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SMVLC Mentioned in New Yorker Article on Social Media Fueling the Teen-Suicide Crisis

October 15, 2024
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
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Vermont Phone-Free Schools & National Advocates Call On Congress to Require Warning Labels on Social Media Products

September 30, 2024
  Montpelier, Vermont, September 24, 2024:  Over 100 independent medical professionals, parents, teachers, content experts, academic researchers, legislators, and attorneys from across the country signed a
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Parents Speak Out Against KOSA After Big Tech Guts Bill

September 18, 2024
A group of parents who have lost children to suicide, fentanyl poisoning, and other social media-related tragedies have written to Congress opposing an amendment
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New Sextortion Scam Including Photos of Victims Homes

September 12, 2024
Beware of a new variation of the old sextortion email scam, which now includes photos of victims’ homes to increase the threats. The scammers
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Jennie Deserio Wins The Arkansas’ Woman of Distinction Award for 2024

August 15, 2024
We are thrilled to congratulate our esteemed client, Jennie Deserio, on receiving the prestigious Arkansas Woman of Distinction award for 2024. This honor recognizes
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SMVLC Named as Resource on The Parents Network

August 15, 2024
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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Attorney Laura Marquez-Garrett Speaks with Mothers Against Media Addiction

July 31, 2024
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
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Governor Hochul Signs Bill Restricting Social Media Feeds to Help Protect Kids

June 21, 2024
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Biden Signs a Bill that May Ban TikTok in the United States

April 26, 2024
President Biden signed a $95 billion national security bill into law on April 24, 2024, that includes a provision that could ban TikTok. The
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