Media & Communications

Covers laws governing speech and the media, including defamation (libel/slander), privacy and publicity rights, advertising and marketing compliance, and intellectual property issues in publishing and broadcasting. Also addresses regulatory and digital communications topics such as content moderation, platform liability, telecommunications rules, and disputes involving journalists, influencers, and media companies.

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Why ‘Free Speech on Social Media’ Just Got a Brand-New Legal Definition

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Courts are increasingly defining “free speech on social media” around a core rule: the First Amendment restricts government actors, not private platforms. New rulings and state laws focus on when moderation becomes “state action” and what transparency or access duties platforms may have. This article explains the new legal lines, what changes for users and […]