Erich Andersen, the general counsel for TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, has announced his decision to step down from his role in June. This move comes as TikTok gears up for a legal battle against recently enacted legislation in the United States.
The legislation, signed into law by President Joe Biden, requires ByteDance to divest its short-video app TikTok within 270 days or face a ban. In response, TikTok has revealed its plans to file a lawsuit challenging the legislation.
Andersen will transition to the role of special counsel to TikTok, where he will play a pivotal role in leading the company’s efforts to overturn the new law. While TikTok has confirmed its intention to file the lawsuit, it has not disclosed the timeline for doing so.
This development marks a significant shift in TikTok’s legal strategy as it navigates regulatory challenges in the United States. Andersen’s expertise and experience will be crucial in spearheading TikTok’s legal defense and advocacy efforts.
TikTok’s decision to challenge the legislation underscores the company’s commitment to protecting its operations and user base in the United States. The outcome of this legal battle will have far-reaching implications for the future of TikTok’s presence in the country’s digital landscape.
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