Social Links—The most disliked movie trailer ever; using social media to plan trips and land job interviews; and more.
- Facebook users spend more time on the platform than they spend pursuing any other leisure activity, except TV. Indeed, 1/16th of the average user’s waking time is spent on the platform. The most disliked movie trailer in history, according to YouTube. New California law... ›
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Innovative Social Media Marketing Cannot Overlook Old-Fashioned Compliance
By: Julie O'Neill
Social media is all about innovation, so it is no surprise that social media marketers are always looking for innovative ways—such as courting social media “influencers” and using native advertising—to promote products and services to customers and potential customers. But, as the retailer Lord... › Do Not Go Gentle Into That Jurisdiction: No “Situs of Injury” Merely Because Copyrighted Material Is Accessible
By: J. Alexander Lawrence
Because content posted online can be accessed nearly anywhere, courts regularly face the issue of whether they have personal jurisdiction over a defendant who posted material to the web or a social media site. Recently, one New York federal court held that the mere fact,... ›Website Terms of Use: Out With the Old
By: Aaron P. Rubin
In this final portion of my video on website terms of use, I offer practical tips on best practices for updating and modifying online agreements. For more information on this subject, see my earlier video post on Website Terms of Use: Check That Box!... ›Social Links—Fines for social-media-posting jurors; Microinfluencers; Snapchat’s and Tinder’s sketchy new features
By: Aaron P. Rubin
A lawsuit alleges this Snapchat feature is making driving even more dangerous, and it’s not texting or instant messaging. This state is considering imposing hefty fines on jurors who post information to social media about the lawsuits they’re hearing. Facebook pulls back the veil... ›Judge in High-Profile Case Obtains Attorney Agreement Not to Engage in Juror Social Media Snooping
By: J. Alexander Lawrence
It seems that almost everyone uses social media today. Of course, this means that most every juror is a social media user, and that courts are dealing with the thorny questions that arise out of the proliferation of social media usage among jurors. Like... ›Website Terms of Use: Check That Box!
By: Aaron P. Rubin
Many of my clients ask how they can best ensure that their websites’ terms of use are enforceable. Is it really necessary to require the website’s users to check a box or click a button manifesting affirmative assent? In this portion of my video... ›Website Terms of Use: Are They Really Necessary?
By: Aaron P. Rubin
As a social media lawyer, I work closely with website operators and other clients to help reduce the risk of liability that can arise from doing business online. One of the key ways to minimize online legal risks is to use a carefully drafted online... ›New Jersey Supreme Court Questions Ethics of “Friending” a Litigation Foe
By: J. Alexander Lawrence
Attorneys often research adverse parties online to obtain potentially useful—and publicly available—evidence for use in a case. But, as an ethical matter, may an attorney access information available only through an adversary’s private social media account? The New Jersey Supreme Court just considered this... ›- - European Union, FTC, Protected Speech, Privacy, Employment Law, Ethics, Litigation, Online Endorsements
Social Links—Facebook-spying litigators; employees’ social media posts; Europe’s Right To Be Forgotten
By: Aaron P. Rubin
Defense lawyers who checked out the Facebook page of a plaintiff suing their client can be prosecuted for attorney misconduct, New Jersey judge rules. Norwegian band changes its name to avoid “ social media censorship .” Can public agencies control their employees’ social media... ›