As social media continues to evolve, and its use becomes more than just sharing status updates, privacy concerns continue to rage on. There were two items in the news that related to privacy, but have very different concerns and implications. Microsoft vs the US Government The first news item is more well known […]
Litigation
Move Over Breathalylzer….Meet The Textalzyer
It was just a matter of time…. New York has proposed a bill to utilize a new tool that is currently in development – it is referred to as a textalyzer, which is along the same lines as a breathalyzer. The bill proposes that law enforcement would be allowed to use this textalyzer […]
Police Tracked Him With One Tweet
This one post started it all.. Police departments have turned to social media to help solve crimes, track witnesses and suspects, and monitor activity in their jurisdictions. It’s no surprise then that this young man, who likely thought he was just a face in the crowd, didn’t realize that he would soon […]
Where Chipotle Went Wrong With Social Media Policy
Social media policies are good to have in place, but as we’ve seen this week, it’s a good idea to review the policy and make sure it has a legal standing. This was not the case for Chipotle, and it landed the company in some legal trouble. Long story short: An employee posted a tweet […]
Impartial Jury: An Endangered Species
Social media usage has made it difficult for lawyers during jury selection, particularly when it comes to finding an impartial jury. Before the age of social media, news did not travel as fast, so potential jurors for an upcoming trial may not be as aware. Today, news is 24/7 and travels at breakneck speed – […]