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W. Mark Lanier & ByteDance — TikTok Shop

4 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Feb 19, 2026

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Meta appeals social media addiction verdict
W. Mark Lanier: W. Mark Lanier is the lead attorney for the plaintiff, representing her in the appeal process.
ByteDance — TikTok Shop: ByteDance — TikTok Shop was initially a defendant but settled before trial, removing itself from the case.
Jul 10, 2026 · 18 articles
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Regulatory
Mark Zuckerberg Testifies in Addiction Trial
W. Mark Lanier: W. Mark Lanier is the plaintiff's attorney, who extensively questioned Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri about Meta Platforms' practices, age verification, and the addictive nature of its platforms.
Feb 17, 2026 · 25 articles
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Regulatory
Meta, YouTube Liable in Addiction Trial
W. Mark Lanier: W. Mark Lanier led the legal team representing Kaley Cuoco, tasked with proving the defendants' negligence.
Mar 25, 2026 · 36 articles
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Instagram Head Denies Social Media Addiction
Feb 11, 2026 · 9 articles
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