Can section 230 save Snapchat from a lawsuit? The popular video and photo sharing app Snapchat has a feature that allows users to show how many MPH their current speed is. Even though this feature can be exciting to use when filming at high speeds,...
Congratulations! A video of you just went viral! But is that always a good thing? Sure, if that was your intention, but videos and social media posts can spread like wildfire for all the wrong reasons. You also may not be able to control the...
Social Media attorneys explain the real-life legal consequences of hacking into someone’s Facebook account or other online profile. Imagine waking up one morning to texts from your friends and family asking about your recent Facebook posts. You’re receiving screenshots of Facebook posts and Direct Messages...
The White House Censorship Tool A week after Facebook announced it is banning extremist commentators from using their platform, the White House launched a new tool for people who feel they’ve been wrongly censored, suspended, or banned from social media platforms. The tool is hosted...
The speed and vastness of the internet is something that society struggles to control. When violent acts like terrorist attacks and school shootings occur, the power of smartphone cameras make it possible for videos of violence to appear on social media within seconds, uploaded for...
Does allowing users to hide their likes and follower count encourage social media deception? Out of all Internet users between the ages 18 and 29, 59% of them use Instagram, according to Omnico’s 2019 Instagram statistics. The statistic is even higher for younger users. According...
Happy Law Day! This year’s theme, “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society” aims to address the clash between First Amendment rights and the influence of the Internet. This theme is especially significant today, as we live in a society where social media and technology is...
Facebook is in the news, again. This time for continuing the conversation of combating fake news on their platform. According to an article published by CNET, Facebook announced that it is taking new steps to prevent misinformation, scams and other questionable content from going viral...
The Public Forum Online Debate Under the First Amendment, the public forum definition is described as a place that is open to all expression. Traditionally, places like parks, streets, and sidewalks are used to voice opinions without fear of repercussion from the government. Nowadays, you...
When social media was first introduced, the world was excited to “connect” and “share” without having to pay a membership fee. Most didn’t consider the real price users pay to use these social services. Privacy isn’t something guaranteed anymore. It doesn’t matter if you take...
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