DC Court of Appeals accepts Meta's appeal of discovery order
( March 11, 2026, 03:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has accepted an appeal by Meta Platforms about a discovery issue of how to classify documents. The court will do an in-camera review and hold arguments. The appeal comes after a superior court judge ordered the company to turn over four documents detailing communications about editing its research to DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb as part of the district’s lawsuit alleging the company harmed children. Meta argues the documents are protected by attorney-client privilege.See attached file....
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