The Social Media Law Blog is a forum for lawyers, compliance personnel, human resources managers, and other professionals who are struggling with the legal implications of social media across a broad variety of topics. Working professionals and Bloomberg BNA editors may share ideas, raise issues, and network with colleagues to build a community of knowledge on this rapidly evolving topic. The ideas presented here are those of individuals, and Bloomberg BNA bears no responsibility for the appropriateness or accuracy of the communications between group members.
May 21, 2012
by Barbara Yuill
Myspace. Google. Twitter. Facebook. In the past two years, each has been the subject of an enforcement action by the Federal Trade Commission. But that's not all.
May 18, 2012
Congress often lags behind more nimble state legislatures when it comes to the quick passage of new law on up-and-coming issues. Social media law, it turns out, is no exception.
COPPA Rule Changes: Be Ready for July 1
States Consider Barring Access to Students’ Social Media Accounts
Claim Fails Against Employee Who Lagged In Updating LinkedIn Page After Firing
New Jersey Governor Asks Legislature To Narrow Scope of Social Media Privacy Bill
Disputed Ownership of a Twitter Handle