Wrongful Death Lawsuit | Digital Platform Regulation | Global trends Introduction: Tragedy Driven by Algorithmic Design When 15-year-old Zackery Nazario tragically died in Brooklyn attempting the viral “subway surfing” challenge in February 2023, his mother Norma Nazario filed a groundbreaking wrongful-death lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court against Meta (Instagram), TikTok’s
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Digital justice in Africa: Ghana’s Content Moderators Take on Meta
Technology & Ethics | Human Rights | Global Labor Culture A Landmark Case in the Making Meta Platforms Inc., the global tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, is facing a looming legal showdown in Ghana. At the heart of the controversy are allegations that the psychological toll of content moderation
Meta & TikTok Face Wrongful-Death Suit Over Teen’s ‘Subway Surfing’ Death
Platform Liability | Algorithmic Targeting | Section 230 Challenge A New York state judge has allowed a wrongful-death lawsuit to proceed against Meta Platforms (Instagram/ Facebook) and ByteDance (TikTok) following a tragic fatality. The case raises critical questions about social media platforms’ role in exposing minors to dangerous viral challenges and
Technology’s Role in the Teen Mental Health Crisis: Why Laws Are Needed to Prevent Harm
In recent years, mental health issues among teenagers have reached alarming levels. Depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and self-harm are just a few of the serious conditions affecting a growing number of young people. As experts and advocates work to understand and address this crisis, one undeniable factor is emerging: social
The Business of Law: How Lawyers Can Best Market Themselves
Digital Presence | Client Engagement Strategies | Thought Leadership Brand Building: Crafting a Distinct Legal Identity In an increasingly competitive legal marketplace, lawyers can no longer rely solely on their legal expertise to attract clients. Developing a strong personal brand has become an essential part of distinguishing oneself. This brand is
Crumbl Cookies Faces Legal Heat Over Unauthorized Use of Music in Social Media Ads
Crumbl Cookies, a rapidly expanding dessert chain known for its viral social media presence, is currently embroiled in a significant legal dispute with Warner Music Group (WMG). The lawsuit, filed in April 2025 in a Utah federal court, alleges that Crumbl used at least 159 copyrighted songs in its TikTok
Meta Fined €200 Million by EU: A Landmark Case in the Digital Markets Act Era
Europe Turns Up the Heat on Big Tech In a decisive move on April 23, 2025, the European Commission fined Meta Platforms Inc. €200 million ($228 million) under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The ruling marks the EU’s most prominent action against Meta to date, reinforcing Europe’s ambition to regulate dominant
Meta’s Antitrust Battle: The FTC’s Challenge to Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions
Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly Facebook) is currently embroiled in a significant antitrust lawsuit initiated by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC alleges that Meta's acquisitions of Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 were part of a strategy to eliminate competition and maintain a monopoly in the social
User Rights Global Standards: Safeguarding Free Expression in the Digital Age
In the modern digital landscape, social media platforms have evolved into the new public squares—a place where ideas are exchanged, movements are born, and innovation is cultivated. Yet, these platforms, which wield tremendous power over public discourse, are largely governed by corporate content policies, rather than uniform legal standards. As
The Connection Between Technology and Human Trafficking: Global Fight to Combat Exploitation
Human trafficking, particularly child trafficking, has reached alarming proportions globally. With the rapid advancement of technology, traffickers have found new and more efficient ways to exploit vulnerable individuals, including children, for forced labor and sexual exploitation. This evolving use of technology in human trafficking operations not only raises serious legal