A few months ago I confronted another FaceBook related case where we were arguing over what level of FaceBook activity constituted a solicitation in violation of a non-solicitation covenant. I’ve previously discussed this issue and given the sage advice that you’ll know it when you see it. I’m not so sure that’s such sage advice
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The Death of Anonymity Courtesy of Facebook
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The Alabama mother of three who appeared to have a few too many at the OU/BAMA game and then took on a group of OU undergrads illustrates just how quickly one can go (courtesy of the internet) from mild mannered fan/mother to internet sensation. I some how doubt that Michelle Pritchett envisioned diving into…
Tweets & LinkedIn Updates that May Violate a Non-Solicit?
Often Asked – Never Resolved – Who owns my LinkedIn Contacts?
For several years now, there has been an ongoing debate about whether the company or employee owns the employee’s LinkedIn contacts? The argument goes kind of like this: (a)…
Is Social Media Legislation Coming Your Way?
Legislation regarding social media is on the rise. Commentators spend a lot of time monitoring the implications of social media in the employment and lawsuit context but the judicial branch is now weighing in as well. A number of legislatures have already enacted laws that address what happens to social media accounts like Facebook…
The Cowboys’ Cheerleader and her Twitter Account
Keeping with the NFL’s Thanksgiving tradition, the Dallas Cowboys played the Miami Dolphins in Dallas last Thursday afternoon. The Cowboys came out on top and now lead the NFC East. That, however, was not grabbed my attention about the game.
In the fourth quarter, Cowboys tight-end Jason Witten caught a pass on the sideline. …
Fulbright’s Litigation Trends
Fulbright & Jaworski’s 2011 Litigation Trend survey provides a number of interesting tidbits on all things litigation, including some insight into social media practices by employers. There were a couple of items raised in the survey that have serious implications for employers:
• One-fifth of all respondents reported in a previous year their companies had …
Nowitzki’s First Pitch
A related blog post was inevitable with the World Series here in North Texas. Right now the Rangers are up 3-2 with a game tonight in St. Louis if the weather holds. Now to the "related" post.
The power of social media continues to grow, and Major League Baseball’s debacle with Dirk Nowitzki’s first pitch …
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FINRA Addresses Smart Phone Use by Brokers
FINRA “11-39” “Smartphones”…
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