A Closer Look at TikTok's Legal Maneuvers

Curious how TikTok quietly shifted its legal terms?

TikTok removed arbitration rules—implications unfold.

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Disputes redirected to two California courts—why this move?

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New terms demand legal action within a year

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Growing worries about TikTok's impact on young users.

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Over 40 attorneys general probing TikTok's treatment of youth.

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Federal judge allows youth lawsuits against major platforms

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Tech giants face scrutiny—judge's decision may set precedent.

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No comment from TikTok—what's behind the quiet?

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Over 1,000 minors' representatives challenge TikTok's legal tweaks.

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