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Chapter 11 Social Media Account Ownership

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

Use, Control & Documented Proof Are The Prime Factors For Determining Ownership Of Social Media Accounts

If a company terminates one of its officers, does that person or his ex-employer own the corporate social media accounts that person used? Specifically, if the officer’s posts directly or indirectly promoted the company’s...more

Goodwin

A Vital Decision on Social Media Ownership

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Social media continues to grow at an extraordinary pace. Companies regularly introduce new social media platforms to the marketplace and seek new ways to utilize such platforms to advance their businesses. At the same time,...more

Allen Matkins

Whose Property Is The Corporate Social Media Account?

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As we have discussed in previous posts, the issues surrounding ownership rights to an employer’s social media account and its contents continues to be a moving target without definitive answers. A federal bankruptcy court...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Debtor’s Founder Ordered to Turn Over Social Media Accounts to Reorganized Company

A recent bankruptcy court decision highlights the importance of Facebook pages, Twitter accounts, and similar social media assets in today’s business marketplace. It’s not always clear how these might be best protected, but...more

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