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Immunity for Interactive Computer Service Providers under Section 230 of the Communications Act for Information Originating from Third Parties


by Leslie P. Machado View Biography
Nixon Peabody LLP View Firm Credentials
Washington Office

November 16, 2005

Previously published on January 6, 2005

An analysis of interactive computer service providers' liability for third-party content under Section 230 of the Communications Act, including leading cases such as Zeran v. America Online, Inc., Barrett v. Rosenthal, Cubby, Inc. v. CompuServe, Inc., and Stratton Oakmont, Inc. v. Prodigy Servs. Co..


 

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