What's Not to 'Like' About Service Via Facebook?
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
About 15 years ago, you were greeted with, "You've got mail," when you turned on your computer. For better or worse, the use of electronic communication has expanded dramatically since the early days of AOL and this newfound reliance upon technology has certainly had a profound impact on the law.
Social Media Law
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The Social Media Supplement includes articles on service of process via Facebook, online critics and defamation, social media in family law and more.
Developing a Comprehensive Social Media Policy
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
There is little question that social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn have become a critically important method of connecting brands and consumers. According to an eMarketer report, nearly three out of four small businesses use social media marketing. An effective social media marketing campaign can increase customer loyalty and brand perception. At the same time, businesses that maintain a social media presence run the risk that employees might use the company Facebook page as an online water cooler to vent their employment frustrations, or claim ownership of work-related Twitter accounts. Both in the context of maintaining and developing a social media presence and in regulating employee conduct through social media workplace policies, businesses could fall into some pits, including the risk of litigation and damage to brand and reputation, and must take the proper steps to protect the business' interests.
Online Critics Held Harmless From Defamation Claim
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
On the Internet, everyone is a critic. Computers have turned every restaurant patron into Gael Greene and every moviegoer into the late Roger Ebert. But what happens when these anonymous critiques go too far and potentially defame the target?
Could Social Media Ruin Your Company?
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The question is no longer whether your company should be involved with social media — it already is, whether you're leading or following. The skyrocketing popularity of these services is undeniable and the potential reward — for engaging, expanding and strengthening relationships with your key communities — is enormous.
Early Lessons From the NLRB on Social Media
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Lydia Cruz-Moore didn't like the way her co-workers did their jobs, and she wasn't afraid to say so. When she told one of them, Marianna Cole-Rivera, that she planned to talk to the boss about it, Cole-Rivera reached out to her colleagues for their input.
The Impact of Recent Social Media Developments on Employers
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The use of social media has expanded significantly in recent years. Indeed, one would be hard-pressed to identify a person under 65 who doesn't have a Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter account that he or she logs into several times a week, if not each day.
Handle With Care: User-Generated Content on Social Media
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Social networking has transformed not only how people spend their time, even idle time waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store, but how people interact with one another and share information and content about themselves and others on social media platforms. Social media consumption, especially via mobile devices that facilitate real-time social networking, is where online users spend their time. A recent study according to Pew indicates that, as of December 2012, 67 percent of online adults interact with social networking platforms like Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Vine and Twitter.
The Impact of Social Media on Family Law Matters
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The increase in the use of social media over the last several years has changed the practice of family law. Social media has provided opportunities for people to share their feelings and air their grievances 24 hours a day, often saying things that may come back to haunt them during legal proceedings.
Social Media: A Breeding Ground for Malpractice Claims
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The 2012 ABA Legal Technology Report indicates that 95 percent of lawyers have a presence on the professional-oriented social media site LinkedIn, while 22 percent maintain a presence on Twitter.
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