Attorney Laura Marquez-Garrett will be giving their presentation on social media’s impact on children’s mental health to the NOCO Moms Together Group at the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins, Colorado on Monday, December 2nd. They will be talking with families and community members about all things Social Media, including what they have seen and […]
If your child or teen has suffered from addiction to Instagram to the point where it interferes with their daily life, you may be able to file a lawsuit against Meta, Instagram’s parent company. What Parties Are Currently Suing Instagram for Harms Against Children and Teens? There are multiple parties that may be eligible to
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Representing teens harmed by Character.AI and AI ChatBots See If You Qualify > On Tuesday, October 22, a Florida mother filed a federal lawsuit against Character.AI, a role-playing chatbot app, claiming that the company is responsible for the death of her 14-year-old son. Sewell Setzer III, a high-schooler from Orlando, spent months talking to the
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Social Media’s Impact on Young People Between 2007 and 2021, the suicide rate among Americans aged 10 to 24 rose by nearly two-thirds, with groups like LGBTQ youth hit hardest. Depression rates also spiked sharply. More than half of U.S. teens spend at least four hours a day checking social media, addicted to the unpredictable
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We are thrilled to congratulate our esteemed client, Jennie Deserio, on receiving the prestigious Arkansas Woman of Distinction award for 2024. This honor recognizes Jennie’s tireless advocacy as a defender of our children, a mission that has inspired many and made a profound impact on countless lives. The award ceremony was made even more special
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Our firm is proud to be listed as a resource on The Parents Network, launched by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation.
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SMVLC attorney, Laura Marquez-Garret, spoke with Mothers Against Media Addiction about the harms that children and young adults experience on social media and what parents and families can do to protect their kids. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPPUUk2JBDk
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Almost a year following the American Psychological Association’s advisory on adolescent social media use, little has changed in terms of platform adjustments or federal policies. Research continues to reveal the risks of social media for young users, highlighting the urgency for new safety standards. A new study revealed that chronological age alone doesn’t determine readiness
Social Media Platforms Built for Adults Not Inherently Suitable for Youth, Study Reveals Read More »
In January 2024, California state legislators unveiled a landmark social media addiction bill. State Senator Nancy Skinner introduced the legislation in late January, citing the need for parents to be “back in the driver’s seat.” Co-authors include Senators Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) Angelique Ashby (D-Sacramento), María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), and
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