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Proskauer Rose LLP | USA | 10 Jun 2021
Some Interesting CDA Section 230 Developments: A Novel FCRA Victory, a Negligent Design Exception and a Startling New State Law
In the past month, there have been some notable developments surrounding Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (“CDA” or “Section 230”)…
Morrison & Foerster LLP | USA | 9 Jun 2021
Northern District of California Holds that Section 230 Applies to App Store
While Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act continues to face significant calls for reform or even elimination, the recent Coffee v. Google…
Day Pitney LLP | USA | 8 Jun 2021
Snapchat Case May Offer Opening For Design Defect Plaintiffs
Since the Communications Decency Acti was enacted in 1996, almost all courts have construed the statute broadly to provide immunity to internet…
Bilzin Sumberg | USA | 7 Jun 2021
Industry Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Florida Social Media Law
On May 24, 2021, Florida’s governor signed into law legislation prohibiting social media companies from blocking political candidates seeking to use…
Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP | USA | 4 Jun 2021
Reports that Facebook Will End Policy of Not Censoring Politician’s Posts - How Other Communications Platforms are Regulated on Political Speech
According to press reports (see this story in Verge and this one in The Washington Post), Facebook will end its policy of not subjecting posts by…
Fenwick & West LLP | USA | 25 May 2021
Section 230 and the Future of Content Moderation
The Communications Decency Act of 1996 (CDA) was a landmark law enacted to regulate content on the internet. The purpose of the legislation was to…
Morrison & Foerster LLP | USA | 18 May 2021
Ninth Circuit’s Snap Decision Limits Section 230 Immunity
A recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Lemmon v. Snap provides a reminder that while Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act…
Proskauer Rose LLP | USA | 17 May 2021
The President Revokes Prior Administration’s Executive Order on CDA Section 230
On May 14, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order revoking, among other things, his predecessor’s action (Executive Order 13295 of May 28…
Schillings | Australia, European Union, United Kingdom, etc. | 14 May 2021
Around the World (of Big Tech regulation) in 8 minutes
Over the last few years, we have seen various trends and issues emerge online, in particular on social media services and amongst Big Tech companies…
Baker McKenzie | Australia, United Kingdom | 10 May 2021
Australia: Stage 2 defamation reforms focus on intermediary liability
Stage 2 of the review of the Model Defamation Provisions (MDPs) is underway, with the release of a new Discussion Paper considering:…
