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The impenetrable wall that is Section 230, which for decades has provided near-blanket immunity for internet companies, has been breached. In a case involving the death of a child stemming from a viral Tiktok challenge, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled that the protections Section 230 offers does not extend to the company's video-suggestion algorithm. Aleeza Furman looks into the ruling and its impacts. Also, the state Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether online arbitration agreements tucked away inside hyperlinks should face an elevated standard for enforcement.

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– Max Mitchell, Regional Managing Editor

 

Civil Appeals | News

3rd Circuit: TikTok Cannot Evade Claims That Its Algorithm Caused 10-Year-Old's Death

By Aleeza Furman

"This was the clearest statement to date that Section 230 does not provide this catch-all immunity that the social media... Read More

 

Civil Procedure | News

Pa. Justices to Mull 'Special-Notice' Rule Elevating Standards for Enforcing Online Binding Arbitration Agreements

By Max Mitchell

The Supreme Court's decision to take up the case comes after more than 10 entities, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,... Read More

 

Civil Procedure | News

Plaintiff's Allegations Over Value in Consumer Class Action Backfire in Effort to Keep Suit in Pa. State Court

By Riley Brennan

"The court need look no further than Mr. Fitchett's own words. Mr. Fitchett suggests that the issue class ruling he... Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Former Dechert COO Jumps to Klehr Harrison

By Amanda O'Brien

Corey Smith replaces Thomas Ecker, who is retiring after 23 years at Klehr Harrison. Read More

 

Litigation | News

Glen Mills Schools Mass Tort Gets New Bellwether Dates After Pause in Trial Schedule

By Aleeza Furman

The first trials in the program had initially been scheduled to kick off earlier this summer, but those proceedings... Read More

 

Q&A

When Do Family Relationships Create Conflicts for Lawyers on Opposing Sides?

By Mark Hinderks

Would the lawyer be as diligent and assertive in advancing their client's interests against an opponent represented... Read More

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