Ont. school boards are trying to knock down the social media giants. Do their cases stand a chance?

The lawsuits launched by Ontario school boards against the social media giants could take years to litigate, involve dozens of experts, thousands of documents and cost lots and lots of money. And they may also encounter significant legal challenges.

Ont. school boards are trying to knock down the social media giants. Do their cases stand a chance?
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The lawsuits launched by Ontario school boards against the social media giants could take years to litigate, involve dozens of experts, thousands of documents and cost lots and lots of money. And they may also encounter significant legal challenges.