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Roblox Must Defend Illegal Gambling Claims–Colvin v. Roblox

Eric Goldman

We need to hear Roblox’s side of this story before we can make any further inferences. But, outside the Roblox platform, there are a number of online casinos that take wagers in Robux. Those online casinos entice minors to come gamble away their Robux. Roblox processes that transaction, and it takes a cut. Statutory Standing.

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The SAD Scheme as an Institutional Failure

Eric Goldman

The SAD Scheme involves a trademark owner suing dozens/hundreds of defendants using a sealed complaint, getting an ex parte TRO, and then having the online marketplaces freeze the defendants’ accounts and money. [These are my rough-draft talk notes from a recent workshop of trademark law professors.]

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4 Strategies for Preventing and Handling Frivolous Lawsuits

Lawmatics

It may even get to the point where the media covers the case which can change public perception of the defendant and negatively impact both personal and professional relationships. Not to mention, it’s costly to defend yourself against a frivolous claim. Not to mention, it’s costly to defend yourself against a frivolous claim.

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Building Confidence: Strategies for Lawyers

Attorney at Work

It lives in the past and is the bastard child of perceived mistakes and failures. One quality is more important than any other in having the life you want: confidence. Confidence is ultimately more important than resilience, talent or even intelligence for having the life you want. Self-Doubt Is a Wrecking Ball to Confidence.

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Everything You Need to Know About Motion Practice 

CaseFox

In this motion, the case gets dismissed on the grounds like an improper venue or failure to state claims. Motion practice shapes the case, and if you want to handle your cases more professionally, understanding motion practice is essential. Legal motion management is an essential aspect of the litigation process.

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Seven Tips for Reducing CCPA Litigation Risks – Lessons from the First 18 Months

Debevoise Data Blog

Since the implementation of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) 18 months ago, more than 75 lawsuits have been filed seeking damages using the Act’s private cause of action. The CCPA provides a cause of action to “[a]ny consumer whose nonencrypted and nonredacted personal information.

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Section 230 Immunizes Snap, Even if It’s “Inherently Dangerous”–L.W. v. Snap

Eric Goldman

The plaintiffs asserted products liability and related claims against Snap, on the premise that Snap “is an inherently dangerous software product that Defendants deceptively advertise and promote in a way that facilitates sex crimes against children.” To get around Section 230, the plaintiffs attempted the Lemmon v.