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Arkansas Supreme Court Clears Path for TikTok Lawsuit, State Pursues Claims of Misleading Content to Protect Minors

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Supreme Court has allowed the state’s lawsuit against TikTok to proceed, rejecting the social media platform’s request for expedited judicial review. The ruling, issued on Thursday, means the legal battle over TikTok’s alleged deceptive practices will continue in lower courts. The high court determined that TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, can address the issues related to the lawsuit in regular appeal proceedings, rather than through an emergency motion. Justice Barbara W. Webb noted in the court’s four-page ruling that the petitioners have other legal remedies available to them. … Read more

USDA Resurrects Climate Content After Legal Challenge Sparks Controversy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to restore previously removed climate-related resources following a lawsuit. This decision comes amid ongoing concerns regarding the impact of climate change on agriculture and rural communities. In August, a coalition of environmental organizations filed a lawsuit against the USDA for deleting information related to climate initiatives from its website. The lawsuit highlighted the essential role that this information plays in supporting farmers and ranchers in adapting to changing environmental conditions. The USDA’s revised approach includes reinstating educational materials and toolkits that provide guidance on … Read more