Meta's Legal Challenges: A New Era of Corporate Accountability?
Alice and Lewis discuss a major legal settlement involving Meta's board, potential liability for data breaches, and what this means for corporate accountability.
In this episode, Alice and Lewis dive into the latest legal developments surrounding Meta. They explore the recent settlement in a lawsuit accusing Meta's board of negligence in preventing data breaches. The conversation covers the plaintiffs' claims, the undisclosed settlement terms, and the implications for corporate leaders. They also discuss the trial details, including testimonies from Jeff Zients and Marc Andreessen, and the potential precedent this case could set. Tune in to learn how this case might reshape corporate accountability and what's next for Meta.
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