With still about a week left to go, Hudway’s Kickstarter campaign, which began last Wednesday for its augmented reality vehicle accessory, already has over 6,500 backers pledging more than $450,000—several times its initial...more
Your social media content is not only susceptible to hacking; it’s also susceptible to disclosure requests from civil litigants (see our Sept. 14 blog post for more details) and even prosecutors without your consent if they...more
10/6/2015
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Criminal Investigations ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Disclosure ,
Discovery ,
Discovery Rule ,
Facebook ,
Hackers ,
Instagram ,
Internet Privacy ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Social Media ,
Social Networks ,
Stored Communications Act ,
Twitter
A party’s right to privacy has always been an important and sometimes limiting factor in the resolution of discovery disputes. Social media platforms, which allow users to select the extent with whom they share their network,...more
9/15/2015
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Discovery Rule ,
Facebook ,
Motion to Compel ,
Online Platforms ,
Popular ,
Privacy Settings ,
Right to Privacy ,
Social Media ,
Social Networks ,
Young Lawyers
The evolution of social media in business from “occasional accessory” to “integral component” has in turn forced the law itself to evolve in an attempt to address social media’s increasing relevance. Recent developments in...more
8/18/2015
/ Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Debtors ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Facebook ,
Investment Adviser ,
Popular ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Social Media ,
Social Media Account Ownership ,
Twitter
A recent massive data hack of an online dating site Ashley Madison once again proves that what one publishes, says, or does online, even in seemingly private forums, is never completely private. It’s also a reminder that the...more
8/12/2015
/ Adultery ,
Class Action ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Dating Services ,
Facebook ,
Google ,
Hackers ,
Marriage ,
Online Platforms ,
Popular ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Privacy Policy ,
Social Media ,
Spouses ,
Terms of Service ,
Websites ,
Wiretap Act