Florida Attorney General Proposes Child Safety Law for App Stores, Social Media, and AI Chatbots October 26, 2026 The Florida attorney general proposed a new law to strengthen child safety guardrails for social media and AI chatbots, including requirements for age verification and parental consent before minors can buy or download apps. While the state already prohibits social media accounts for children under 14, the proposed Safe Screens Act would impose protective design […] Read More
Jeff Gaddy Highlights Washington’s Opioid Fight September 17, 2026 Levin Papantonio attorney Jeff Gaddy was quoted by Law360 following closing arguments in Washington State’s opioid trial against Albertsons and Safeway, marking the conclusion of a two-month bench trial over the companies’ alleged role in the state’s opioid crisis. Gaddy and Levin Papantonio attorney Peter Mougey are among the lawyers representing Washington in the case. […] Read More
Meta Agrees to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Alleged Social Media Harms to Children. August 28, 2026 Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion and make significant changes to Facebook and Instagram as part of a landmark multistate settlement resolving allegations that its platforms were designed in ways that contributed to compulsive use and harm among children and teenagers. The proposed agreement, announced August 26, 2026, was reached with a […] Read More