Posted in: Social Media Compliance
Social media comes with multiple social media risks. After settling with the Federal Trade Commission for $5 billion and making many promises to monitor the use of user data, Facebook is adding a tool that will allow you to see how the platform tracks your activity outside the highly coveted likes to be in social […]
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Are students blurring the lines between video games and reality? How about friendly rivalries being perceived as threats? Social media attorney Ethan Wall spoke with CBS 4 Miami about why freedom of speech is not being harmed when trying to keep students safe, and why students are taking such social media legal risks. In today’s […]
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Social media gives businesses a way to connect with their target audiences. Companies, such as banks, need to include a sense of humanity in their brand or risk losing their credibility. Social media compliance for banks presents challenges, opportunities, and – unfortunately – social media risks. Benefits A social media presence can grow a bank’s […]
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Facebook and third-party applications are being held responsible for the misuse of user data and non-compliance with federal social media regulations. Facebook has dug quite the hole for itself in its abuse of social media federal regulations. After the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Zuckerberg has made attempts to at least give the appearance that he is […]
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When you think about working with a trademark attorney to apply for a trademark for your business, you probably imagine a giant legal bill looming overhead. Well, I’m happy to tell you that this isn’t the case. In fact, applying for a trademark is probably less than you think. If you work with an […]
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As a business owner, you’re always trying to cut costs and improve the bottom line. So, when companies like Legal Zoom offer cheap services to apply for a trademark instead of using a trademark law firm, it seems like a no-brainer. Well, you might want to think again. To start with, Legal Zoom is […]
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Getting a trademark for your company name sounds like a major undertaking for busy business owners. As an experienced trademark attorney, I’m here to tell you that it’s easier than you think. In fact, it’s just three steps: Have your trademark lawyer run a trademark search to see if anyone else is using your […]
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You didn’t get a trademark for your business, and now someone else is using your name. Now you’re wondering if there’s anything you can do. Luckily, there might be. By working with a trademark law firm, you can find out if you can still apply for trademark protection for your brand. Before you start, there […]
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As a trademark attorney, I’ve noticed a common misconception that I’d like to clear up. Just because you registered your business name with the state and own a domain, it doesn’t mean you have trademark rights. Shocking, I know, but unless you apply for a trademark and your application is accepted, you’re a sitting duck […]
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If you’ve been in business for years without having a trademark for your brand name or logo, you may be wondering if you really need it now. As a trademark attorney, my answer is absolutely! The last thing you want is for another business to pop up and steal your name. Not only could this […]
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