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A “Mastermind” in IP Ownership — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — June 3, 2025
After years of contractual entanglements, public disputes and strategic reinvention, Taylor Swift has achieved something few…
Can you spot an investment scam on social media?
Can you spot an investment scam if it comes from an actual friend’s page on social…
Housing, Nutrition in Peril as Trump Pulls Back Medicaid Social Services
During his first administration, President Donald Trump’s top health officials gave North Carolina permission to use…
At Social Security, These Are the Days of the Living Dead
Rennie Glasgow, who has served 15 years at the Social Security Administration, is seeing something new…
Planning a social media marketing campaign? Read this first.
It started as one of those “run it up the flagpole” ideas to enlist big-name gymnasts…
A scammer hacked my Social Security account: Here’s what I did
The scammer switched direct deposit to another bank By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 2, 2025…
Trump Administration Retreats From 100% Withholding on Social Security Clawbacks
The Social Security Administration is backing off a plan it announced in March to withhold 100%…
Lawsuits Against Social Media Users vs. Social Media, Itself
Social media… like it or hate it, it’s seemingly here to stay. For most people, although…
Disclosures 101: New FTC resources for social media influencers
Are you an influencer who works with brands to recommend or endorse products or services in…
The Fair Credit Reporting Act & social media: What businesses should know
You have some job openings at your company or maybe you’re thinking of promoting people to…
Why You Need to Avoid Social Media After an Accident
For most of us, using social media is second nature. After a serious slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall…
Gold mine for scammers: Social media
Social media is a gold mine for scammers, and in the latest FTC Data Spotlight, we’re…
Data Spotlight reveals what’s behind some of those social media ads
Sometimes being the “Home of . . .” is an honorific to be proud of. Kudos,…
New Social Security claims rules took effect today
New technology allows continued filing by phone, with enhanced fraud detection By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
How Social Media Can Affect Case
12 Nov How Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Case In today’s digital age, social…
In the Supreme Court’s NetChoice Rulings, the Court Leaves the Door Open for Future Social Media Content Moderation Regulations
Are social media companies more like newspapers or phone companies? This oft-debated question in social media…
The Tension between Music, Copyright and Political Licensing Agreements — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — September 19, 2024
Moments before former President Donald Trump took to the stage at a Montana rally this August,…
California Legislature Passes Generative AI Training Data Transparency Bill (UPDATED) — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — September 20, 2024
The California legislature recently passed Assembly Bill 2013 (AB 2013) on August 27, 2024, a measure…
Does Your AI Chatbot Collect Biometric Data? — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — October 29, 2024
The latest trend in generative AI is the rise of “AI Assistants” or “Chatbots.” These tools…
Ohio Joins Georgia in Prohibiting NCAA from Taking NIL-Related “Adverse Action” — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — November 20, 2024
We recently discussed a number of updates in the world of name, image and likeness (NIL)…
FTC issues 6(b) orders to social media and video streaming services
One digit can make a lot of difference. Would the Proclaimers have walked 501 miles? How…