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Plaintiffs, Beware Of Social Media

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In spite of the fact I often tell people I am a “Recovering Attorney,” I remain very interested in how the courts are ruling on social media issues. Call it intellectually stimulating. There was a case in Pennsylvania in May that caught my eye. In this case, Zimmerman v. Weiss Markets, Inc., Judge Charles H. Saylor of the Court of Common Pleas of Northumberland County, Pa. issued a ruling analyzing the world of social media. (more…)

LAWYERS MUST EMBRACE TODAY’S TECNHOLOGY – PART 2

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In Part 1 of this series we explored the necessity of embracing new technology while not losing sight of an attorney's ethical obligations.  We discussed the need to put a thoughtful online plan in place and explored some of the risks of participating in social networks.  In Part 2 of this series we'll explore ways to manage those risks while continuing to embrace the new technology. (more…)

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