Social Media Addiction

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

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

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

Our firm is proud to be listed as a resource on The Parents Network, launched by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation.

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