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In the Docket
Last week courtrooms in both Los Angeles and New Mexico became focal points for the emerging wave of “social media addiction” litigation when the plaintiffs awarded a total of $381 million against Meta and Google. In the closely watched trials brought by families of young users, the jury found that the companies were to blame for fueling a youth mental health crisis by intentionally maximizing engagement in ways that contributed to serious mental health harms.
Together, these cases signal a significant early willingness by courts to hold tech companies liable under product liability and negligence theories. Do you agree with the verdicts?
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Juris Know
The Geofence Warrant. Say what? If that’s the first time you are hearing the term, you may want to mark April 27th on your calendar. On that day the US Supreme Court hears Chatrie v. United States, a landmark case that could redefine the Fourth Amendment’s protection of the people against unreasonable searches.
At issue is the ‘geofence warrant’ – a tool that allows police to search every smartphone in a specific area to find a suspect. Is this a vital tool for 21st-century policing, or an unconstitutional ‘general warrant’ that puts every innocent bystander under a digital microscope?
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Law in Plain English
What is a Geofence Warrant?
A geofence warrant is a “reverse” search warrant compelling companies to provide data on all mobile devices within a specific geographic area and timeframe. It is an investigative tool used to identify potential suspects by searching location history records, rather than targeting a previously known suspect, covering everyone present.
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Legally Wired
Recommendation for students:
Check out The Law School Toolbox for helpful free content, podcasts, courses and one-on-one tutoring. There is also Law School Toolbox podcast for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life.
Check out Episode 549 on Acing the Legal Review.
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From Theory to Tenure: Elevating Your Legal Resume
Mastering the legal resume requires more than just listing your credentials. It is about translating your academic knowledge into a compelling narrative of professional competence. This expert guide from The National Jurist breaks down the essentials needed to help your application stand out in a competitive hiring market.
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Key Dates:
- April 7: Start of Weekly FYLSX Review Series (April 14 to June 16).
- April 13: Independent Study Start Date (First & Advanced Years)
- April 15: Criminal Law E-Class
- May 15: Final Filing Deadline June 2026 FYLSE
- June 1: Final Filing Deadline July 2026 CBE
- June 22: Directed Study Start Date (Advanced Years)
- June 23: June 2026 First-Year Law Students Exam
- July 28-29: July 2026 California Bar Exam
