Study: 13 million Facebook users aren't protecting their privacy by Steven Getman on 5/5/2012 According to a new study by Consumer Reports, approximately 13 million Facebook users in the United States either ignore, don’t know how to use, or aren't aware of Facebook’s privacy settings. Furthermore, the...more
Key Privacy, Security and Information Management Issues in a Digital World Economy by Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP on 3/6/2012 Web 2.0, mobile applications and cloud based services have revolutionized how companies communicate and interact with customers, current and prospective, and how businesses process, transmit, secure and store information. ...more
5 Things to Consider When You Are Served with a Lawsuit [Video] by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 12/17/2011 Scott Leipzig, a Los Angeles-based litigator, describes five things to consider when you are served with a lawsuit. 1. Protect Privilege: Internal communications often become the smoking gun in a Plaintiff’s case. All too...more
Social Media Implications for Consumer Law Litigation by Ronald Burdge on 7/1/2011 Explanation of how social media investigation and evidence can form the basis of consumer transactions and be subject to consumer protection laws and be evidence useful in litigation. Methods of social media evidence...more
Class Action Against Whole Foods for "Case Discount" Problems Certified by the Northern District of Ohio by Aaron Minc on 10/11/2010 Class Action Against Whole Foods for "Case Discount" Problems Certified by the Northern District of Ohio...more
What Does Your Copier Say About You? by Donna Ray Chmura on 7/2/2010 Pay attention to the hard drive on your copier or scanner. It could be storing social security numbers, payroll information, tax returns, health records and other personal and sensitive information. If someone accesses your...more
Are my emails sent from work protected by the attorney-client privilege? by George Bourguignon on 1/3/2010 So you have sent email messages to your lawyer or to prospective lawyers from work and now you are wondering whether they will remain confidential by the attorney-client privilege. Better take a look. Contact: George E....more
Product Liability Update - August 2009 by Foley Hoag LLP on 8/31/2009 IN THIS ISSUE: * Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Holds Sale Terms Mandating Individualized Arbitration of Claims Violate Public Policy of Unfair and Deceptive Practices Statute Favoring Classwide Resolution of...more