Gomez’s attorneys argue in the motion that the lawsuit does not specify any false statements the singer made personally to investors and that she was not even a member of the board.
A U.S. Appeals Court said Monday that thousands of lawsuits targeting Meta Platforms , ByteDance's TikTok and other social media outlets can proceed. The big picture: The lawsuits argue that the platforms are addictive and harmful to young people, and have prompted several tech companies to attempt to stamp them out in a years-long process. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Go deeper: Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation
'a blatant travesty of justice'
The Supreme Court has sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn users the product could cause cancer
'Favor of foreign chemical companies.'
The central issue in the Roundup case, filed by Missouri resident James Durnell, was who decides what should appear on a pesticide or insecticide label—and whether a federal law overrides state claims.
The court’s decision could have broader implications for whether companies can be held liable for aiding in international human rights abuses.
Justice Barrett delivered the majority opinion, joined by the Chief Justice and Justices Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh.
The Supreme Court will soon decide whether members of the Falun Gong religious group can sue Cisco for its alleged role in a Chinese government crackdown.
The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.