Bloomberg Law Weekend Law: TikTok Ban, Transgender Ban & Rap Battle
Dec 7, 2024
Eric Goldman, an internet law expert and co-director of the High Tech Law Institute, discusses a significant D.C. Circuit ruling on TikTok's Chinese ownership and its implications for free speech. David Cole, a Georgetown Law professor and ACLU veteran, navigates the legal challenges surrounding a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care, focusing on its impact on transgender youth. Ronald Bienstock, an entertainment attorney, dives into a rap battle that has escalated into legal territory between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, illustrating the intersection of law and pop culture.
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TikTok Ban Upheld
- The DC Circuit Court upheld the TikTok ban, accepting the government's national security concerns.
- This surprising outcome highlights potential bias against Chinese ownership, despite a lack of concrete evidence.
Information Redaction
- TikTok and ByteDance fought the ban with redacted information, hindering their defense.
- The court claims to have ruled based on public information, but the lack of transparency raises concerns.
Impact of the Ban
- The TikTok ban will likely cause app stores to remove the app, impacting user access.
- This will stifle TikTok's growth, even if some users find alternative installation methods.