Online Speech & Technology
Unrivaled Expertise in Evolving Law in the Information Age
Tim Alger stands at the forefront of online speech and technology law, uniquely positioned to serve as a neutral in complex digital disputes.
With a distinguished career spanning both in-house counsel and private practice, Tim brings unparalleled expertise to the intricate landscape of internet law and policy.
From 2008 to 2011, Tim served as Deputy General Counsel at Google, where he supervised the Litigation, Employment and Trademark groups. His teams managed all of the company’s patent, copyright, trademark, privacy, employment, and commercial litigation matters before United States courts and arbitration bodies, and many international disputes.
In private practice, Tim has represented both plaintiffs and defendants at three major law firms, advocating for internet companies in high-profile free speech cases in federal appellate courts.
Notable Cases
- Garcia v. Google: Represented internet companies in this landmark Copyright Act case involving a controversial YouTube video.
- Fair Housing Council v. Roommates.com and Carafano v. Metrosplash.com: Successfully argued watershed cases interpreting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
- Roomates.com: Established crucial standards for online liability and First Amendment protections for cohabitation-related speech.
Most recently, Tim has represented plaintiffs in class action lawsuits challenging social media post removals on antitrust grounds. He secured the dismissal of a federal lawsuit challenging a social network’s content moderation decisions and obtained a state appellate court ruling protecting user privacy in electronic communications.
Areas of Expertise
- Online Speech and Content Moderation
- Internet Law and Policy
- Copyright and Trademark in Digital Spaces
- Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Antitrust in the Tech Industry
For expert neutral services in online speech and technology disputes, contact us today.