction' case. It may not be the last. - Poynter

A jury found Meta and YouTube liable for causing harm to a young woman due to addictive platform designs.

fromHer Campus

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.

more#social-media

fromKotaku

Amazon Issues A Stark Reminder That Digital Ownership Is A Lie

Amazon has informed Kindle owners that any e-readers from 2012 and earlier will no longer be supported as of May 20, 2026. Users can still read downloaded books but cannot purchase new ones, and a factory reset will render the device unusable.

Gadgets

Non-profit organizations

To beat Altman in court, Musk offers to give all damages to OpenAI nonprofit

Musk is suing to prevent OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit entity and to restore its nonprofit status.

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling regarding its 27% commission on external payment systems in the App Store.

Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle - again | TechCrunch

Apple is appealing to the Supreme Court regarding App Store fees and seeks to pause a ruling on external payment charges.

fromSilicon Canals

Why Apple would rather go to the Supreme Court than drop its App Store fee below 27% - Silicon Canals

Apple's Supreme Court fight with Epic Games is driven by financial logic, prioritizing revenue over legal concessions.

fromSilicon Canals

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling regarding its 27% commission on external payment systems in the App Store.

Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle - again | TechCrunch

Apple is appealing to the Supreme Court regarding App Store fees and seeks to pause a ruling on external payment charges.

fromSilicon Canals

Why Apple would rather go to the Supreme Court than drop its App Store fee below 27% - Silicon Canals

Apple's Supreme Court fight with Epic Games is driven by financial logic, prioritizing revenue over legal concessions.

more#apple

14 hours ago

X says it's reducing payments to clickbait accounts | TechCrunch

Bier stated, 'It became abundantly clear: flooding the timeline with 100 stolen reposts and clickbait everyday crowded-out real creators and hurt new author growth.' He emphasized that X will not compensate for manipulation of the program or its users.

Social media marketing

#meta-platforms

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.

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.

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.

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.

more#meta-platforms

#youtube

fromTNW | Amazon

YouTubers sue Amazon for allegedly scraping their videos to train Nova Reel

Three YouTube creators filed a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly scraping their videos to train a generative AI model without consent.

Marketing tech

fromBGR

YouTube Claims It Isn't Testing 90-Second Unskippable Ads - But Users Say Otherwise - BGR

YouTube is facing backlash for introducing longer unskippable ads, with users reporting 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.

Three YouTubers accuse Apple of illegal scraping to train its AI models

YouTube creators filed a class action lawsuit against Apple for allegedly scraping copyrighted videos to train AI models.

fromTNW | Amazon

YouTubers sue Amazon for allegedly scraping their videos to train Nova Reel

Three YouTube creators filed a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly scraping their videos to train a generative AI model without consent.

Marketing tech

fromBGR

YouTube Claims It Isn't Testing 90-Second Unskippable Ads - But Users Say Otherwise - BGR

YouTube is facing backlash for introducing longer unskippable ads, with users reporting 90-second ads despite the company's denial of such formats.

Three YouTubers accuse Apple of illegal scraping to train its AI models

YouTube creators filed a class action lawsuit against Apple for allegedly scraping copyrighted videos to train AI models.

more#youtube

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.

Privacy professionals

Elon Musk's xAI sues Colorado over new rules for artificial intelligence

xAI has filed a lawsuit against Colorado over a new AI law aimed at preventing algorithmic discrimination.

fromTechdirt

Someone Filed a Bogus DMCA Notice to Kill a Story About A Sketchy SEO Firm. It Worked - Briefly.

The DMCA's notice-and-takedown system encourages abuse, prioritizing speed over accuracy and allowing censorship by those with dishonest intentions.

Business

Wall Street Sees 58% Upside in Snap (SNAP). Is It a Value Trap?

Snap Inc's stock shows potential upside despite recent declines and a disappointing earnings report.

Music production

Suno and major music labels clash over AI music sharing

Suno struggles to secure licensing deals with major music labels over user sharing of AI-generated songs.

#copyright

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, April 10: DISH Wins Copyright Appeal Over Arabic TV Retransmissions; Fifth Circuit Awards Google Transfer on Mandamus; and Third Circuit Says Online Publication of Copyrighted Building Codes is Transformative

The article covers significant legal developments in copyright and patent issues, including court rulings and corporate partnerships in the AI sector.

fromThe Drum

Miscellaneous

Getty Images goes after Google over 'image piracy'

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, April 10: DISH Wins Copyright Appeal Over Arabic TV Retransmissions; Fifth Circuit Awards Google Transfer on Mandamus; and Third Circuit Says Online Publication of Copyrighted Building Codes is Transformative

The article covers significant legal developments in copyright and patent issues, including court rulings and corporate partnerships in the AI sector.

fromThe Drum

Miscellaneous

Getty Images goes after Google over 'image piracy'

more#copyright

Splintered Video Privacy Rulings Won't Be Fixed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's review of the VPPA may clarify the definition of 'consumer' but won't resolve circuit splits on personally identifiable information.

Apple will again appeal to the Supreme Court in battle with Epic Games

Epic Games and Apple are escalating their legal battle over commission fees on mobile purchases via third-party payment systems.

fromwww.nytimes.com

1 month ago

Opinion | Why I'm Suing Grammarly

Grammarly used writers' names without consent for AI editing suggestions, prompting a class-action lawsuit based on the right of publicity.

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.

#anthropic

fromKqed

Anthropic's Bid to Lift 'Supply Chain Risk' Label Suffers Setback in U.S. Appeals Court | KQED

Anthropic is contesting the Pentagon's classification as a supply-chain risk due to ideological motivations behind the government's actions.

fromWIRED

Anthropic Supply-Chain Risk Label Should Stay In Place, Appeals Court Says

Anthropic's supply-chain risk designation remains after a DC court ruling, conflicting with a previous San Francisco decision.

fromKqed

Anthropic's Bid to Lift 'Supply Chain Risk' Label Suffers Setback in U.S. Appeals Court | KQED

Anthropic is contesting the Pentagon's classification as a supply-chain risk due to ideological motivations behind the government's actions.

fromWIRED

Anthropic Supply-Chain Risk Label Should Stay In Place, Appeals Court Says

Anthropic's supply-chain risk designation remains after a DC court ruling, conflicting with a previous San Francisco decision.

more#anthropic

fromZDNET

Android users can get up to $100 each from this class action suit - see if you're eligible

A lawsuit claims Google transmitted user data without permission, affecting Android users since 2017, with a settlement fund of $135 million.

fromThe Nation

A Landmark Suit Against Meta and YouTube Opens the Floodgate for AI Litigation

A jury found big tech liable for addictive design features, establishing a precedent for legal action against social media companies for psychological harm.

fromPR Daily

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

4 years ago

Patent Filings Roundup: Heavy District Court Docket Sees Fortress Biotech ANDA Litigation; WePay Expands GUI Design Patent Assertion Against Major Online Payment Systems

Over 100 new patent complaints were filed in the district court, with significant activity in pharmaceutical and cybersecurity sectors.

#federal-circuit

Marked for Trouble: Settlement Licenses and the 287 Trap for NPEs

The Federal Circuit questioned appellant's counsel on patent-marking and sanctions in VDPP, LLC v. Volkswagen Group of America.

Moving Target: When Amended Claims Outrun Your Standing Declaration

Federal Circuit's standing requirements create challenges for patent challengers seeking appellate review after PTAB proceedings.

Marked for Trouble: Settlement Licenses and the 287 Trap for NPEs

The Federal Circuit questioned appellant's counsel on patent-marking and sanctions in VDPP, LLC v. Volkswagen Group of America.

Moving Target: When Amended Claims Outrun Your Standing Declaration

Federal Circuit's standing requirements create challenges for patent challengers seeking appellate review after PTAB proceedings.

Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation

Lawyers are seeking new plaintiffs for class action lawsuits related to social media addiction, with ads running on major platforms.

fromTheregister

Microsoft software resale appeal catches eye of class action

Microsoft's appeal against a ruling on perpetual license resale could significantly impact the secondhand software market in the UK.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Beyond massive': How a teenage Instagram addict's court victory could upend Big Tech

The Independent covers critical issues like reproductive rights and Big Tech accountability, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

fromAbove the Law

Understanding AI Hallucinations: Making Sure You Don't End Up At The Wrong Stop - Above the Law

Understanding GenAI's predictable failures is crucial for legal professionals to avoid hallucinations and inaccuracies in legal outputs.

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.

Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics

A Pennsylvania state police corporal pleaded guilty to creating over 3,000 pornographic deepfakes and possessing child sexual abuse material.

fromAbove the Law

Deepfakes And The Future Of Litigation: Are We Ready? - Above the Law

Deepfakes will challenge the judicial system, requiring more rigorous evidence authentication and potentially altering courtroom procedures.

Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics

A Pennsylvania state police corporal pleaded guilty to creating over 3,000 pornographic deepfakes and possessing child sexual abuse material.

fromAbove the Law

Deepfakes And The Future Of Litigation: Are We Ready? - Above the Law

Deepfakes will challenge the judicial system, requiring more rigorous evidence authentication and potentially altering courtroom procedures.

more#deepfakes

fromFortune

Who owns ideas in the AI age? | Fortune

Ownership of ideas is contested between creative industries and Big Tech, with arguments for free access versus protection of creators' rights.

fromEntrepreneur

What the Meta-YouTube Ruling Means for Founder Responsibility

Platforms can be held liable for how their design shapes user behavior, regardless of intent.

LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

LinkedIn faces lawsuits alleging lack of user consent for data collection practices.

fromABA Journal

TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online

A TikTok creator is being sued for defamation by an immigration law firm over alleged false statements made online.

#social-media-addiction

3 weeks ago

She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

A landmark lawsuit against Meta and Google tests whether social media companies deliberately designed addictive platforms that harmed young users' mental health.

fromTheWrap

US news

TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Days Before Trial, but Instagram and YouTube Remain in the Hot Seat

Law

Snapchat's parent company settles social media addiction lawsuit before trial

3 weeks ago

She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

A landmark lawsuit against Meta and Google tests whether social media companies deliberately designed addictive platforms that harmed young users' mental health.

fromTheWrap

US news

TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Days Before Trial, but Instagram and YouTube Remain in the Hot Seat

more#social-media-addiction

Law

Snapchat's parent company settles social media addiction lawsuit before trial

An app developer is suing Apple for Sherlocking it with Continuity Camera

Reincubate sues Apple for allegedly copying Camo, leveraging App Store control to favor Continuity Camera and undermining Camo's functionality and patents.

#social-media-liability

fromThe Conversation

1 month ago

How Instagram addictiveness lawsuit could reshape social media - platform design meets product liability

A Los Angeles jury is deciding whether social media platform design features can create product liability for mental health harms in young users, potentially reshaping Big Tech regulation globally.

fromLos Angeles Times

Law

Trial starts in L.A. lawsuit alleging Instagram and YouTube knew apps harmed kids

A civil trial in Los Angeles will determine if social media companies can be held liable for designing addictive products that harmed children, costing billions.

fromThe Conversation

1 month ago

How Instagram addictiveness lawsuit could reshape social media - platform design meets product liability

A Los Angeles jury is deciding whether social media platform design features can create product liability for mental health harms in young users, potentially reshaping Big Tech regulation globally.

fromLos Angeles Times

more#social-media-liability

Law

Trial starts in L.A. lawsuit alleging Instagram and YouTube knew apps harmed kids