TIME Magazine Features Matthew P. Bergman and SMVLC
November 19, 2025
We are proud to share that TIME Magazine featured our founder, Matthew P. Bergman, shedding light on the day-to-day work of Matt and our
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Character.AI to Ban Children Under 18 From Using Its Chatbots
October 29, 2025
Statement from Matthew P. Bergman, Founding Attorney of the Social Media Victims Law Center Today’s announcement by Character.AI marks a step toward creating a
Parents Magazine Names Laura Marquez-Garrett as One of Its 2025 Next Gen Award Winners
July 23, 2025
We’re incredibly proud to share that very own Laura Marquez-Garrett has been awarded the Parents 2025 Next Gen Award—a new honor celebrating 40 people
AI Chatbot Lawsuit Clears Key Legal Hurdle in Landmark Case
May 23, 2025
A federal judge ruled on May 21 that a lawsuit against Character.AI over a teen user’s suicide can proceed. While Judge Anne Conway dismissed
Senator Grassley Criticizes Snapchat for Failure to Curb Deadly Drug Sales
April 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 30, 2025 Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued a sharp rebuke to Snapchat, accusing the social media
Mother Files Lawsuit Over Son’s Subway Surfing Accident in New York State Supreme Court
February 3, 2025
On January 1, 2025, a new Florida law took effect, banning children under age 14 from having their own social media accounts. Though House
What to Know About Florida’s New Social Media Law
January 24, 2025
On January 1, 2025, a new Florida law took effect, banning children under age 14 from having their own social media accounts. Though House
Social Media and Children’s Mental Health: What Parents Can Do To Keep Their Kids Safe Online
November 15, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79oRaDPYCAM Attorney Laura Marquez-Garrett gave their presentation on social media’s impact on children’s mental health to the NOCO Moms Together Group at the First
Can Parents Sue Instagram On Behalf of Their Child or Teen?
November 14, 2024
If your child or teen has suffered from addiction to Instagram to the point where it interferes with their daily life, you may be