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15 Jun 2012, 10:39 pm
The NCAA has updated its social media recruiting policy. The policy deregulates the number of texts, calls, and other forms of digital communication that coaches may have with potential recruits after they finish their sophomore year in high school.While the previous policy was instituted with good intentions, it was very difficult to enforce and not flexible enough to adapt to the changing ways we communicate and interact. Unfortunately, there are some self-anointed sports social media… [read post]
24 May 2011, 9:19 am
If you are interested in learning more about some of the legal issues that may affect in-house counsel I encourage you to attend ALM's 23rd Annual Corporate Counsel Conference East Coast. The conference will be held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City on June 7 and June 8th.
Some of the topics that will be addressed include: Trends in Transactions; M&A and Restructurings;
Copyright Law and the Internet's Evolution Continues to Break New Ground; Social Networking and Its Impact on Employment… [read post]
15 Jun 2011, 12:43 pm
Soon after I made my original post regarding Congressman Weiner's alleged inappropriate Tweet, Mr. Weiner came clean in a news conference in New York City. Mr. Weiner apologized for lying and his terrible mistake throughout his social media crisis.If Mr. Weiner would have hired an attorney well versed in social media matters immediately after this scandal broke and received and followed his advice the fallout of this situation may have been lessened. People make dumb mistakes all the time. … [read post]
20 Dec 2010, 6:56 pm
Facebook recently launced a new tool called Groups that enables users to create mini social networks within a Facebook user's list of friends. According to the Wall Street Journal, "Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the impetus for groups was to make communicating with your friends on Facebook more like talking with them in the real world."
Facebook Groups was created not to mimic real world communication but to better enable Facebook to monetize your personal data. Many Facebook users have… [read post]
6 Sep 2011, 6:21 am
ESPN has been at the cutting edge of sports coverage since its launch on September 7, 1979. Its slogan is "The Worldwide Leader in Sports". As a longtime ESPN customer, I have always been interested in the wide variety of programming that ESPN has to offer. From its news to its original series to its game telecasts, ESPN does an excellent job of covering the world of sports.ESPN first created a Social Media Policy for its employees in August 2009. The network's initial policy was heavily… [read post]
28 Aug 2012, 6:28 am
South Korea's highest court unanimously ruled that South Koreans are not required to register their user names or other online account information in order to make comments on the Internet. This reaffirms that South Korea will protect freedom of speech on social media and other online platforms.When applying this law to universities in South Korea, it appears to mean that public school students are not required provide their schools their social media user names or other digital account… [read post]
4 Jul 2012, 7:17 am
Delaware is the first state to pass student social media privacy legislation. While HB 309: An Act to Amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code Relating to Education was passed by both the Delaware General Assembly and Senate over the weekend, it still needs to be signed by Delaware's governor to become law.Delaware's HB 309 utilized Maryland's SB 434 as a template. Maryland's SB 434 passed the Maryland Senate 46-0 but died at the end of the legislative session due to the logjam created when the… [read post]
13 Nov 2012, 8:42 am
In the fast paced social media era, it is becoming almost impossible to decide who owns the rights to employees’ personal media sites, their contacts and their posts. Do employers need to change the structure of their contracts to outline social media issues and how to keep up with those changes?
As those and similar questions are becoming very common among employees and employers, Daniel Lublin was asked to express his opinion on this issue in the recently published article in Law Times. … [read post]
28 Aug 2012, 8:44 am
Some naked photos of the United Kingdom's Prince Harry have been leaked online. There are rumors that there is also video of Prince Harry in the buff quietly being shopped to the highest bidder. These photos and the video were allegedly taken in the privacy of Prince Harry's private hotel suite in Las Vegas, Nevada.In Montesan v. Donrey Media Group, 668 P.2d 1081 (1983), Nevada reiterated that it has impliedly recognized an action for invasion of privacy. According to the Second Restatement of… [read post]
9 Nov 2010, 7:10 am
One of my friends pointed out this interesting presentation about Social Media governance. These slides highlight some important issues companies should bear in mind as they explore social platforms or launch their own initiatives.
Ragan Social Media GovernanceView more presentations from The Fibonacci Design Group, LLC.
I found these slides pretty useful from a legal perspective because they highlight some very real business risks which require some sort of legal strategy to address.
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3 Nov 2012, 7:44 pm
Hurricane Sandy will go down as one of the worst disasters in American history. According to the latest news reports more than 100 people have died from the storm and economic damages may surpass more than $50 billion dollars.
To make matters worse, looters have made some people afraid to leave their homes to obtain much needed supplies. As a former New Yorker, my heart goes out to my friends and former neighbors who are dealing with this terrible tragedy.
During the… [read post]
4 Feb 2012, 7:32 am
FC Bayern Munchen recently created a public relations own goal with its social media usage that may have legal consequences. A couple of days ago, Bayern Munchen announced on its website they had agreed to sign a 'spectacular name' and then directed fans to listen to the announcement live on the club's Facebook page. However, in order to listen to the announcement the Facebook user had to first "Like" the page.There was no announcement of the signing of a "spectacular name". Instead, Bayern… [read post]
26 Apr 2011, 4:56 am
From Mobledia News April 25, 2011 by Emily Anderson Facebook is playing a role in divorce cases and custody battles, as users continue to underestimate their exposure online where the line between public and private are increasingly blurred. Leading attorneys reportedly advise clients to refrain from making disparaging remarks about their soon-to-be-ex-spouse or any professional involved in divorce proceedings on Facebook because the postings could be used in court. Legal blog Rhode Island Divorce… [read post]
2 Jan 2012, 7:33 pm
Will the Russian Winter turn into an Arab Spring? In 1991, the world watched as the Soviet Union disappeared after a failed coup to overthrow President Mikhail Gorbachev. During the past month, the world has been wondering if Russia is in the middle of another government upheaval that may change the course of history. It is too soon to determine whether Vladimir Putin and Dimitry Medvedev will continue to hold their country's top two leadership positions; however, I predict that they will not… [read post]
3 Aug 2011, 12:55 pm
Missouri's new social media law was created to protect students from sexual misconduct by teachers. The law bans direct contact between educators and students on social media and is also known as the "Amy Hestir Student Protection Act".Section 160.069 of the new law prohibits teachers in elementary, middle or high schools from establishing, maintaining or using a work-related website unless it is available to school administrators and a child's legal guardian. At first glance the bill sounds… [read post]
15 Nov 2012, 4:00 am
Call a spade a spade by scarycurlgirl_photos from Flickr
I had the pleasure of speaking at TechPhx last weekend. My presentation was entitled The Legal Side of Blogging: 10 Questions to Ask Before you hit “Publish.” We had a great discussion about how to be an outspoken blogger without setting yourself up to get sued for defamation or invasion of privacy. Hat tip to Tyler Hurst who joined us via Ustream from Portland.
I walked away from the discussion with the reminder that big problems can… [read post]
18 May 2011, 2:12 pm
Social Media Credential Fraud may destroy endorsement opportunities for professional athletes and celebrities in the digital space. Sponsors and advertisers are trying to determine the value of a Twitter follower, a Facebook Like, a Klout score and other social media metrics. Monetary and personal decisions are being made based upon social media profiles. Therefore, eliminating Social Media Credential Fraud is extremely important for the marketing industry.
If Social Media Credential Fraud is… [read post]
26 Nov 2012, 7:52 am
Hurricane Sandy will go down as one of the worst natural disasters in American history. According to the latest news reports, more than 100 people have died from the storm and economic damages may surpass more than $50 billion dollars.
To make matters worse, looters have made some people afraid to leave their homes to obtain much needed supplies. As a former New Yorker, my heart goes out to my friends and former neighbors who are dealing with this terrible tragedy. … [read post]
30 Sep 2012, 5:09 am
California has passed Senate Bill 1349. The bill is a win for California schools, taxpayers, students, and prospective students. If Governor Brown signs the bill it may help increase enrollment in California schools because it signals to the entire world that California is a leader in digital privacy and common sense technology law.
The legislation does not appear to have any implementation costs for California and may save California schools and taxpayers millions of dollars per year. … [read post]
16 Apr 2012, 11:49 am
I've said before that if you're new to social media you should start with Twitter. Reason: you only need to fill out one paragraph of information to set up your account. Your profile on LinkedIn, by contrast, requires more effort.
LinkedIn is important for attorneys because it serves as a sort of online CV. In fact, many professionals link to their LinkedIn profile precisely for that purpose. Your profile helps prospects and other professionals quickly assess what you have… [read post]