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A woman holds up the BeReal app to take a photo

BeReal, a French Social Media Startup, Is Being Copied by Big Tech, and There’s Not Much it Can Do About it

After BeReal became popular in the U.S., Instagram and TikTok began testing features that copied its model. For any social media startup, surviving against the giants that currently dominate the arena is an uphill battle.
By Rachyl Jones
The Facebook feed is pictured

Social Media Users Can Expect More ‘Lawful but Awful’ Content Thanks to Texas Law

A Texas law banning social media platforms from moderating content opens the door to disinformation and hate speech, but the Supreme Court may have the last word.
By Rachyl Jones
Sponsored

10 Keys to Winning Securities Litigation Cases with SEC Defense Attorney Nick Oberheiden

Avoiding unnecessary liability requires a strategic and forward-thinking defense, and it requires a thorough appreciation not only of the risks involved in the instant litigation, but in potential related lawsuits and enforcement proceedings as well. 
By Observer Content Studio

The ‘Fearless Girl’ Statue’s Artist Says She Now Fears Legal Blowback

By Helen Holmes

Will New York’s Attorney General Still Dominate Nationally After Schneiderman’s Exit?

By Madina Toure
While these are trying times for judges, we should all tip our hats to our wise ancestors.

Hooray for Federal Judicial Independence

By Frederic Block
Police and protesters in Ferguson, Mo.

US Supreme Court to Tackle Police Shootings

By Donald Scarinci
Behind Bars

NJ Supreme Court Overhauls Life Sentences for Juveniles

By Donald Scarinci
If you’re a creditor, be proactive, be diligent, and be vigilant.

Lawyer Up: As Retail Bankruptcies Increase, Creditors Must Be Vigilant

By Charles M. Tatelbaum
Solutions to legal problems and cheaper legal knowledge are now a click away.

How ‘Legal Tech’ Is Leveling the Field

By Monique Tallon
Public Advocate Letitia James.

Public Advocate James Wants to Ban Salary Inquiries to Promote Equal Pay

By Elissa Nunez
Photo by: David Schoenbrod

The Mass Murder of America’s Trees Must Stop

By David Schoenbrod
Law is running for congress.

CD1’s Law and the Camden County Freeholder Candidate Hubbub

By Alyana Alfaro
Norcross

Congressional Primary Roundup: Information About the June 7 Races

By Alyana Alfaro
Toby Juan Lopez

The Feds Release Freelance ISIS Negotiator

By Allan Ripp
NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Judith S. Kaye attends the 2009 John Jay Justice Awards at John Jay College on April 14, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)

Judith Kaye: A Tribute to a Fine Jurist—and Person

By The Editors
(Photo: Melissa Gira Grant/Observer)

Backpage Dissent: Online Publishers Not Liable for Offensive Content

By John Bonazzo
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 25: U.S. President Barack Obama (R), flanked by Vice President Joe Biden (L), gives a statement on the Supreme Court health care decision in the Rose Garden at the White House on June 25, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court upheld the Obama health care subsidies in a 6-3 ruling. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Obamacare: It’s the Law, Now Fix It

By The Editors
Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Loretta Lynch testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee January 28, 2015 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. If confirmed by the full Senate Ms. Lynch will succeed Eric Holder as the next U.S. Attorney General. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

BREAKING: Loretta Lynch Caught in Deceptive Disclaimer

By Sidney Powell
Fernando Cabrera at a rally in opposition to the ban. (Photo: Facebook/Fernando Cabrera)

Clergy Members to Rally de Blasio to End Policy He Opposes

By Jill Colvin
Antonin Scalia. (Photo: Getty)

Antonin Scalia Has a Civil Liberties Debate in Brooklyn

By Colin Campbell

Bill de Blasio Signs His First Bill at Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

By Jill Colvin
Some especially cute cigarette lighters. (Photo: Getty)

State Legislature Moves to Ban Novelty Lighters

By Gideon Resnick
(Photo: Weblo)

Woman Sues Match.com for Matching Her with a Murder Suspect Who Assaulted Her

By Jessica Roy
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