Author: Aron Solomon

First appeared in Western Journal By Aron Solomon Elon Musk’s decision to withdraw Twitter from the European Union’s disinformation agreement raises the possibility of him shutting down the platform in Europe. The EU’s Digital Services Act, which comes into effect in August, imposes certain requirements on social media sites operating in the EU. If Twitter fails to adhere to these rules, it could face a ban from the EU. As Politico reported last week, EU Commissioner Thierry Breton expressed his intention to personally hold Musk accountable for complying with the bloc’s content regulations. Then, on Monday, the situation dramatically escalated when France’s digital…

First appeared in Florida Daily By Aron Solomon A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Bloom Institute of Technology, formerly known as Lambda School, by four of its students. BloomTech is a tech education company that was founded in 2017 by Austen Allred and Ben Nelson. The company started as a coding bootcamp, offering online courses in software development, web development, and data science. The original business model of Lambda School was to offer students a free education and take a percentage of their income once they found a job in the tech industry. This model was seen as disruptive and innovative and attracted a lot of…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon Meta Platforms Inc. and a prominent Philadelphia news anchor have reached a settlement in a legal battle that alleged the social media giant permitted the unauthorized use of her image in explicit advertisements on Facebook. As Bloomberg Law first reported, the lawsuit emerged in the wake of Facebook’s highly-publicized privacy scandal in 2018 involving Cambridge Analytica, which unlawfully extracted data from millions of Facebook users without their consent. At the center of the news anchor’s claims against Meta Platforms was the allegation that her likeness was employed without permission in risqué ads on Facebook. Karen…

By Aron Solomon Almost everyone knows and, to be honest, hates a Slack. While it’s hailed as something to make our work lives easier, it’s just one more technology tool that keeps us glued to our phones and laptops. In April, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit involving Slack, but, sadly, the result isn’t going to keep your phone from buzzing all day. The case of Slack Technologies v. Pirani concerns the interpretation of Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. Fiyaz Pirani brought a lawsuit against Slack Technologies and its individual directors and…

First appeared in NewsBreak By Aron Solomon https://youtu.be/oe_L2Zbpf60 A devastating fire engulfed the Fox Meadow apartment complex in Maple Shade, New Jersey, on May 7, 2023, leading to the tragic death of a 12-year-old boy and critical injuries to his mother and 7-year-old sister. The incident has left the community in mourning and has prompted an investigation into the cause of the blaze. The fire rapidly spread across multiple units, endangering the lives of numerous residents residing in the complex. Despite efforts to save her, the young girl succumbed to her injuries on May 18, 2023, further deepening the sorrow felt…

First appeared in BOXSCORE By Aron Solomon ESPN, Inc. is a sports media company that was founded in 1979 by Bill Rasmussen, his son Scott Rasmussen, and Ed Egan. The company’s name stands for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network. ESPN started as a cable television network that broadcast sports events and news. History is showing that ESPN’s downfall slowly began forty years ago when, in 1984, ABC television network purchased a controlling stake in the company. As Attorney Tim George observed: “ABC later merged with Capital Cities Communications, and the combined company was purchased by The Walt Disney Company in 1995.…

First appeared in Boston Herald By Aron Solomon In our increasingly digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) has made a huge impact. AI is both exciting and, to be honest, deeply troubling, at the same time. Anyone who doesn’t temper their hope for AI with some of the harsh realities on the horizon hasn’t been paying attention. AI has the potential to bring about incredible advancements in various fields, but it also poses some important legal challenges. One big issue we’re facing today is the need for regulations that strike a balance between innovation and ethics, making sure AI is used responsibly.…

First appeared in DC Journal By Aron Solomon Two weeks ago, Bam Margera, a former star of MTV’s “Jackass” and “Viva la Bam,” was in a Pennsylvania courtroom after an alleged physical altercation with his brother, Jess. Margera turned himself in and, accompanied by his attorney, Michael van der Veen, pleaded not guilty and was released on $50,000 bail. In an interview, attorney van der Veen discussed the complex intersection of celebrities and the law. The unprecedented level of scrutiny with which we observe celebrities today often causes us to overlook the positive effect they may have while amplifying rumors of…

First appeared in Florida Daily By Aron Solomon A jury in South Florida has delivered a verdict in a case involving McDonald’s and Upchurch Foods, a franchise holder. The incident occurred when a hot Chicken McNugget from a Happy Meal fell on a young child’s leg, causing her second-degree burns. The jury’s decision was divided. The franchise holder was found negligent for failing to warn customers about the risks associated with hot food. McDonald’s USA, was also held liable, but for not providing proper instructions on how to handle the food safely. However, McDonald’s USA was not found to be negligent, and…

First appeared in Western Journal By Aron Solomon Elon Musk finds himself in a very tough situation this week — one in which he and Twitter are facing a crucially important takedown request. As attorney Nancianne Aydelotte explains, “A Twitter takedown request, also known as a DMCA takedown, refers to a process where individuals or entities ask Twitter to remove or disable access to information that is illegal, irrelevant, or outdated.” Twitter receives takedown requests for reasons such as copyright infringement, hate speech and other violations of its terms of service. If Twitter receives a DMCA takedown notice, it has the option to…