Are social media companies more like newspapers or phone companies? This oft-debated question in social media legal circles, while seemingly trivial on the surface, represents a momentous debate over whether—and how much—social media companies should be allowed to moderate user-generated content on their platforms. If social media companies are more…
The limitations of one of the most fundamental laws of the internet, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, is once again being tested. As a reminder, Section 230 is what makes freedom of speech on the internet possible. It does so by granting website owners/operators immunity from any liability…
Social media has experienced an unprecedented growth in popularity and usage since its inception. This is owed in large part to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Unlike their print counterparts, internet publishers enjoy an increased level of freedom and immunity under Section 230 for the content they publish.…