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Ripoff Report Gets a Pricey Lesson on Section 230–Selker v. Xcentric

Eric Goldman

MARCH 4, 2023

I’ve blogged many Ripoff Report cases over the years, but it’s been a while since my last one (looks like 2018 ?). He brought a state court class action lawsuit against Ripoff Report, alleging violations of CA B&P 17200 and the implied covenant of good faith. Ripoff Report removed the case to federal court.

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Allegations of a Bribe-Driven Facebook-OnlyFans Conspiracy Unsurprisingly Fall Apart in Court–Dangaard v. Instagram

Eric Goldman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In my previous post , I summarized: This lawsuit involves troubling allegations that Facebook executives ( allegedly , Nick Clegg, Nicola Mendelsohn, and Cristian Perrella) took bribes from OnlyFans-related entities to spike Facebook and Instagram posts that promoted competitors of OnlyFans. The plaintiffs’ allegations were sizzling.

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Lessons Learned from 2024 and the Year Ahead in AI Litigation

Debevoise Data Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

The past year was marked by many more filed cases than decisions, and those decisions that were issued largely demonstrated how well-known pitfalls will also hamper this new wave of AI lawsuits. 6] Despite these challenges, plaintiffs are not slowing down, and new lawsuits were filed at a steady clip over the course of 2024.

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Instagram Defeats Lawsuit Claiming It Was a “Breeding Ground” for Sex Traffickers–Doe v. Backpage

Eric Goldman

JUNE 9, 2024

Section 230 preempts her lawsuit against Facebook: “Ninth Circuit precedent interpreting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C. § Marriott * Section 230 Helps Salesforce Defeat Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–GG v. Craigslist * Facebook Loses Jurisdictional Ruling in Texas Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–Facebook v.

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Twitter Defeats FOSTA Case Over CSAM–Doe v. Twitter

Eric Goldman

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Marriott * Section 230 Helps Salesforce Defeat Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–GG v. Craigslist * Facebook Loses Jurisdictional Ruling in Texas Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–Facebook v. Craigslist * Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against Craigslist Moves Forward–ML v. Omegle * Section 230 Helps Craigslist Defeat Sex Trafficking Case–LH v.

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The Ninth Circuit’s FOSTA Jurisprudence Is Getting Clearer (and More Defense-Favorable)

Eric Goldman

MAY 5, 2023

Marriott * Section 230 Helps Salesforce Defeat Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–GG v. Craigslist * Facebook Loses Jurisdictional Ruling in Texas Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–Facebook v. Craigslist * Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against Craigslist Moves Forward–ML v. Omegle * Section 230 Helps Craigslist Defeat Sex Trafficking Case–LH v.

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

Eric Goldman

JUNE 7, 2023

Internet Brands rejected that proposal: lawsuits brought against interactive computer service providers based solely on failure to adequately monitor and regulate end-users’ harmful messages fall squarely within protections of Section 230 Implications If this ruling stands on appeal, it will be a major win for defendants.

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Section 230 Preempts FOSTA Claim–Doe v. WebGroup Czech Republic

Eric Goldman

JULY 26, 2024

July 24, 2024) More SESTA/FOSTA-Related Posts * Instagram Defeats Lawsuit Claiming It Was a “Breeding Ground” for Sex Traffickers–Doe v. Marriott * Section 230 Helps Salesforce Defeat Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–GG v. Craigslist * Facebook Loses Jurisdictional Ruling in Texas Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–Facebook v.

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Omegle Defeats Lawsuit Over User’s “Capping”–MH v. Omegle

Eric Goldman

DECEMBER 16, 2024

WebGroup Czech Republic * Instagram Defeats Lawsuit Claiming It Was a Breeding Ground for Sex TraffickersDoe v. Craigslist * Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against Craigslist Moves ForwardML v. Salesforce * Latest Linkwrap on FOSTAs Aftermath * Section 230 Doesnt End Lawsuit Claiming Facebook Facilitated Sex TraffickingDoe v.

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DC Circuit Upholds FOSTA’s Constitutionality (By Narrowing It)–Woodhull v. U.S.

Eric Goldman

JULY 23, 2023

Marriott * Section 230 Helps Salesforce Defeat Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–GG v. Craigslist * Facebook Loses Jurisdictional Ruling in Texas Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–Facebook v. Craigslist * Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against Craigslist Moves Forward–ML v. Omegle * Section 230 Helps Craigslist Defeat Sex Trafficking Case–LH v.

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The 7th Circuit’s Section 230 Jurisprudence’s Impact on FOSTA Cases

Eric Goldman

MAY 2, 2024

Marriott * Section 230 Helps Salesforce Defeat Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–GG v. Craigslist * Facebook Loses Jurisdictional Ruling in Texas Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–Facebook v. Craigslist * Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against Craigslist Moves Forward–ML v. Omegle * Section 230 Helps Craigslist Defeat Sex Trafficking Case–LH v.

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2023 Quick Links: Section 230

Eric Goldman

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Where the motion to dismiss concerns questions of law, additional discovery is not required. 2018), aff’d , 765 F. Google defeats lawsuit from a public school student using Google edtech that he claims was hacked and used to send inappropriate material. * Grindr, LLC , 306 F. 3d 579, 589 (S.D.N.Y. App’x 586 (2d Cir.

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Berkeley Technology Law Journal Podcast: Automated License Plate Readers with ACLU Attorney Matt Cagle

Berkley Technology Law Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

And this is one that the US Supreme Court has recognized is not really a bright line, in the case called Carpenter vs. United States from 2018. And we actually reached a settlement earlier this year where they agreed to stop sharing with out-of-state agencies. United States , 138 S. 2206 (2018).

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Grindr Defeats FOSTA Claim–Doe v. Grindr

Eric Goldman

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Even though the legal system punished the wrongdoers, the lawsuits continue. Marriott * Section 230 Helps Salesforce Defeat Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–GG v. Craigslist * Facebook Loses Jurisdictional Ruling in Texas Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–Facebook v. Craigslist * Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against Craigslist Moves Forward–ML v.

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Five Decisions Illustrate How Section 230 Is Fading Fast

Eric Goldman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

9, 2024) The lawsuit alleges Meta addicts teens and thus violates DC’s consumer protection act. ” State v. July 29, 2024) Similar to the DC case, the lawsuit alleges Meta addicts teens and thus violates Vermont’s consumer protection act. District of Columbia v. Meta Platforms, Inc., LEXIS 27 (D.C. Superior Ct.

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Section 230 Immunizes OnlyFans for User-Uploaded Video–Doe v. Fenix

Eric Goldman

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Thus, this lawsuit implicates Section 230’s extraterritorial application, but the court didn’t address this issue. WebGroup Czech Republic * Instagram Defeats Lawsuit Claiming It Was a “Breeding Ground” for Sex Traffickers–Doe v. Marriott * Section 230 Helps Salesforce Defeat Sex Trafficking Lawsuit–GG v.

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The Fifth Circuit’s Campaign to Undermine Section 230 Is Making Progress–AB v. Salesforce

Eric Goldman

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Note: Backpage shut down April 2018, but Backpage-related litigation continues into 2025 and beyond]. Salesforce More SESTA/FOSTA-Related Posts * Omegle Defeats Lawsuit Over Users CappingMH v. WebGroup Czech Republic * Instagram Defeats Lawsuit Claiming It Was a Breeding Ground for Sex TraffickersDoe v.

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Ripoff Report Gets a Pricey Lesson on Section 230–Selker v. Xcentric

Allegations of a Bribe-Driven Facebook-OnlyFans Conspiracy Unsurprisingly Fall Apart in Court–Dangaard v. Instagram

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Instagram Defeats Lawsuit Claiming It Was a “Breeding Ground” for Sex Traffickers–Doe v. Backpage

Twitter Defeats FOSTA Case Over CSAM–Doe v. Twitter

The Ninth Circuit’s FOSTA Jurisprudence Is Getting Clearer (and More Defense-Favorable)

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

Section 230 Preempts FOSTA Claim–Doe v. WebGroup Czech Republic

Omegle Defeats Lawsuit Over User’s “Capping”–MH v. Omegle

DC Circuit Upholds FOSTA’s Constitutionality (By Narrowing It)–Woodhull v. U.S.

The 7th Circuit’s Section 230 Jurisprudence’s Impact on FOSTA Cases

2023 Quick Links: Section 230

Berkeley Technology Law Journal Podcast: Automated License Plate Readers with ACLU Attorney Matt Cagle

Grindr Defeats FOSTA Claim–Doe v. Grindr

Five Decisions Illustrate How Section 230 Is Fading Fast

Section 230 Immunizes OnlyFans for User-Uploaded Video–Doe v. Fenix

The Fifth Circuit’s Campaign to Undermine Section 230 Is Making Progress–AB v. Salesforce

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