ABCNEWS - Meta claims allegations in latest social media addiction trial are 'unsubstantiated'
Jury selection began Wednesday in a new trial over claims that Meta designed its apps to be addictive for young users.
NYTIMES (Cecilia Kang, Christina Thornell, Laura Salaberry, Nikolay Nikolov and Thomas Vollkommer) - Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction
In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what’s at stake for tech giants and social media users.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Senate Republicans want companies funding lawsuits to be revealed
Businesses that would be affected are called third-party litigation funders (TPLF) and provide money up-front to plaintiffs lawyers in exchange for a percentage of whatever is recovered in court.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Virginia bill gives injury lawyers, like House Speaker, new advantage
A bill that would shift Virginia’s legal landscape dramatically in favor of plaintiff lawyers is one step closer to a vote by the House of Delegates, which could impact sex-abuse cases brought by the firm of its Democrat speaker.
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NYTIMES (Ellen Gabler) - Senate Questions Health Care Firm for Profiting Off Program Meant for Poor
The program was meant to help hospitals provide for poor patients by offering drug savings. But critics say a Texas company has turned it into a big business, driving up costs for patients and insurers.