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UK Looks to Tighten Online Content

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Political pressure increasing on social media companies to police their platforms - Over the course of a week in August, the UK experienced widespread civil unrest with crimes such as rioting, vandalism, looting and...more

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Ways To Find External Sources For Your Law Firm’s Content

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In the legal industry, you’re essentially selling your knowledge. It’s important to create credible content that positions you as a thought leader -both to generate leads and to prove your trustworthiness. However, too many...more

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New Rule Issued by FTC Focuses on Fake and AI-Generated Reviews, Imposes Heavy Civil Penalties

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new Final Rule (the “Rule”) on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, targeting unfair and deceptive acts or practices specifically related to consumer reviews and testimonials, allowing the...more

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California Privacy and AI Legislation Update: August 19, 2024

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Keypoint: Last week, several privacy and AI bills passed out of committee (with some receiving amendments) while two bills died in committee. We are currently tracking thirteen privacy and AI-related bills that previously...more

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UK Online Safety Act 2023

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The Online Safety Act (the OSA) received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and is now in force. The OSA establishes an extensive regulatory framework for providers of online user-to-user services and search services with...more

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Going Viral: Navigating Promotional Sweepstakes Legality in the Social Media Era

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The impact of social media is undeniable in today’s society. Whether it is utilized for personal use, maintaining family connections, or capitalizing on the latest trends, social media is interwoven into the fabric of...more

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Supreme Court Clarifies First Amendment and Standing Standards Applicable to Social Media Content Moderation Policy Challenges

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Social media companies have long moderated the type of content that appears on a person’s home page by, for instance, deleting explicit posts or “downgrading” posts containing misinformation. Based on the belief that these...more

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Optimizing Your Law Firm’s SEO Strategy Using Reddit

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Reddit has recently emerged as a formidable platform for marketers. With its unique blend of user-generated content and community-driven discussions, Reddit provides valuable insights and real-time feedback that can...more

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How to Grow a Podcast Audience in 9 Easy Steps for Law Firms

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Podcasting has become an increasingly popular medium for law firms to share their expertise, connect with clients, and build their brands. However, growing a podcast audience can be challenging. Here are nine easy steps to...more

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Why Reddit is an Important Component of SEO for Law Firms

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Law firms and legal marketers are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance their online presence and connect with potential clients. One platform that has recently gained significant traction in Google search results is...more

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A Final Bow for Section 230? Latest Plea for Reform Calls for Sunset of Immunity Law

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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (the “CDA” or “Section 230”), known prolifically as “the 26 words that created the internet,” remains the subject of ongoing controversy. As extensively reported on this blog, the...more

Legal Internet Solutions Inc.

Leveraging AI to Revitalize Your Existing Content (Resources Included!)

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April 9, 2024 | Blog If you’ve got content collecting dust on a digital shelf somewhere in your downloads folder – this article is for you. And if you only have one article you wrote three years ago but it’s still incredibly...more

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Copyright Law for Influencers and Brands: How Content Creators and Companies Hiring Them Can Navigate Copyright Law for a...

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In recent years, the advent of the social media “influencer” has revolutionized advertising. Companies often partner with influencers to market their products, hoping to tap into the influencer’s devoted audience. Likewise,...more

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Part 3 – Section 230: 27 Years Old And Still In The Spotlight

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In the prior two installments of our six-part series examining Section 230, the section of the 1996 Communications Decency Act (CDA) that immunizes online service providers from liability stemming from the publication and...more

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Reminder — New York Social Media Privacy Protections Go into Effect March 12, 2024

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As we reported at the end of 2023, New York will soon join California, Colorado, Illinois, and a number of other states that protect employees’ and job applicants’ social media privacy. These protections are part of a bill...more

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Content Marketing for Law Firms: The Different Types of Content You Should be Creating in 2024

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Content marketing is such a broad term that it can be difficult to know what falls under the umbrella. Which items make the right statement for your firm? What will promote your firm effectively? Review these types of content...more

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What is Section 230?

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The Internet makes it easier than ever to connect with people around the world, share ideas and information, and have their voices heard regardless of whether they are a single individual with limited resources or a massive...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Stays Preliminary Injunction Entered Against Certain Federal Officials and Agencies

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​​​​​​​On May 5, 2022, plaintiffs – the States of Missouri and Louisiana as well as various private parties – filed suit against the President and various federal agencies and officials, alleging that popular social media...more

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Your Brand in Action: Building Authority with Data

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The formula for an effective law firm brand is strikingly simple: We deliver [specific service] to [specific market]. But it’s how you prove the formula that will drive success – evidence that you are the leading firm...more

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Content Marketing for Law Firms: The Different Types of Content You Should be Creating in 2023

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Content marketing is such a broad term that it can be difficult to know what falls under the umbrella. Which items make the right statement for your firm? What will promote your firm effectively? Review these types of content...more

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The Law Firm Guide to Video Marketing on Social Media

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Video presents the most opportunity for today’s marketers. Need some proof? 94% of video marketers say video has helped increase user understanding of their product or service, and 84% of marketers say video has helped them...more

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The Supreme Court Declines Another Opportunity to Consider Section 230

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​​​​​​​Just twelve days after Supreme Court of the United States issued a per curiam decision in Gonzalez v. Google LLC, in which the Court declined to address the application of §230 of the Communications Decency Act, 47...more

Smart & Biggar

Hehe, not Hehe: Meme marketing & advertising law in Canada

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If a picture is worth a thousand words, that makes a meme worth about 50 tweets. It’s therefore no surprise that so many companies are interested in leveraging memes in marketing. But as with all advertising, certain rules...more

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Blame it on the Algorithm

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Gonzalez v. Google tests the limits of protection given to internet media platforms where third-party content promoted on their websites allegedly leads to violent conduct and legal damages. The World Wide Web was only a few...more

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Policing the Digital Space - New Rules Require Platforms to Take Responsibility for Users’ Content

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Since the emergence of the Internet, under current European Union rules, services that host user-generated or user-contributed content have enjoyed legal immunity from liability, provided they take down unlawful content once...more

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