June 2023
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Snapchat not liable for enabling teacher to groom minor student
A high school science teacher used Snapchat to send sexually explicit content to one of her students, whom she eventually assaulted. Authorities uncovered this abuse . . .
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How do you sort out who owns a social media account used to promote a business?
Imagine this scenario - a well-known founder of a company sets up social media accounts that promote the company's products. The accounts also occasionally display . . .
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Amazon gets Section 230 win over alleged defamatory product review
Customer ordered a scarf from plaintiffs' Amazon store. Customer left a review claiming the scarf was not a real Burberry. When neither customer nor Amazon . . .
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What is a copyright license and why do you need one?
A copyright license is a formal agreement that allows another party to exercise rights in a copyright-protected work legally, which would otherwise infringe on . . .
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False advertising – how much can a company get away with?
A recent federal court decision gives some guidance on what kinds of statements about a competitor rise to the level of false advertising. The case . . .