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The Lawyer Holding Big Tech Accountable by ‘Beating the Tar Out of Them’ in Court

Wired·November 4, 2026·1 min read
The Lawyer Holding Big Tech Accountable by ‘Beating the Tar Out of Them’ in Court

Mark Lanier, the lawyer who led the first social media addiction case to trial, won a verdict against Meta and Google in March. He is now expanding his efforts to hold big tech accountable, with more cases planned. Lanier's victory marked a landmark moment in legal challenges against tech giants, and he vows to continue 'beating the tar out of them' in court.

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