Mother Files Lawsuit Over Son’s Subway Surfing Accident in New York State Supreme Court

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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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Social Media Platforms Built for Adults Not Inherently Suitable for Youth, Study Reveals

April 18, 2024
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
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New York First State to Declare Social Media a Public Health Hazard

April 17, 2024
On January 24, New York City declared social media a public health hazard and “environmental toxin.” Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement as part
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What Is SB 976? California’s Landmark Social Media Addiction Bill

March 6, 2024
In January 2024, California state legislators unveiled a landmark social media addiction bill. State Senator Nancy Skinner introduced the legislation in late January, citing
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Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Continue in California Courts

January 8, 2024
Hundreds of families and school districts in California have filed social media lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, Snap, and Google on behalf of children who