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What is a “Social Media Platform”?–NetChoice v. Uthmeier

Eric Goldman

For example, Florida argued that it didn’t intend to imminently enforce all of the law. Baffled by the argument, the court notes (emphasis added): The defendants also note that Florida Statutes 501.2041(9) and 106.072(5) say the Florida provisions cannot be enforced to the extent inconsistent with federal law and 47 U.S.C.

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Emerging Areas of Legal Practice: How Technology Has an Impact

Martindale-Avvo

Learn about some of the big technology issues that are trending AOPs for 2025, and how these are developing into important practice areas for lawyers. There are a few proposed federal laws to manage deepfakes, but so far there is no comprehensive piece of legislation.

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Verizon and Its Cloud Vendor Must Face Lawsuit for Reporting “CSAM” That Wasn’t – Lawshe v. Verizon (Guest Blog Post)

Eric Goldman

Thats the basis for a recent opinion from a Florida federal district court that could have major implications for online services CSAM detection and reporting practices. The court sides with the defendants as to the first CyberTip but not the second. The defamation and SCA claims for the second CyberTip go forward as to each defendant.

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Antitrust Law Landscape in 2025

Martindale-Avvo

Antitrust law is the bedrock of a free and competitive marketplace, but this is under strain from large and increasingly dominant companies. In 2025, expect activity against these large entities to continue. Guidance from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and expert commentary implies more of the same in antitrust in 2025.

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Emerging Areas of Legal Practice: How Technology Has an Impact

Martindale-Avvo

Learn about some of the big technology issues that are trending AOPs for 2025, and how these are developing into important practice areas for lawyers. There are a few proposed federal laws to manage deepfakes, but so far there is no comprehensive piece of legislation.

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White House Releases Implementation Plan for the National Cybersecurity Strategy

Inside Privacy

Consistent with the Strategy , the NCSIP contemplates five broad lines of effort (“pillars”): Defending critical infrastructure; Disrupting and dismantling threat actors; Shaping market forces to drive security and resilience; Investing in a resilient future; and Forging international partnerships to pursue shared goals.

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A Takedown of the Take It Down Act

Eric Goldman

The revised bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent in February 2025. President Trump signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law in May. As discussed, the definition of intimate imagery covers non-sexually explicit content, which covers content that is likely broader than existing CSAM or obscenity laws.