Social Media & Platform Trends

Covers legal issues arising from social media and online platforms, including creator and influencer rules, advertising and endorsement compliance, content moderation and takedowns, defamation and privacy, IP and licensing, platform terms and account disputes, and emerging regulatory trends affecting digital communities and marketplace apps. Tracks how new features and platform policy shifts impact businesses, users, and counsel.

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Why Content Creators Are Leaving TikTok for Xiaohongshu — and the Legal Fallout

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Thousands of creators have shifted from TikTok to Xiaohongshu as U.S. political pressure and monetization uncertainty intensify. The move raises immediate legal risks around IP ownership, brand contracts, platform terms, data privacy, and cross-border compliance. This article explains why the migration is happening and what creators and brands should do to reduce legal exposure. The […]