Meta Child-Safety Trial: A landmark Oakland case begins Aug. 18 as 29 states, including New Jersey, accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for minors, seeking up to $1.4 trillion and court-ordered changes. Legal Ripples for NJ: A separate federal appeals ruling cleared the way for thousands of social media addiction lawsuits against Meta and TikTok to proceed, rejecting a Section 230 “immunity” argument. Poison Control vs. AI: A New Jersey Poison Control Center case shows why AI can’t replace expert, situation-specific guidance—when a pregnant patient used an AI app, Poison Control specialists stepped in via the NJ Poison Help line. Food Safety Recall: FDA announced a Walmart soup-kit recall in 29 states due to possible Listeria contamination; the Marketside Tomato Bisque Kit (UPC 194346474004, best-by Aug. 22, 2026) is affected. E-Bike Rules in NJ: New Jersey’s e-bike registration and licensing requirements for riders under 15+ are reshaping how families manage risk and compliance as pediatric emergency visits rise nationally. Workforce & Care Access: NJ awarded nearly $7.5M for workforce training, including construction and digital skills programs, while RWJBarnabas and NJDOH launched back-to-school clinics. Local Health Watch: A Montclair Schools lawsuit alleges a district failed to protect a student from an online predator using school-provided devices.