The trial wrapped up at the end of May. Judge Boasberg will now review the evidence presented by both sides. The FTC and Meta are expected to submit post-trial briefs in September, so a ruling could come by the end of the year.
Boasberg will only determine whether Meta broke the law. If yes, there will be another trial to determine the remedies.
I reiterate my 60% probability of Meta winning the case, boosted by Boasberg’s openness to Meta’s argument that user behavior and online norms evolve over time.
Panelists in the recent discussion below broadly agreed that the FTC’s case lacks strength.
