Parenting & Online Harm

Legal guidance for parents and guardians dealing with online risks to children, including cyberbullying, sextortion, grooming, harassment, privacy and data misuse, and harmful content or contacts on social platforms and games. Covers reporting and evidence preservation, school and platform complaints, and potential civil and criminal remedies such as protective orders and liability for perpetrators.

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Can You Sue an Algorithm for Pushing Your Kid Toward Self-Harm? A Jury Just Said Yes.

Can You Sue an Algorithm for Pushing Your Kid Toward Self-Harm? A Jury Just Said Yes.

Yes—one jury returned a plaintiff verdict, finding a social media company financially liable for harms tied to its recommendation algorithm. That ruling signals parents may sue when algorithmic feeds allegedly push minors toward self-harm, though appeals and Section 230 defenses still matter. This article explains the verdict, legal theories, and what it means for future […]
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