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Conservatism and the Section 230 Debate: Applying First Principles - Truth on the Market

Conservatism and the Section 230 Debate: Applying First Principles - Truth on the Market

Over at the Federalist Society's blog, there has been an ongoing debate about what to do about Section 230. W…

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A Law & Economics Perspective on Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Truth on the Market

A Law & Economics Perspective on Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Truth on the Market

With the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, many have already noted her impact on the law as an advocate…

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The Dangerous Implications of Changing Antitrust Presumptions - Truth on the Market

The Dangerous Implications of Changing Antitrust Presumptions - Truth on the Market

One of the key recommendations of the House Judiciary Committee's antitrust report which seems to have bipart…

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The Dangerous Implications of Changing Antitrust Presumptions - Truth on the Market

The Dangerous Implications of Changing Antitrust Presumptions - Truth on the Market

One of the key recommendations of the House Judiciary Committee's antitrust report which seems to have bipart…

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The Dishonesty of Conservative Attacks on Section 230 - Truth on the Market

The Dishonesty of Conservative Attacks on Section 230 - Truth on the Market

President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for repeal of Section 230. But while Trump and fellow conservati…

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The Dishonesty of Conservative Attacks on Section 230 - Truth on the Market

The Dishonesty of Conservative Attacks on Section 230 - Truth on the Market

President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for repeal of Section 230. But while Trump and fellow conservati…

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The FTC’s Case of Mistaken Identity: Scammers, Platforms, and Everyone in Between

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By Eric Fruits, Ben Sperry
| Open Legal Blog Archive
Who should answer for a scam ad: the scammer, the company that sold the ad space, or the company whose software tracks the results? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to hold online platforms liable, but its definition of “platform” leaves the answer murky. It could reach beyond Google and Meta to Walmart, Uber, and even Apple when it supplies software for other companies’ ads.
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The FTC’s Case of Mistaken Identity: Scammers, Platforms, and Everyone in Between

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By Eric Fruits, Ben Sperry
| Truth on the Market
Who should answer for a scam ad: the scammer, the company that sold the ad space, or the company whose software tracks the results? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to hold online platforms liable, but its definition of “platform” leaves the answer murky. It could reach beyond Google and Meta to Walmart, Uber, and even Apple when it supplies software for other companies’ ads.
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Fear of Missing Out Meets Fear of Letting Families Decide

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By Ben Sperry
| Open Legal Blog Archive
“Everyone else’s parents let them” has helped generations of children negotiate later curfews, sleepovers, and trips to the mall. Today, it helps them get social media accounts. The novel twist is treating that familiar parental predicament as grounds for the government to make the decision for everyone.
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