Former employers can gain custody of social media
Here’s a word of caution for lawyers who use Twitter professionally: If you part ways with your firm, your ex-employer may get custody of your Tweets.
Tips for better client retention
Given the number of social media sites reviewing everything from barbeque to Botox, some law firm consultants say that lawyers should be asking their clients to post positive reviews on websites like Yelp!, Avvo and Google Hotpot.
TORT REPORT: Litigation concerns in the information age
Today, more than ever, electronic media is pervasive and readily accessible. In fact, some technology analysts estimate around 92 percent of created data is now stored electronically.
Social media develops as practice area
Linda Emery works from her office at von Briesen & Roper SC on July 26 in Milwaukee. Emery often focuses on social media issues within her roll at the firm. ( Staff photo by Kevin Harnack) Not too long ago, a client retained Milwaukee attorney Linda Emery for legal advice regarding a new social media website […]
Jurors face jail time for social media use during trial
Jurors in California face the possibility of jail time if they violate a new rule prohibiting them from engaging in social media during trial or deliberations.
On murder and social media: Casey Anthony’s jury consultant speaks
A Lawyers USA exclusive Minutes after the jury delivered a stunning defense verdict in the Casey Anthony murder trial, the defendant’s chief trial consultant, Amy Singer, spoke with Lawyers USA about what trial lawyers can learn from the case. Singer, who has consulted on other high profile cases including the Jack Kevorkian and Michael Jackson […]
LABORED RELATIONS: NLRA and Disciplinary Action for Social Media Abuse
The discharge of employees for making comments through social media such as Twitter, Facebook and Myspace has resulted in dozens of lawsuits under various employment rights statutes in the past couple of years.
LAWTECH: Up Close – Yammer Enterprise Social Network
Time for me to ‘fess up: When it comes to social media, I’m a bit of a skeptic. It’s not that I don’t understand the value of using social media channels for marketing and promotion.
Book is a practical guide to social media
Boston - Social media is here to stay, and lawyers need to join the conversation.
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