Teacher lost job after posting on Facebook.
Francine | August 20, 2010
Facebook Teacher … This week, Massachusetts high school teacher June Talvitie-Siple discovered that she should “think before she tweets” or in this case, before she posts!
Website Law. Internet Law.
Francine | June 10, 2010
For starters, did you know that the person who creates your website, including the content, videos, fonts, graphics, and html source code is the owner of the copyright in that creative work–even if you paid money for it? And wait, there’s more–what about Terms of Use, Privacy
What’s in Those Terms of Use That You Signed Off On?
Francine | December 28, 2009
What’s in Those Terms of Use That You Signed Off On?
With the click of a mouse you can relinquish all the valuable rights you own—without even knowing you are giving them away. There is so much talk about ownership of content on Facebook, Twitter, Second Life and other social media sites. And while they say, “You Own …
What You Should Include in Your Social Media Use Policy.
Francine | December 28, 2009
Effective social media policies, at a minimum, should contain the following:
Define the type of media that the policy covers, such as text messages, telephone, email, blogs, web sites, and computer use;
Do You Really Need a Social Media Use Policy?
Francine | December 23, 2009
Over the next few weeks, I’ll address a number of legal issues you should be aware of when playing in the social media sandbox, and actions you can take to side-step them. The first issue is the most basic and the easiest for you to comply with–having a social media use policy.
New FTC Rule on Virtual Worlds for Kids.
Francine | December 10, 2009
In researching this issue, the FTC studied a number of online virtual worlds: some intended for adults only, some appealing to teens, and some intended for young children. The results of the FTC’s research was quite telling
FTC Rules. Examples of How to Avoid Getting In Trouble.
Francine | December 5, 2009
When so used, the review meets the definition of an endorsement because it is viewed by readers as a statement of the critic’s own opinions and not …
Blog Law. How can bloggers follow the New FTC Rules
Francine | December 5, 2009
There are so many questions as to how a Blogger or Information Marketer can protect themselves inlight of the NEW FTC Rules on Testimonials and Endorsements. Here’s how:
Why did the FTC Update the Endorsement Guide
Francine | December 5, 2009
Why did the FTC update the Endorsement Guide?
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