X is reportedly now complying with orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court Elon Musk’s platform was blocked in Brazil over its refusal to crack down on hate speech, among other things. cheyenne macdonald Sat, Sep 21, 2024 Reuters / Reuters X is reportedly reversing course after weeks of refusing to comply with conditions … Continue reading X is reportedly now complying with orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court
Brazil bans X for refusing to comply with Supreme Court order Apple and Google have five days to remove the X app from their stores, while Brazilians face steep fines for subverting the block. danny gallagher Sat, Aug 31, 2024 NurPhoto via Getty Images Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered … Continue reading Brazil bans X for refusing to comply with Supreme Court order
July 31, 2024 Michigan Supreme Court reinstates minimum wage and sick leave laws In a 4-3 decision, the court said Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution. BY Associated Press The Michigan Supreme Court overruled the Legislature on Wednesday, reinstating major changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws, a victory for low-wage workers. … Continue reading Michigan Supreme Court reinstates minimum wage and sick leave laws
June 07, 2024 Supreme Court 2023 financial disclosures reveal Thomas’ Bali stay, Jackson’s Beyoncé tickets, and book deals Supreme Court justices have faced increasing scrutiny over ethics following revelations that some of them failed to report luxury trips, including on private jets, and real estate transactions. BY Reuters U.S. Supreme Court justices reported receiving gifts … Continue reading Supreme Court 2023 financial disclosures reveal Thomas’ Bali stay, Kentaji’s Beyoncé tickets and book deals
May 21, 2024 California’s Supreme Court will decide if gig drivers should be considered employees SEIU filed a lawsuit against Proposition 22, which classifies app-based drivers as independent contractors. BY Reuters California’s top state court on Tuesday will consider a labor union’s challenge to a ballot measure allowing app-based services such as Uber and Lyft to … Continue reading California’s Supreme Court will decide if gig drivers should be considered employees
March 13, 2024 Can the government tell social media platforms how to moderate their content? The Supreme Court is about to decide As the presidential election nears, ‘Murthy v. Missouri’ will have major implications for online discourse. BY Issie Lapowsky Government officials have been talking tough to Big Tech for years now. President Biden has … Continue reading Can the government tell social media platforms how to moderate their content? The Supreme Court is about to decide
By Sam Becker December 05, 2023 With consequential Supreme Court rulings on topics like abortion and voting rights in recent years, Americans may be forgiven if their interest isn’t exactly piqued by a legal battle concerning the tax code. But a case currently in front of the high court, although it has largely flown under … Continue reading An under-the-radar Supreme Court case could upend the tax code and derail wealth taxation
By The Conversation November 27, 2023 The First Amendment does not protect messages posted on social media platforms. The companies that own the platforms can—and do—remove, promote, or limit the distribution of any posts, according to corporate policies. But all that might soon change. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear five cases during this current term, … Continue reading The Supreme Court is set to consider giving First Amendment protections to social media posts
The Supreme Court will hear case on government’s contacts with social media companies A lower court order preventing Biden officials from talking to social media companies will remain on hold, for now. Karissa Bell Sat, Oct 21, 2023 MANDEL NGAN via Getty Images As expected, the Supreme Court will weigh in on a controversial … Continue reading The Supreme Court will hear case on government’s contacts with social media companies
By Issie Lapowsky September 29, 2023 The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear two cases that stand to have sweeping consequences on First Amendment rights of online platforms and their ability to moderate content. The cases—NetChoice v. Paxton and Moody v. NetChoice—challenge the constitutionality of two separate laws passed in Florida and Texas, … Continue reading The Supreme Court agrees to hear content moderation cases that could reshape social media
