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Board authorizes contingent‑fee legal agreements to join litigation against social‑media companies

5765820 · May 20, 2025
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Trustees adopted a resolution and signed contingent‑fee agreements with two law firms to join litigation alleging social media harms to students; both actions passed unanimously with requests for expedited AG review.

The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt a resolution approving contingent‑fee legal services and to enter into contingency agreements with two law firms to participate in litigation targeting social‑media companies.

Assistant general counsel presented the item as the first of two steps required for the district to join pending legal actions. The board approved a resolution finding the selected…

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