Section 230

Social Media Victims Law Center: Buffalo Judge Denies Social Media Companies’ Motion to Dismiss Lawsuits Related to Their Role in Radicalizing Shooter at the Tops Friendly Markets Mass Shooting; Case to Proceed to Discovery

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Social Media, Communications, Legal, Professional Services, Section 230, Crime, Algorithm, Plaintiff, Communications Decency Act, Snap Inc., Meta Platforms, Social media, Artificial intelligence, Gendron, Tops Friendly Markets, Amazon (company), L.L.C, Constitutional right, Parent, Violence

Ten people were killed, all of them Black, and three people were injured.

Key Points: 
  • Ten people were killed, all of them Black, and three people were injured.
  • In their motion, the social media companies argued they were immune from civil liability by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and the First Amendment.
  • However, Plaintiffs lawyers from the Social Media Victims Law Center and Law Office of John V. Elmore argued that this was a product liability case based on the addictive and dangerously defective design of the social media platforms which makes Section 230 irrelevant in this lawsuit.
  • “Social media companies purposefully designed their products to be addictive to young users like the Buffalo shooter and the artificial intelligence driven algorithms that radicalized him to commit unspeakable acts of racist violence at Tops Friendly Markets were foreseeable consequences of their intentional design decisions.

Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy Announces Steve Wozniak’s “Bitcoin Giveaway" Lawsuit to go Forward

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Bitcoin, Online, Section 230, Crime, Algorithm, Communications Decency Act, Social media, LLP, Human, Complaint, Lawyer, Immunity, Fraud, Parent, Court, Cryptocurrency

The complaint alleges that Steve Wozniak’s reputation has been and continues to be harmed by the scam.

Key Points: 
  • The complaint alleges that Steve Wozniak’s reputation has been and continues to be harmed by the scam.
  • A superior court judge dismissed the complaint, stating “the Court has sympathy for the victims of this cryptocurrency scam, including Mr. Wozniak .
  • “YouTube, like Google, seems to rely on algorithms and no special effort requiring custom software employed quickly in these cases of criminal activity.
  • If a crime is being committed, you MUST be able to reach humans capable of stopping it.

Arjuna Capital: Microsoft Investors Weigh in on Generative Artificial Intelligence’s Mis- and Disinformation Problem

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), White House, Federal Government, Other Professional Services, Public Policy, Technology, Socially Responsible Investing, Other Policy Issues, Finance, Consulting, Professional Services, Government, Asset Management, Artificial Intelligence, Other Technology, Data Analytics, Eko, Bing, Risk, Artificial intelligence, OpenMS, Senior, Communications Decency Act, OpenAI, Social media, Open mic, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Gai, Partnership, Section 230, ChatGPT, Democracy, Meta Platforms, AI, Microsoft, Fred G. Meyer, Cryptocurrency, Risk management, Investment

After Microsoft announced its generative AI-powered Bing last February, many AI experts and investors expressed significant concern about this seemingly preemptive release.

Key Points: 
  • After Microsoft announced its generative AI-powered Bing last February, many AI experts and investors expressed significant concern about this seemingly preemptive release.
  • In the days after the product’s release, users found numerous instances of misinformation and disinformation including “hallucinations” and complete fabrications.
  • However, Microsoft may be vulnerable to future legal scrutiny of mis- and disinformation produced by its own gAI tools.
  • Without effective guardrails, mis- and disinformation risks destabilizing our democracy and economy, ultimately impacting the value of diversified portfolios at large.

AI Trust Foundation Launches at AvePoint #shifthappens Conference to Advance Beneficial AI

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Machine learning, Private sector, Human, Risk management, Civil and political rights, Pillsbury, AI, Organization, Software as a service, Intellectual property, Safety, University, Global Impact, Education, Trust, Thought, Policy, AvePoint, Public policy, Critical infrastructure, Aspen Strategy Group, KPMG, Section 230, Social media, Conference, Partner, Medical device, Maintenance (technical)

To mitigate this, the AI Trust will set the stage for AI standards and regulations so that the technology sector can maintain accountability and safely and effectively use this technology.

Key Points: 
  • To mitigate this, the AI Trust will set the stage for AI standards and regulations so that the technology sector can maintain accountability and safely and effectively use this technology.
  • Founding members of the AI Trust include Pryor Strategy Group and AvePoint.
  • Critical Infrastructure: Encourage adoption of AI safety brake models with a human on/off switch for critical infrastructure systems which utilize AI.
  • The AI Trust is advised by Pillsbury, a law firm leader in advising businesses on AI laws, regulations, and policy.

Hillary M. Nappi Joins the Board of Directors of Child USA

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Survivor, Communications Decency Act, Section 230, RAINN, Face, CDA, Growth, Trauma, Child

NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hach Rose Schirripa & Cheverie LLP is proud to announce that Partner Hillary M. Nappi has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Child USA.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hach Rose Schirripa & Cheverie LLP is proud to announce that Partner Hillary M. Nappi has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Child USA.
  • Ms. Nappi's appointment to the Board of Directors follows her significant contributions to Child USA in a pro bono capacity.
  • A brief filed by Child USA and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection Inc. in support of the plaintiff in Elden v. Nirvana LLC et al, Case No.
  • A brief filed by Child USA in support of the plaintiff in Bernard v. Cosby, Case No.

Enigma Software Group Prevails Over Malwarebytes at the Ninth Circuit

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, Section 230, Constitutional right, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, First, Panel, District court, Education Act, Communications Decency Act, Malwarebytes, Inc. v. Enigma Software Group USA, LLC, Lanham Act, Anonymous Online Speakers v. United States District Court for the District of Nevada, First Amendment to the United States Constitution, Enigma

CLEARWATER, Fla. , June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled in favor of Enigma Software Group USA, LLC ("Enigma") that it can proceed with its lawsuit against Malwarebytes on its claims that Malwarebytes has engaged in anticompetitive conduct, false advertising under the Lanham Act and tortious interference with Enigma's business relations.

Key Points: 
  • CLEARWATER, Fla. , June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled in favor of Enigma Software Group USA, LLC ("Enigma") that it can proceed with its lawsuit against Malwarebytes on its claims that Malwarebytes has engaged in anticompetitive conduct, false advertising under the Lanham Act and tortious interference with Enigma's business relations.
  • Enigma filed suit against Malwarebytes on claims of unfair trade practices, interference with business relations, and false advertising in connection with Enigma's claims that Malwarebytes had unlawfully blocked consumers from using Enigma's cybersecurity protection software products, thereby harming consumers and damaging Enigma.
  • This new Ninth Circuit ruling is the second time the Court of Appeals has rejected Malwarebytes' attempts to avoid responding to Enigma's claims.
  • Previously, the Ninth Circuit ruled that Malwarebytes was not protected from liability on Enigma's claims by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act because Enigma adequately alleged Malwarebytes' anticompetitive conduct.

Moms of Teens Lost To Cyberbullying and Suicide Band Together, Attend and Testify at U.S. Senate Judiciary Hearing To Protect Our Children Online

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Online, Northwell Health, NYT, Section 230, Council, Safety, Cyberbullying, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Bullying, School, Grace, Student, LMK, Name, Psychiatry, Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, Pain, Child, CDC, Behavior informatics, Education, Grammatical mood, Adolescence, Senate, Federal, Mental health, Hacks, Union, Life, Hart Senate Office Building, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Smartphone, Thought, Communications Decency Act, Health, Privacy, Self-harm, Police, Suicide, KOSA, Mother, Human, Organization, Depression, Nate, Family, Parent, Social media, Hearing, Hatred, Long Island, Tutoring, Vaccine, Birth control, Toy, Cryptocurrency, Nursing, Drug, The New York Times

Using conservative CDC estimates, that's more than 10.8 million children across the United States experiencing cyberbullying by the time they finish high school.

Key Points: 
  • Using conservative CDC estimates, that's more than 10.8 million children across the United States experiencing cyberbullying by the time they finish high school.
  • Carson received over 100 threatening, sexually explicit and humiliating messages in the weeks leading to his suicide.
  • The last search on his phone before he ended his life was for "hacks" to find out the names of his tormentors.
  • Christine lost her 15-year-old daughter Grace McComas to suicide on Easter Sunday 2012 after months of being cyberbullied online and at school.

King & Spalding Promotes 24 New Partners and 17 Counsel Across 15 Cities

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
International law, EPA, Mining, Culture, Car, Lawyer, Criminal law, Software, DMCA, DOT, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Advertising, Privacy, Employment, LNG, Section 230, OSHA, M&A, City, Telecommunication, Investment, Government, Health, King & Spalding, Multimedia, Safety, Organization, Hydrogen, Acquisition, Carbon, Insurance, Professional, Renewable energy, Practice of law, Private investigator, Financial services, Pharmaceutical industry, Financial adviser, Medical device

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that it has named 24 new partners.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that it has named 24 new partners.
  • The promotions span 11 cities (Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Austin, Denver, Houston, London, New York, Sacramento, San Francisco, Singapore and Washington, D.C.).
  • Andrew Brown (London) advises borrowers and lenders on finance matters, including acquisition finance, general corporate lending, asset-based lending, restructuring and real estate finance.
  • Hillyer Jennings (Atlanta) represents public and private companies and private equity funds in a variety of M&A and corporate matters.

The National Police Association Urged the U.S. Supreme Court to Limit Statutory Protection for Google Arguing it Facilitates Social-Media-Fueled Attacks Against Law Enforcement Officers

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Monday, December 5, 2022
Social media, Person, NPA, Supreme court, Propaganda, Century, Section 230, Police, PC, Legislation, CDA 230, Attack, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, CDA, Supreme, Curia Julia, Law of the United Kingdom, Terrorism, Hostility, National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, ISIS

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The National Police Association ("NPA") joined the National Fallen Officers Foundation ("NFOF") in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to limit statutory protection for Google's YouTube over its harm to law enforcement officers.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The National Police Association ("NPA") joined the National Fallen Officers Foundation ("NFOF") in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to limit statutory protection for Google's YouTube over its harm to law enforcement officers.
  • The relatives argued that YouTube provides "a unique and powerful tool of communications that enables ISIS to achieve [its] goals."
  • The only issue before the Supreme Court issue is whether that law protects those recommendations and not just ordinary publishing decisions.
  • The Brief can be viewed here https://nationalpolice.org/main/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/NPA-SCOTUS-Br...
    About The National Police Association: The National Police Association (NPA) is a 501(c)3 Educational/Advocacy non-profit organization.

Commercial Class Action Litigation Partner Mohamed Awan Joins Crowell & Moring

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Section 230, Industry, Public Citizen Litigation Group, Law, Policy, Class action, Crowell & Moring, Government, MENA, Fraud, District court, International law, Lawsuit, Communications Decency Act, University, Kirkland, Kirkland & Ellis, Property management, New American Leaders

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohamed Awan joins Crowell & Moring as a partner in its Litigation and Mass Tort, Product, and Consumer Litigation groups, where he will provide clients with valuable experience in consumer class actions, complex commercial litigation, and financial services litigation. One of his areas of focus is defending companies in matters related to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, a federal law that shields companies against civil lawsuits for content posted on their platforms by a third party.

Key Points: 
  • Focuses on complex commercial and financial services litigation, as well as Section 230 cases
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohamed Awan joins Crowell & Moring as a partner in its Litigation and Mass Tort, Product, and Consumer Litigation groups, where he will provide clients with valuable experience in consumer class actions, complex commercial litigation, and financial services litigation.
  • Awan has significant experience litigating class action matters in federal courts around the country, including multiple warranty claim class actions for one of the leading automobile manufacturers in the United States.
  • Awan joins the firm from Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP where he was a partner in the litigation practice.Prior to that, Awan was a corporate lawyer at Kirkland & Ellis in New York.
  • "Mohamed will be a true asset to Crowell clients, having background in both class action and financial services litigation," said April Ross , vice-chair of the Mass Tort, Product, and Consumer Litigation Group at Crowell & Moring.