Kate Nelson (US)

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Telemedicine ads limited by Facebook

Photo of Kate Nelson (US)By Kate Nelson (US) on Posted in General, Social media policies
As the telemedicine industry continues to grow, especially in light of COVID-19, businesses should reconsider their policies and procedures in connection with telehealth services and user safety. Notably, Facebook recently responded to the growing use of telemedicine by amending its policies with respect to advertisements by telemedicine companies for prescription drugs. The new policy, which … Continue reading

Social media and secondary liability

Photo of Kate Nelson (US)By Kate Nelson (US) on Posted in Litigation
On June 16, 2021, the Fifth Circuit held that social media providers cannot be held secondarily liable under the Anti-Terrorism Act (“ATA”) for aiding and abetting a foreign terrorist organization based on an individual’s acts within the United States.   Plaintiff Retana, a victim of the July 2016 shooting committed by Micah Johnson (“Johnson”) in Dallas, … Continue reading
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