David Shepardson
Stories by David Shepardson
TikTok general counsel to don new role focused on fighting US sale
Andersen was a key player in the company's successful challenge in 2020 to the attempt to ban TikTok.
We aren’t going anywhere, says TikTok CEO after US restrictions
The social media company expects to win a legal challenge to block the ban.
US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment within nine months or face ban
TikTok has argued the law violates the free speech rights of its users.
US Senator says TikTok divestment deadline could be extended to one year
ByteDance was given about six months to divest the US assets of TikTok or face a ban.
US House clears bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban
The fate of TikTok, used by about 170 million Americans, has become a major issue in Washington.
TikTok divestment bill would put US in stronger legal position than ban: DOJ
A prior attempt to ban TikTok in 2020 was blocked by the courts.
TikTok crackdown bill unanimously approved by US House panel
The 50-0 vote represents the most significant momentum for a U.S. crackdown on TikTok.
US lawmakers give ByteDance six months to divest TikTok or face ban
Yet, TikTok's popularity could make it tough to get legislation approved in an election year.
Lawmakers seek to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face US ban
The bill would give ByteDance 165 days to divest TikTok, which is used by more than 170 million Americans.
US opens probe into national security risks posed by Chinese smart cars
Chinese EV makers have been counting on SE Asia, the Middle East and Europe as their largest exporting markets.
