European Union legislators recently struck a consensus on the fundamentals of a key piece of legislation meant to mitigate the harmful effects of social media sites and other digital platforms. The Digital Firms Act would, among other things, require digital platforms like Facebook to combat misinformation on their sites and state how their algorithms recommend material to … [Read more...] about Amazon, Google, Meta and Other Digital Platforms Targeted By EU Law on Disinformation and Harmful Content
Choosing the Right Graduate Law Schools in America
The kind of schools students choose to attend for their education dramatically impacts the experience and quality of education received. The first step to a successful career in law is to choose a reputable Law School. Top law schools in America can be ranked to narrow the pool to just a handful of schools. Narrowing the Search by Location Some students want to study far … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Graduate Law Schools in America
Texas Can Enforce a Law Banning Censorship on Social Media
Texas is censorship happy. The Texas Social Media Law has faced challenges due to its banning censorship stipulation. Numerous parties and stakeholders had previously pushed for the law to be stopped. Recently, the court of appeal has reinstated the law. The main stipulation of the law raising controversy is for organizations not to ban any social media users … [Read more...] about Texas Can Enforce a Law Banning Censorship on Social Media
Closure of Offices in Russia is a Challenge for Big Law Firms
While large legal firms have traditionally been more hesitant in reporting an exodus from Russia, the situation remains fluid. Recently, Linklaters, a London-based law company, became the first big business to announce the closure of its activities in Russia and the closure of its Moscow office. The legal firm, which launched the office in 1992, stated in a news statement … [Read more...] about Closure of Offices in Russia is a Challenge for Big Law Firms
Is the Crypto Industry Manipulating the State Capitols To Pass Its Agenda?
The emergence of any new thing in an already existing system is bound to cause mayhem and rub some people in the system wrong. However, it is important to differentiate when the new kid in town takes advantage of their new status and manipulates the system to favor them. The crypto industry came to be in an era when no one knew of its operation, and hence most people had to … [Read more...] about Is the Crypto Industry Manipulating the State Capitols To Pass Its Agenda?