After trivia, the buddies begin with a re-imagining of A Few Good Men with a tech executive on the stand. They review two key adverse rulings against social media companies in New Mexico and Los Angeles.

John asserts the primacy of individual choice and responsibility.

Tim points out that there should be a higher standard for children.

Tim reviews what addiction is and whether people can be addicted to social media.

John points to the new suit against on-line gambling companies, and they speculate about what will happen next and how things could be improved.

John’s whack-job spent three years in law school so that he could be fined for using AI to write his brief.

Tim’s hero is a proponent of girl’s sport in Minnesota and a proud Gopher fan.

Referred to:

New Mexico social media lawsuit ends in $375-million verdict against Meta

Verdicts against social platforms validate concerns long raised by parents, whistleblowers | AP News

Meta had a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking, former safety leader claims | The Verge

Broken Code by Jeff Horwitz

Attorney Hit with Historic Fine for Citing AI-Generated Cases

Meet the Blanket Lady, a Gophers Basketball Superfan Who Blazed Trails for Women’s Hoops - Racket

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