In BriefPosted:3:00 PM PST November 10, 2024Image Credits:TechCrunchElon Musks X is moving its legal disputes to Northern TexasLawsuits against X (formerly Twitter) will soon be heard in the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas.The shift was first announced last month as part of a broader set of changes to Xs terms of service and privacy policy. Now, with the changes set to take effect on November 15, The Washington Post spoke to a number of legal and tech experts about what the move might mean.X owner Elon Musk also recently moved the social media companys headquarters from San Francisco to Bastrop, Texas near Austin but Bastrop lies in Texas Western District.The Northern District, meanwhile, has become a destination for conservative activists seeking to challenge Democratic policies, with 10 of its 11 active judges appointed by Republican presidents.While its normal for companies to specify in their terms of service where lawsuits against them may be filed, Cornell law professor G.S. Hans described choosing the Northern District of Texas as weird compared to the Northern District of California, which most tech companies choose. Hans said the Texas district just doesnt have as much of a volume or history with tech lawsuits.Topics